2-Day Senaru Crater Rim Trek in Mount Rinjani with Sunrise Camping

2 Days Round trip from Senaru Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek to the Senaru Crater Rim through tropical forest rich in flora, birdlife, and butterflies
02 Camp overnight at the Senaru Crater Rim
03 Watch a mesmerizing sunrise from the crater rim
04 Enjoy meals and breaks along the trail with your fellow hike-lovers

Embark on this fun, short trekking journey to the Senaru Crater Rim and witness the beautiful nature along the way. Walk through tropical forest via Montong Satas shelter and Mondokan Lolak, then enjoy camping at the Senaru Crater Rim. Experience a mesmerizing sunrise before trekking back to Senaru, and share meals with your fellow hike-lovers during the adventure.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Senaru

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Senaru

Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from the agreed-upon location in Lombok and take you to your accommodation in Senaru.

Day 02

Trek to the Senaru Crater Rim

Wake up at 6:30 am and have breakfast. After breakfast, walk for 10 minutes to the Rinjani Trek Center in Senaru to register.
Start from the Rinjani Trek Center Senaru at around 08:00 and walk through the tropical forest, rich in flora, birdlife, and a variety of butterflies.
Stop for a break at Post 2 Montong Satas shelter (1500 MASL) for a cup of tea with some biscuits.
Continue trekking uphill for 2 hours to Pos 3 Mondokan Lolak (2,000 MASL) for a break and lunch.
Lunch will be served for you at Pos 3.
Leave Pos 3 after lunch and continue up to the Senaru Crater Rim (2641 m) for about 2 hours.
Stay overnight at the Senaru Crater Rim in a tent.

Day 03

Sunrise and Descent to Senaru

Enjoy the sunrise and a leisurely breakfast before commencing the return trek to Senaru.
Pause to rest and have a snack break along the way. Stop at Pos 2 for a longer lunch break.
Arrive in Senaru at approximately 1 pm, from where you will be transported to your next vacation destination.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Senaru 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Trekking guide and porter
Food and drinks during the trek, including soft drinks
Trekking equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, toilet tent, table, and camping chair)
Entrance fee for the national park (150k/day/person)
Rinjani trekking insurance
Transport pickup and drop-off to your next destination (Bangsal Port, Senggigi, Mataram, and Kuta Lombok)

What's Not Included

Extra porter for your luggage
Tips for the guide and porter
Airplane ticket
Fast boat ticket

What to bring

Trekking shoes
Toiletries
Sunblock, cap, and sunglasses
Muscle spray or balm
Camera
Small towel
Power bank
Wet wipes (there is no water on the mountain for showering)
2-3 pieces of T-shirts
Long trekking pants/windproof pants
Windproof jacket
2 pairs of shorts
Walking stick (optional)
Sandals (optional)
Swimming suit (optional)
Extra trail snacks (we supply these)
Garbage plastic bag (optional)

Know before you go

If you choose Mount Rinjani as a travel destination, here are some things you need to know before getting to the Mount Rinjani area. The main access points to Mount Rinjani are Senaru village and Sembalun village. These places offer many options to stay before the hike begins.
Arrival:
- By flight:
  There are regular flights from Denpasar Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, and Singapore to Lombok International Airport. From Lombok International Airport, the trip continues by car to Senaru village, about 3 hours and 40 minutes to Sembalun village.
- By fast boat:
  Another option is to take a fast boat from Bali island. There are lots of fast boats running every day from Padang Bai Harbour to Lombok island (Bangsal Harbour or Senggigi Harbour).

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