Hot springs & baths · BBQ
Good barbecue and hot spring days fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are in the water.
Review of Santiago’s Cajón del Maipo hot springs tour, with Andes views, a Chilean barbecue, wine, sunset, and stargazing.
“Really recommended, the tour was excellent, the barbeque 5 stars..and the sunset in the mountains was a great expetience.”
Explore Helsinki by bike, visit Seurasaari, enjoy a Finnish BBQ, and learn sauna customs on this relaxed five-hour small-group tour.
“It was an Amazing experience. Robert made this a fun day!”
Kayak Lake Rotoiti at sunset, soak in hot springs, see glowworms, and enjoy a BBQ dinner on this seven-hour Rotorua tour.
“Nice small group activity. It was a relaxing evening.”
Trade Rovaniemi’s crowds for a lakeside wood sauna, icy swim, open-fire sausages, and possible Northern Lights on this Finnish escape.
“Definitely one of the highlights of our holidays in Rovaniemi. The remote location next to the lake is just beautiful. The Finnish sauna and the dip in the frozen lake afterwards were a unique experience. Alex and Tanja were lovely hosts and the food served after the sauna in the cosy cabin was delicious.”
Cycle Helsinki’s parks, visit Seurasaari, enjoy a BBQ, and try a Finnish sauna on this active small-group e-bike tour.
“Had a great day, thank you to Luca who was our fabulous guide for the day. The riding was not too strenuous but also enough to balance the sightseeing element(s), as I wanted an active day rather than just sight-seeing. I got to try and e-bike which I would not otherwise have had chance to do. Lucas was patient (we got lost on the way to the start and he kindly waited for us), knowledgeable and tailored each aspect to the individuals in the group - the food he bought for the BBQ (I am Vegan and he catered for this) and also which sauna the group visited. I had…”
Kayak across Lake Rotoiti to hot pools, enjoy a Kiwi barbecue, watch the sunset, and see glow-worm caves on this Rotorua outing.
“This was our favorite activity of our whole trip! Thanks for being so fun and treating us so well!”
Review of Puerto Vallarta’s volcanic hot springs tour with tequila tasting, Mexican BBQ, pool time, foot massage, and practical booking tips.
“Our guide was the cherry on top - engaging, fun, and kept the vibe lively. The drink recipes were a blast to learn, the food was delish, and the grounds were breathtaking. A must-do experience for anyone visiting the area. I'd give it a 10 out of 5, but alas, TripAdvisor won't let me! Spread the word, friends - this tour is worth its weight in tequila!”
Pair a 2 to 3 hour Bukhansan hike with a Korean scrub, hot bath, and pork barbecue on a private Seoul day tour.
“This was a fantastic tour! Jones was incredibly friendly, patient, and fun. He planned a terrific day for us, and also was happy to make any adjustments we wanted. I highly recommend this tour and our entire family (2 parents, girls ages 20, 15, and 11) loved it.”
Ride a RIB from Helsinki to a private family island for a Finnish sauna, homemade lunch, nature walk, and sea swim.
Ride quads through the Tatra foothills, taste oscypek at a shepherd’s hut, enjoy a Highlander BBQ, and relax in Chochołów thermal pools.
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