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Full-Day Mud Volcano from Cartagena | 4 hours | 4.6 (360) | $65 | |
Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds & local flavors | 4 hours | 4.8 (189) | $165 | View |
Palenque Cultural Experience & Mud Volcano Combo Tour Cartagena | 8 hours | 4.9 |
Here are the key elements that make the El Totumo Mud Volcano Tour truly stand out: 1. A One-of-a-Kind Natural Spa The Volcán El Totumo offers an experience you won't find anywhere else. The mud pool is a dense, mineral-rich slurry that makes it impossible to sink—you simply float effortlessly. This natural buoyancy is incredibly relaxing, while the mineral content provides a powerful natural exfoliation, detoxification, and renewal for your skin. 2. The Power of Customization Unlike standard tours, you get to choose the pace and style of your day based on your schedule and preferences: Relaxation Focus: Choose the Morning or Afternoon Option for a quick, focused wellness treatment. Full Day VIP: Upgrade to the Full VIP Day Option to combine the volcano with a transfer to an exclusive Beach Club for a relaxing. The entire tourism operation at El Totumo is managed by the local community in Santa Catalina. By booking this tour, you are directly supporting the families and residents
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 5.
The day start when we pick up you at your hotel between 7:30 am and 8:00 am in a mini van. You must be patient because the traffic sometime is a problem, but don't worried, we will pick up you anyway. we will pick up another travelers too.
A Natural, Mineral-Rich Spa Unlike volcanic cones that erupt lava, El Totumo is a mud volcano, which is a fissure in the earth that constantly vents mud mixed with water and gas from deep underground. Size: It's small, standing about 50 feet (15 meters) high, accessible by a wooden staircase. The Mud: The mud is highly viscous, warm, and packed with minerals like silica, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, and iron. This composition is believed to have exfoliating, detoxifying, and therapeutic properties for the skin and muscles. 2. The Floating Sensation The most fascinating part is the density of the mud. It's so thick that it's impossible to sink. When you climb down into the crater, your body is naturally held afloat, creating a bizarre and wonderfully relaxing sensation of weightlessness. The Experience Visitors climb the stairs to the top, descend into the crater (which can only hold about 10–15 people at a time), and immerse themselves in the buoyant mud bath.
If you choose to spend more time on the tour you will visit a club in front of the beach with facilities where you can enjoy the beach and the local vibe.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Full-Day Mud Volcano from Cartagena lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $65 per person for this Cartagena experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Children aged 3–10 pay from $65, adults from $65.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Estar debajo el monumento de los pegasos en el centro historico de cartagena de indias. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 360 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Backpackers Travels S. A. S.
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