La Fortuna

15 Best Arenal Hot Springs

The volcano-heated soaks ranked: river-fed thermal pools in the rainforest, day passes with dinner and the free river spots guides will point you toward. Arenal heats the water underground; the resorts just landscape it.

1.La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour

Discover La Fortuna’s highlights with this full-day tour including La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano hike, and relaxing hot springs, guided by local experts.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The main disappointment was the group size. When we booked, the description said small group and 12 people max. We were 12 at the waterfall, 15 on the hike and 19 by the time we got to the hot springs. We were packed into the…”

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2.Morning Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs River

Discover Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano with a half-day hike, swim in a volcanic lake, and relax in natural hot springs. An authentic rainforest experience.

★ 5.0

“The Morning Volcano Hike with the Lunch and Hot spring was a great time and an experience that was memorable and informative. Our tour guide, Agustin was very honest from the beginning that he would try to help us see animals on our hike up…”

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3.Morning Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Natural Hot Springs River

Explore the Arenal Volcano with a guided rainforest hike, enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch, and unwind in natural hot springs—ideal for adventurous travelers.

★ 5.0

“Overall, tour guides were amazing, provided lunch was delicious. We spotted some animals in the rainforest which was nice. Unfortunately the day we went, the volcano was hiding which is normal as the area experience cloudy weather often. A little expensive in my opinion.”

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4.Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River

Discover the highlights of La Fortuna's Arenal Volcano with this guided tour—combining rainforest hikes, wildlife spotting, and relaxing hot springs for an authentic Costa Rican experience.

★ 4.5

“Augustine was awesome. Very personable and helped me get through the hike. Don’t miss this one. Thanks”

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5.Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano, Waterfall, Hot Springs Full day

Discover Costa Rica’s natural beauty on this full-day tour visiting hanging bridges, Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, and relaxing hot springs—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.5

“Guides were very passionate about their work, helpful and professional. Everything went smoothly, lunch wait was longer than needed (but that could have been on the restaurant). The volcano hike was a bit underwhelming as you just walk up some lava rock to a picture…”

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6.Private ATV and Hot Springs Combo Tour in La Fortuna, Arenal

Experience a private ATV adventure through Costa Rica's rainforests, ending with relaxing hot springs. Perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely amazing tour! Our guides were knowledgeable about the wild life in the area and cared very much for our safety! We rode the best and dirtiest path with our ATV’s to a Hot Spring known only to locals which was very private and refreshing!…”

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7.Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass with Optional Meals

Discover the relaxing and family-friendly experience at Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, with 25 thermal pools, water slides, and optional meals for a full day of leisure.

★ 4.0

“Omg. Amazing. The hot springs were the best. Beautiful atmosphere. The water nice and warm. Food was delicious. Well worth the trip. Slides for children”

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8.Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass in La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools

Discover Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna with access to 25 thermal pools, water slides, and optional meals. Perfect for relaxation and family fun.

★ 4.0

“Such a chill day! My husband and I had such a relaxing morning at Baldi. Full disclosure: we just went to this hot springs because it was a last minute decision, and nowhere else was available. We got pleasantly surprised with a chill environment, great…”

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9.Skip the Line: Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket w/ Optional Lunch or Dinner

Discover La Fortuna’s mineral hot springs with a skip-the-line full-day pass, optional meals, stunning volcano views, and natural relaxation—perfect for unwinding in Costa Rica.

★ 4.0

“This was a nice place to enjoy the springs with pools of varying temperatures and a bar. It does not have water slides like some other places but was nice and not overly crowded. The meal, though, was not very good and the reason I…”

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10.La Fortuna: Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket

Discover the soothing hot springs of La Fortuna with this full-day ticket. Enjoy varied pools, scenic views, and authentic Costa Rican relaxation for $47.

★ 4.0

“Worth the trip. I brought my 16 year old for some bonding time. We had a great lunch then changed into our swimsuits for the multiple hot/cold springs. I liked that there were a number of pools to choose from so you could relax without…”

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11.Arenal Volcano Guided Hike, Hot Springs Optional

Discover the beauty of Arenal Volcano with this guided hike from La Fortuna, including wildlife, lava formations, lake views, and optional hot springs for relaxation.

