Valencia: Thermal Springs & Waterfalls Day Trip with Pickup
Four Stops, One Day: Valencia's Thermal Springs & Waterfalls Without the Crowds
You arrive at Plaza de Saragossa at 9:30 AM and spend the day moving between four natural stops: a 60-meter waterfall, a year-round thermal lagoon, limestone canyons, and a dam. You swim, snorkel, and eat lunch in the landscape itself. Mike's private guesthouse gives you a place to shower and store your things without the resort markup. Transport, guide, entry fees, and all gear are included. You're back by 5:30 PM.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore thermal springs and waterfalls
- Pick up at Plaza de Saragossa
- Visit Bridal Veil Waterfall and swim
- Swim and explore Blue Lagoon
- Lunch at Blue Lagoon or local village
- Explore canyons and pony tail waterspout
- Return by 5:30 PM
The experience
The minibus pulls up at Plaza de Saragossa at 9:30 AM and you're already moving toward Montanejos, about an hour north. The driver is Mike, who's been running this route for 16 years, and the group stays small, usually under a dozen people, which means no waiting around while someone ties their shoe. The air conditioning works. You're heading toward four stops, and the first one is the Bridal Veil waterfall, a 60-meter drop that looks exactly like its name. In summer you'll swim under it. The rest of the year you wade in the pool below and feel the mist.
After the waterfall comes the Blue Lagoon, where the water sits at 25°C year-round because it's fed by thermal springs underground. You can snorkel, float on the boards they provide, or if you're feeling it, jump off a small cliff into the clearest water you'll see in Valencia. The canyons rise around you: limestone walls that echo when people shout, which they do. Lunch happens here in summer (sandwiches, local wine, vegetarian options available) or in the nearby village if it's winter, where the food is cheap and the portions are real. Mike's crew handles the entry fees. You don't pay at each stop.
The last two stops are the screaming birds canyons and the dam, both near the thermal springs property. By then you've already changed into dry clothes at Mike's private riverside guesthouse, the Nomad Soul Retreat, which sits right at the springs. There are showers, bathrooms, changing rooms, and a safe for your phone and wallet. No crowds. No resort noise. Just the sound of water and the people in your small group. You're back at Plaza de Saragossa by 5:30 PM, and the whole day (transport, guide, all entry fees, water shoes, life jackets, snorkeling gear) is already paid for.
What’s included
- Your day includes hotel or central pickup at 9:30 AM, air-conditioned transport to Montanejos, a professional guide, entry fees to all four stops, water shoes, life jackets, snorkeling gear, and access to the private riverside guesthouse with changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers.
- Parking fees are covered.
- Food and drinks are separate.
Options for this experience
2 optionsYou pick the guide language when booking.
Before you book
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Operated by Go Valencia hot springs Tours
Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main thermal springs and waterfall stops in one day without arranging transport, entry fees, or gear yourself: the small group size and fixed schedule are what keep the day moving and the water feeling uncrowded.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Dutch.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's included in the price?
Transport from Valencia, guide, all entry fees, water shoes, life jackets, snorkeling gear, and access to the private riverside house with showers and changing rooms. Food and drinks are not included.
How long is the drive from Valencia?
About one hour to Montanejos, where the thermal springs are located.
Can I swim at the Blue Lagoon in winter?
Yes. The water stays at 25°C year-round because it's fed by thermal springs, so swimming is possible any season.
Is there food included?
No. Lunch is a stop, but you pay separately. Local options are affordable, and vegetarian choices are available at both the lagoon and the village.
What time does pickup happen?
9:30 AM at Plaza de Saragossa in central Valencia. Return is by 5:30 PM.
How big are the groups?
Small groups, usually under a dozen people, so you're not waiting around or competing for space in the water.
Do I need to be fit for this?
Minimal walking is required and it suits all fitness levels. It's not recommended only for people with poor cardiovascular health.
Can I leave my belongings somewhere safe?
Yes. The private guesthouse has a safe and secure storage, plus showers and changing rooms.
Valencia: Thermal Springs & Waterfalls Day Trip with Pickup
7h–8h · EN · ES · FR +1
from € 89 per person
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