Arenal Volcano: Baldi Hot Springs Experience

Indulge in a relaxing tour of the Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs, featuring lush views, meals, and the soothing thermal waters. Book now!

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sarchi - On the way to the Arenal Volcano, there will be a stop in the renowned town of Sarchi, celebrated as the birthplace of Costa Rica’s artisans.
    In Sarchi, visitors might encounter an ox cart that holds the distinction of being the largest in the world. This cart is crafted from cedar wood and adorned with vibrant colors, including a striking…
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation from San José hotels
  • Professional tour guide with expert insights
  • Lunch and dinner included
  • Water included during meals
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Optional massage or treatment at Baldi Hot Springs
Additional Information

Begin your journey in the charming town of Sarchí, celebrated as the artisan hub of Costa Rica. Explore family-run workshops where skilled artisans craft vibrant hand-painted oxcarts, wooden furniture, and souvenirs that embody generations of tradition.
Then, venture through Costa Rica’s lush countryside, home to expansive pineapple, mango, and banana…

Location
Sarchi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Celia_s
Mar 1, 2026
On the way to Arenal we... - On the way to Arenal we stopped at a park and factory where we learned about the history of oxcart manufacturing and painting. The walk to Arenal and view were beautiful. Hot sptings at Los Lagos worth the trip.
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Plane68
Feb 25, 2026
Must-see - Arenal Volcano is one of the most active and iconic volcanoes in Costa Rica. It is located in Arenal National Park. Arenal volcano is a remarkable stratovolcano, it has a conical shape typical of volcanoes. It was constantly erupting from its reactivation in 1968 until 2010. Parking is right outside the park entrance. Admission is subject to charge. 6 trails of different durations and difficulties will be offered. The volcano is not directly accessible. Beautiful views of the Arenal and its lake at its base you can enjoy.
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Jorge_g
Feb 10, 2026
Good tour - It is a good tour you eat rich in two places, the tour of Sarchi is the essential to buy your wagon, the volcano if it is not cloudy you can see and the thermals are delicious
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Roam19063605915
Jan 12, 2026
Great tour! - This tour was very long but very good. We went to a different hot springs named Los Lagos and it was spectacular. I will come back here and stay as the hot springs were unbelievable. The volcano was beautiful and Peter was an outstanding tour guide. He was very nice and informative. Just know that if you go on a Sunday the 3 hour drive back turns into 5 hours very quickly due to traffic. It was a 15 hour day which was exhausting. It’s definitely worth it including the lunch and dinner. Both meals were very good and filling. I would recommend this tour to people on their first trip to Costa Rica.
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Aliyah_b
Jan 6, 2026
Day was fine until the hot springs - I unfortunately cannot give this tour more than 3 stars. 3 feels generous for what I went through, but my tour guide was a saving grace. He has a natural passion for his work, and it made the first part of the day absolutely amazing. The Arenal volcano is beautiful, the drive was scenic, and lunch was great. My problems started when we got to the hot springs. I was told the night before that "we" would be visiting a diffent resort, which was fine with me, except I did not know until day of that I was going to be left there alone while the rest of the group went to a different resort. This was not a fault of the guide, but something the agency did for some reason. Why? I don't know. As a solo traveler and someone with extremely bad social anxiety, it was a scary experience and I felt really lonely. I was there by myself for 3.5 hours. I felt trapped. It was crowded. I did not know anyone. I was stared at because I was alone. I simply could not have fun. I cried to myself because I was very overwhelmed. I asked around to the staff if anyone knew where my group was they didn't have any context of my situation and I looked even more pathetic. The dinner was buffet style, and the tables at the resprt filled quickly with families. Unable to find a table, I stood in a corner of the buffet and ate by myself. During this, I reached out to the tour company's emergency support line on WhatsApp (that they provide by the way) out of desperation and I recieved no help. This trip was my last day in Costa Rica and I expected so much more, but the hot springs experience honestly ruined everything for me. When I finally got reunited with my group again, I was very depressed because they had a good time together at their hot springs resort. Again, my guide-Harold- was a wonderful spirit; I just wish the tour company planned this better. I don't recommend this tour to any solo travelers because of the risk of what happened to me happening to them.
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Merediths21
Jan 1, 2026
Poor planning - It was very frustrating because rather than having people meet at one location they picked every single person up at each individual Hotel. It's a nice idea but they should have someone picking people up and bringing them to the bus. We spent almost 2 hours picking people up before we even got on the road to head out to the volcano. Which that ride took several hours, by the time we got there there was a tropical storm and did not even get to go up and see the view! We did get a little extra time at the hot springs because of that but it was way more than enough time that we needed there. Then spent several hours going back to San Jose and again having to drop every single person off individually and if you were one of the first people to get on the bus you were the last to get off!
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Carlos_s
Dec 31, 2025
Everything but the first... - Everything but the first stop was worth it. Didn’t spend enough time at Arenal 1968. Felt too rushed.
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Kassandra_f
Feb 14, 2026
Absolutely horrible!!!!!... - Absolutely horrible!!!!! No communication whatsoever… whoever runs this experience needs to get fired! I’m coming for the United States my number doesn’t work here so I have WhatsApp and the tour guide should have had WhatsApp as well for 1 week now I emailed I tried calling from the hotel I contacted support absolutely horrible! I hope the same thing happens to them!
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David_h
Feb 2, 2026
This trip ended up being... - This trip ended up being 9 hours of driving with 2 hours to “see” the sights. Twice a person got sick in the car due to the erratic driving. Although he appeared to be trying, the guide wasn’t helpful at all.
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Chandra_b
Jan 9, 2026
Terrible Experience! - My tour was canceled at the last minute despite multiple email confirmations from the Viator corporate office. Robert at the local San José office promised a callback but never followed up, and repeated calls went unanswered. I was waiting in the hotel lobby at 6:30 a.m. when the tour was canceled at the last minute, wasting my entire day. To make matters worse, my card was charged in full, and corporate redirected me to the local office for compensation. I strongly discourage booking with this company due to poor communication and lack of accountability.
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From $195
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).