Hot Springs Tour, with Dinner
Soak in the geothermal pools at Paradise Hot Springs, at the foot of Arenal Volcano — a meal included in every package. Add private transport for door-to-door hotel pickup.
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How much does the Hot Springs Tour cost?
From $80 per person, dinner included — add private transport for door-to-door hotel pickup.
How long is the tour?
About 5 hours, with arrival at the geothermal pools around 11:00 AM.
Is dinner included?
Yes — dinner is included in every package, served at the venue after your soak.
How is this different from Baldi Hot Springs?
Baldi is a large resort you visit on your own. Our tour is a smaller package that includes a meal, and private transport adds round-trip hotel pickup.
What Is the Paradise Hot Springs Tour?
The Hot Springs Tour takes you to Paradise Hot Springs, where you can soak in natural geothermal pools at the foot of Arenal Volcano. A meal is included in every package — dinner in the evening, or lunch if you enter earlier in the day. It's a relaxed way to end a day of hiking or wildlife watching, in warm mineral-rich water at 38–40°C surrounded by tropical gardens.
Baldi Hot Springs, one of La Fortuna's best-known resorts — pictured here for comparison.
Many visitors compare this experience to Baldi Hot Springs, a large-scale resort with multiple pools and water slides that you visit on your own. Our Hot Springs Tour is a smaller package — it includes access to a geothermal pool at Paradise Hot Springs and a meal, and if you choose the option with transport, round-trip hotel pickup is arranged for you.
What's Included
- Access to natural geothermal pools at 38–40°C, fed by Arenal Volcano's hydrothermal system
- A meal included in every package — dinner, or lunch if you enter earlier in the day
- Tropical garden surroundings and lounge areas
- Round-trip hotel pickup with the private transport option
With or Without Transport
Choose the tour without transportation if you're already staying nearby or prefer to get there on your own — or add private transport for door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off, so you don't have to worry about driving back after dark.
Questions About the Hot Springs Tour
Baldi Hot Springs and Ecotermales are separate resorts near La Fortuna with their own entrance tickets. Our Hot Springs Tour takes you to Paradise Hot Springs and includes access to a geothermal pool and a meal — the option with transport also adds round-trip hotel pickup.
Yes — a meal is included in every package: dinner in the evening, or lunch if you enter earlier in the day. The food is varied, Costa Rican-style — buffet in high season, à la carte in low season, depending on what's offered that day. Let us know about any dietary restrictions when you book.
The option without transport works if you're already staying nearby or prefer your own way there. Adding transport includes round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off within the main La Fortuna corridor.
A swimsuit and sandals — no need to bring a towel or water bottle.
Yes — the geothermal pools are relaxed and family-friendly. Let us know if you're traveling with small children so we can advise on pool depth.
We recommend booking at least 24–48 hours ahead, especially in high season, to secure your spot.