Volcan del Totumo: Mud Bath Experience

Embark on a VIP private mud volcano tour with an English/Spanish speaking guide. Avoid the crowds, indulge in the mud bath, and gain in-depth knowledge of this natural wonder.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Volcan de Lodo El Totumo - Embark on an exclusive guided tour to Volcan del Totumo, thoughtfully designed to provide an unparalleled experience. With careful timing, we ensure a serene atmosphere, allowing you to fully immerse in the magic of this enchanting place. Enjoy the luxury of private transportation and the expertise of an English-speaking…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Choice of beverage (beer, fresh coconut water, soda, bottled water)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities for all of the staff at the Mud Volcano
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for your driver/translator (optional)
Additional Information

Experience the best of Volcán del Totumo with Everything Cartagena. The mud, rich in minerals, is renowned for its ability to soothe skin and joints, and its unique buoyancy allows for effortless floating.
Unlike other providers who visit during peak hours and rush guests, Everything Cartagena schedules visits during less crowded times. In fact, 90% of…

Location
Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
Via al Volcan del Totumo,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amanda_g
Mar 22, 2026
Exceptional experience - Having the early morning private tour was amazing. It gave us all the time we wanted in the mud and we were the only ones there. This experience exceeded our expectations. Transportation was comfortable, the company takes care of your tips to the workers, so you don’t have to worry about anything. The tour company kept in contact and was responsive to any questions. Highly recommend spending the extra for a private and going early.
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Tara_j
Feb 18, 2026
Spectacular - This is a must do when in Cartagena and if you can afford the private tour, do it. I arrived solo at 7am and had personalized experience one on one and was able to stay in the volcano for 20min, had a wonderful massage and then got washed off. Being a solo female traveller I felt safe. This is a one of a kind experience and ai highly recommend. Watching the sunrise was a bonus.
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Jane_b
Feb 7, 2026
Unique experience not to be missed! - Everything was great. Definitely glad I did it! A unique experience for sure! Our guide and the local staff were fantastic. We did a late afternoon trip and it was not at all crowded. Definitely fun with my spouse, would be fun with a group of friends too!
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Thomas_a
Feb 5, 2026
Incredible Experience - Incredible experience I would say go as early as you can to beat the crowds. We were the first ones there and we had the entire experience to ourselves. Everything went off without a hitch. Everybody we came in contact with was friendly and accommodating.
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Mindy_a
Jan 12, 2026
Experience Local Culture at Cartagena's Unique Mud Volcano - This was a very unique experience. We enjoyed it but I think it is important to understand what you are getting into. We opted to go very early (6am) at the recommendation of the tour organizer. This was great advice since we really did have a private experience. I honestly think it would have been significantly less enjoyable if we had to deal with crowds or a large group in the mud at once. The climb to the top was quite manageable and their were locals their to help us with everything from getting in the volcano to bathing in the river afterwards. They even massage you while in the mud. It was great that this tour handles tips (the driver takes care of it) but we brought some extra tip money (a little bit goes a long way and is very appreciated). The mud itself was different than anything we have ever experienced. It is hard to describe so I will leave it at this.... If you are at all curious, definitely do not miss this experience. If you can afford a little extra to do it privately, do it. Go with an open mind. I can 100% recommend this tour company because everything was handled seamlessly, communication was great and we knew what to expect in advance.
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Renata_k
Jan 5, 2026
Interesting and fun - Our driver really took care of us during our visit. The day before we received explicit and helpful instructions. Highly recommend this experience!
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Jasmine_a
Nov 27, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unforgettable Experience at the Mud Volcano! - This tour was absolutely incredible from start to finish! Our guide, Omar, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel fun and seamless. The ride from Cartagena was comfortable, and Omar shared great background information about the region and the history of the mud volcano along the way. The volcano itself was such a unique and surreal experience—floating effortlessly in warm, silky mud is something I will never forget! The local helpers made everything easy, and the entire atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. After rinsing off in the nearby lagoon, we were treated to delicious fresh coconut juice, which was the perfect refreshing touch. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cartagena. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever done before and absolutely worth it. If you want a memorable, fun, and well-organized adventure, ask for Omar—he made the day unforgettable!
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Kiana_g
Apr 16, 2026
Overall the experience... - Overall the experience was great. It's definitely an excursion to try. I was disappointed by all the confusion amongst the staff not knowing if my group paid or not. There wasnt one person there who spoke basic English. Thank goodness for Google translate. I didnt appreciate being bombarded for tips. It was quite tacky and unprofessional. Each person wanted a separate tip. It became ridiculous, but if you decide to partake please bring small bills for tipping.
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Breanne_e
Mar 16, 2026
Unique experience - Had some funny moments with our driver and the translation app on my phone. Traffic was crazy to watch as we zipped through the city. The volcano is more or less a giant mound of dirt with a hole in the top. Great views though. Our driver was fantastic about making sure we left everything important in the vehicle and locking it all in. Our "guild" for the experience was friendly enough, he seemed to think he deserved more and was rather pushy about saying how "good" he was to deserve more (our tips were included in the price of the excursion, and anything extra was an added bonus for them, would have been willing to give more to the mud massage people since they did something but this individual just seemed full of himself. Didn't even manage to get fully back to the vehicle before he was at our driver with his hand out). Once we changed and left, our driver asked and pulled over to this roadside type stand, helped us determine which was safe with our food allergies to eat. Overall, it was an interesting experience and once in a lifetime excursion , our driver took all the stress out of it, between the pushy taxi drivers selling you rides as soon as you get out of the port doors to the pushy "guild " and insane city drivers weaving in and out of everywhere
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Lucy_b
Feb 18, 2026
Great but cautious - The driver was good and on time. The setting was in a beautiful area. Very shanty town. All bit quick as you almost get a bit mobbed & strip when you get out of the car straight away. And get quickly ushered around. Experience was so different but was great we really enjoyed it. The end could have been better as even we'd tipped. They kept swarming for more. That was the only down side.
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From $77
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).