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Arenal Volcano Tour: Baldi Hot Springs Experience
4.4
192 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
(192 Ratings)
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Leigh_d
Aug 28, 2024
Great experience - A great day! Max was a good tour guide and driver, very friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed seeing the sights along the way. There is a stop at a souvenir shop, which I thought the tour could do without, but if you need souvenirs at least you’re covered. Lunch spot was delicious with lovely views. Arenal is beautiful. The hot springs are worth the long day and the perfect way to spend an afternoon. A long day, but worth it.
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Ithzia_p
Aug 24, 2024
Amazing views and great food! - Great experience! Max was great and energetic! Love the stories and we learned so much about the Arenal volcano. Gracias por todo.🤗🤗
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570orib
Aug 17, 2024
Prepare for a long day - Our tour guide was nice and informative, the view of the volcano were beautiful. Lunch was provided it was tasty- we had to preorder ahead while on bus, when we got there ppl on tour sat family style and our meals were served. ( it would be better if you can just sit anywhere- my of my group was split up because ppl sat where they wanted and not as directed). Baldi hot springs was a beautiful property, the water was a bit warm for my liking but we made the best of it. The buffet dinner was delicious and the drinks at pool bar were tasty.
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Ori_b
Aug 14, 2024
Had great time - Our tour guide was the best, very knowledgeable and friendly. The Arenal volcano views were beautiful. My family and I enjoyed Baldi hot springs. Hotel is beautiful and well kept. We enjoyed the pool bar. Drinks were reasonable and delicious. Lunch and dinner was delicious, we honestly can’t complain. Just Prepare to be out all day. Our tour left at 8am and we returned to hotel at 11:30pm. Definitely worth it.
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Amilda_m
Jul 26, 2024
Wonderful experience - Loved everything about it! Awesome tour guide and driver and loved learning more about Costa Rica and the different places we were going to during the trip. I also enjoyed how friendly and accommodating they were to all the guests. Definitely recommend 100%!
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S9730yzangier
Jun 7, 2024
Beautiful first time - It was my first time in Costa Rica and was amazing! Great memories from hot springs and the Volcano area, sarchi was good to talk with people there very polite and friendly. Such a great time!
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Ajit_m
Jul 3, 2024
Not worth the cost - Baldi hot springs was good must visit. Arenal volcano. You are still seeing the volcano from far. So I am not sure if it’s worth the travel and the money same thing with Surathi. Can miss it without missing too much
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Enrikesan
May 17, 2024
Not that volcanish - First of all, the pick-up time was almost on time but I consider it should have started a little bit earlier to take advantage of surroundings and daylight.
The views were amazing, we should had spent more time around though. The villages are cute but too much time there, I really expected to see more around the volcano area.
It was rainy and cloudy, but that didn’t stop the amazing pictures and the good time spent there.
If you go solo, avoid this kind of activities because you spent three long hours at the hot springs and honestly, you wouldn’t like it by yourself trust me, better if you go with friends or significant other.
Food was ok, lunch service though, kinda moody the waiter, and dinner just ok. It was my birthday so I expected to do something extra with extra cost of course, but there’re weren’t any activities or amenities.
But, I spent a wonderful time all in all.
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Quitai_n
Jul 11, 2024
Inefficient and unenjoyable time schedule. - Rachel/Raquel was an energetic and enthusiastic guide throughout the tour keeping us engaged and excited about the tour and Costa Rica. Outside of that, my wife, myself, and a few others felt like things were a letdown. We understand the need to line things according to schedule, but the time distribution for this tour made things unenjoyable.
The highlight of this tour was intended to see the beautiful Arenal Volcano and Baldi hot Springs. But we spent 40-45 minutes at Sarchi gift shop, less than 10 minutes at Arenal volcano and then 3-4 hours at Baldi Hot Springs.
Sarchi included a 10 minute tour about ox cart making, which was charming and cute, but I did not think we needed 45 minutes there which could have been allocated towards something else in the itinerary. Arenal Volcano is a big attraction of the country as well as the tour, but we felt extremely rushed with only 10-15 minutes at the park. I understand that it was cloudy when we got there and rain was approaching, but if we were given another 5-10 minutes it was clearing out. Baldi Hot springs was an amazing way to end the trip but 3 hours and an extra hour for dinner was a little excessive.
We left San Jose around 8-8:30AM and the trip finished at Baldi Hot Springs around 7PM. Despite the unpleasant times for each activity, the drive was very scenic, comfortable, and we appreciated that the tour company was accommodating to leave us at La Fortuna which we had previously booked a couple nights there.
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Rhkoike
Jun 24, 2024
Very cool ride for a short time in places - All very fast, little time in places with excess of the Baldi Hot Springs. We didn't even stay 30 min to photograph the volcano to enjoy the landscape that is wonderful. Too fast in the store to pick the souvenir.
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