3-Day Mount Rinjani Trek from Tetebatu with Crater Rim Camping

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Trek through a natural jungle and monkey forest
• 02 Enjoy camping 3,000 m above sea level
• 03 Take in beautiful sunset and sunrise views from the high mountain
• 04 Admire panoramic views of Segara Anak Lake, the New Volcano, and Mt Rinjani

Sign up for this adventurous vacation to unveil the best-kept secrets of Mount Rinjani, also known as Gunung Rinjani, the second-highest volcano. Enjoy adventurous days on the mountain and trek through its cultural side by exploring the village of Tetebatu. Take in panoramic views of Segara Anak Lake, the New Volcano, and Mt Rinjani from the Tetebatu Crater Rim.

Take in panoramic views of Segara Anak Lake, the New Volcano, and Mt Rinjani from the Tetebatu Crater Rim.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Mount Rinjani, Lombok

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Lombok and Transfer to Tetebatu

• We will pick you up from anywhere on Lombok Island by car and drop you at the hotel in Tetebatu. If you have enough time, we will guide you on a walk around Tetebatu village and the rice fields, then return to the hotel and have dinner at a restaurant.

2

Day 02

Trek from Tetebatu to the Crater Rim Campsite

• After breakfast at the hotel, we will start the ascent to the Tetebatu Crater Rim. From Tetebatu village at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level, we drive by car to the starting point at the Monkey Forest, 800 meters above sea level, a forest attraction in Tetebatu inhabited by monkeys and apes.
• Here, we can see the monkeys in large numbers, and from this place we can clearly see Mount Rinjani, while the Tetebatu Crater Rim is our goal. After a 30-minute walk from Monkey Forest, we enter the dense forest. The trail is natural and feels cool because of the many trees, with the sun obscured by thick leaves. After about 1 hour and 30 minutes, we arrive at the first rest stop called Pondok Belanda, or the Netherlands huts. Perhaps long ago this place was used by Dutch people to rest before continuing the trek to Gunung Kondo or Mount Sangkareang and to Segara Anak Lake.
• Then, we enter the meadow, where we can see Tetebatu village far behind us, while Mount Rinjani stands tall on the right side. After 1 hour and 30 minutes from Pondok Belanda, we reach Post Two for lunch and a rest.
• Next, we continue the journey to the Tetebatu Crater Rim. The track is quite steep, and we will reach the crater rim after about 2 hours at a normal pace. Here, we set up the tent for rest, dinner, and an overnight stay, with beautiful views of Segara Anak Lake, the New Volcano, and the summit of Rinjani soaring through the clouds.

3

Day 03

Sunrise Climb to Mount Sangkareang and Return to Tetebatu

• Wake up early at 4:00 am for a light breakfast with a hot drink, and at 4:30 am we will guide you on the climb to the top of Gunung Kondo, or Mount Sangkareang, at 3,200 m. The climb takes about 1.5 hours.
• We will reach the top at sunrise, where you can enjoy the panorama and rest here.
• At 8:00 am, we continue the journey down to the base camp, then continue to the village for 5 hours, have lunch, and shower at our hotel.
• Later, we will transfer you to your next destination within Lombok Island and finish the trip with us.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Licensed and experienced mountain guide and local porter
• One-night accommodation before the trek at a hotel in Tetebatu
• All camping equipment
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bags
  • Mattress
  • Pillow
  • Cooking gear
  • Toilet tent
• All meals (3 times daily), hot drinks, mineral water, soft drinks, and fresh fruits
• Transport pickup from Kuta Lombok, the airport, Mataram, Senggigi, and Bangsal to Tetebatu, plus return transfer

What's Not Included

• Entrance ticket to Mount Rinjani: 300.000 IDR per person
• Tips for guide and porters
• Shoes, flashlight, and a warm jacket (can be rented anywhere)
• Any other personal expenses

What to bring

• Day pack
• Torch or headlamp
• Trekking shoes, flashlight, and a warm jacket
• Gloves, extra socks, and a beanie hat
• Toiletries
• Insect repellent
• Sunblock

Know before you go

• This tour requires a good level of fitness.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Lombok International Airport, Jalan Bypass Bandara Internasional Lombok, Tanak Awu, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Tour start

Tetebatu, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.