Lodotherapy in the Totumo Volcano with Visit to Galerazamba

Could have done with just the volcano and not going to Galerazamba. Just like everyone else said…it wasn’t pink. And I went in April when it should have been but guess it’s been an off season. The volcano on the other hand was a must experience. The steps definitely need to be better because they are super steep. The volcanic experience is different but nice. We were scared we would drown but you Literally just float. Was nice…when you don’t think about the other thousands of people who’ve been in that same mud. But after a while they started packing in way too much people so we got out. The walk down was scary. Then the floor to walk to the river was soooo hot. This lady gave me some slippers to walk in. Then when we got to the river someone washed us off. They are very…invasive. No boundaries when washing you off so speak up if you feel uncomfortable. BE MINDFUL…all these people doing services want a TIP! Even the one who loaned me the slippers who claimed it was free. Down to the guy who held our phones and took pictures. And they will hound you for it too at the end. It was a bit overbearing in the end. There is a small space to leave your belongings when you go to the volcano. The showers in the back weren’t good at all but guess it did it’s just. Have a lot of wasp so be careful back there. Toilet wasn’t the cleanest. But overall good tour and the Bus have AC!

The lodotherapy was an interesting experience. You get a short massage from men that are in the mud with you & then walk down to a lake where some women remove the mud. Not the time to be shy because the ladies get in there to remove the mud. There is a guy you can optionally have him take care of your shoes… TIP HIM! The walk to the river is crazy hot & will burn your feet of that guy doesn’t have your shoes ready for you. The pink sea wasn’t pink but learning the history was nice.. heard from some locals that it hasn’t been pink in a couple years. Only reason for my 3 stars is the van! They pack you tight into a passenger van so if you are tall prepare to be completely uncomfortable the entire ride. The AC was also not strong enough for everyone in the van so Aldo prepare to be crazy hot!

Get ready for a high climb and for people to beg for tips. It was a beautiful experience with an amazing view. A little unsanitary though.

This is a great trip to do. Thank you to luisa for taking care of us and translating for us. I had an amazing time, i will be booking again in the future

Although the mud volcano was great, the day felt terribly unorganised and not what was described when booked. The tour guide was almost an hour late picking us up and neither her nor the driver seemed to know where anyones hotels were In Getsemani. When we got to the Volcano we weren’t given any timings and they didn’t seem prepared for how long the queue would be. My partner and I queued in the sun a long time to get in. And yelled at by our guide for being late. The Galerazamba sea was a 5 minute just to look at and nowhere mentioned we’d go to a museum. Drop off wasn’t organised either.

Luisa is a top-notch operator by far! If you have read other reviews, you know that you can end up getting hassled but the people on the mountain. However, Louisa keeps that at a minimum. She works for the customer and works with the people of the attraction which actually works in your favor... Trust me. Now to the overall experience, the mud is surreal! I had the toughest time maneuvering through it but there are people who will help you with that. LISTEN ALL GERMAPHOBES AND PAINFULLY SHY PEOPLE do not do this tour! Mud is scraped from your body for the next person and there are people watching you the entire time because of the way they line you up. If you can get over that you are good lol. The people who give massages are so good... Take the pampering sis lol. Also don't wear anything new, use an old bathing suit and toss it afterwards. To the bath, okay as sensual and pampering as being bathed sounds this ain't it! Imagine washing your dog in a lake ... Okay now you are the dog. No difference. As far as the rest goes it was okay. And I do believe in the powers of the mud. My eczema darn near melted away. They sell the clay, don't be like me and not buy it because it works!

The only issue I had with the trip was they picked me up almost an hour later than they said which seems to be typical. We did everything described and the seas wasn't real pink but they can't control that. I will say it was overall worth the price although it seems half my group had tickets that includer lunch and half did not.

The volcano was really fun. It’s definitely a one of a kind experience. Our tour guide Alejandra was great. She warned us about be hounded for tips which was nice to know ahead of time.

My friends and I enjoyed the tour. We could have skipped the Visit to Galerazamba because the pink sea wasn’t actually pink in January. The museum, however was informative. The mud bath had a our skin feeling amazing. My only complaint would be how you are consistently harassed for tips even though our tour guide informed us the massage and wash off was included with our tour. Even if you planned on tipping like us you are harassed until you provide a tip. The works all wait for you outside of the hut waiting for a tip. It is extremely annoying. Above all I would still recommend this trip.

Masks were not only NOT required but forbidden when going up the volcano. The second part of the tour when we went to visit the Galerazamba village was a bit boring and should have been done before the volcano, in my opinion. Even though the tour guide, Luisa, said the price already included the massage and rinse-off, if you accept those services, get ready to be harassed and yelled at if you don't give a tip (I didn't have any change). Just say "no" to everything, including them asking your name; it's only so they can scream it across the parking lot to remind you of the tip. Even the photographer whom he tour guide suggested expected a tip as soon as he handed the phone back to you. Also, the volcano does not have a floor; you're simply floating. While you cannot drown, it's best to manage your floating abilities beforehand. Positive things: Luisa was nice; the bus was air conditioned and they picked me up right in front of the hotel i gave them.