Colombia · TOTUMO MUD VOLCANO & AVIARY TRIPS
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Each of the 15 totumo mud volcano & aviary trips below carries its price, its verdict and the one detail that decides it. Read the first three, choose, and get on with the rest of the trip.
Bathe in thick mineral mud at the Totumo Volcano near Cartagena. Climb 50 steps, float, wash off, and enjoy a snack with pickup.
“It was such a good unique experience we will definitely do it again, our guid Franky was so helpful.”
Cartagena’s Totumo Mud Volcano tour includes mud therapy, a Cienaga rinse, and lunch at a beach club style eco hotel.
“The journey to Cartagena's famous mud volcano was smooth, with our bus delivering us safely to this unique attraction. What sets this experience apart isn't just the novelty of floating in a mineral-rich mud bath, but the array of services that come with it. Our tour guides were upfront about the various services offered during the excursion, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. From personal belongings security to photography and post-mud cleanup, these services enhance the overall experience significantly. Key points: - Towel holders keep your items clean and dry - Photographers capture your muddy memories - Guards watch over your belongings - Helpers assist in cleaning…”
A 7-hour Cartagena day trip to Totumo Mud Volcano, lunch, then a private beach club with pools and swim time, plus local guidance.
“Our guide Kevin was amazing! He made the tour informative and fun! I would definitely recommend this tour to others!! The food was great and the experience was even better!”
A half-day Cartagena outing to Totumo Mud Volcano with a bilingual guide, plus lunch and pool time at a beach resort.
“My daughter, mother and I went and had a great and relaxing time. Air conditioned van, nice tour guide and the volcano experience was nice. Be prepared to tip guys for a 5 minute massage in the volcano and the ladies in the river as well, whom will rinse you off. Those are optional, you don’t have to advantage of those services if you don’t want too but it was a nice experience”
Speed boat to Cartagena's Rosario Islands, oceanarium included, snorkel mask, private beach lunch on Baru, plus party island stop.
“Activité correct mais le bateau sportif trop intense avec de grosse vag”
Hotel pickup to Colombia’s National Aviary and bird show, then Playa Blanca on Barú with swim time. Lunch add-on.
“Todo el paseo fue genial, pero el vehículo era viejo con sillas en mal estado y la guia no estuvo pendiente a la salida de playa blanca, para tomar el transporte, pues caminó muy rapido. Faltó verificación de la compra de los tiquetes del Aviario Nacional, pues me requirieron pagar la entrada, dónde ya la había pagado y eso ocasionó retraso en el Tour. Todo fue muy bonito... gracias”
From Cartagena, soak at El Totumo mud volcano then tour San Basilio de Palenque with drums, natural medicine, and lunch, guided.
“This was an amazing experience. I only had a short time in Cartagena and I was able to do this tour which actually combines 2 tours in one. My guide, Miguel, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I really enjoyed myself.”
EcoPlan Aviary and Playa Blanca in Barú: see 170 bird species, enjoy lunch on the beach, and relax in clear water surroundings.
“This was the best combinación of activities I've had in a long time!! The beach and a drink 1 hour, the Aviary for 2 hours, lunch back at the beach, and more beach time 1.5 hours. Perfect!”
A smooth Cartagena day trip that pairs the Aviario Nacional de Colombia with Playa Blanca and a Mambo Beach Club stop on Barú.
“The activity was slightly worth it due to the National aviary which was awesome. I am glad I booked the activity with that included. The beach club was mediocre at best. They can improve on a lot things. First of all, the water and beach is incredible but once you reach the “mambo club” you realize how deteriorated the “club” is. No running water in the bathrooms. Instead they have a huge plastic barrel which ran out of water an hour after we arrived. Outside vendors constantly harassing you and will not take NO for answer. It was really uncomfortable. The massage ladies constantly asking. The 30,000COP food credit is…”
VIP Cartagena Totumo mud volcano tour with private transport, English guide, crowd-free timing, mud massage, lagoon rinse, drinks, $99.
“Our driver really took care of us during our visit. The day before we received explicit and helpful instructions. Highly recommend this experience!”
Guided Totumo mud bath from Cartagena plus a snack, with panoramic views en route. 4 hours, bilingual guide, and photos included.
“The activity itself was good but the overall all experience was disappointing. It was rushed. You get in the mud, massage for 30 s, chill for 2-5 minutes, go down wet and slippery to the water, get your snack and then you’re done. The whole thing was like 10-15 minutes. It would’ve been nice if the timing and organization was better. It wasn’t the companies fault but it’s the excursion it seld”
A Cartagena day trip to the Volcan de Lodo El Totumo mud bath and Playas de la Boquilla beach culture, pickup included for $49.
“The actual volcano and mud bath was fun and we had a great time experiencing the culture. The way they set up the line for each individual to get into the mud bath can use some work. However the transportation company and our communication with them was very poor. When we booked the tour we asked for an English speaking tour guide. They were over one hour late to pick us up and still had to pick up others so we didnt get to the Volcano until 3 hours after our scheduled time. After the volcano experience we were taken to the beach which was not included in our tour…”
Air-conditioned Cartagena to Barú day trip with **National Aviary** bird tour plus Playa Blanca beach club access and lunch.
“The aviary is unmissable for any nature lovers! We visited the aviary as part of a beach trip package. The beach element was very meh and felt a little like a walking atm for hawkers, but the aviary made it feel more worth it. So if you can organise it I'd just do an aviary trip and avoid baru island beach visit. The park was a very unassuming place at first glance but as you progress through it's just incredible and gets better and better. A seemingly unending whirlwind of thousands of beautiful birds most of which I've never seen before, and wherever safe they put you right in with…”
Barú day trip from Cartagena with Aviario tour, Freedom Beach Club lunch, sunset lagoon swim, and bioluminescent plankton.
“La logistica del transporte estuvo excelente, en todas las instancias cumplieron con la hora pactada. el aviario es nuy lindo vale la ir el unico inconveniente fue en la playa de baru, en freedon beach, supuestamente era un lugar tranquilo para descanzar y nos pusieron toda el dia musica a todo volumen que no te dejaba no conversar con mi acompañante y fue peor en la tarde donde subio aun mas el volumen. la verdad fue muy molesto”
See Colombia's National Aviary and Barú Island beaches, then witness bioluminescent plankton at night on this 15-hour combo tour.
“This was such a terrible experience. At the beginning thy seemed very organized when they picked us up and took us to the aviary, then they just dropped us off with a “guide” who just left us and picked us up at 12. Then they took us to this semiprivate beach place called Mambo with mid food, extremely loud, they just left us, and went home I guess, and asked the restaurant waiters to take us to the new tour operator “AfroCorales” to give us the plankton tour, they sold us a photo package for 60k COP, and promised to send pics that so far have not shown up. Lastly,…”
