Volcanic Lake Lanoto'o Hike and Swim
Hike 3km through dense rainforest up to Samoa’s Iconic Volcanic Crater Lake. Lookout for wild goldfish while cooling off in the lake’s refreshing waters.
A magnificent volcanic crater lake, Lake Lanoto’o - one of only two locations in Samoa to be designated as a ‘Wetland of International Importance’ under the RAMSAR convention. This 6km hike may be wet and slippery but that’s the fun of getting “off-the-beaten-track”.
First km is along the 4WD track. 2.25km from the start of the Lake Lanoto’o National Park to this unique and utterly pristine lake. Pass through lush and varied forest. A well-deserved swim in the lake will leave you not only refreshed but with a serene sense of awe. Enjoy refreshments and then return.
Very few experienced guides are available for this adventure; Tim, an experienced hiker and mountaineer, started this tour in 2018 on a commercial basis.
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Volcanic Lake Lanoto'o Hike and Swim
What's included in Volcanic Lake Lanoto'o Hike and Swim
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Apia
8:00am Pick up at Visitor Information Centre (or central Apia accommodation) and off up the Cross Island Road to the Lake Lanoto'o turnoff along a progressively deteriorating road to the start of the hike.
Lanoto'o
8:30am Hike 3km through dense rainforest up to Samoa’s Iconic Volcanic Crater Lake. Lookout for wild goldfish while cooling off in the lake’s refreshing waters. A magnificent volcanic crater lake, Lake Lanoto’o - one of only two locations in Samoa to be designated as a ‘Wetland of International Importance’ under the RAMSAR convention. This 6km hike may be wet and slippery but that’s the fun of getting “off-the-beaten-track”. First km is along the 4WD track. 2.25km from the start of the Lake Lanoto’o National Park to this unique and utterly pristine lake. Pass through lush and varied forest. A well-deserved swim in the lake will leave you not only refreshed but with a serene sense of awe. Enjoy refreshments and then return.
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
Maybe digress on the return trip to take in a refreshing dip in the creek pool at the foot of Mt Vaea adjacent to the Museum grounds. Ever so tiny fish may nibble at your toes.
Inclusions
- 4WD may be used for the approach road to the hike
- Private transportation
- Guide/Driver/Owner (ex-mountaineer)
- Printed handout of the brief Histories of Samoa
- Bottled water
- A refreshing brown beverage
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Delicious Focaccia tuna sandwich, locally produced snacks
- Clean-up facilities
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have any dietary restrictions please let us know
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Visitor Information Centre is located on Beach Road almost directly opposite the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Meet at the benches in the grounds in front of the Visitor Information Centre.