Indonesia · Trekking

2-Day Mt. Rinjani Trek to the Summit via Sembalun Crater Rim

2 Days Round trip from Jl. Pariwisata Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek right up to the pinnacle of Mt. Rinjani
  • 02 Camp overnight at the Sembalun Crater Rim
  • 03 Enjoy views of Lombok island, Bali, Sumbawa, and Segara Anak Lake from the summit
  • 04 Take on a genuinely challenging climb designed for real hikers

Sign up for a challenging trek to Mt. Rinjani from the Senaru basecamp. Begin your hike from Sembalun Village to the Sembalun Crater Rim before reaching the summit. Enjoy the stunning views of Lombok island, Bali, Sumbawa, and Segara Anak Lake from the top of the mountain. Aimed at real hikers who want to climb the summit, this trek features genuinely challenging trails.

Camp for the night at Sembalun Crater Rim and enjoy the awesome views of Segara Anak Lake, Sembalun Village, and the summit of Mt. Rinjani.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Senaru
Languages English, German, Malay

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Senaru Basecamp to Sembalun Village and Sembalun Crater Rim

  • Have an early breakfast and assemble at Senaru Basecamp at 6 AM, where the car will be ready to bring you to Sembalun Village.

  • Arrive in Sembalun at around 8 AM and register at the Rinjani Information Center (RIC).

  • Start the trek to Pos 1 (Pemantauan) at 1,300 m. Walking time is about 2 hours.

  • Continue to Pos 2 (Tengengean) at 1,500 m. Walking time is about 1 hour.

  • Then continue the journey to Pos 3 (Pada Balong) at 1,800 m. Walking time is approximately 1 hour.

  • At Pos 3, rest for 2 hours and have lunch and hot drinks prepared by your guide and porters.

  • After lunch, continue towards Sembalun Crater Rim (Pelawangan Sembalun) at 2,639 m. Walking time is 3 hours, including a prolonged steep climb.

  • Camp for the night at Sembalun Crater Rim and enjoy the awesome views of Segara Anak Lake, Sembalun Village, and the summit of Mt. Rinjani.

2
Day 02

Sembalun Crater Rim to Rinjani Summit and Return to Sembalun Village

  • Wake up at 2:00 AM, have a light breakfast, and begin your trek at 3:00 AM.

  • Start the trek to the Rinjani Summit (3,726 m). Walking time is over 3 hours. The first stage is a moderate climb for 120 minutes, while the second stage is a fairly easy but long trek. The last hour is very steep and difficult. There are many loose stones, and as you take two steps forward, you will slip one step back.

  • From the summit, witness all of Lombok island, Bali, Sumbawa, and Segara Anak Lake.

  • Watch the sunrise, hike back to the Sembalun Crater Rim, and have breakfast.

  • After breakfast, rest for a while and return to Sembalun Village.

  • Have lunch on the way down at Pos 3. Your car will be waiting there to take you back to Senaru Basecamp.

End of the tour.

Sembalun Crater Rim, Rinjani Summit, Segara Anak Lake

Where this trip takes you

Sembalun Crater Rim, Rinjani Summit, Segara Anak Lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jl. Pariwisata 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Mountain guide

  • Local porters

  • All transfers

  • One night's accommodation

All camping equipment:

  • Tents

  • Sleeping bags

  • Sleeping mats

  • Cooking gear

  • Toilet tent

  • All meals

  • Gunung Rinjani National Park entrance fee

  • Drinking water and soft drinks

  • Cookies and candies

What's Not Included

  • Tips for guide and porters

  • Flight tickets

  • Personal expenses

  • Shoes, flashlight, and warm jacket (can be rented anywhere)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Senaru Basecamp, Jalan Pariwisata, Senaru, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Tour start
Jl. Pariwisata, Senaru, Bayan, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83354, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Jl. Pariwisata.

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