Colombia · MUD VOLCANO TOURS
You climb a small volcano and lower yourself into warm grey mud with a dozen strangers. The 15 below cover transport from Cartagena, what the washing-off arrangement is, and price.
Travel from Cartagena to Santa Catalina, climb 50 steps, and float in the thick mineral mud of Totumo Volcano. Guides such as Franklin, Miguel, Jose, and Angel explain the process in English or Spanish. Afterward, wash in the lake and enjoy an empanada or arepa with a drink.
“It was such a good unique experience we will definitely do it again, our guid Franky was so helpful.”
Leave Cartagena at 8:00 a.m. for El Totumo, where you float in thick, body-temperature mud before rinsing at the Ciénaga. Then enjoy lunch and use of the pool and beach at an eco-hotel. Guides such as Nevis, David, and Yeniffer are praised for clear instructions. Expect a small, crowded site and extra charges for photos, massages, and washing.
“Vanessa was very experienced and knowledgeable. Made my friends and I feel welcomed. Translated all instructions in English for us so we were aware of all extra fees. The actual mud bath is pretty small compared to what we thought it would be. It was definitely something to experience.”
Spend seven hours from Cartagena at Totumo Volcano, floating in a 15-minute mud bath before lunch and time at a private beach club with pools, hammocks, swings, and beach access. A bilingual guide explains each step and helps you handle optional local services and tips. Hotel pickup is included outside the historic center.
“One of the best tours we did in all of Colombia. Beach club and lunch afterwards made it better than all the other tours.”
Travel by air-conditioned bus from Cartagena to Totumo Volcano with an English and Spanish-speaking guide such as Eliana, Samuel, or Liliana. Float in warm medicinal mud for up to 15 minutes, then enjoy lunch, pools, hammocks, and beach access at Arena Beach Hotel. Expect a rustic site and optional local services.
“The meal that was included in the tour. Lunch and the cocktail was amazing and delicious. The hostess Liliana was amazing and kind. She gave a brief background of the history and clear instructions of what we needed to do. The captain was also very kind and friendly. I definitely want to book another trip with them! I loved it all the way. Best experience so far! đ”
Leave Cartagena at 6:00 AM for El Totumoâs therapeutic mud bath, then continue to San Basilio de Palenque. Guides such as Miguel, Moses, and Abraham lead visits to the museum, medicine house, boxing monument, music and dance performances, candy makers, and a traditional lunch. Expect a long, active day with local food and plenty of cultural contact.
“Tour exceeded my expectations! It was an amazing mixture of cultural history and relaxation. My tour guide Leandro was prompt in picking me up from my hotel. We arrived at the mud volcano and we were the only one there! It was a very relaxing experience and the breakfast offered was scrumptious. Palenque was a very informative tour and the lunch served was very scrumptious. This tour is a must do !”
Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Cartagena to VolcĂĄn del Totumo with an English-speaking guide such as AndrĂ©s, Omar, or Arleibby. Youâll float in warm volcanic mud, receive an optional-feeling local massage, rinse at a lagoon, and enjoy a cold drink. Early pickup gives you the quietest visit.
“On time. - just as described, good communication - air conditioned car out and back - would do again”
Spend about four hours traveling from Cartagena to El Totumo for a full-body mud bath, a brief massage, photos, and a rinse in the Totumo lagoon. Bilingual guides such as Mike, Cesar, Nicher, Nico, Ever, JesĂșs, and Sergio have led this outing. You get air-conditioned transport, a snack, insurance, and taxes, but lunch and local tips cost extra.
“We wanted to try something new and the mud bath definitely gave us what we were looking for. All of the guides were amazing. Probably not something you would want to do it all time, but I feel that itâs a must try if youâre ever in Colombia.”
Travel from Cartagena to Totumo Volcano, climb 50 steps, and float in its warm mineral mud. After rinsing in a nearby lake, enjoy a Colombian snack and visit La Boquilla for Afro-Caribbean music and food. Hotel pickup, transport, and a guide are included, with morning and afternoon departures available.
