Boiling Lake Hike in Dominica: Exploring Natural Thermal Springs and Volcanic Crater

Embark on an intense hiking adventure to Dominica’s Boiling Lake, a unique natural wonder. Explore volcanic craters, thermal springs, and breathtaking landscapes with expert guides.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Boiling Lake - Visit the infamous Boiling Lake, walk though the valley of desolation and lounge in natural hot pools.
  • Titou Gorge - Swim a refreshing swimming hole, up canyon beneath forest cover to a secret waterfall. Get a massage from Mother Nature.
What's Included
  • Snacks included
  • All fees and taxes covered
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to one of the most extraordinary bodies of water on the planet, guided by the finest local experts! The Boiling Lake in Dominica is a unique spectacle like no other. With temperatures surpassing 100 degrees Celsius, this simmering lake, located within a volcanic crater, and flanked by towering mountains and a scenery resembling…

Location
Unnamed Road
At the entrance of Laudat you will see an intersection which leads either uphill to the Fresh Water Lake or down hill into the village. There is also a colourful concrete house to the left. We will meet up at this intersection.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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494betsye
Oct 12, 2024
Boiling Lake Hike - We had an incredible experience with Just Go Dominica! The Boiling Lake hike is a must-do if you’re ready for a challenging 6+ hour trek—it's truly unlike anything else you’ve ever seen. I highly recommend doing the hike with Nahgie through Just Go Dominica. From start to finish, our experience was nothing short of positive. The booking process was seamless. Yohanna coordinated with us via email, promptly answering all my questions about the hike. Nahgie picked us up from our accommodation and drove us to the trailhead. During the hike, he pointed out fascinating details we might have otherwise missed—edible plants, unique scents, and interesting rock formations. He was attentive to our pace, accommodating our energy levels with breaks whenever we needed them. Nahgie's knowledge of the hike was impressive, covering everything from the water temperatures at various points to the evolution of the terrain over time. His passion for the island’s nature and scenery made the experience even more enjoyable and enriching. If you're considering the Boiling Lake hike, definitely choose Nahgie and his team! Thank you for an unforgettable adventure! Additionally, we also went canyoning with Nahgie (through a different group), which was fantastic! If you have the chance to explore Dominica with him and his team, you won’t regret it. Book it!
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759r_mir
Aug 18, 2024
A Guide at the Top! - Very competent Guide, full of anecdotes, always benevolent and full of resources when the weather is not good, I recommend Nahgie with your eyes closed if you want to discover Dominica and especially Boiling Lake!
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Stephan_f
Jun 1, 2024
Great experience, worth it. - Pickup at Roseau, 7-8 hour english very well guided tour through the national park, brought back to Roseau. Bring your own water bottle, lunch and swiming clothes. Dont expect a snackpack. Dont mind the cable car that is in construction right now. The guide was very experienced. #thumsup. We had a great day and tipps for our next days on Dominica, really worth it.
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Jacquesgt7220xg
Apr 11, 2024
Hot and cold. - Immerse yourself with volcano mud. The smell of sulfuric water is simply bizarre and wild. The trip to get up there is for some, a bit scary but it is on hot spot to visit.
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Thomascc1001kt
Jan 28, 2024
Boling Lake hike - Nahgie picked us up at the Cruise Port. We drove to the start of the path, and hiked to the Boiling Lake. It was a great (and tough) hike, but Nahgie was really helpful and provided lots of info on both Dominica and the hike it self. After coming back ~8 hours later we went for a swim in the gorge and he dropped us back at our ship. Great tour - can highly recommend Naghie.
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Scenic516505
Jan 9, 2024
Great experience! - We made this hike at 31.12.2023. The weather was a little rainy but better than 30 degrees and sun. it was a great experience and hard ;-)
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Luziajorda
Aug 2, 2023
100% recommended - It was a beautiful hike and our guide was excellent. We are glad that we booked it.. i think the hike is manageable if you are experienced but we felt much calmer and assured with our guide. He also let us know a great deal about nature, the history of Dominica and we even discussed the current situation for people here. So many thanks to him and we can wholeheartedly recommend this tour.
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Cruiser631113
Jun 23, 2023
One of my favourite caribbean islands, and I've visited almost all! - Dominica as the Nature Isle did not disappoint! The people were friendly and the scenery amazing. Everything grows twice as big as it's usual size! The rum was fantastic, the beaches, hot springs and waterfalls were top notch. We biked, ran, bathed, soaked, hiked, ate and danced. We were in awe at the rocks, lol. You are not going to get modern conveniences around every corner but that adds to the flavour.
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E7096mjdonnas
May 19, 2023
Hot and steamy at Boiling Lake - We had an absolute fabulous day with Berani Great guide and great fun to be with for the day. Hike was a challenge but so rewarding, seeing the steam coming from Desolation Valley then the spectacular Boiling Lake. Topped off with a refreshing swim in Titou Gorge! Magic day!
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Mmlosey1119
Sep 9, 2023
Much harder than expected! - Beware!!!! This hike is much harder than any of the reviews I had read before committing to doing it. I summited Mt Kilimanjaro 11 months prior to this and thought hiking Mt Kili was easier than this Boiling Lake hike. We used a guide provided to us by where we were staying. We started the hike at 8am and didn't get done until 5:20pm. We were fortunate to have overcast skies and only got rained on for a short time near the end of the hike. We only saw 3 other set of people so it was not crowded at all, which was nice. We spent some down time in the Valley of Desolation to rest and play with the mud. We also took some time at the Boiling Lake to eat our lunch. Otherwise, we didn't take the time to bathe in any of the thermal pools as I knew we were running tight on time. I think what made the hike more difficult than Kili was the grade, speed, & wetness. We had to hike at a certain pace to make sure we would get back out before dark. There is a lot of climbing and bouldering - it is not a well defined path for most of the time. The terrain was very wet and slippery, which made it slower going and required more brain power and thought than just a regular one-foot-in-front-of-the-other hike. It was beautiful terrain, an awesome experience, and I'm glad we did it. But I have no desire to do it again. This was a first hike for my boyfriend and even though he is athletic and in shape, we would not have done it had we read more accurate reviews. This is definitely not a hike for beginners. According to my Garmin it was 4.7miles from start to the lake, 9.4mi total. If you feel you can physically handle it, then go for it - it was beautiful and a unique experience. It is a lot more bouldering and climbing than the reviews I had read talked about. I like that, but it does make it more challenging than just a hiking a foot path. Make sure your shoes are sufficient for traction control. Bring a refillable water bottle as you can refill it at multiple places from natural streams. You'll want to bring food or snacks as it will be an all day activity unless you choose to turn back. We chose not to swim in the gorge afterwards because it was way too crowded. Our guide took us to a separate thermal pool nearby afterwards to calm our muscles.
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