The 7 Best Spa & Hot Spring Days

1.The Best of Bansko: Magical Snowshoeing Adventure & SPA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $124Our pick

Join guides such as Dobrin, Filip, Wolfgang, or Dobrev for a 6 to 7 hour winter outing from Bansko. Snowshoe through Pirin National Park with poles and gear provided, then relax in Dobrinishte mineral pools. Chairlift costs and hot spring admission are extra.

“Wolfgang was a great guide! This was our first time snow shoeing and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Great to try new sports and not just skiing whilst in the area.”

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2.Snowshoeing and Onsen Adventures in a Winter Wonderland -Sapporo.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $224

Join Chris of Trekmate Hokkaido for a small-group snowshoe hike near Sapporo. Meet at Makomanai Station at 7:30am, ride to the trailhead, hike through deep snow with provided gear, eat lunch outdoors, then soak at Koganeyu Onsen. The group is limited to five.

“Chris was a great guide, very friendly and personable, and knowledgeable about what to look out for during snowshoeing. He was also accommodating to my pace. We had a solid hike through a really lovely trail, and enjoyed a nice camping lunch and then an onsen trip to round it off. I had lots of fun and really enjoyed myself, thanks so much Chris!”

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3.Bansko: Easy snowshoeing Pirin National Park & thermal spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Leave Bansko with an English-speaking guide such as Maria or Mari for an easy to moderate snowshoe walk in Pirin National Park. Snowshoes and poles are supplied, and the day ends in Banya’s hot mineral pools. Bring money for lunch, drinks, and the separate spa entrance.

“Mari thank you for such a wonderful tour. We had the best experience snow shoeing in the most beautiful place. I highly recommend this tour if you want to see the beautiful landscape of bansko. After we finished the snow show walk we had the most delicious soup with good coffee and the cheapest beer on the mountain at a hut with the most welcoming Bulgariain hosts. Mari was so knowledgeable about the land, she also made fun games for us on the way down and we met such lovely people who made this experience even more amazing. finished off at the spa 👌 perfect day. thank you xxx”

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4.Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $78Best value

Join a small-group snowshoe outing from Furano into Daisetsuzan National Park. Local guide Ikki leads you through deep forest snow, wildlife tracks, and quiet mountain scenery, with English support through a translation device. Finish at Hakuginso Onsen, where a natural hot-spring soak costs ¥700 extra.

“Great winter activity that’s not snowboarding/skiing! Beautiful landscape that was taken in at a leisurely pace. Would absolutely recommend doing the Onsen afterwards, great way to warm up after walking around in the snow. Our guide Ikki was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area”

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5.The Best of Sofia: Magical Snowshoeing Adventure in Vitosha & SPA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $103

Join Magical Tours Bulgaria for a snowshoe hike in Vitosha Natural Park, with routes for beginners through experienced hikers. Guide Dobrin leads you through snowy forests, frozen waterfalls, and mountain views before a one-hour soak in hot mineral pools near Pancharevo Lake. Equipment and transport are included.

“Had a blast trip. The entire trip was perfect. Dobrin, our guide is very knowledgeable and went the extra mile to ensure everything was perfect. We hiked in the snow for around 3 hours and Dobrin emanated to show us all the good spots.”

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6.Mt. Fuji Skiing Experience- YETI Ski Resort & Onsen Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $90

Meet your guide at Tokyo Station for a 10-hour trip to YETI Ski Resort at 1,400 meters. Ski or play in the snow for up to four hours, then choose a Mt. Fuji-viewing hot spring or shopping stop. Guides may include Samuel or Wanting, and tours run in English, Chinese, or Japanese.

“Excelente, faltó más tiempo en el centro de SKi”

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7.The Best of Borovets: Magical Snowshoeing Adventure in Rila & SPA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $278

Join Dobrin from Magical Tours Bulgaria for a flexible snowshoe outing in Rila National Park near Borovets. Walk past snowy forests, frozen lakes, waterfalls, and rivers, then relax in Sapareva Banya’s naturally heated mineral water. Snowshoes and poles are included, but hot-spring fees are extra.

“Highlight of our holiday, amazing day spend with Dobrin, must do activity to see the real beauty of Rila Mountains in the snow. Dobrin is extremely knowledgeable of the area and enthusiastic about the experience. He is very patient, letting us go at our own pace and stop reRead more”

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