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North Celebes Co.

Mount Mahawu (Gunung Mahawu)

Destination
Tomohon
Group size
1-8 travelers

A short uphill walk takes you to the crater rim of Mount Mahawu, with views into the crater and across Tomohon and the Minahasa highlands.

When water levels allow there is a green lake inside the crater. The air is cool up here and clouds often cover the view later in the day, so an early start is best. The path is short but steady, and you can take it at your own pace.

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What makes it worth going

  • Crater rim walk with views over Tomohon

  • A green crater lake when water levels allow

  • Cool highland air, best early in the day

Full itinerary

Day 1

  1. Up to the crater rim

    Drive to the trailhead, walk up to the rim, and take in the crater and the highlands before heading back down.

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

Early morning start recommended; about 3 hours from Tomohon

Good to know

  • The walk to the rim is short but uphill; take it at your own pace.
  • Clouds can cover the crater later in the day.

What to pack

Walking shoes
Light jacket
Water

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