“The actual volcano and mud bath was fun and we had a great time experiencing the culture. The way they set up the line for each individual to get into the mud bath can use some work. However the transportation company and our communication with them was very poor. When we booked the tour we asked for an English speaking tour guide. They were over one hour late to pick us up and still had to pick up others so we didnt get to the Volcano until 3 hours after our scheduled time. After the volcano experience we were taken to the beach which was not included in our tour…”
Ride in an air-conditioned private vehicle from Cartagena to Totumo Mud Volcano, climb a short staircase, and float in its thick mineral mud. Early departures help you beat the crowds. Local workers may take photos, massage you, carry your belongings, and wash off the mud for tips. English and Spanish support is available.
“The activity was good, we avoided the crowds and got round trip transportation from our Airbnb to Totumo Volcano. The guide was friendly and the entire excursion took about 3 hours (including transportation). This was a nice way to visit Totumo! The volcano itself was fun and really cool to be able to float. Bring cash for tips or tell them no thank you.”
Travel from Cartagena by air-conditioned van to Totumo Mud Volcano, where a bilingual guide leads you through a mineral-rich mud bath and exfoliating treatment. The four-hour outing includes transport, entry, a lagoon bath, local snack, and accident insurance. Confirm your pickup time carefully, since some departures have run longer than planned.
“I booked this activity specifically because it did not include all the other unnecessary trips to the pink lake / hotel beach / etc. I needed to be back to Cartagena in the afternoon so a 4 hour tour starting at 8 am was perfect. The operator messaged me and asked if I could switch to a later booking. I said no. They said no problem. It seems that meant they just sent me off with a partner company since now I had a different person messaging me pickup details and ended up being taken to a random hotel after the volcano, telling my I would only be back to…”
Leave Cartagena at 7:30 am for VolcĂĄn del Totumo, where you spend about 20 minutes in warm medicinal mud and can add a mud massage. Rinse in the nearby swamp, then enjoy a typical lunch, pool access, and a quiet beach afternoon at a hotel in Arroyo de Piedra. English and Spanish guides lead the day.
“Il y avait des choses incluses quâont nâa pas eut par exemple le petit dĂ©jeuner.”
Leave Cartagena with guide Miguel for a small-group day at El Totumo Mud Volcano and San Basilio de Palenque. Float in warm mineral mud, rinse by fresh-water shower, then meet local guides, musicians, dancers, cooks, and traditional medicine practitioners. Lunch, transport, drinks, and cultural activities are included.
“This was an excellent excursion and Miguel was awesome! I heard some people say it costs too much but for an ALL DAY immersive experience it was worth every penny!!! The attention to detail the company took to plan this excursion made it so. Eveything from them knowing the perfect times to arrive at the various destinations to bring extremely knowledgeable about the area was very impressive. And did I mention it was all inclusive? So yeah with others you may pay alacarte but with this one, once you've paid the only thing left is gratuities. We had breakfast, lunch, refreshments, mud volcano, history lessons and an immersive (and hands…”
Leave Cartagena for Totumo Volcano on a six-hour guided trip with air-conditioned transport, entrance, a 20-minute mud bath, and water or a national beer. Expect optional fees for massages, photos, and lagoon cleaning. The guide may explain the site in Spanish with phone translation rather than fluent English.
Travel from Cartagena to Totumo Volcano for a guided mud bath, rinse in sea water, lunch, and an afternoon at Arena Beach Club. The $47 trip includes transport, bilingual coordination, entry, three lunch choices, and accident insurance. Bring your passport or ID, and expect a busy, hands-on outing rather than a quiet spa day.
“C'Ă©tait une bonne journĂ©e, l'attraction du volcan est sympa, il faudrait juste prĂ©ciser que nous sommes dans un petite surface avec beaucoup de monde. Ensuite le club en lui mĂȘme est pas top, il nne parait pas ĂȘtre utilisĂ©, on se demande s'il ne fonctionne qu'avec l'attraction, il n'y avait personne, les installations n'Ă©taient pas en place sinon le temps sur chaque endroit Ă©tait correct”
Spend seven hours traveling from Cartagena to El Totumo, where you cover yourself in mineral-rich volcanic mud, wash off in a nearby lake, and continue to a beach club for lunch, pool time, or the sea. English and Spanish guides provide safety guidance, personal assistance, and an educational talk. Pickup and drop-off are included.
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