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

“This was a great experience, we got to see so much!!! Now lava rocks are slippery, so be careful, and save your glass of wine for the hot water springs, cause it’s supper relaxing!!! I would totally recommend. Catching the local bus to La Fortuna…”

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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 hike itself was great the weather not so much We skipped the thermal springs. The meal was ok The tour guide Joseph was very knowledgeable and kind”

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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

“We had a lovely hike and learned a lot about the nature even though visibility was limited and we didnt see any bigger animals due to the rain. Hats off for our guides Daniel and Gonzalo for being so knowledgeable. The dip to the hot…”

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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

“Absolutely loved every minute. Our tour guide Carlos was amazing and patient with us all and passionate about making sure got to see wildlife! 10 out of 10 would recommend!”

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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

“awesome and thrilling ride through the costa rican countryside with stunning views. Stopped at the hot springs where we got a mud mask and were treated by spotting a sloth (thanks to our guide)!! pictures, water and towels provided. Our guide Carlos was awesome and…”

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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

“AMAZING EXPERIENCE! 10/10 They have 20+ hot springs and 4 different water slides (kinda rough but fun). The lunch buffet didn't have a lot of variety (rice, beef,chicken, pork, salad bar, 2 types of dessert) but was still good. Drinks are a little pricy but…”

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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

“1) Arrive early 2) You probably don't need a full day 3) To optimize time in La Fortuna, you can squeeze in another local activity in the same day.”

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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

“What an experience- first ones there at 11, and had all the pools to ourselves for 2 hours. The buffet lunch was very good, with pumpkin soup, grilled fish fillets and chicken, along with salad, rice, and mashed potatoes. The swim up bar prices were…”

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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

“This was a all day tour and loved every minute of it. Hanging bridges were nice and so was the hike to get to them. Learned and saw a lot along the way. Waterfall was breath taking and don’t worry about the steps to get…”

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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

“Full climb of Arenal not permitted. Did climb up for a better view. be prepared for stairs and many lava rocks on a narrow trail. 500 steps down to and back up to the waterfall. Baldi Hot springs was the best in the area. Baldi…”

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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.