15 Hot Spring Day Trips to Give a Whole Day To

1.Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Kwan, Ruby, or Dee. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Bring your own earphones for the 41-language audio guide.

“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 about two hours to bathe and explore. Stop for Greek lunch in Orma, then visit Edessa’s waterfalls. English-speaking guides such as Eleni, George, and Eva add history and practical help during the long but comfortable day.

“Amazing unique experience. Breathtaking views at the Edessa waterfalls, pozar natural baths were very relaxing and in the beautiful surroundings and the lunch at the local village was delicious and authentic. The travel guide was very knowledgeable and made the day very pleasant and interesting.”

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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, a live guide, Gubałówka funicular tickets, a Highlander cheese and vodka tasting, Krupówki free time, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Guides may include Cyprian, Filip, or other English-speaking staff.

“It was good but it felt like we barely did anything. We weren’t given much time to walk around the actual center town of zakopane. I think our guide cut us short an hour. But the experience was good.”

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4.Krakow: Zakopane, Gubałówka, and Thermal Baths Day Trip

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

Spend 11 hours from Krakow exploring Chochołów and Zakopane, riding the Gubałówka funicular, tasting Highlander cheese and vodka, and relaxing at Chocholow Thermal Baths. Guides including Andrei, Bohdan, Antoni, and Filip keep the day moving, with free time for food and shopping.

“This was the Perfect day trip Andrei was the perfect guide!”

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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 a multilingual guide such as Etta, Lucia, or Nick Lee. Feed deer, visit Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha, sample matcha in Uji, then relax at Genji no Yu. Admission fees, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“I really loved the deer park and visiting the temples. I only wish we could have stayed at each destination longer - but am aware there are time constraints! 😊”

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

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

Travel from Krakow in a small air-conditioned vehicle to Chochołów, Zakopane, Gubałówka Hill, and Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. Expect local cheese and spirit tasting, mountain views, free time, and around 2.5 hours in the pools. English-speaking guides include Dawid, Matthew, Tom, and Joanna.

“It was an amazing experience. The sceneries were amazing. Our guide Tomas was great. He did the best to make our trip unique. I recommend this experience. It's worth.”

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7.Materuni waterfalls coffee tour & Chemka hot springs Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $95

Start with a hike to Materuni Waterfalls, then learn to roast and prepare local coffee in a Chagga village before swimming at Chemka hot springs. Owen is one guide named in the feedback. Expect a private tour, hotel pickup, a bumpy road, and a full day that may run longer than advertised.

“Had a great time, everything is really nice and the coffee tour was fun and interesting. Owen is a great guide and always made sure that I was having a good time.”

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8.Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples & Hot Springs Day Trip

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

Travel from Chiang Mai in a shared van for a full day of Chiang Rai highlights. Stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, the White, Blue, and Black or Red Temples, Baan Dam Museum, Lalitta Café, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Expect limited time at each stop and a long drive.

“From the outset, the transport was completely unsuitable. The bus was extremely cramped, with no air conditioning. My partner is currently recovering from a broken leg and had absolutely no space or support during the journey. The entire trip was uncomfortably hot, overcrowded, and caused significant discomfort. The buffet lunch was equally unacceptable. The venue was overcrowded, food was either stone cold, not heated properly, or had completely run out. As a result, I was unable to eat anything at all. When raising this with the tour guide, they were unhelpful and showed little concern. We were also disappointed with what was described as a “snack,” which consisted only of…”

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9.Tokyo: 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 climbing season. Visit Oshino Hakkai’s clear ponds, then choose a weekday onsen visit or Gotemba shopping. English and Chinese guides lead the day, with Lin Tian Anna praised for clear organization.

“Let me preface this review by saying that the low rating is in no way related to the tour itself, nor is it about the events itself that prevented us from going on this tour, but the poor communication on the part of the driver. We got delayed getting to the meeting point, and I informed our driver that we’d be 10 minutes late to which he said “ok” and send us directions. 5 minutes later he said that he has to go to another meeting point, which is fair, and send us directions there. We said that we meet him there and rushed through half the Tokyo to get…”

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

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

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel with a small group of up to eight people. Visit Cerâmica Vieira, Lagoa do Fogo, Gorreana Tea Factory, coastal viewpoints, and Caldeira Velha. Guides such as Mario, Andre, Miguel, and Nano add local context, while hot spring entry and lunch cost extra.

“I absolutely loved it. The guide was genuine and very helpful.”

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11.Tokyo: Onsen, Arts, and Nature Day Trip to Fuji and Hakone

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

Spend 10 hours with a private guide such as Elie, Lenny, or Oli, traveling from Tokyo to Hakone and Mount Fuji. Expect quiet viewpoints, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, Tenzan Onsen, authentic Japanese food, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum, with room to adjust the day to your interests.

“Lenny was an awesome guide. The car was beautiful and comfortable. We saw several views of Mt Fuji and had a break at an authentic tea house.. Love how this private tour can be customized to individual timing and interests. The Shinto Shrine was amazing and Lenny was very knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the Onsen and the recommended Shabu Shabu meal. Great day out of Tokyo!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · from $49

Spend 12 hours from Arequipa visiting Chiguata, Salinas Lagoon, and Lojen Hot Springs. An English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the route, with time for flamingos, vicuñas, volcano views, local meals, and a swim. Herbert is one guide praised for his passion and helpful photos.

“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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13.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 with Amigo Tours LATAM. A bilingual guide leads you through the caves, warm waterfalls, river, pools, and hot springs, followed by free time to swim, hike, shop, and eat. The day costs $132 and lasts about 14 hours.

“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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14.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 to Pozar’s 37°C thermal baths, then visit Edessa’s famous waterfalls. Theodoros and Maki are among the named local escorts associated with the trip. Bring a towel and budget extra for lunch and bath entry.

“We opted for a small tour and it was wonderful. Theodore our guide was very friendly, flexible knowledgeable about the area and was fun to be with. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Anna and Jim”

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15.Florence: Day Trip to the Saturnia Thermal Baths

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

Ride from central Florence to Saturnia’s cascading thermal pools in a comfortable car with Marco, an English-speaking driver and host. You get free time at the springs, where warm sulfur water spills over white limestone. Bring swimwear, a towel, flip-flops, and cash for showers or lockers.

“Marcos is the best tour guide i have seen in italy! Very passionate and clear explanations of sceneries!”

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