Hot springs & baths · DRINKING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 thermal baths with a tasting worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Soak in beer-infused thermal water, pour unlimited draft beer, and add a full day at Budapest’s famous Széchenyi Baths.
“The staff were friendly and helpful. It was also very clean. It was nice to have the private tub for a period of time since the communal baths were overly crowded (people soup!). And the beer pulls right at the tub was a bonus!”
Prague beer spa with a private beer bath, sauna, unlimited Bernard beer, snacks, and practical tips on price, timing, and who should book.
“The Spa experience was amazing! The cold shower along with the sauna and beer jacuzzi so relaxing. And the unlimited beer you cannot forget!!! Israel was so helpful too and he explained the process of the Jacuzzi and how its made very well!”
Relax in Ōpuke’s adults-only solar pools, enjoy Southern Alps views and a swim-up bar, with robes and towels included for $40.
“It was a great experience. Very organised. The facilities were clean and staff were extremely helpful. Only fault is the number of bathrooms/change rooms. We had to wait for others to finish”
Soak in a private beer bath at Budapest’s Lukács Thermal Bath, sip unlimited Czech beer, and get practical tips on towels, timing, and value.
“Wonderful experience! Throughly enjoyed relaxing in a private bath with a good beer. A must do experience”
Review of Nagano’s private day tour to Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji, Obuse, sake tasting, Hokusai Museum, and onsen.
“Great day trip with Mutsumi. As we had booked a private tour, she checked at the start what we were most interested in and then adapted the day to suit. We had a lovely time, would highly recommend.”
Review of Nagano’s winter day tour from Nozawa Onsen, covering snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, lunch, sake tasting, price, and practical tips.
“Best day! Exceeded our expectations! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly. We really loved how smoothly the tour went, pick up & drop off was great & on time, the Snow monkeys were amazing a real site to see, the lRead more”
Review of Budapest’s BeerSpa, with a 45-minute beer bath, unlimited draft beer, private changing room, and optional Széchenyi Bath access.
See Nagano’s snow monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple, a local lunch, and sake tasting on a practical 10-hour trip from Nozawa Onsen.
“Lin is an excellent guide! Knowledgeable in the variety of subjects throughout the tour, speaks at least 3 languages, and educates the clients with her gentle demeanor and engaging personality. She is a real gem, and it was a pleasure to spend the day with her.”
See Mt. Fuji from scenic viewpoints, enjoy Hoto lunch, sake, shrines, village culture, and a tattoo-friendly onsen on a small-group day trip.
“Keiko-san was an excellent tour guide. My only wish is that we could have spent time at every single stop. She did an incredible job with our group of six people. She answered as many questions as she could and did her best to tailor our tour to our group interests. The onsen was incredible. We got to relax while staying at Mt. Fuji.”
Review of Warsaw’s private beer bath, infrared sauna, straw relaxation, and beer tasting, with practical advice on price, comfort, and value.
“Il centro benessere è a pochi minuti a piedi dalla stazione centrale di Varsavia. Una stanza privata con la sauna a infrarossi, il letto di paglia e la vasca in legno con l’acqua alla birra e lo spilla latore direttamente sulla vasca, assolutamente magnifico. Avevo prenotato alle 12:20 l’unico slot disponibile, purtroppo il mio aereo ha ritardato due ore e 30 e loro gentilmente mi hanno spostato l’appuntamento alle 19. Poi, avendo avuto una giornata molto convulsa perché ho dovuto riorganizzare tutto, sono arrivato alle 19:15, mi hanno chiamato per essere sicuri che stessi arrivando, hanno aspettato fino alle 20:15 oltre l’orario di chiusura previsto per me. Quindi esperienza assolutamente…”
Relax at Tokyo's Edoyu onsen, then eat and drink along Asakusa's Hoppy Street with a private local guide.
“This tour was absolutely amazing, offering the perfect combination of a local hot spring and a cozy izakaya experience. Starting with a complete relaxation in the hot spring that melted away all the travel fatigue, the beer afterward was simply unbeatable. Takeshi was also an outstanding guide, making this an unforgettable experience I couldn’t recommend more!”
Relax at Tokyo’s Edoyu onsen, then enjoy local food and drinks on Asakusa’s Hoppy Street with an English-speaking guide.
“Simple yet comprehensive explanations of the different steps that are needed in order to conform to the traditions of the japanese onsen.”
Review of Abashiri’s winter lake sauna, smoked seafood, and drift ice blue beer, with practical advice on price, timing, weather, and value.
“We have eaten super well and wonderful care, especially FatimaAuto-translated”
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