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Rinjani trek via Sembalun (recommended for beginners)
Duration: 5 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km / 6 - 9 mi per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m / 820 - 1640 ft ascent per day
> Trek to both Sembalun Crater Rim and Senaru Crater Rim
> Conquer Mount Rinjani’s summit
> Swim in the lake and Hot Springs
Join Herman Trekker in this 5 day trek to the Mount Rinjani’s summit and Crater Rims. Spend your first night in Senaru and the following 4 days trekking in this wonderful mountain. During this trek you will visitn both Sembalun and Senaru Crater Rims, the summit, and also the Lake and Hot springs. Take that extra day and enjoy an unforgettable sunrise from the Summit, with its breathtaking views of the whole island, and a unique sunset from the crater rim. Don’t miss this incredible adventure!
Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival Senaru Village
Our driver will pick you up from your location on Lombok Island and take you to the scenic village of Senaru, where you will spend the night
Senaru Village
Day
2
Senaru village - Sembalun village - Crater rim sembalun
Duration: 06:46 h
Distance: 13.1 km / 8.1 mi
Ascent: 1510 m / 4954 ft
Descent: 60 m / 197 ft
The expedition to Rinjani National Park will commence early with a 6 am wake-up followed by breakfast at 6:30 am. After a quick pack-up, a mountain car will transport you to Sembalun Village, a 45-minute journey. Upon arrival around 8 am, we'll check in at the Rinjani National Park Office for tickets before setting out on our trek. The day's journey will cover roughly 8-9 hours, with stops at various POS (shelters) for breaks and meals. The stops include Pos 1 for a short break, Pos 2 for a 2-hour lunch and rest, and brief halts at Pos 3 and Pos 4. Each pause offers a unique view of Rinjani's landscapes, with refreshments and snacks provided. The day culminates with a challenging climb, leading us to the scenic Sembalun crater rim by 5:30 pm. Here, as the sun sets, tents will be set up for the night, followed by a hearty dinner. As darkness envelops the landscape, trekkers can unwind and rejuvenate, gearing up for the next day's early summit trek.
Crater Rim Sembalun
Day
3
Sembalun crater Rim - Summit - Lake & Hot springs
Duration: 08:56 h
Distance: 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Ascent: 1070 m / 3510 ft
Descent: 1650 m / 5413 ft
Wake up at 2:00 am for a light breakfast prepared by your guide and porter, consisting of hot bread with jam, chocolate, and hot beverages to energize you for the summit trek. The climb to the summit, segmented into three stages, takes 3-4 hours in total. The initial phase involves a moderate ascent through sand becoming more challenging after the first hour. The subsequent stage, although less taxing, stretches for about 1.5 hours. The final phase, termed “letter E,” is notably steep and treacherous with a profusion of loose stones and gravel, making it a two-steps-forward-one-step-back ordeal.
Upon reaching the summit, reward yourself by taking in the mesmerizing sunrise view, offering panoramic sights of Lombok Island, Agung Mountain Bali, and Tambora Mountain Sumbawa. After a brief photo session, the journey retraces to the camp for breakfast and a rest period. The expedition continues with a descent to a lake and hot springs, demanding a cautious 3-hour trek down a steep path. The day concludes by the lake, where dinner is served and the night spent.
Lake Segara Anak
Day
4
Lake & Hot springs - Senaru crater rim
Duration: 02:25 h
Distance: 2.76 km / 1.7 mi
Ascent: 540 m / 1772 ft
In the morning you will have some leisure time to enjoy nature and the views of Rinjani mountain, the lake, and the volcano. Enjoy the fresh air while you have breakfast and hot coffee or tea. You will have time to swimming in the lake, explore the pilgrimage hot springs, and do some fishing.
After lunch, at about 11-12 am, we will start our climb to the Senaru crater rim. Walking time about 3 hours. The route and trail are quite steep and stony, we need to be very careful. We finally arrive at the crater rim senaru, where you will have the second best view after the summit. Here you can enjoy the incredible sunset over Agung Mountain Bali and see the smoke coming out from the hole of the new volcano. Your porter will set up the tent and prepare your dinner. Enjoy the view, have dinner and sleep under the stars.
Crater Rim Senaru
Day
5
Senaru Crater Rim – Senaru Village – Drop off
Duration: 04:18 h
Distance: 11.2 km / 7 mi
Ascent: 60 m / 197 ft
Descent: 2130 m / 6988 ft
We will wake up at 6 o’clock in the morning to enjoy the sunrise over the peak of Rinjani mountain and then your guide and porter will serve breakfast, hot tea, coffee or hot milk. After breakfast we will pack our belongings and we will descend to Senaru village. Walking time: about 5-6 hours (including break and lunch on the way). We will reach Senaru village, where our private car will be waiting to take you to your next destination (gilis, Senggigi, Mataram, Kuta Lombok or airport)
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