Totumo Mud Volcano Half-Day Tour
FromCOP 65
4 hours
Cartagena, Colombia
About this activity
A half-day adventure from Cartagena to the Totumo Mud Volcano, offering a unique mud bath experience and scenic views.
Highlights
- Experience the therapeutic mud baths
- Enjoy panoramic views from the volcano's summit
- Swim in the nearby lagoon
- Learn about local geology and history
- Relax in the natural spa environment
Full description
Dive into a one-of-a-kind adventure with our Totumo Mud Volcano Half-Day Tour from Cartagena. This excursion takes you to the Totumo Mud Volcano, where you can immerse yourself in its warm, mineral-rich mud, known for its therapeutic properties. After your mud bath, rinse off in the nearby lagoon and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Our knowledgeable guides will share insights into the area's geology and history, making this a memorable and rejuvenating experience. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to relax and rejuvenate in the heart of Colombia's natural wonders.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Cartagena
- Guided tour of Totumo Mud Volcano
- Access to the mud volcano and surrounding area
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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Step into a one-of-a-kind adventure with our exclusive guided tour to Volcán del Totumo, designed to offer comfort and relaxing bath. With perfectly planned timing, you’ll enjoy this natural wonder to fully connect with the serenity of the surroundings. Immerse yourself in the warm, volcanic mud, where the natural buoyancy creates a sensation of effortless weightlessness. Let the mud’s therapeutic minerals refresh your body, leaving your skin soft, smooth, and revitalized. Enhance your wellness with gentle massages, designed to release tension and elevate your relaxation. From local people who make a living from it, this service cost $2 USD but it's optional. After mud bath with the help of a kind local who will rinse off the mud, leaving you renewed, glowing, and completely refreshed. This service has an additional cost $2 USD, it's optional but we recommend it to you because the mud remains can be uncomfortable. *Please notice this tour is NOT a fancy and luxury experience.*
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Not suitable for individuals with mobility issues
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and swimwear
- Bring a towel and change of clothes
- Consider bringing waterproof footwear for the lagoon
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
- Swimsuit required inside mud volcano
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of (1) suitcase or carry-on bag. Do NOT allowed oversized or excessive luggage.
- 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
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Volcano is worth it
Cesar was great. He communicated and didn’t let us get scammed by the people at the port
trevonneMay 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Worth it!
Cesar was great! I had such a great experience! The mud made my skin feel so soft afterwards. I highly recommend this excursion!
kenterial2026May 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Are,tour guide Cesar was very helpful
They need to know that they have to climb up high stairs, and when coming down be very careful, you will be with mud all over and the stairs will be slippery
Juliette_BMay 25, 2026VIATOR
They say tip is...
They say tip is voluntary, they will hawk you down, don’t let them wash you. Also if they offer to take pictures for you don’t let them, they will charge you. Won’t tell you Tho…… if I could give 0 stars I would
Valeria_SMay 24, 2026VIATOR
Volcano mud dip
Jose did a great job explaining the tour. It was pretty cool activity to do once.
manchamp56May 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Swimsuit required inside the volcano
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable