We take you alone to the VOLCANO in an air-conditioned vehicle, ENJOY THE VOLCANO mud bath, pick you up from the hotel and accompany you throughout the tour, roundtrip transportation.
It is an attractive and popular place for being full of medicinal sludge. Its inhabitants claim that it is healing thanks to its components such as water, silica, aluminum, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and other minerals. According to testimonies from residents and visitors, it has therapeutic properties, leaving a positive appearance on the skin and relieving muscle and joint pains. In summer, the volume of mud in the volcanic cone decreases; in winter, due to the bog next to the volcano, it fills to the point of overflow.
Being at the Volcano, for approximately 30 minutes, we have included the entrance fee, on site massages, drinks and photographs (with personal mobile devices) are offered. Payment for these services is voluntary.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM
Next available
Mon, Oct 5
Adult (ages 3–90)
$25
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
EXPRESS VOLCANO + LUNCH
TYPICAL LUNCH
Pickup included
Volcano del Totumo Express
Pickup included
Itinerary
Cartagena
Pass by
Hotel pickup or vacation rental, must be in the hotel lobby
Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
Admission included120 min
In Colombia there are two mud volcanoes: one located in Arboletes, Antioquia, and another in the rural area of the municipality of Santa Catalina, next to Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, next to the Totumo reservoir. The latter is the attraction to visit in this activity.
It is an attractive and popular place for being full of medicinal sludge. Its inhabitants claim that it is healing thanks to its components such as water, silica, aluminum, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and other minerals. According to testimonies from residents and visitors, it has therapeutic properties, leaving a positive appearance on the skin and relieving muscle and joint pains. In summer, the volume of mud in the volcanic cone decreases; in winter, due to the bog next to the volcano, it fills to the point of overflow.
Cartagena
Pass by
Return to the hotel
What's included
Included
Roundtrip transportation with hotel pick-up
Air-conditioned vehicle
entrance to the volcano
BILINGUE GUIDE English - Spanish
Pickup Locations & Times
pick you up from the hotel, we will write to you by WhatsApp or call you to confirm the approximate pick-up time. This depends on the area where your hotel is located.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Cartagena
Starting price $25 is 60% below the typical $63 for tours of similar length in Cartagena
Excurgo comparison of 1,341 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 Totumo Express mud volcano take?
Totumo Express mud volcano lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Totumo Express mud volcano cost?
Prices start at $25 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.
What days does Totumo Express mud volcano run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Can I cancel Totumo Express mud volcano 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. pick you up from the hotel, we will write to you by WhatsApp or call you to confirm the approximate pick-up time. This depends on the area where your hotel is located. Pickup points include Hotel Boutique Bovedas de Santa Clara By Accor, Hotel Pueblito Playa.
What languages is Totumo Express mud volcano offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN, EN, ES, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Totumo Express mud volcano worth it?
Travellers rate it 2.3 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by AV COL.
Reviews(3)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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gabrielagT7092UG
August 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Terrible service
They never established communication with me until an hour before the activity when I contacted them
Afterwards, pure deception:
When my ticket said they would pick me up at 8 at my hotel, and I was in the lobby from that time.
Later they notified me that they wouldn't arrive until 9:30.
I contacted them at 9: 48 because they hadn't arrived, they told me they were in the process of picking people up
At 10:03 they wrote to me saying that the activity was suspended because they evacuated people from the volcano and that they would do it the next day
I hadn't even had breakfast, since my package included lunch.
I requested my refund on the platform, and to this moment they haven't issued the refund
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romainrZ8540KY
July 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very good experience *but be careful*
Great experience at the mud volcano in Colombia! 🌋
I give 5 stars for the guide Christian who was really super nice, welcoming, and made the activity even more enjoyable. The moment in the mud is a truly original and very fun experience, it is definitely worth it.
A small downside, however: everyone asks for tips throughout the activity. Even though it is theoretically voluntary, one feels a bit pressured to give it, and in the end, we ended up leaving some behind. It leaves a bit of a mixed taste on this point.
Moreover, the water in the lagoon where we have to rinse off is very green and really does not make one want to dive in.
Regarding the journey, everything went well with the air conditioning in the vehicle, but it should be noted that the road is quite chaotic with quite a few bumps in the van that does not absorb them very well 😅
Despite these minor points, the experience is definitely worth doing at least once! 👍
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XochiUrena
June 5, 2026 · via Viator
don't book!
If i could rate this lower than 1 star i would. I definitely don't recommend, we did not
feel safe with the driver, and the customer service was terrible. Book something else!
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