Tour to the Mud Volcano in Cartagena with Lunch
Overview
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It is a different experience from those offered by the City of Cartagena and it is the only Mud Volcano on the Caribbean Coast
They will receive an educational and historical talk from the specialized guide about the creation of the volcano and the benefits of doing a mud therapy, inside the volcano they can also take photos and massages,
At the end of their time there they go to the swamp where they will remove the mud, between the educational talk, the time in the mud and the talk in the swamp.
After this, they will go to an Eco hotel, the tour will last approximately 20 minutes, there they will have a typical Cartagena lunch and they will be able to enjoy the rest of the afternoon making use of the facilities, swimming pools and beach
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Full Names and Passport Number information is required to be added to traveler insurance assistance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
In the Mud Volcano you can enjoy a great Mud therapy, where you can relax, and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere, after this they go to the Cienaga where they will remove the Mud and bathe, they will be directed to the vehicle to continue with the second part of the excursion where they will get their typical Cartagena lunch in a large Eco hotel surrounded by the right to use the Facilities
What‘s Included
Travel insurance assistance
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Tip for additional services, such as mud massage, lake shower, photography service, etc.
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Tour to the Mud Volcano in Cartagena with Lunch
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Reviews
161 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A different kind of...
Frank D,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A different kind of experience that you do once in your lifetime. The mud bath is crowded but still relaxing. While you are told the massages, cleaning and holding of items is optional it is not really so expect to pay 40000 pesos per person while you are there. Be sure to have cash. The beach following the mud bath is the same beach at Marbella. Not the cleanest but not the worst. There is a pool you can swim in as well. Lunch was decent.
Book this tour.
Eline P,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did a few tours in Colombia and this guide was the best one! David is super friendly and goes above and beyond, we definitely recommend doing this activity on this tour!
Mountain of Mud
KAWAN A,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00AMAZING!!! A must do N Cartagena. The drive 2 this mountain of mineral mud is not far from the city. Our guide was funny, informative and engaging. The playa stop and lunch on the way back was so refreshing. ENJOY!
The "volcano" is a man...
Andrew S,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The "volcano" is a man made mud mound with a hole in the top and mud inside. You get to spend about 15-20 minutes in it depending on how many tourists are there. The locals push an mud massage (rubbing mud on your back for 30 seconds) for 10K, hold your shoes for 10K, help you wash mud off at the lake for 10K. You about have to fight to refuse these services. Minus the locals trying to get the extras it was sort of a neat experience. After the mud you go to a little beach hotel for lunch, pool, and ocean. Reasonable prices on alcohol and no one harasses you there. My guide was great. Probably one of the highlights of the trip.
Amazing!
Kiara J,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everyone was very lovely and helpful. We even had a flat tire but they were very accommodating and communicative! Food was good, mud was refreshing and the beach club was a nice touch
Wonderful tour!
Donna W,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful tour. They graciously agreed to pick us up at our hotel that is near the airport. This saved us both time and money by not having to go down to old city to meet them. Tour guys were super friendly and helpful in preparing us as to what to expect at the volcano. I know a lot of people complain about the tipping that’s involved, but if you want, you can manage without tipping. You can leave your shoes, towel, and all your clothes on the bus and walk out in bare feet. You can give your camera to someone else on the tour to take your pictures. Or, you can support local people. Your choice. Our bus had a slight breakdown, which is not uncommon in developing countries. However, they got us to the mud volcano and went to go fix the bus while we waited. It took a little bit longer than expected, but I didn’t mind. You can just soak in the views and we all just relaxed, read books, and had snacks at the local restaurant. The mud experience was amazing... Nothing like I experienced! The mud is so soft and thick, yet you can float! Our tour guide took a picture of us with his phone when we got out of the mud, and were kind enough to send us the picture the next day, which I know is extra effort for them! They made up the lost time waiting for the bus to be fixed at the beach club. This was a great experience where you had a choice of both pool or beach, both were great. Lunch was also delicious as well!
Overall great experience
Freedom47859857945,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Skin will be smooth like a babies bottom😁 Heads up, you will not feel the floor while in there which can be intimidating at first. It's like you're floating in mud. Unfortunately , no pink salt this time of year.
Enjoy, But be Prepared
David C,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I visited this mud volcano tour on 04OCT25 with my wife. Overall, I enjoyed the experience, but some things need to change for sure. First and foremost, our pickup time from our hotel was late from our original time by about 24 minutes. Secondly, the bus for transportation was not the most comfortable, but at least the AC worked. The tour guide, Samuel, originally told us that each service offered at the Mud volcano was $10.000 COP pers service. Upon arrival, we were instructed to leave our money on the bus and pay for the services at the conclusion of our trip. My wife and me had massages, picture taken, and had someone hold our towels. Each of these counted as a different services. I thought the massages were alright. Approximately, 3 minutes or so. The pictures were also nice. We have photographs of us entering into the mud volcano and several while we were inside of it. We probably spent about 15-20m in the volcano altogether, which was an enjoyable experience. The mud is deep, so don’t expect to be able to place your feet on the ground. The buoyancy of the mud was crazy. I was able to float effortlessly. After leaving the volcano, we cleaned off the mud in a nearby lake. The water in the lake was pleasantly warm, which I appreciated as a Chicagoan accosted to our frigid Lake Michigan. I requested that Samuel have the driver open the bus so that I could take a picture of scenic lake, but for some reason, I was directed to use his phone to take the pictures, which he then informed me he would send to me. This practice should change. I shouldn’t feel as though my belongings are being held hostage. After we spent about 1hr - 1h 30m at the mud volcano, it was time to pay for the services. For whatever reason, the prices of the services changed from $10.000 COP to $20.000 COP. I didn’t appreciate the doubling of prices last minute, so I would recommend you confirm with the person who is providing you a service of the price before utilizing them or bring a water/mud resistant pouch to carry your money in to pay for the services immediately. Following the mud volcano, we drove to a restaurant near a beach in the city. The food was exceptional and the beach experience was also a nice way to cool off a warm day. Additionally, the restaurant, which I believe was attached to a hotel, had a pool which we were able to access. The reason I’m leaning towards a 4 and not a 3 given certain issues was the price point. You literally can’t beat it.
Would not recommend at all
Breanna R,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I would not recommend . They’re way too money hungry around here . They kept me and my friends shoes on the floor by the mud volcano . Not in a locker or a safe space away from the mud just nothing and had the nerves to charge us for keeping our shoes just out in the open on the floor. They’re too desperate for money and nothing but scammers . They held our van hostage until we paid them for keeping our shoes on the floor . Plus the actual mud volcano you’re waiting like 3 hours to only be allowed in for like 5 minutes max . Very unprofessional and unpleasant experience
Muddy fun
Candice M,,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The volcanic mud in Totumo is a lot of fun. Although it takes a very short time in a single mud pool, it worths! The lunch is good too.
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