The 15 Best Hot Spring Day Trips Around the World

1.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35Our pick

Spend a full day touring Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Kwan, or Ruby. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs, the Karen long-neck village, White Temple, Blue Temple, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Transport, temple fees, insurance, and optional multilingual audio are included. Bring earphones, modest clothing, and patience for the long drive.

“Great value for money, really good day trip. It’s long but you see everything you need to in one day. Each temple is well worth the visit. Thank you Kawee for being a fantastic guide.”

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2.Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,243 reviews · 10 hours · from $58

Leave Thessaloniki for Pozar’s warm mountain springs, with two hours for bathing, then stop in Orma for a traditional Greek lunch. Finish at Edessa’s dramatic waterfalls before returning. English-speaking guides such as Eleni, George, and Eva are praised for clear explanations, while the $58 price covers transport, an escort, and basic insurance.

“It was a great trip our Guide Eva and our driver Elias were warm and super helpful. The baths and the Edessa waterfall experience was amazing and the Lunch place Orma had the best food. Would definitely recommend this to everyone. My two girlfriends and I had the best time. We took some fantastic pictures and made some amazing memories”

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3.Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,189 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53Top rated

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with transport, an English or Spanish guide, a highlander cheese and vodka tasting, Gubałówka funicular tickets, free time on Krupówki Street, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Hotel pickup is available, though the day can stretch to 12 hours in busy conditions.

“Beautiful experience with multiple activities throughout the day. Very friendly and attentive guide.Auto-translated”

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4.Zakopane, Gubałówka, and Thermal Baths Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 317 reviews · 11 hours · from $25

Spend 11 hours traveling from Krakow to the Tatra Mountains with a live guide such as Andrei, Antoni, Bohdan, or Filip. You’ll visit wooden Chochołów, ride the Gubałówka funicular, get 2.5 hours in Zakopane, and finish with three hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths. Pickup, transport, tickets, and tastings are included.

“Fabulous day today from start to finish loved doing the different activities. From stopping off cheese and vodka shot tasting to the village of zakopane to the thermal baths, Bohdan and the team were amazing and made the trip smooth and enjoyable. Bohdan explained everything along the way and was great, a shout out to andri Antony and the driver fabulous.”

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5.Osaka: Nara and Uji Day Trip with Deer Park and Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 302 reviews · 10 hours · from $57

Travel from Osaka to Nara and Uji with an English, Japanese, or Traditional Chinese-speaking guide. Feed deer, see Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha, sample Uji matcha, visit Byodo-in or the Tale of Genji Museum, then bathe at Genji no Yu. Guides such as Etta, Lucia, and Nick Lee are often praised for clear advice and good humor.

“Thank you Vivi for a great time! We had so much fun in Nara Park and we could relax & chill in hot springs.”

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6.Zakopane, Gubałówka & Thermal Baths – Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 11 hours · from $26

This 11-hour trip from Krakow combines wooden highlander homes in Chochołów, oscypek and spirit tasting, free time in Zakopane, a funicular ride to Gubałówka, and 2.5 hours at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Dawid, Tomasz, or Joanna handles the day, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Lovely view from the mountains. The funicular wasn't too interesting and zakopane is just filled with tourist huts selling the same old stuff. Had time to eat lunch there. Change of plans meant we then went to try the cheese and vodka which was a bit of a random roadside table was expecting to learn more. Got 2.5hrs in the baths. Make sure to look at the map as there is 3 floors at the baths, spa floor, jacuzzi floor and then the awesome outside pool with in-pool bar and DJ. There were lockers provided on a electronic wristband which also allowed you to buy food drink and inflatables and…”

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7.Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 129 reviews · 13 hours · from $24Best value

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in a shared van with up to 12 people. Visit Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, Baan Dam Museum, Huay Pla Kang Temple, and optional Long Neck Karen Village stops, with a hot spring break and lunch. Expect a packed day, long drives, short visits, and guide support focused more on timing than long explanations.

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8.Mount Fuji 5th Station & Onsen Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 75 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, or Shinkurayama Asama Park outside the seasonal access period. Visit Oshino Hakkai’s clear ponds, then spend two hours at Konohananoyu Onsen when available. The tour costs $50, includes round-trip transport and a guide, and runs in English or Chinese. Guide Lin Tian Anna has received especially warm praise for clear organization and helpful stop-by-stop advice.

