Totumo Volcano: Colombia’s Ultimate Skin Renewal Journey
Description
The El Totumo Mud Volcano Experience This highly popular, unique excursion near Cartagena allows you to ascend the Totumo Volcano—one of the world's smallest—and soak in its warm, dense mud. The mineral-infused mud is widely recognized for its rejuvenating properties. After floating effortlessly in the mud, you will rinse off in the nearby natural lake. Key Inclusions & Options Inclusions: Roundtrip hotel transport, volcano entry, an included massage service inside the mud, and a typical Caribbean snack with a drink. Choose Your Adventure: Morning or Afternoon: A focused volcano visit (A.M. or P.M.) with a snack. Full-Day Wellness: Combine the volcano with a transfer to a Beach Club at La Boquilla, where full lunch and club facilities are included.
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Your 45-minute journey to the Mud Volcano in Santa Catalina begins with insights into Cartagena's history and tips for your unique experience. The Mud Volcano: A Unique Immersion Climb 50 steps to the volcano's peak for a rejuvenating mud bath. Wear old clothes; the mineral-rich mud, while messy, is said to make you look years younger. You'll effortlessly float inside. Optional local massages and photos ($2 USD each) support the community. Refresh & Refuel After your mud bath, rinse off in a nearby lake (optional assistance from local women for $2 USD). Enjoy a complimentary typical Colombian snack. Return to your hotel around 11:00 AM (morning tour) or 5:00 PM (afternoon tour). If you choose the full day you will go to a Club with facilities, lunch included and beach to keep enjoying your day
La Boquilla is a popular neighborhood of native where you will have the opportunity to learn more about their music from Africa and the gastronomic of the culture, all this in front of the beach in a confortable place. (Only for the volcano + beaches tour)
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(39)
This was $65 I paid through my driver ! So I didn’t have to wait so long to get there (best thing to do) if you pay here you will have to wake up really early so you can go pick up everyone else then start we were able to leave around 11 to get there and didn’t have wait long! Please bring extra money to tip!! They do not play about their tips at all! If you going to do the mud just do it yourself go in do not have them massage you no nothing even if they say it’s ok! You will have to pay and also if you tell them take a picture off your phone you have to pay also ! If they help clean you off you have to pay also!
Great fun time got a good amount of time in the mud. **IF YOU STAY WITHIN THE WALLED CITY THEY WILL NOT PICK YOU UP INSIDE THE WALLED CITY. EVEN IF THEY TELL YOU THE DO**
Terrible experience, They canceled my tour at the last moment and as an option, they only offered me a city tour. Which was extremely boring. The company did not provide me with any solution.
Hola Fabian M. Lamentamos sinceramente leer su comentario y saber que su experiencia no cumplió con sus expectativas. Nos tomamos muy en serio la satisfacción de nuestros viajeros y nos duele saber que se llevó esta impresión de nosotros. Queremos aclarar que cuando nos vemos en la penosa necesidad de cancelar una experiencia a último momento, usualmente se debe a factores de fuerza mayor, climáticos o de seguridad que escapan a nuestro control directo y que comprometen la integridad de nuestros pasajeros. En estas situaciones, nuestro protocolo es ofrecer alternativas inmediatas para que no pierdan su día de actividades en la ciudad. Lamentamos profundamente que el tour de la ciudad le haya parecido aburrido; siempre nos esmeramos por mostrar lo mejor de la cultura e historia local de una manera dinámica. Respecto a la solución financiera o compensación adicional, queremos revisar detalladamente qué sucedió con su reserva y los canales de comunicación de nuestro equipo de soporte. Agradecemos su retroalimentación, ya que nos ayuda a seguir mejorando nuestros servicios. Atentamente, Equipo de Backpackers
The only thing that is demure about the tour is the guide, always attentive and friendly, outside of that is total chaos. The place is very ugly, you can be 5 minutes inside the mud but it is saturated with people and screams of children that it is exaggeratedly full, at the end the locals chase you and harass you, it is so stressful and ugly the experience, in locals to relax we arrive sad that we have lost our money and our time, if you have opportunity to take it do not, better take another activity , it is not the fault of the agency, in if the experience is very bad
Milton was an amazing host, was respectful and communication was great. I had a good time. I would highly recommend this to other people.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear that Milton made your experience enjoyable with his respectful attitude and clear communication. It means a lot to us that you would recommend the tour to others. We hope to see you again on your next adventure! 🌟🌊
Milton was amazing.He was very informative and helpful. He explained to our group the difference and importance of the volcano and even more, he gave a little history lesson. Overall 10/10. Definitely will recommend to others.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Milton went above and beyond to make your experience informative and memorable. His passion for sharing the history and meaning of the volcano really sets him apart. We're grateful for your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon! 🌋🙌
The experience was great, better than what I was expecting. Melton took care of us and gave us insight on stuff. For anyone coming to Cartagena to try it out.
We’re so happy to hear the experience exceeded your expectations! Melton is fantastic at making guests feel safe, informed, and cared for. Thank you for recommending it to future visitors — we hope your time in Cartagena continues to be just as amazing! 🌟🌴
i liked how to volcano was temperature wise. i didnt like how it was a bunch of people selling and asking a bunch of questions but they were pretty nice and the food was yummy
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the warm temperature of the volcano and the tasty food. We understand that the local vendors can be a bit overwhelming, but they always try to be kind and helpful. We’ll take your feedback into account to keep improving the experience for future travelers!
Unique experience where you are immersed in a mud volcano and experience a feeling of weightlessness. Definitely worth it if you are near cartagena
Sounds like you had an unforgettable experience! Floating in the mud volcano is definitely something unique, and it’s great to know you enjoyed it. Definitely a must-try when visiting Cartagena. Hope to see you again for another adventure! – Backpackers Travel
This was an amazing experience. The tour guide franklyn was very informative and helpful. Maria was very helpful in cleaning you off after. The whole process is very organized . I will never forget this tour.
What a fantastic review! We're so glad you had an amazing time and that Franklyn and Maria made your experience unforgettable. It’s awesome to hear how much you appreciated the organization and care during the tour. Memories like these are exactly what we aim to create! Thanks for sharing your experience with us—hope to see you again for another adventure. - Backpackers Travel
