Top 10 Hot Springs Tours in La Fortuna

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 137 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Spend up to 12 hours at Baldi Hot Springs near Arenal Volcano, moving among 25 thermal pools with different temperatures, water slides, swim-up bars, and lush gardens. You can add lunch, dinner, or both. Make your own way there, bring dry clothes for the restaurant, and budget separately for the required locker fee.

“The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was centrally located and easy to get to. The water was incredibly relaxing. I would definitely spend at least 1/2 day here unwinding. The slides were a bit fast even for the older kids, but a perk. We enjoyed the buffet and had plenty of options even for our little picky eaters.”

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2.Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 135 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Spend up to five hours at Paradise Hot Springs near La Fortuna, moving between naturally heated pools, hot tubs, hydromassage features, and cooler pools surrounded by tropical plants. Towels, lockers, changing rooms, and showers are available. Add lunch or dinner if desired, and plan your own transportation to the springs.

“We were pleasantly surprised by both the size and beauty of Paradise Hot Springs. Although there were a number of guests there, there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out in different areas. The loungers in the hot springs were so relaxing as were the loungers around the area. And we loved the swim up bar! Towels are provided if you leave a down payment, which is returned when you return the towels. We had such an incredibly fun and relaxing afternoon!”

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3.Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $87Top rated

Walk 3 kilometers through Arenal’s forest with a local guide such as Andreas or Gustavo. Cross 10 fixed bridges and 6 hanging bridges, including one 100 meters long and 55 meters high. The trail has gentle slopes, no steps, safety rails, and non-slip concrete. Morning or afternoon departures are available, with optional hot springs.

“Andreas was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. Didn’t hesitate to stop the group to look for animals. We saw lots of snakes and frogs!”

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4.Mistico Hanging Bridges Tour with Lunch and Hotsprings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $75

Walk 3 kilometers across Mistico Park’s hanging bridges with a guide, then enjoy lunch, Arenal views, and a hot river soak. Guides such as Rasta, Christian, Eric, and William are praised for spotting frogs, birds, monkeys, and sloths. Confirm the pickup time and mud facial details before booking.

“A nice fairly short tour which takes in some of the views from the Arenal Observatory and an informative guided walk through the gardens and national park. Our guide William was very knowledgeable and provided an interesting insight into the ecology, flora and fauna of the area. The trip ends in the hot springs which are ok but not great. Unfortunately for us the rain and the low cloud obscured the views of Mnt Arenal itself but it was an interesting trip none the less.”

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5.Los Cañones Canopy with Hotsprings Los Lagos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

You’ll ride 12 canopy lines near La Fortuna with bilingual guides, safety gear, and a possible Tarzan swing, then use Los Lagos hot springs, pools, and waterslides. Guides such as Antonio, Memo, and Diego have been praised for their humor and care. Hotel pickup is included within 15 minutes of Fortuna.

“We booked this tour last minute as I was unsure if my daughter would be too scared to zip line. So glad we did as it ended up being her favorite day of the trip! All of the guides were so nice and funny and great with the kids. They made sure everyone was comfortable and was having a great time. We even got to do a giant Tarzan swing which I was terrified to do, but I’m so glad they talked me into it! The hotel after was perfect as well with water slides and several gorgeous pools. Book the tour, you won’t regret it!”

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6.Arenal Volcano Combination Tour: Zipline, Tubing and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $176

Start with 9 zip lines, 13 platforms, a hanging bridge, and forest views at Go Adventure Arenal Park. Then meet Maleku guides, tube through Arenal River rapids, and relax in hot springs. Guides including Miguel, Jefferson, Arturo, and Tiger are known for patient help, especially with nervous or older participants.

“Amazing experience. We did the zip lining/ rappel and tubing down the rapids plus hot springs at the end. So much fun. We have done zip lining several times in the past and these lines seemed really fast. The tour guides on both experiences were amazing. The tubing in the rapids has been the highlight of our trip so far. My group was my family of six ages, 21, 23, 24, 43, 44 and my mom 67! The compassion that was shown to my mom on the rapids is un heard of. She flipped over (which most of our group did) and one of the tour guides said “(Mama) I’m…”

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7.Arenal Volcano Expeditions Walk with Optional Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

You’ll ride from La Fortuna to a volcanic-rock trail near Arenal Volcano, then walk about 1 kilometer to the closest legal viewpoint. A guide explains the volcano and local ecosystem while you look for toucans, monkeys, and other wildlife. Add roughly three hours at a hot spring for an extra fee, with hotel pickup and return transport included.

“This tour was a bit disappointing. We were actually expecting much more than what we got. It only consisted of us walking down a trail, reaching a viewpoint and returning back to the van. The price we paid was way too high for just that. We didn't even get the Hot Springs Option. Do not get me wrong... the tour guide and driver were SUPER nice and knowledgeable but I would not recommend this tour to anyone. Heads up: You can actually just pay the park entrance fee and walk the trail on your own. You do not need a guide. Once I found this out, I was upset.”

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8.Hanging Bridges & Arenal Volcano with Lunch and Hotsprings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $99

Start at 7 a.m. with a small-group hike across Mistico’s hanging bridges, then explore Arenal’s 1968 lava fields, eat lunch, and relax in six hot spring pools. Guides such as Rasta, David, Chris, Julian, and Marcos are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining the volcano. Pickup is offered, and the tour returns to La Fortuna.

“This was a fun day for our whole family! Our guides Rasta and Melanie (names might be off) were great, and the pace of everything seemed appropriate for a range of age and fitness levels. We did the hanging bridges first, followed by the volRead more”

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9.Arenal Volcano Hike Expedition with Optional Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $57

Walk about 3 kilometers through Arenal’s rainforest with a local guide who explains the volcano, wildlife, and eruption history. Hotel transport, air-conditioned travel, and bottled water are included. Tours run daily at 7:30am and 2:30pm, with an optional hot-springs add-on noted in the tour name. Expect a moderate hike and changing weather.

“Pouring rain with a soft spoken guide. The weather couldn't be helped but smaller groups would be helpful to at least hear what the guide is saying.”

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10.Arenal Volcano Hike plus Baldi Hot Springs and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $140

Walk across old Arenal lava flows with a guide, look toward Arenal Lake, then spend about two hours in Baldi’s many warm pools before a buffet dinner. Guides such as Miguel and Steven have been praised for wildlife spotting and volcano knowledge. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and admission are included.

“Great informative guide and driver! Learned a lot of history on the volcano. Bonus was they spotted Toucans and a Sloth as we approached the parking lot! We stopped and our guide had a tripod monocular which she set up for us to get a closer look!”

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