Jellyfish Lake
The lake itself, with a guide, and as long in the water as you want.
- Full day
- On request
Jellyfish Lake
- Swim with stingless jellyfish
- One of only three lakes like it in Indonesia
- A full day out by boat
- Karina Beach and California Reef the same day
- Mask, snorkel and life jacket free for everybody
A day trip from the resort
Want to swim with stingless jellyfish?
Ever dreamed of swimming with stingless jellyfish? In the Togean Islands you can. There are only three places like this in Indonesia, and one of them is a boat ride from the resort: a pocket of seawater cut off from the sea long enough that the jellyfish inside lost the sting they no longer needed. You slip in, and drift among them, entirely unharmed.
The lake is the centrepiece of a full day out. The same trip takes in the stunning Karina Beach and a snorkeling excursion at the vibrant California Reef, so you get the lake, the sand and the coral in one boat ride — an unforgettable day of exploration and wonder.
Why this lake is different
Stingless, and only three in Indonesia
A jellyfish lake forms when a pocket of seawater is trapped inland. With nothing left to defend themselves against, the jellyfish inside slowly stop investing in a sting — until what remains is far too weak for human skin to feel.
- Only three in Indonesia
- Lakes like this are rare anywhere in the world. Indonesia has just three of them, and one is here in the Togeans.
- You cannot feel them
- The sting has faded to nothing a human can notice. Swimming in the middle of the swarm is completely painless.
- Snorkel, do not dive
- The lake is shallow and it is a snorkelling site, not a dive site. A mask and a slow, quiet swim is all it takes.
- Go gently
- Fins stay on the boat, sunscreen stays in your bag, and a jellyfish is never lifted out of the water — the whole colony depends on how carefully it is visited.
Mask, snorkel and life jacket are free for every guest, exactly as they are on the house reef in front of the resort.
The day, stop by stop
Lake, beach and reef in one trip
One boat, one day, three very different stops. Tell us the evening before and we will fit you onto the next trip.
- 01
Out by boat
The day starts at the resort jetty and crosses the Togean shallows — the same boat, the same crew and the same flat morning water our divers get.
- 02
The jellyfish lake
In from the edge, and within a few strokes you are inside the swarm: hundreds of them, pulsing slowly through the green light. Take your time — this is the part nobody wants to cut short.
- 03
Karina Beach
A stop on one of the most beautiful stretches of sand in the archipelago. Swim, dry off, and eat lunch with your feet in the water.
- 04
California Reef
The last stop is a snorkeling excursion on a reef that earns its reputation — hard coral, clouds of fish, and the visibility the Togeans are known for.
From the lake and the reef
The day in pictures
The lake, the crossing and the reef stop — one boat ride, and three places that look nothing like each other.
Good to know
Before you go
- Duration
- A full day out, by boat, leaving after breakfast and back for dinner
- Getting there
- By boat from the resort jetty — the crossing is usually calmest first thing
- Who it suits
- Anyone who can float. Life jackets for everyone, and the lake is shallow and calm
- What to bring
- Swimsuit, towel, a hat, drinking water and a camera if you have one
- Equipment
- Mask, snorkel and life jacket free for every guest — nothing to rent
- Booking
- Tell us the evening before and we will put you on the next boat
The lake is small and fragile. We visit in small groups, we swim slowly, and we leave it exactly as we found it.
David, the owner, is incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make our trip seamless. He's always clear, efficient, and ready to help with anything — from diving and snorkeling to visiting local villages or arranging boat and car transfers.
Pierre BarbaraGoogle reviewThey organized events for us, such as seeing deer pigs, visiting a bat cave, jungle walk, once grabbed a baby coconut crab for us to see. There was always something to do. The other perk was friendly guests, with whom it was fun to talk during the meal time, share boats for diving and snorkelling.
Olesia BorysovaGoogle reviewAsk the evening before
The day trip
The lake, the beach and the reef are one trip, not three. We quote it per boat rather than per person, so tell us how many of you there are and we will give you the figure.
Karina Beach
The lunch stop — white sand, shallow water and nobody else on it.
- Same trip
- Included
California Reef
A snorkeling excursion on the way back, on one of the best reefs around.
- Same trip
- Included
Snorkeling equipment
Mask, snorkel and life jacket, for every guest, on every trip.
- Any trip
- Free
The boat is quoted per trip, so the cost per person drops the more of you go. Ask us and we will give you the figure for your dates.
Send us your dates and tell us what you would like to see — we will get straight back to you.
