Mud Volcano Adventure in Cartagena
About this activity
Highlights
- Experience the therapeutic mud baths at Totumo Mud Volcano
- Swim in the unique Pink Sea, a natural wonder
- Explore the rich culture of an Indigenous Town
- Enjoy a scenic drive through Colombia's countryside
- Learn about local traditions and history from expert guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Cartagena
- Guided tour of Totumo Mud Volcano
- Visit to Pink Sea and Indigenous Town
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates in Spanish; English-speaking guides may not be available.
- The Pink Sea's color can vary depending on the season and weather conditions.
- Mud baths are safe for most people; however, if you have skin conditions, consult with a healthcare provider before participating.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and swimwear suitable for mud bathing.
- Bring a towel and a change of clothes for after the mud bath.
- Carry cash for personal expenses and optional purchases.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Valuables Security: Upon arrival at the volcano, please keep your valuables secure. We make the vehicle we travel in available as a safe space where all guests can leave their belongings. The vehicle will serve as your secure location.
- Tipping and Local Community: The native community of this village relies solely on the commercial activity of the volcano. It is common for local residents to offer assistance with items you carry and subsequently ask for a tip. Tipping should be voluntary and at your discretion. To simplify the process and avoid solicitations, we highly recommend ascending the volcano without any personal items—just go in the clothes you intend to enter the mud with.
- Massage and Exfoliation: Once inside the volcano, there are local individuals who offer massages. Please make it very clear if you do or do not want this massage and exfoliation service.
- Cleaning Service: When exiting the volcano, a group of local women will offer to clean the mud off your body in a natural lake. If you do not wish to use this service, you are also welcome to clean yourself on your own.
- Extra Costs: Please note that any assistance you receive, regardless of whether it is offered by the guide or not, will incur an extra cost.
Traveler reviews
The mud bath experience...
The mud bath experience was great. The tour guide was nice and friendly. I gave a 3 star rating because of our unpleasant experience with the local people asking for tips from each family member for each unsolicited little service they do. We said NO to massage and NO to touching. They asked 10 pesos (3 USD) for taking a few family photos but each family member had to pay the 10 pesos, mandatory. 10 pesos each for giving you a hand while getting out of the pool which was unnecessary, unsolicited and unexpected. 10 pesos for carrying your slippers down to the river when getting washed off, which we said we need to have and wear our slippers because it was too hot to walk down to the river barefooted. They refused to give us our slippers back, this was also mandatory so they can ask for money to carry them, when we really need to wear them for comfort. We feel like the tour company was telling us to pay the 10 pesos each service/each person whether we take the service or not. We understand the need to give a tip but it was the way they do it is what got me. They touch you or carry your slippers without being asked and there you go…you pay 10 pesos! That was the unpleasant experience we had otherwise we enjoyed the mud bath.
Good times
I was skeptical about this experience but it ended up being lots of fun. It’s something very different…
Go for it
Awesome guide and great experience for kids also. They loved it and wanted to go again. The backpacker guide Cesar communicated everything properly and was friendly and helpful.
We had an amazing time...
We had an amazing time with our driver Jesus and travel guide Ninche. However once it was over we were bombarded with the staff aggressively telling us we need to pay them tips not even giving us the opportunity to. Besides that it was a good mud experience. I would do it again
The tour guide is very...
The tour guide is very informative and knowledgeable. Very friendly staff. Very accommodating. Felt at home.