4 Volcanic Hot Springs in Costa Rica Worth Booking

1.Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs from San Jose

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $195Our pick

Spend about 13 hours traveling from San Jose to La Fortuna, stopping in artisan-rich Sarchi, viewing Arenal Volcano, and relaxing in thermal pools. Lunch, dinner, hotel transport, and a guide are included. Guides such as Eric, Pedro, Harold, and Roberto have earned especially warm praise.

“Our tour guide was absolutely amazing! One of the best tour guides I’ve had in a long time! Definitely book this tour.”

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2.Miravalles Volcano: Hike Secondary Crater & Hot Springs Jungle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $176Top rated

Start near Liberia with a swim at Llanos de Cortes, then hike rainforest trails and two hanging bridges to Las Hornillas. See fumaroles, boiling mud pools, and sulfuric rocks before a volcanic-mud treatment and hot-spring soak. Guides such as Andy also add photos, lunch, and help along the way.

“Absolutely amazing experience!! Guide was phenomenal... kept everyone engaged and provided some knowledge as well!”

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

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

Explore Arenal Hanging Bridges on a guided 3-kilometer walk through forest layers, crossing 10 fixed and 6 hanging bridges. Guides such as Andreas and Gustavo help you spot frogs, snakes, and plants. Choose morning or afternoon, with hotel transfers, drinks, and 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.Combo Arenal : Suspension Bridges + Hot Springs + Fortune Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $249

Leave San Jose early for La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Hanging Bridges, and Los Lagos Hot Springs. You’ll hike, swim, watch for monkeys and frogs, and enjoy breakfast and lunch. Guides such as Hayro, Leni, Fernando, and Alejandro are praised for their nature knowledge and personal service.

“This was such an awesome experience! Our tour guide, Hayro, was very knowledgeable and went the extra mile to make sure we got the full experience. We saw so many beautiful animals including red frogs! We saw so may animals that we wouldn't have seen if we went on our own. My mom and I had a great time and will definitely be coming back!”

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