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Arenal Volcano Tour: Baldi Hot Springs Experience
4.4
207 Ratings
Sarchi
The Arenal Volcano with Baldi Hot Springs tour is by far a favorite among travelers.
This tour offers the auspicious site of the imposing Arenal Volcano and the soothing thermal waters of Baldi Hot Springs. Not to mention the lush vegetation and unforgettable views that make this place one to remember.
The Arenal Volcano with Baldi Hot Springs tour is by far a favorite among travelers.
This tour offers the auspicious site of the imposing Arenal Volcano and the soothing thermal waters of Baldi Hot Springs. Not to mention the lush vegetation and unforgettable views that make this place one to remember.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Sarchi - Enroute to the Arenal Volcano there will be a stop in the famous town of Sarchi, known as the birthplace of Costa Rica’s Artisans.
In Sarchi, you may very well see an ox cart that holds the title as being the largest ox cart in the world. The cart is made of wood (cedar) and is decorated with stunning colors, such as a bright orange. The…
- Sarchi - Enroute to the Arenal Volcano there will be a stop in the famous town of Sarchi, known as the birthplace of Costa Rica’s Artisans.
In Sarchi, you may very well see an ox cart that holds the title as being the largest ox cart in the world. The cart is made of wood (cedar) and is decorated with stunning colors, such as a bright orange. The design is typical and intricate, indicative of traditional oxcarts. The ox cart is two stories high and took 70 days to complete. The oxcart is also deserves an honorable mention in the Guinness book of world records.
- La Fortuna - The journey will then continue, traversing diverse plantations with agricultural products, including pineapple farms, and mango groves, ornamental plants and cattle ranches until arriving to the small town of La Fortuna, and stopping to enjoy lunch at a cozy restaurant with a spectacular view of the Arenal volcano.
- Arenal 1968 Volcano View & Trails - The impressive Arenal Volcano is a magnificent natural wonder that is situated in La Fortuna (The Fortune) of San Carlos, Costa Rica, providing thousands and thousands of tourists with the opportunity to witness volcanic activity, such as the white plumes of smoke that emanate from the conical shaped behemoth. It is important to note that the volcano had previously been assumed to be dormant, until in 1968, when it experienced a major eruption.
- Baldi Hot Springs - Then you will go on to relax at one of the best hot springs in the area where you will enjoy the rejuvenating effects of the thermal waters, as well as an optional massage or other special treatment that must be reserved ahead of time.
The facilities at Baldi provided 25 separate mineral water reservoirs that flow naturally from the volcano. The medicinal waters are certified by L.N.A. (Laboratorio Nacional de Aguas), and the temperatures range from 93, 100, 102, 104, 109, 110, 113, 116, 152, providing clients with a wide range of options that fit their needs.
And for a perfect ending, before going back to San José, a wonderful dinner will be served with a great view of the volcano so that you do not miss any opportunity to look at the stunning and classically shaped volcano one more time.
What's Included
- Transportation from Hotels in San José
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tour Guide
- Tour operate with a minimum of 2 people
- Transportation from Hotels in San José
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tour Guide
- Tour operate with a minimum of 2 people
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Bring to your tour: ° Traje de Baño °Ropa Comoda °Zapatos para caminar °Ropa de Cambio °Bloqueador Solar
- Bring to your tour: ° Traje de Baño °Ropa Comoda °Zapatos para caminar °Ropa de Cambio °Bloqueador Solar
Location
Sarchi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(207 Ratings)
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Chris_h
Apr 16, 2025
Long but enjoyable day out of the city - If you’re looking for a proper day out of San Jose, this is a good place to start. Erik, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and personable throughout the entire experience. Our driver, Edgar, deserves a statue built to him for being able to drive through the fog, mountains, and around all of the other traffic with ease and comfort for those of us on the bus.
It was a decent sized group, 13 adults and 1 child, and everything was included, minus breakfast. But we were given opportunities at each stop to pick up other guests to quickly grab something if we wanted to.
The stop at the ox cart factory, while interesting, was a bit long, especially considering that the trip is to a volcano viewpoint and hot springs. It was an interesting addition to the trip, just a bit too long. Especially when you consider how long it takes to get from one place to the next.
Overall, definitely recommend this excursion. It gives a solid foundation of what is available to travelers outside of major urban centers. Erik even pointed out other locations along the way that he recommended we take advantage of if we had the time. That was very much appreciated.
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273jordann
Mar 7, 2025
Great day trip to Arenal/La Fortuna - Alejandro and Roy were a fantastic duo. Alejandro was very attentive and very personable! They went out of their way to make the trip memorable. Fantastic view of the Arenal volcano, the lunch spot was amazing, and the relaxing hot springs had me sleeping on the bus ride back. Also got to check out some towns along the way including La Fortuna. Roy was a great driver!
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Tammi_l
Feb 23, 2025
Fun Experience - It is a fun, long, but relaxing day. We didn't get to see much of the of
Volcano, but the stops were beautiful. It was dark for dinner, so no view at all.
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Luvco12
Feb 20, 2025
Long awesome day! - Pedro was a great guide, very knowledgeable, patient and funny! This trip is very long so brace yourself but it was incredible! Also don’t get distracted in the short stop in Sarchi, the gift shop was one of the best so you’ll be want to focus and make your rounds! Haha!
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Vanessa_e
Feb 9, 2025
Great trip. Baldi hot... - Great trip. Baldi hot springs was a great highlight. Got to see a lot of sights in one day and it didn’t feel rushed.
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Coretta_h
Feb 1, 2025
Great tour guide. Very... - Great tour guide. Very informative. Long day but loved every aspect of it. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Nicole_g
Jan 27, 2025
Do NOT choose another tour - Such an incredible experience. Our guide was funny, knowledgeable, and a heck of a driver. We ran into thick clouds that covered the view of the road & he was incredible. The weather changes…. A LOT, so dress comfortably & prepare for humidity. The food was great, the people were great, and the hot springs made me want to move here.
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Jean_l
Mar 7, 2025
Fortunately more good than bad and ugly - Great itinerary, good food but be prepared for no breakfast.
First to be picked up, last to be returned added 3 hours of travel time.
Come hungry as advetised but no breakfast. Lunch was at 1345 hrs.
Guide was chatismatic, friendly but expected me to wait for a toilet stop in town ( not when we were on the bus travelling) and then forgot all about it until the end of the next stop - I decided to find my own way after a second prompt.
Saving grace, both lunch and the dinner buffet were good. The itinerary was great once it got started.
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Nicolasm745
Feb 14, 2025
Cute. - We went to Arenal Volcano National Park and the experience was good, the best thing for me was the jungle walking tour.
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Kevin_d
Feb 19, 2025
Getting there is the battle. Scarier than an amusement part ride at night. - The destination is a 4, but the trip there and back is a 2 during the day and a 1 at night. The small van (don't sit in a back) was bumpier than a can on a road of rocks. But on the way, you at least stop to break things up. The Baldi spa is a tourist destination. Nice to spend some time in the hot pools (especially after getting bumped around on the drive). The lunch was good. The dinner was bad (dorm food at best). Then we were asked to fill out the tour survey prior to the van trip back. Smart request as the three hour torture that ensued had me crying and praying. No road lights, one lane bridges, sudden dead ends, animals jumping in front and then areas of sudden dense fog - not to mention again the jolt and bumps from the roads - I really prayed that I'd survive. I'd rather pay for a helicopter flight to LaFortuna (Aeral area) than experience the to/from debacle again.
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