3-Day Mount Rinjani Summit Trek from Lombok with Crater Rim Camping

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Take on the challenge of trekking to the Mount Rinjani Summit
• 02 Experience an early sunrise from high on Mount Rinjani
• 03 Enjoy scenic views of Lombok Island, Bali, Sumbawa, and Segara Anak Lake
• 04 Camp overnight on the crater rim surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes

Embark on a fun and exciting trek from Sembalun village to the Mount Rinjani Summit, with an overnight stay in Senaru before the climb begins. Experience the beauty of an early sunrise as you make your summit push and take in scenic views of Lombok Island, Bali, Sumbawa, and Segara Anak Lake from the top. Along the way, enjoy camping on the crater rim with fellow hiking lovers and the dramatic landscapes of Mount Rinjani.

From the summit, you can see all of Lombok Island, Bali, Sumbawa, and Segara Anak Lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Mataram, Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Senaru

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Senaru and Trek Preparation

• Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from the agreed-upon location in Lombok and transfer you to Senaru village.
• Check in at your hotel in Senaru, equipped with hot and cold water and air conditioning. Here, you can meet your trek organizer, mountain guide, and local porters, who will brief you on the trekking procedure and help prepare for your trekking trip.
• Visit the famous Senaru waterfalls in Lombok - Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfall - three hours before sunset, if time permits.

2

Day 02

Trek from Sembalun Village to Sembalun Crater Rim

• Wake up at 6:00 a.m. and have breakfast. At 6:30-6:40 a.m., your special mountain car will be ready to bring you to Sembalun village, a journey of about 45 minutes to 1 hour. After arriving in Sembalun at approximately 8:00 a.m., register at the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) at 1,051 m.
• Start the trek to Pos 1 (Pemantauan) at 1,300 m. The walking time is about 2 hours. You will take a short rest of 5 to 10 minutes at Pos 1.
• Continue to Pos 2 (Tengengean) at 1,500 m, with a walking time of about 1 hour. Take another short break of 5 to 10 minutes here.
• Head to Pos 3 (Pada Balong) at 1,800 m, with a walking time of approximately 1 hour. Rest here for 2 hours while your guide and porters prepare lunch and a hot drink such as tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or lemon tea.
• Proceed to Sembalun Crater Rim (Pelawangan Sembalun) at 2,639 m. The walking time is about 3 hours, including a prolonged steep climb. Camp overnight at Sembalun Crater Rim, where you can enjoy the awesome views.

3

Day 03

Summit Trek and Descent to Sembalun Village

• Wake up at 2:30 a.m. and have a light breakfast, then leave at 3:00 a.m.
• Start the trek to the Rinjani Summit at 3,726 m. The walking time is approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. 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 may slip one step back. From the summit, you can see all of Lombok Island, Bali, Sumbawa, and Segara Anak Lake.
• Descend to the Sembalun Crater Rim after sunrise for a hot breakfast and a break, then continue down the same way to Sembalun village.
• Transfer to your next destination in Lombok, such as Senggigi, Mataram City, Lombok International Airport, Kuta Lombok, or Bangsal Harbour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick up from any location within Lombok and transfer by private vehicle to Senaru
• Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in Senaru for one night before commencing your trek
• Quality camping equipment: tents, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, toilet tents, and ground sheets
• An experienced English-speaking guide and professional porters
• All meals, snacks, and drinks during your trek
• Entrance fee to enter Mount Rinjani - IDR 150,000 per person per day
• Trekking insurance - IDR 10,000 per person per trip
• Transfer after your trek to your next destination within Lombok

What's Not Included

• Flight ticket
• Small backpack or day pack
• Extra porter for your own luggage - $22 per day
• Tips for the guide and porters

What to bring

• Torch or flashlight
• 1 pair of camp shoes or trekking shoes
• Toiletries
• Sun block or lotion, hat or cap, and sunglasses
• Muscle spray or balm
• Insect repellent
• Camera or handycam (manual or digital)
• Small towel
• 2 to 3 pieces of T-shirts
• Long trekking pants or windproof pants
• Windproof jacket
• 2 pairs of shorts
• Trekking stick or Lekki (optional)
• Sandals (optional)
• Swimming suit (optional)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Extra trail snacks (some will be supplied)
• 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 for staying 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 many fast boats running every day from Padang Bali Harbour to Lombok Island (Bangsal Harbour or Senggigi Harbour).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Head Office Senaru

Tour start

MCW2+W9C, Senaru, Bayan, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83354, Indonesia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.