★ 4.5

“The hike through the lava field is interesting. lots of rocks. view of the summit of the volcano is dependent on cloud cover. not a lot of wildlife but we did see a monkey and some birds.”

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12.Hanging Bridges, Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs

Experience Costa Rica’s best in one day with this 4-in-1 tour. Walk hanging bridges, see La Fortuna Waterfall, hike Arenal Volcano, and relax in Tabacon Hot Springs.

★ 5.0

“Overall it was good, but the weather wasn’t great which made the volcano hike something that could’ve been skipped. (Zero visibility and down pouring in the rainforest) Lunch was amazing, knowledgeable tour guide, and the hot springs were phenomenal.”

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13.La Fortuna 4-in-1 Tour: Bridges, Volcano, Waterfall & Hot Springs

Experience La Fortuna’s top highlights on a flexible 4-in-1 tour—including volcano, waterfall, hanging bridges, and hot springs—perfect for adventure lovers.

★ 5.0

“It was great! Your guide was very fun, nice, and professional. Lots of walking! There were pretty big stairs in the beginning of the volcano course and 500 stairs for the waterfall portion of the tour. I wore chacos for the whole day, was very…”

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15.Arenal Full-Day Combo: Hike, Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs

Discover La Fortuna's highlights with this full-day combo tour featuring lush hanging bridges, Arenal volcano views, stunning waterfall, and relaxing hot springs.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Rene was awesome. He waited for us, we were a little late while getting to the pick up spot. We’re driven to the Mistico Hanging gardens, then we had some fruit. We’re driven to the Arenal volcano and then followed by a nice…”

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More Arenal Hot Springs

5.0Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional3 to 4 hours (approx.)$87.01 4.5Morning Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$60.00 5.0Arenal Volcano Combination Tour: Zipline, Tubing and Hot Springs4 hours (approx.)$176.00 4.0Best EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience3 to 7 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.5Hot Springs Entrance Fee1 to 5 hours (approx.)$49.00 4.5Arenal Volcano National Park Walk with Optional Hot Springs4 hours (approx.)$58.00 4.0Baldi Hot Springs Admission Ticket6 hours (approx.)$69.00 4.5Arenal Volcano Expeditions Walk with Optional Hot Springs4 hours (approx.)$58.00 4.0Baldi Hot Springs Admission Ticket in La Fortuna, Arenal6 hours (approx.)$69.00 4.5Arenal Volcano Hike Expedition with Optional Hot Springs4 hours (approx.)$57.98 4.5Baldi Hot Springs Resort Day Pass with One Meal1 to 8 hours (approx.)$80.00 4.5Arenal Volcano Hike plus Baldi Hot Springs and Dinner5 to 6 hours (approx.)$140.00 5.0Arenal Highlights (arenal 1 Day) + Baldi Hot Springs & Dinner11 to 14 hours (approx.)$218.00 5.0Morning Volcano Hike and Baldi Hotsprings10 hours (approx.)$146.16 5.0Morning Arenal Volcano Hike & Baldi Hot Springs10 hours (approx.)$146.16 5.0Choyín Thermal River & Hot Springs1 day (approx.)$28.50 4.5Tabacon Hot Springs Day Pass3 hours 20 minutes (approx.)$180.00 4.5Los Lagos Hot Springs Admission Ticket2 to 4 hours (approx.)$55.00 4.5Arenal Volcano Horseback Riding Hot springs included3 hours (approx.)$109.00 4.5Combination Hanging Bridges, Waterfall, Volcano Hike & Hot Spring10 hours (approx.)$273.46 5.0Pure Trek Canyoning, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs10 hours (approx.)$276.00 5.0Rafting Costa Rica + Wildlife Safari Experience & Paradise Hot Springs12 hours (approx.)$300.00 5.0Arenal Volcano Hike Trail & Baldi Hot Springs From Arenal8 hours (approx.)$136.50 3.5Full Day Arenal Volcano Hike and Hot Spring Experience with Lunch$140.00

Explore La Fortuna

A volcano with hot springs, sloths in the trees and rivers worth paddling.