HOT SPRINGS · TOUR REVIEWS
Terraces in Turkey, lagoons in Iceland, bath houses under the Tatras, crater springs on Bali. The 15 below are the soaks worth planning around, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.
Spend the day at Budapest’s grand Széchenyi Baths, built in 1913 and fed by natural thermal springs. Your ticket covers one entry and a locker or private cabin, depending on the option. Bring swimwear, towels, flip-flops, and a cap for swimming.
“Amazing experience! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and had so much fun in the whirl pool!!!”
Sail from Athinios Port on a traditional wooden boat with multilingual commentary, then walk across Nea Kameni, swim from the boat to Palea Kameni’s sulfur springs, and stop at Thirassia. Add the Oia option for free time and sunset views, with bus transfers included.
“The overall activities were great! Being able to follow the tour guide (who spoke great english) and then roam around on my own was fantastic! Starting with checking in, the lovely ladies assisted me in a few troubles to ensure everything was taken care of. One of the ladies was a part of the tour and spoke great Spanish as well. Despite the chaos of tourism, the guides remained professional and courteous. I would love to come back and sail with this team based on the experience I had. Phenomenal crew and great memories created.”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane for a Chochołów village stop, highlander cheese and regional alcohol tasting, Gubalowka funicular views, free time on Krupowki Street, and three hours at Chochołów Thermal Baths. Guides such as Bart, Simon, Mirek, and Niko are praised for clear communication and good humor.
“Brilliant host went through everything with us on the bus...highly recommend viator for all excursions”
You’ll hike Mount Batur with a local English or Indonesian-speaking guide, often reaching the summit for sunrise and breakfast. Guides such as Sar, Nova, Jordan, and Luna are praised for steady pacing and summit photos. Afterward, relax in a natural hot spring and visit a Temen coffee plantation if your option includes transfers.
“Great communication from the driver Ismail who went out of his way to take me to a couple viewpoints on the way as well. The guides are great and the experience was well worth it even though it was unfortunately cloudy/raining when we went. highly recommend”
Travel from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with a live English-speaking guide such as Kamil, Olaf, or Michal. Taste Highland cheese and regional alcohol, ride the Gubałówka funicular, stroll Krupówki Street, and finish with three hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths.
“We had an unforgettable day in Zakopane thanks to our amazing guide, Mirek. From the start, he was warm, funny, and full of energy. His passion for the region really came through in the way he shared stories, local traditions, and hidden gems we never would have found on our own. Mirek struck the perfect balance between informative and entertaining — we learned so much while laughing constantly! He made everyone feel welcome and taken care of, going out of his way to ensure we had a great time. From stunning views to delicious local treats, every stop was thoughtfully chosen. Mirek made Zakopane feel special, and we’re so grateful…”
Spend a full day at Sky Lagoon, minutes from downtown Reykjavík, with access to warm geothermal water and a seven-step Icelandic bathing ritual. Choose SÉR for private changing rooms or SAMAN for shared facilities. The ocean-facing sauna, cold plunge, steam room, body scrub, and swim-up bar make this a memorable Iceland stop.
“Beautiful and relaxing, 7 step spa was a great experience! Stunning views in the sauna, great swim up bar. and not far from Reykjavík city centre”
Spend 10 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle by comfortable bus, with stops at Kerið Crater, Secret Lagoon, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir. English-speaking guides such as Sunny, Jessica, Anna, and Daniel add local stories, while 1.5 hours in the hot lagoon gives the day a welcome pause.
“Jessica was awesome! Highlight of my trip to Iceland. Would recommend this experience to everyone”
Travel from Krakow with an English-speaking guide such as Julia, Kamil, or Kacper, then visit wooden Chochołów, taste smoked sheep cheese and vodka, ride the funicular to Gubałówka, explore Zakopane, and relax in the Chocholow thermal baths.
“Absolutely fabulous day our guide was brilliant, very smooth trip definitely recommend”
Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Ruby, Kwan or Dee. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, the White and Blue Temples, and Huay Pla Kang. Bring earphones for the 41-language audio guide, plus 300 THB for the village.
“I couldn’t ask for more. Pi Dee gave us a wonderful trip yesterday and provided us valuable information every step of the way. I wasn’t feeling well and she was so caring and understanding. Thank you Pi Dee for being there for me and thank you for making our experience so wonderful!!!! Krup koon mak ca! Hope to see you soon on our next adventure!”
Travel by minibus from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Expect about two hours at the lagoon, an English-speaking guide such as Christina, Filip, or David, Wi-Fi, towels, and a full day of Icelandic scenery.
“This was a good tour for us because we had a short trip and wanted to see some sights along the Golden Circle as well as the Blue Lagoon. The upgraded Blue Lagoon package was worth it for us, but might not be for everyone.”
Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon by shared bus, then spend roughly three hours in warm, milky-blue geothermal water. Your package includes entry, a towel, silica mask, and drink, with robes and extra masks in the Premium option. Return buses are flexible.
“Brilliant, very relaxing, easy to use transfer to and from, blue lagoon is set up very well inside and seperate showers and changing rooms if you want away from others, lockers work brilliantly too”
Spend nine hours visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple in a small group of up to nine. English-speaking guides such as Arun, Tan, Oly, and AB lead the day, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, entry fees, and drinking water included.
“Emerald pool and blue pool was magical. Even the hike up those 1000 steps was an experience but worth the view 😎 watch out for the monkey gang tho.”
Spend 11 hours traveling from Krakow to Chochołów and Zakopane with guides such as Joanna, Adam, or Wiktoria. Taste oscypek cheese and local alcohol, ride the Gubałówka funicular, shop on Krupówki Street, and enjoy 2.5 hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths.
“Matt was fantastic guide kept us informed of local customs and architecture,will be definitely coming back to krakhow”
You’ll reach Mount Batur’s sunrise viewpoints by private 4WD jeep, with guides such as Kadek, Risky, Bimas, and Wilhelm often praised for photos and local stories. After the lava fields, soak at Batur Natural Hot Spring, with hotel pickup available from much of south Bali.
“Arista was a great guide, he was a skilled driver and informed us of the itinerary as we went along. He took nice pictures for us and gave us some good ideas. We enjoyed the countryside and mountaintop views. Thank you!”
Spend a full day at Budapest’s Gellért Spa on the Buda side. Your ticket covers indoor and outdoor pools, thermal baths, saunas, steam rooms, and either a locker or private cabin. Bring a towel, flip-flops, and a swimming cap for the main pool.
“Really enjoyed this activity! The thermal baths were very pretty and there was a lot of different baths and places you could go there. I liked the fact there was a cafe for food and drink upstairs too Only thing I wish I knew was you need to bring your own towel or buy one there but they weren’t too expensive”
A terrace, a lagoon, a bath house or a crater at dawn.