“Standing at Fuji's 5th Station and seeing the mountain up close was so worth the cold winter wind — the views of Mt. Fuji from there were breathtaking. The hot spring afterwards warmed me right up, and the matcha served with the onsen was the perfect finish.”

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9.From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

From Ponta Delgada, visit Lagoa do Fogo, Cerâmica Vieira, Salto do Cabrito, Ribeira Grande, Gorreana Tea Factory, coastal viewpoints, and Caldeira Velha. Your small group of up to eight travels by air-conditioned van with a live guide. Ask in advance for hot-spring bathing tickets.

“Paulo was an awesome guide and we enjoyed the experience!”

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10.Onsen, Arts, and Nature Day Trip to Fuji and Hakone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $316

Travel from Tokyo to Hakone in a private or small-group vehicle with guides such as Elie, Lenny, or Oli. You will visit Fuji viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, Tenzan Onsen, Shakushi Pass, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum. The flexible schedule can suit your interests, with hotel pickup available across Tokyo’s 23 wards.

“Great trip, Lenny was thoughtful about every aspect of our day. He knew the best places to stop and was very knowledgeable of the history of Hakone and Japan in general. Hakone speaks for itself in terms of shear beauty, but it’s more enjoyable when you have someone like Lenny in charge of your day. We had a blast and would recommend this trip for anyone looking for a quick break from the city.”

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11.From Arequipa: Salinas Lagoon Full-Day Trip with Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · from $49

Travel from Arequipa to Salinas Lagoon, stopping at Chiguata, Alto Simbral, volcano viewpoints, flamingo areas, and Lojen Hot Springs. An English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Herbert leads the day, with transport included. Breakfast, lunch, hot springs, and reserve entry cost extra.

“The trip was very nice except no one mentioned anything regarding the altitude we would be exposed to. Some of us had really bad headaches because we were not prepared. The driver was ok. Had some issues with the pick but everything else was ok”

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12.From Mexico City: Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 14 hours · from $132

Leave Mexico City at 5:30 am for Tolantongo in Hidalgo, where a guide leads you through warm caves, waterfalls, rivers, pools, and hot springs. You get time for swimming, hiking, photos, and lunch, with round transportation and entry included. The 14-hour outing is long but packs several very different experiences into one day.

“It is a wonderful experience and it is highly recommended to do with Amigo tours. You will able to explore the area with the guide and give you certain time to enjoy the spring, river and caves.”

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13.Pozar Thermal Baths & Edessa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Travel from Thessaloniki in a small group of up to six with an English or Greek-speaking guide. Spend 2.5 hours at Pozar’s 37°C thermal baths, stop for lunch if time allows, then visit Edessa and its famous waterfalls. Guides such as Theodoros and Maki are praised for friendly service and local insight.

“Maki was very knowledgeable and informative. His communication skills were excellent, he kept us entertained the time and went out of his way to accommodate our needs. His local knowledge was priceless! Would definitely recommend this trip and definitely ask for Maki.”

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14.Day Trip to the Saturnia Thermal Baths

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 7 hours · from $294

Ride from central Florence to Saturnia with Marco or another English-speaking driver-guide, then enjoy free time at the warm natural pools and waterfalls of Terme del Mulino. The small group is limited to four, with about 2.5 hours each way, optional photo stops, and a possible dinner stop on the return.

“We had an amazing experience visiting the Saturnia Thermal Baths (Terme del Mulino), and Marco made it truly unforgettable! He was an excellent driver—knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. He pointed out important landmarks along the way, stopped for photos, and even made a few extra stops that made our trip extra special. The thermal baths themselves were absolutely gorgeous and incredibly relaxing—it was definitely the highlight of our vacation. If you want to enjoy the Saturnia Thermal Baths, Marco is the one to call!”

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15.Sabah: Kota Kinabalu Park and Hot Spring Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · from $94

This full-day trip from Kota Kinabalu pairs Mount Kinabalu views with Nabalu Market, Kinabalu Park, Desa Cattle Farm, a canopy walk, and Poring Hot Spring. English-speaking guides such as Handsome Jeff explain Sabah’s plants, villages, and past. Expect about four hours on the road, a modest walk, and more than 200 steps to the canopy walkway.

“Our guide Mr handsome Jeff was fantastic. We were lucky enough to end up with a private tour with no-one else joining us on the day. A great experience. However they neglected to mention the 200+ steps to the canopy walk. Definitely worth the effort though.”

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