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North Celebes Co.

Lake Linow (Danau Linau)

Destination
Tomohon
Group size
1-8 travelers

Lake Linow is a volcanic lake near Tomohon whose water shifts between green, turquoise and blue as the light changes and sulfur rises from below.

Steam vents line parts of the shore and the smell of sulfur is part of the place. Take time over coffee at a lakeside viewpoint and watch the colors change, then pair the visit with the Tomohon market, Mount Mahawu or Bukit Kasih for a full highland day.

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What makes it worth going

  • Changing colors across the lake through the day

  • Steam vents and sulfur along the shore

  • Time for coffee at a lakeside viewpoint

Full itinerary

Day 1

  1. Lakeside viewpoints

    Walk along the lake, stop at the viewpoints, and slow down over a coffee before the next stop.

Where you'll meet

Pickup from your Manado or Tomohon hotel.

What's included

Private car with driver from Manado or Tomohon

Route planning with Michael

Bottled drinking water

What's not included

Entrance fee

Meals and drinks

Additional information

Where you'll meet

Pickup from your Manado or Tomohon hotel.

Start & end

Flexible, about 3 hours from Tomohon

Good to know

  • The smell of sulfur is normal around the lake.
  • Pairs well with the Tomohon market, Mount Mahawu, or Bukit Kasih.

What to pack

Light jacket
Comfortable shoes
Camera

Cancellation

Free reschedule up to 24 hours before the service, subject to host and vehicle availability.

Meet the Host

Michael

Michael plans private journeys around North Sulawesi: the reefs of Bunaken, the forest at Tangkoko, the Minahasa highlands, and Manado itself. Tell him your dates and pace, and he shapes the route with you.

Ask Michael

Transport add-ons from this host

Toyota Innova Reborn

Rental Mobil

Toyota Innova Reborn

Manado / Bitung / Airport