Cartagena Mud Volcano Experience: Immersive Therapy with Historical Insights and Lunch
4.5
101 Ratings
Cartagena de Indias
Experience the unique Cartagena Mud Volcano, the only one on the Caribbean Coast. Enjoy an immersive therapy session, historical insights, and a delicious lunch at an Eco hotel.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
This is a unique experience, distinct from what the City of Cartagena typically offers. It’s the sole Mud Volcano located on the Caribbean Coast.
Participants will be enlightened with an informative and historical discourse given by a knowledgeable guide about the volcano’s formation and the advantages of mud therapy. They can capture pictures and enjoy massages inside the volcano.
Following their volcanic adventure, they head to the swamp for mud removal. This entire process includes an educational discussion, volcano experience, and swamp talk.
Subsequently, they’ll proceed to an Eco hotel. This travel will take nearly 20 minutes. Here, they’ll savor an authentic Cartagena lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying various amenities such as swimming pools and the beach.
- Full Names and Passport Number information is required to be added to traveler insurance assistance.
Location
Monumento Torre del Reloj
Meeting point, Clock Tower for people who are staying outside the pick-up area such as the historic center, Getsemani and surrounding neighborhoods
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(101 Ratings)
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Tejxo
Apr 6, 2024
The best!!! - David was awesome and very informative! He warned us about the four services that they would try charging us for its 5,000 each- for massages in the volcano, taking your shoes and clothes for you (I told them no and he still took our belongings and charged us so I would recommend to take nothing up there or alternate with a friend) they will also try to rise you off. The food was delicious the hotel was relaxing!
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Relax20605298435
Mar 21, 2024
Fun and different - It was super fun, my skin felt soft afterwards. The lunch provided was delicious, and using the after facilities is also great. Make sure to bring cash for tips since some locals provide services there.
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Tony_b
Mar 17, 2024
It was a unique... - It was a unique experience and I truly enjoyed it. The tour guide was amazing 5 stars! The locals can be hounding so be prepared and don’t let anyone do anything for you unless you are prepared to tip! Literally anything
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Lesswin00
Mar 12, 2024
It's an experience! - Started on a good note when they tell you in advance of more exact pick up time based on your location. Isaac was the perfect host keeping us informed of what to expect and making us comfortable. Tipping explained in advance so no one in our group had issues.
The mud bath was not as I expected. The mud pit on top of a 'volcano' was super thick and seemed bottomless, yet you couldn't sink and barely move through it! Fun! About 3-4M square. Massage is good. Treacherous walk down the steep stairs! Next, the rinse in the lake-the the lady will rub and splash you down. Option to sit at the tours restaurant (many there) and purchase food and drinks.
Lunch at Coco Hotel had a good atmosphere and nice Colombian decor. Food, choice of 4, was good for me. I ordered the whole fish. Drive back is quick after lunch in La Boquilla.
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Evanhallward
Mar 10, 2024
Must do experience from Cartagena - Such an amazing experience. The mud pit is super unique and very fun to do. We got a quick massage in it, not the best, not the worst. The second stop with lunch was beautiful, an eerily quiet beach front resort. We enjoyed the 1 - 2 hours we spent there. Got back to the city for 3:30pm and were excited to be dropped off at our Airbnb.
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Shakira_h
Mar 8, 2024
10/10 must try! - The enjoyment was superb! The our guides Oscar &(forgot the other) were awesome .! Very informative and knowledgeable . The lunch was like dinner portion. I tried the fish soup & fried fish dinner and everything was delicious. This is a really good deal compared to other rates ! Awesome experience . Book here
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Kojoa429
Mar 6, 2024
Amazing - It was amazing and very relaxing. Just be careful for all the people asking for tips, even if they specifically didn’t serve you.
Would 100% go back
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X9717ujjackiem
Mar 31, 2024
Unique Experience - Its in the middle of nowhere. once you get there, you have people trying to sell you things like food, showers etc. You have to pay at the entrance and someone will walk you to the area up some stairs. I think it was 12-18$. They will hold your phone and other belongings. They will take pictures before and after for some $tips. Its a small area full of mud. you don't sink, so you kind of float. hard to move around. Crowed. Stinks. You can get a massage for extra $. once you get out, the guide leads you to the lake to wash off. Locals are there waiting, trying to help clean you up for some extra $ or you can do it yourself. The whole thing was about 15-20 minutes. Okay experience, i guess. Since they claim the mud is good for your skin.
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_x4565qk
Mar 24, 2024
A mediocre experience - The tour guide was really nice and helpful. However, there were hidden costs during the visit at the volcano. The native people there want money from you so that they'll keep your belongings,take pictures of you etc.. The total experience at the volcane didn't last really long. After that, they took at a beach bar which was cute pleasant but nothing really extraordinary.
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362samanthaj
Mar 7, 2024
Nice tour, definitely go for the experience. - Great experience to try. The mud pit area is small and so ve ready to be cramped. I was in and out, there for the experience. Anyone you perceive as "works there" does not. Anything you give to them, shoes, phone, towel, for them to hold, a tip will be demanded to return your stuff. They will follow you on the bus to get it. Go there with an understanding you are self-sufficient. After we went to what looked to be an older resort that they use for tours to feed the tourist and let go to the pool and relax. It was a nice experience. Worth the trip.
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