Lalinda PWMU Guesthouse, Ambrym Visitor Ratings

Most visitors go to Lalinda for volcano trekking. Perhaps overlooked, Lalinda also has a trail up nearby Tower Peak (999m above sea level) which should be an enjoyable day hike. Lalinda village has one guest house which belongs to the Presbyterian Women's Mission Union. In July 2005 a new semi-modern PWMU guesthouse with two bedrooms was nearing completion.

Costs and Booking
Accommodation at Lalinda is cheap at 500 Vatu per person including some aelan kaekae. See our Walking Ambrym page for details on Volcano trekking. All expenses are payable in Vatu cash. Exchange rates.

The nearest telephone is Port Vato (48679, community phone) where you can make enquiries and leave a message.

Accommodation and Food
Lalinda PWMU Guesthouse has always been cheap and basic. You will be given a pandanus mat to sleep on and maybe a pillow - bring your own bedding. There were no mosquitos in July 2005 and you shouldn't need a mosquito net. A kerosene lamp is provided for lighting. Lalinda has a spring water supply which is OK for drinking.

The guest house has its own squat pit toilet but no bathing house. There are communal showers in the village or you can swim in the sea. Bring your own towel, soap and toilet paper.

Services, Suggestions and Transport
Lalinda has a couple of stores and two trucks. The nearest medical facility is at Port Vato.

You can take a truck to Lalinda (see our Ambrym page for details) or follow the road and walk (see our Walking Ambrym page for details).

First surveyed: July 2005 by Stephen.
Last updated: July 2005 by Stephen.