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15 Guided Bathing Trips Worth Flying For

38 tours · from $19 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided bathing trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

The short answer

Book this one Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring 7 - 10 hours · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from $36 Check availability →

The cheap ticket Ubud Hot Springs and Waterfall Private Guided Tour ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 from $18 Check availability →

The splurge Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Guided Tour with Lunch 6.5 hours · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from $330 Check availability →

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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

1.Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,284 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $36Our pick

Review of Bali’s Mount Batur sunrise hike, hot spring, coffee plantation visit, price, fitness demands, pickup times, and practical tips.

“We had an amazing time, across the whole day. Kam was such a brilliant guide, lots of great conversation and helped us up the mountain. Really passionate about the trip and gave us insightful information about the mountain. The sunrise was beautiful, we were lucky we caught it on a clear day! Our driver Nicho was 10/10! Drove us to a tea and coffee tasting afterwards and also a beautiful hot springs spa. He was great company and gave us much insight into the island, lots of local knowledge and great conversation (and an even better music taste!) Would recommend, but make sure you have a good level of fitness…”

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Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

2.Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,140 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Review of Rotorua’s Hell’s Gate mud spa and geothermal walk, with practical tips on guides, timing, sulfur smells, family rules, and value.

“we didn't have a guide we did a self tour and really enjoyed the experience”

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Ubud Hot Springs and Waterfall Private Guided Tour

3.Ubud Hot Springs and Waterfall Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 719 reviews · from $18Best value

Review of Bali’s private Ubud tour with Batur hot springs, waterfall, rice terraces, temples, lunch views, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Long day with lots of traffic with some great sights. All experiences as expected. The hot springs, were totally magic and worth it on its own.”

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Hoover Dam & Hot Springs Kayak Tour with Lunch & Expert Guide

4.Hoover Dam & Hot Springs Kayak Tour with Lunch & Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $289

Paddle beneath Hoover Dam, soak in Arizona hot springs, and enjoy lunch on a guided 12-mile Black Canyon kayak tour from Las Vegas.

“The views The scenery Hot springs The guide The education The physical activity Ashley our guide was AMAZING!!!”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Guided Tour

5.Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 214 reviews · 8 hours · from $167

Explore Iceland’s Golden Circle, Gullfoss, Strokkur, Thingvellir, and the Secret Lagoon on a relaxed guided day tour from Reykjavik.

“Fridrik expertly guided us through the itinerary, and our small group was thrilled. In addition to seeing the natural beauty of Gullfoss, geysers, and the rift valley that joins the North American and Euro-Asian tectonic plates, the visit to Secret Lagoon was a delightful addition. Many thanks for a brilliant excursion, Fridrik!”

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Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Guided Tour with Lunch

6.Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 193 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $330

Explore Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn, Dimmuborgir, Hverir, and Grjótagjá from Akureyri on a small-group tour with lunch.

“Our guide/driver was the best. We had a group of 10 and all were very happy. Clean beautiful vehicle great driver and informative engaging guide all in one wonderful person. Explained each and every stop history and all particulars. Julius we would certainly recommend to all who would like to visit beautiful Akureyri .”

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Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako

7.Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $35

Explore Orakei Korako near Taupo on a flexible self-guided walk with ferry rides, geysers, silica terraces, mud pools, and Ruatapu Cave.

“Great experience, fascinating and awe-inspiring hot pools and views. Be prepared to shed some clothes; it's warmer at the site than at the visitors' center. Lots of steps!”

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Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs

8.Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Explore Lagoa do Fogo with a biologist, visit volcanic viewpoints, and soak in Caldeira Velha hot springs on this $56 half-day tour.

“The tour managers are exceptional—highly knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.”

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Mount Batur Guide and Natural Hot Spring

9.Mount Batur Guide and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $60

Review Mount Batur’s sunrise hike, summit breakfast, natural hot spring, hotel pickup, coffee stop, value, timing, and practical tips.

“Such an awesome experience! Early wake up was well worth it for the view and the tour guides knowledge and hospitality. Our hiking guide went above and beyond in helping us get to the top and back down! Arta, our driver, promptRead more”

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Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional

10.Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $87

Review of La Fortuna’s Arenal Hanging Bridges tour, with guide-led forest walks, wildlife spotting, transport, pricing, accessibility, and booking advice.

“Andreas was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. Didn’t hesitate to stop the group to look for animals. We saw lots of snakes and frogs!”

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Bali Swing Hot Spring And Waterfall Private Guided Tour

11.Bali Swing Hot Spring And Waterfall Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $26

Review of Bali’s private 10-hour tour with rice terraces, hot springs, waterfalls, temples, Ubud Monkey Forest, and hotel transfers.

“Our driver Komang was on time, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He explained the itinerary for the day and the entrance fees for each. At every stop he explained what to expect and walked us in to buy tickets, gave us an intro and tRead more”

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From Mexico City: Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip with Guide

12.Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 14 hours · from $132

Review of the Tolantongo hot springs day trip from Mexico City, with caves, thermal pools, guide, transport, meals, and practical tips.

“Amazing day and worth the long drive! a great mix of adventure exploring the caves and relaxation in the hot pools!”

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Whaka Geothermal Trails Self-Guided Tour

13.Whaka Geothermal Trails Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 44 reviews · from $25

Explore Rotorua’s Whaka Geothermal Trails on easy self-guided walks past steaming lakes, thermal pools, native forest and geysers.

“Wear good shoes not open toes. Makes sure you have sunscreen and hat. Look in the shops before you go. For further Maori experience get guided tour.”

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Mývatn: Lake Mývatn ATV Guided Safari Experience

14.Mývatn: Lake Mývatn ATV Guided Safari Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $223

Ride UTV buggies around Lake Mývatn on a small-group off-road tour with local guides, scenic stops, and practical Iceland travel tips.

“L’attività non corrisponde assolutamente alla descrizione. Si percorre per chilometri un paesaggio privo di vegetazione senza alcun panorama interessante. Il prezzo è davvero esagerato rispetto all’esperienza descritta. La guida simpatica e attrezzatura idonea ma purtroppo la gira totalmente insoddisfacente Sconsigliato”

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