Mangrove & Mud Volcano Tour Cartagena: Canoe, Mud, Lunch

Paddle through mangroves, float in warm mud, and rinse off in the swamp

A full-day tour of Cartagena's mangroves and Totumo Mud Volcano combines a canoe paddle through native fishermen's waters, a mud therapy float in the volcano crater, and lunch on the beach. The tour includes pickup, snacks, lunch and an air-conditioned vehicle. A live guide speaks English or Spanish. Three purchase options let you add or skip the mud volcano depending on what appeals to you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mangrove tour and mud volcano visit

• Explore the mangrove swamp
• Enjoy mud massage at Totumo Volcano
• Remove mud in nearby swamp
• Have lunch by the beach

The experience

The day starts in the mangroves, where a canoe carries you through the waterways that house the species keeping Cartagena's ecosystem in balance. You'll see different bird species outdoors and learn how native fishermen live and work in these waters. After the paddle, the tour moves to Totumo Mud Volcano, where you float in warm therapeutic mud that leaves your skin feeling fresher and more natural. Once you've soaked, you rinse off in the swamp near the volcano itself.

The full itinerary runs seven hours and includes snacks throughout the morning, then a lunch served in front of the beach. Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle with pickup included. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the group through both the mangroves and the mud volcano site, explaining what you're seeing and how the ecosystem works.

Three purchase options let you shape the day to what interests you most: the full experience with both mangroves and mud volcano, mangroves only, or a two-person private version of either combination. Pick the one that matches your energy and curiosity.

What’s included

• Canoe paddle through the mangroves.
• mud therapy float at Totumo Volcano.
• rinse-off in the swamp.
• snacks and a full lunch served by the beach.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• pickup included.

Options for this experience

3 options

Full-day trip to the mangrove swamp and mud volcano in CartagenaUp to 15 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 08:00 and 08:30Pickup is included

Two-person plan: volcano and mangroveUp to 2 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 08:00 and 08:30Mud volcano, shared. Duration: 8 hours. Typical lunch included, plus 1 juice. Plan for couples only. Pickup is included.

Two-person plan: mangrove onlyUp to 2 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 08:00 and 08:30Shared, 6 hours. Typical lunch with 1 juice included. Couples plan, open to adults, young people and older adults. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (2 to 17 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by GR TOURS Cartagena

Is this one for you?Book the full-day tour to combine mangrove paddling with mud therapy in one trip, or choose mangroves-only if you prefer to skip the volcano stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 17 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens at Totumo Mud Volcano?

Totumo Mud Volcano is where you float in warm therapeutic mud inside the crater itself. The mud is believed to have natural healing properties. After soaking, you rinse off in the swamp near the volcano before heading to lunch.

How much time do you spend paddling through the mangroves?

The mangrove canoe section is the opening part of the full-day tour. The entire experience runs seven hours from start to finish, including the mud volcano, rinse-off, lunch and travel time between sites.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes snacks, a full lunch served by the beach, an air-conditioned vehicle for transport, and a live guide in English or Spanish. Pickup is included in the booking.

Do I need to bring anything or wear anything special?

Wear swimwear under your clothes so you can change for the canoe and mud sections. Bring a towel if you have one, though the operator can advise on what works best for the rinse-off in the swamp. The guide will give you any other details when you're picked up.

Is this tour suitable if I'm visiting Cartagena for the first time?

Yes. The tour works well as an introduction to Cartagena's natural side: the mangroves, the local fishing culture, and the thermal mud experience are all distinct from the walled city. A live guide explains what you're seeing, so no prior knowledge is needed.