Rinjani Summit in 4 Days

Duration: 4 days
Trails: T3 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

> Trek to mount Rinjani’s Summit
> Spend a night in Senaru before the trek
> Visit the Lake and Hot Springs

Trek to the summit of Mount Rinjani. This epic 4-day trip includes three days of trekking on Rinjani, traversing the northeastern part of this massive volcano. The first day you will be picked up from any place on Lombok and you will spend the night in a homestay in Senaru Village. The next morning you will be driven to Sembalun Village, the starting point of your trek. You hike up to to the edge of the crater rim of Sembalun where you spend the first night on the mountain. The views on to the crater rim are absolutely stunning.

On day three you will visit the hot springs and Sagnara Anak. On the last day you will start in the middle of the night to reach the summit before sunrise. With a height of 3.726m there will be a view over Lombok which you will remember the rest of your life!

Itinerary

Day
1

Pick up at your arrival point - Senaru Village

Our driver will pick you up at Lombok International Airport or any other area in Lombok, transfer direct to Senaru Village. From airport will take about 3 hours to get to Senaru Village. Check in at Home Stay. If still enough time you can have a Senaru waterfall tour. Senaru’s best known attraction is the Sendang Gila waterfall which attracts many thousands of Indonesian and foreign visitors annually. Located at about 600m above sea level, the waterfall is an easy 20 minutes walk down a graded trail and steps from Senaru Village, a pleasant alternative return route winds along the edge of the steep valley, following the irrigation canal.

For the more adventurous, Senaru’s “second waterfall” Tiu Kelep is another hour’s walk upriver from Sendang Gila. The scramble over rocks through the tropical forest is rewarded by the beauty of the waterfall and a swim in its deep pool. It is said locally that every time you swim behind the main waterfall of Tiu Kelep you become a year younger! (Note: Waterfall Tour is not included)

At 7 pm, you will meet the guide for trekking briefing. If your arrival is late, trekking briefing can be done in the morning after breakfast.

Senaru Village

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Senaru Village
Day
2

Senaru - Sembalun - Crater Rim Sembalun campsite

Duration: 06:47 h
Distance: 13.1 km
Ascent: 1510 m
Descent: 70 m

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby around 07.00 AM for a transfer directly to Senaru village. Here is the check-in at our office, breakfast is served and you will meet the guide and crew for the trekking briefing. After breakfast we will drive to Sembalun Village (1,156 m) Rinjani National Park Registration office; here is registration and check with your online TREKKING PASS.

The trek starts from Sembalun Lawang with a gentle ascend through open grassland used as cattle grazing by local people. After about three hours from Sembalun we reach Pos 2 Tengengean (1,500 m). From there you can enjoy the beautiful views of Mt. Rinjani summit (3,726 m) while eating your lunch.

After another 1,5 hour ascend you reach Pos 3 Pada Balong (1,800 m) for a small break. From there it takes 3,5 hours to your final destination for this day, Crater RIM Sembalum Base Camp. Along the way you will be walking through a steep trail inside the Cemara forrest, perhaps seeing evidence of wild pigs and the long-tailed grey macaque monkeys, before reaching the camp! The crew will set up all necessary gear here (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, pillow and toilet tent) and preparing your dinner. Get enough rest, because the next day starts early!

Crater Rim Sembalun

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Crater Rim Sembalun
Day
3

Crater Rim Sembalun - Summit - Segara Anak Lake - Hotsprings - Crater Rim Senaru

Duration: 11:22 h
Distance: 14.4 km
Ascent: 1610 m
Descent: 1660 m

Be ready for concurring the summit at 2AM! In 3.5 hours you will reach the top of Rinjani (3726m) and if the weather is good you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise on the summit. Once you get there, enjoy proud feelings of satisfaction and the amazing sunrise views across the Wallace Line to Bali, Mt. Agung and Sumbawa Island. After spending time on the top (approximately 1 hour) descend down to the camp area for a well-deserved breakfast!

After breakfast you will start the descend down to Segara Anak Lake (2,000 m) within the Rinjani crater. It takes two to three hours down the steep trail to the crater lake. Mt. Baru Jari is an island in the lake and an active volcano, last erupting dramatically in 1994 followed by small eruption on 2004, 2015 and 2016.

Enjoy the lake, swimming and pilgrimage hot springs, believed to have healing powers, while the crew preparing for your lunch. Lunch will be at Lake side about 12:00-13:00. About 14:00, you will leave Lake area and ascend up to Crater Rim Senaru. This way to camp area will take about 3-4 hours, if fast enough you will enjoy the sunset with a great view over the lake. Expecting to arrive at Crater Rim Senaru Camp area by 17:00-18:00, You will have some free time while the crew will prepare your dinner.

Crater Rim Senaru

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Crater Rim Senaru
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Included

  • Accommodation in tents

    During your trek, you will stay in tents. The crew will take care of setting up all camping equipment.

  • Meals

    This trek includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Professional guide

    During your trek, you will at all times be accompanied by an English speaking guide.

  • Permits

    The cost of permits to enter the national park during your trek is included in the price.

  • Porters

    Porters will be there to assist with carrying all camping and other necessary equipment during your trek.

  • Water

    Enough drinking water will be provided during the trip.

  • Sleeping bag and liners

    Sleeping bags and liners are provided.

  • Pick up and Drop off on Lombok

    At the begining of the trek you will be picked up at Lombok airport, at any harbour such as Lembar Harbour, Teluk Kodek Harbour, Senggigi Harbour, or at any main turistic attraction (Mataram, Senggigi, Kuta Lombok, 3 Gilis) and we will drive you in a private car to your hotel in senaru village. The next day we will drive you to the trek’s starting point. Once you finish the trek, we will drive you back to your hotel or next destination on Lombok.

  • Hotelnight in Senaru

    On the first day, you will stay overnight at a hotel in Senaru.

  • Luggage storage

    During your time in the mountain, you can leave your extra luggage in our office free of charge.

Excluded

  • Traveling to and from

    This trip does not include costs for transportation (flights, bus travel, etc.) to your destination.

  • Tipping

    Gratuities for the guide are not covered by the trek's price. The amount to tip is at your discretion, yet if you've received excellent service from your guide, considering a generous tip is appreciated.

  • Travel Insurance

    Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. It is important that your travel insurance also covers adventures at a high altitude. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks at the bar and other similar expenses are your own responsibility.

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