The World’s 7 Best Spa & Hot Springs Tours

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

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

Start at Hoover Dam Lodge for a 12-mile kayak trip through Black Canyon. You will see the dam from its base, visit Arizona Hot Springs and a sauna cave, and stop for lunch. Guides including Ryan, Faith, Chris, Michael, and Ashley lead small groups of up to 15 people.

“Amazing. Saw a grey fox, an eagle scoop up a duck, a pregnant mountain sheep, hot springs (fave part) and the most beautiful views”

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2.Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $135

Spend about seven hours kayaking Lake Rotoiti with an expert guide, soaking in lakeside hot pools, eating a Kiwi barbecue, and paddling into glowworm and crayfish caves. No kayaking experience is needed. Guides such as Justin and Ricky are praised for clear instruction and engaging local stories. Pickup and drop-off from Rotorua are included.

“This was really an excellent tour. We were a group of 5 + our motivated guide Ricky. He did a super nice job and everything what was included was fun. I highly recommend this tour. Thanks Ricky for an unforgettable afternoon/ evening 😀👍”

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3.Hoover Dam Kayaking Trip, 6 Hot Springs, 6 Caves, 4 Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $333

Launch near the base of Hoover Dam with Adventure Child LLC and paddle the Colorado River to Willow Beach. You’ll visit Sauna Cave, Goldstrike Hot Springs, Boyscout Canyon, Arizona Hot Springs, waterfalls, and Emerald Cove. Guides such as Cameron, Johnny, Sean, and EJ lead the route. Expect 7 to 9 hours, cold river water, hiking, scrambling, and extra fees.

“What an amazing tour!! Sean was our guide and he was incredible, made the entire experience even better. It's a very long day, you will be tired. Make sure to take lots of food and water. But wow is it worth it!! Thank you Sean, we had an amazing time!!”

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4.Emerald Pool, Hot Springs, and Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $69

Travel from Ao Nang or Krabi Town to the Emerald Pool, Hot Spring Waterfall, a Thai buffet, and a freshwater kayaking route. You will walk about 1 kilometer through rainforest, swim in turquoise water, soak in warm mineral pools, and paddle with a local English-speaking guide. Klong Muang and Thap Kaek pickup costs extra.

“Overall it was a nice experience but i find it a bit expensive because you have to pay 600 baht extra per person for the entrances.”

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5.Kayaking, Crystal Lagoon, and Fish Spa in Klong Root

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 13 reviews · 3h 30m · from $38Best value

Spend 210 minutes at Klong Root with hotel pickup, a guide, kayaking, lagoon swimming, fish feeding, a fish spa, and a short pineapple farm visit. The water is remarkably clear, though the route and farm stop can be brief. Choose the final departure for sunset, and bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, and 50 Baht for entry.

“Great guide, easy pick up and fresh pineapple was delish. The lagoon is small and busy but overall very nice”

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6.SUP, Hike, & Hot Springs Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $204

Spend a full day with a qualified SUP instructor and guide around the Mornington Peninsula. Paddle Port Phillip Bay, hike coastal trails, spot wildlife, taste local wine, enjoy a picnic, and bathe at Peninsula Hot Springs. The small group is limited to nine, with equipment, towels, water, coffee, tea, and transport included.

“An incredible experience and day out - well worth what we paid. Would recommend this to anyone looking for something different and exciting to do whilst in Melbourne.”

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7.Hoover Dam Kayak Trip with 6 Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $224

Paddle 12 miles downstream from Hoover Dam with an Adventure Child guide, stopping at Arizona Hot Springs, Infinity Hot Springs, Goldstrike, caves, slot canyons, and geothermal waterfalls. Shawn, Johnny, and Cameron have guided this route. Expect an active eight-hour day, optional hikes, lunch, cold water, and help with currents.

“We loved the tour. Johnny, our guide, was great. He helped us throughout the entire trip, in addition to informing us about everything at the locations. I highly recommend this tour and if you can choose Johnny, choose him. I will definitely return to the places Johnny took us and maybe even do the same tour again, because it was sensational!!!”

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