The 10 Hot Spring Trips with Dinner That Earn Their Price

1.Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,224 reviews · 8 hours · from $106Our pick

Spend eight hours exploring Santorini by boat, with a guided hike on Nea Kameni, a swim near Palia Kameni’s sulfur springs, a second swim stop, and dinner with local wine. Guides such as Tito and Caesar add useful island and volcano background before the sunset sail toward Oia.

“I wish they would have picked us up at the hotel instead of on the side of the highway it just felt needlessly dangerous when the hotel was 2 min down the road on the same street the car was going anyway..”

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2.Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 534 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

From Ponta Delgada, join a small group of up to eight for an evening in Furnas. Your guide, often Paulo, Filipe, Eduardo, or Rafael, leads a nature walk and geothermal stops, serves traditional cozido dinner, and ends with a soak at Poça da Dona Beija.

“It was amazing evening tour! Funny guide and great food 😊”

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3.Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $86Top rated

Travel from Ponta Delgada to Furnas for steaming calderas, panoramic views, a hearty Cozido das Furnas dinner, and a nighttime soak at Poça da Dona Beija. Guides such as Paulo, Filipe, Rafael, and Eduardo lead small groups of up to eight. Bring a dark swimsuit, towel, and €16 for entry.

“Hot springs weren't very impressive Furnas baths were nice, but a bit crowded @ late night time slot. Dinner food was good.”

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4.Luxury Northern Lights Cruise with Hot Tub & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 4 hours · from $309

Join Captain Kenneth and Sachi aboard Stella Oceana, a 32-meter yacht limited to 12 people. Over four hours, cruise the Arctic fjords, warm up in the saloon, eat reindeer stew, and spend 30 to 45 minutes in the hot tub while watching for the aurora.

“Captain Kenneth and his First Mate (his lovely wife) put on a 1st Class Experience on their luxury yacht. This was hands down our favorite experience in Tromsø. Being out on the water, seeing the northern lights dance from a hot tub on board, it was simply amazing. We also liked that it was more intimate with not too many people. Cozy cabin below to keep warm. Yummy dinner of reindeer stew!”

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5.Budapest Széchenyi Spa with Danube Cruise and Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 122 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $155

Spend the day at Széchenyi Thermal Baths with locker or cabin access, then make your own way to Akadémia dock for a 90-minute Danube cruise. Expect welcome drinks, live Hungarian music, city views, and an optional buffet dinner. Cruise departures are at 19:00, with a 22:00 option from May through October.

“The spa experience was very nice! It was not as crowded as we expected. We were impressed with the privacy and security of the cabin changing rooms. The dinner was very good. The lights were beautiful, but we were disappointed that the boat did not pass the Parliament building while it was lit up as that is the most beautiful of the buildings. The music was wonderful!”

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6.Guided Pamukkale Tour with Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 77 reviews · 19 hours · from $46Best value

Travel from Alanya to Pamukkale by air-conditioned bus for a long but rewarding day at the white travertines and ancient Hierapolis. You get breakfast, lunch, dinner, hotel pickup, and an English, Russian, or Turkish guide. Allow for a fast visit and possible shopping stops.

“Gdybym moje zakwaterowanie było blisko Pamukkale na pewno bym je odwiedziła. Jednak 10 godzinna podróż po to żeby przez łącznie 3 godziny w szybkim tempie coś minimalnie zobaczyc jest nieopłacalna. Były trzy przystanki na sklepy, o których w programie nie wspomniano ( kamienie, wina i tekstylia ). 10 minutową pogadanka po to żeby naciągnąć klientów. Komunikacja ze strony przewodników bardzo uboga. Jako że większość pasażerów była Rosjanami skupiano się na nich i ich komforcie. Szóstka pasażerów posługującą się językiem angielskim została zlekceważona i uzyskaliśmy mało informacji na temat przebiegu wycieczki Średnio jednym slowem”

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7.Mystic Tour (w/Dinner) – Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join guide Ivo Soares for a six-hour evening from Ponta Delgada to Furnas. You’ll see volcanic vents, eat Cozido das Furnas cooked underground, soak at Poça da Dona Beija, and finish with steaming pools, local sweets, and a northern-island drive back.

“My husband and I chose this tour as one of our honeymoon activities and we were not disappointed! This tour was the perfect combination of sight seeing some of the local spots both to and from the dinner and hot springs. Our guide was extremely informative and friendly, happy to answer any and all questions! We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour! Now on to bed with lots of new knowledge of the island, full bellies, and relaxed muscles :)”

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8.Furnas Evening Thermal Bath Small Group Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $193

Spend about six hours with a local guide such as Paulo, traveling from Ponta Delgada or Lagoa to Furnas for a traditional cozido dinner and nighttime thermal bath. The air-conditioned minivan holds no more than eight people, with pickup included. Bring a swimsuit and towel, and note that bath admission and lockers cost extra.

“Paolo was excellent tour guide. He explained Furnas thermal pools and Natural calderas. He also explained the azore culture and islands and the local food we are at dinner. The thermal pools at Furnas were filled with sexy people at nighttime. Recommend this nighttime experience”

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9.Batu Caves,Hot Spring, Monkey & Fireflies Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $159

Start at 2 pm with hotel pickup in Kuala Lumpur, then visit Batu Caves, Selayang Hot Spring, Bukit Malawati, and Kuala Selangor. A private driver, seafood dinner, and boat ride through Kampung Kuantan’s fireflies make this an easy way to see several sights beyond the city. Guides may include Ravi, Steve, or Uncle Sam.

“We loved the monkey experience the best. My husband was mauled by them but he loved it. They are not shy about jumping on you to get the food. We are seniors but were able to do the temple steps to the cave quite easily. My husband appreciated soaking his feet in tRead more”

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10.Hot Pot Dining Experience with Hot Spring Bathing or River Cruise in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $135

Spend about five hours with a private guide such as May or Alana, choosing between Gokurakuyu hot springs or an evening Huangpu River cruise, then share a Chinese hot pot dinner. Hotel pickup, transport, tickets, and help ordering are included.

“We were unable to attend this trip as I had a terrible cold. But our guide Alana offered to come and see me and bring antibiotics or a Doctor - Alana Wu is a lovely guide so any trip would be a treat with her, which is why I still rated it 5 stars. Thanks Alana!”

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