Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds & local flavors
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $143 / person
- Location
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 189 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Cartagena For Travelers S.A.S.
Description
Leave the crowds behind and experience Colombia's famous Mud Volcano on a tour designed exclusively for you. From hotel or Airbnb pickup to your return, your private transportation and dedicated guide allows you to enjoy the day at your own pace without the hassle of large groups. Your professional guide will remain exclusively with you throughout the entire experience, providing personalized attention, sharing fascinating local insights, and ensuring every moment is seamless. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure and travel comfortably to this remarkable natural wonder, where you'll climb into the warm, mineral-rich mud and float effortlessly in one of Colombia's most unique experiences. After rinsing off in the nearby lagoon, savor a tasting of authentic Colombian cuisine before relaxing on your private journey back to Cartagena with unforgettable memories, authentic flavors, and a deeper appreciation for one of the country's most extraordinary natural attractions.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8 times a day, 5:30 AM–3:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 28
- Adult (ages 18–90)
- $65
- Senior (ages 91+)
- $65
- Youth (ages 13–17)
- $65
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $50
- Infant (ages 1–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:37 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 27.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
Skip the crowds, this volcano is yours. While tour buses arrive mid morning with 30 + strangers in line, you'll enter the mud volcano with no lines, or crowds, no pushing, no rushing. We pick you up early, before the buses leave Cartagena, so you often have the volcano nearly to yourselves. Your dedicated bilingual private guide stays with you the whole time, focused only on your group, not managing a busload of strangers. Float in the volcano's dense, mineral rich mud, known for its skin softening, stress relieving properties. Local attendants help you exclusively, safely and offer an optional relaxing massage. Afterward, rinse off in the nearby lagoon, where local women traditionally help wash away the mud, then enjoy a Colombian traditional food tasting before heading back. Tipping the local community who maintains this site is customary; your guide will help coordinate this for you. Includes: private round trip private transport, dedicated guide, entrance fee, and food tasting.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Entrance tickets
2 Empanada or Arepa + 1 Water or Soda (per person)
bilingual guide
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up at all hotels, if not your hotel or Airbnb show up don't worry we pick them up (they send us an internal message with your address) plus we need a phone enabled to contact them coordinate the pickup and send them recommendations
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
189 reviews
How it compares in Cartagena
- Starting price $143 is 26% above the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Cartagena
- Price unchanged over the last 25 days
Excurgo comparison of 1,320 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds & local flavors take?
Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds & local flavors lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds & local flavors cost?
Prices start at $143 per person for this Cartagena experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds & local flavors run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 5:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
How much does Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds & local flavors cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $50, adults from $65. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds & local flavors for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up at all hotels, if not your hotel or Airbnb show up don't worry we pick them up (they send us an internal message with your address) plus we need a phone enabled to contact them coordinate the pickup and send them recommendations Pickup points include Hotel Casa Bianca by Faranda Boutique, Casa Santorini.
What languages is Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds & local flavors offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds & local flavors worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 189 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cartagena For Travelers S.A.S..
Reviews(189)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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