Trinidad Mud Volcano Hike and Swim: Mud Bath and Beach

Jump into a natural mud volcano, then wash off in the warm Caribbean sea

A full-day hiking tour in south Trinidad combines a 45-minute trek through abandoned plantation and forest to a mud volcano, a swim in the mineral-rich clay pool, another 45-minute hike to the coast, and a relaxing swim in calm waters. The tour includes hotel pickup, a professional English-speaking guide, local food tasting, water and snacks. Children from age 3 are welcome with an adult.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off for selected hotels.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• East Indian food tasting.
• light refreshments and bottled water.
• snacks throughout the day.

Times

• Every day 09:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 15 1 private ›

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 12 pickup points.

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Ages Adult (12 to 65 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Island Experiences

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The experience

How do you spend a day in Trinidad that leaves you covered in mud and ends with salt water washing it away? This tour strings together two hikes and two swims around the mud volcano itself, the main event. You start with a drive to south Trinidad, where you'll taste East Indian foods and delicacies before heading into the forest. The first 45-minute hike cuts through an abandoned sugar cane plantation and teak forest, a route that moves at a steady pace and requires moderate fitness.

The mud volcano is a large circular pool filled with clay material, and the experience is exactly what it sounds like: you wade in, coat yourself, and float in the cool, mineral-rich water. The clay is said to have rejuvenating properties, and the pool itself is calm enough that you're not fighting currents. After you've had your fill of the mud, you hike another 30 to 45 minutes through the forest to reach the south-west coast. This second hike is the longer stretch of the day, but it leads to calm, warm water where you can rinse off completely and swim without the sensation of sand in every crevice.

The guide handles the route and timing, and hotel pickup is included for selected hotels in the area. You'll want to bring a change of clothes and a towel. The mud washes off, but you'll want to be dry for the drive back. The full day runs about 8 hours from pickup to drop-off, so plan accordingly if you have evening plans.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What's the mud volcano actually like when you get there?

The mud volcano is a large circular pool of clay-filled material where you can wade in, coat yourself and float in the mineral-rich water. It's calm enough to swim in, and the clay is believed to have rejuvenating properties. The pool sits at the end of the first 45-minute hike through the plantation and forest.

How difficult are the two hikes on this tour?

Both hikes require at least moderate physical fitness. The first hike to the mud volcano takes 45 minutes, and the second hike from the volcano to the coast takes another 30 to 45 minutes through forest terrain.

Do I need to bring my own towel and change of clothes?

Yes, you should bring a towel and a change of clothes since you'll be covered in mud and then swimming in the sea. The guide will not provide these items.

Is hotel pickup included, and does it work for all hotels?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but only for selected hotels in Trinidad. Confirm your hotel location when you book to make sure pickup is available for your accommodation.

What food is included in the tour?

The tour includes a food tasting of East Indian foods and delicacies, along with light refreshments, bottled water and snacks throughout the day. Lunch itself is not included.