The L'eau  Michel mud volcano is a large circular pool of mud formed when natural gas is mixed with saltwater, and a relatively soft clay type soil.  It is situated along the southern coastline in Penal, Trinidad. The mud in the volcano is  hot not despite being termed a 'volcano' and is actually pretty cool to the touch and so dense it keeps you afloat with ease. It is said that this geological gem is rich in minerals and is able to clean your pores and leave your skin rejuvenated. 

The hike to the volcano is approximately 25 -30 minutes long on a trail that meanders through abandoned sugar cane fields and teak forest.

• Driving time to parking spot: Approximately 45 mins- 1 hour (from C3) 

• Hike to destination: Approximately 25-30 minutes to the mud volcano  + (30 minutes to the beach to rinse off )

• Hike intensity : moderate 

• Time at destination : 3 hours 

• End time: Flexible (no later than 4pm)

Please note these times are not fixed and are based on average driving and hiking times and can vary  based on traffic, the weather and hiking pace.

TOUR INFORMATION:

• Participants would meet guides at an agreed upon location. 

• At the meeting point participants should locate our hike leaders wearing West Indian Herping shirts. Here you must sign our attendance register. 

• Participants would drive and follow guides to Penal.

• Participants will be briefed on safety and proceed to trek to the mud volcano. 

• The 25-30 minutes trek is relatively easy on a wide dirt trail. 

• Bathing in the mud volcano is optional. 

• There's no need to worry about being able to swim as the mud is very dense which keeps you from sinking. 

• There are no facilities to wash the mud off after and participants have two options. 

1. Take a 30 minute hike to the beach to wash off before heading back to the parking area. 

2. Hike back to the cars muddy and wash off with water you left in your vehicle (please ensure you bring enough water in your vehicle to rinse off)

• When it's time to depart, participants will gather their belongings and all trash they came with and hike back to the cars.

HOW TO BOOK:

Whatsapp us at (868) 761-8359

a form will be sent to you to fill out.

WHAT TO WEAR:

1. Sun Protection: Hat, Sunglasses, sunscreen 

2. Loose tops, Long pants/tights (recommended), short pants should be worn with tall socks to avoid scratches. bathing suits can be worn under clothing until you reach the destination. 

3. Hiking shoes, sneakers with good grip, Water shoes (for water hikes) 

 (NO SLIPPERS, OR OPEN TOE SHOES)

WHAT TO BRING:

1. Water

2. Snacks, food, juice/energy drinks 

3. Small garbage bag for personal trash

4. Towel

5. Insect repellent 

6. Waterproof protection for (cell phones, cameras etc) 

7. Personal medication 

8. Plastic bag for wet clothes

9. Extra water left in vehicles to rinse off after hike

DISCLAIMER:

West Indian Herping tours reserves rights to cancel or postpone any event due to adverse weather or any other conditions we deem to be unsafe for participants. Full refunds will be issued in such instances. 

When attending outdoor activities, possible health and safety hazards may exist, and persons must agree to participate at their own risk. 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Cancellations made 5 days or more before booking date will be entitled to a full refund.

• Cancellations made 4-3 days before booking date will be entitled to 50% refund.

• There is a NO REFUND policy for cancellations made less than 3 days before booking date.