Indonesia · Trekking

2-Day Mount Rinjani Trek via Sembalun with Summit Sunrise

2 Days Round trip from Lombok Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience the breathtaking views from the Sembalun Rim and Rinjani Summit
  • 02 Camp overnight at the Sembalun Crater Rim
  • 03 Take a pre-dawn summit attack to reach Mount Rinjani's peak
  • 04 Trek the Sembalun route through posts 1, 2, and 3

Embark on a 2-day trekking experience on Mount Rinjani, starting and ending via Sembalun in Lombok. The route takes you through posts 1, 2, and 3 before reaching the Sembalun Crater Rim for an overnight camp. On the second day, begin a pre-dawn summit attack to reach the Rinjani Summit and enjoy volcano views from the top before descending back through Sembalun Village. This trek is designed for beginner hikers with a faster pace to catch the peak of Mount Rinjani.

Embark on a 2-day trekking experience on Mount Rinjani, starting and ending via Sembalun in Lombok.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 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

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Day 01

2D1N Rinjani Summit via Sembalun

Start Trek: Via Sembalun

End Trek: Via Sembalun

Highlights: Sembalun Rim, Rinjani Summit

Day 0:

Pick-up service is available around Lombok, including Lombok Airport, Mataram City, Senggigi, Kuta Lombok, and Bangsal or Lembar Harbour. Then, stay one night in Senaru before the hike.

Day 1: 7 hours on the trek

6.30 am: Breakfast at the Senaru homestay.

7.30 am: Leave for the starting point at Sembalun Village.

8.00 am: Medical check-up and ticket process.

8.30 am: Start walking to post 1. It takes about 2 hours to walk up.

10.30 am: Arrive at post 1, then continue to post 2 in around 1 hour.

11.30 am: Take a long rest and have lunch at post 2. The team will cook and serve your meal.

01.30 pm: Continue walking to post 3; it takes about 1 hour to get there.

02.00 pm: Start the climb from post 3 to the campsite, which takes about 3 hours on the trek.

05.00 pm: Arrive at Sembalun Crater Rim for the night.

6.30 pm: Dinner time, then settle into the tent.

Day 2: 10 hours on the trek

01.30 am: Wake up and enjoy a hot drink with some food before going to the summit.

2.30 am: Start the summit attack, which normally takes 3 hours to reach the top.

6.00 am: Enjoy the volcano views from the Rinjani Summit.

7.00 am: Descend to the campsite in 2 hours.

9.00 am: Arrive at camp and have breakfast.

9.30 am: Return down to post 3 Sembalun.

12.30 pm: Lunch time at post 2.

2.30 pm: Arrive at Sembalun Village, then transfer to our Rinjani Trekking Specialist office in Senaru Village.

3.00 pm: Collect your other items from our office and transfer to your next destination.

Sembalun Crater Rim, Rinjani Summit, Sembalun Village

Where this trip takes you

Sembalun Crater Rim, Rinjani Summit, Sembalun Village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lombok 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transport (pick-up and drop-off at any destination on Lombok Island)
  • One night of accommodation in Senaru Village before the trek
  • Food and beverages during the hike (breakfast, lunch, dinner, biscuits, snacks, mineral water, hot drinks, tea, coffee, milk, and ginger)
  • Fresh fruit and soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Sprite, orange water, banana, pineapple, and watermelon)
  • Trekking equipment (tent, sleeping bag, bed mats, toilet tent, pillow, camping chair, and cooking gear)
  • Experienced guide and porter
  • Entrance fee for Rinjani National Park with trekking insurance

What's Not Included

  • International airfares
  • Personal trekking equipment such as a warm jacket, shoes, trekking stick, and head lamp
  • Extra porter to carry your personal belongings
  • Any personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and laundry
  • Tips & gratuities

What to bring

Please note the following items to bring on your own:

Backpack/daypack

Optional: Trekking poles

CLOTHING/FOOTWEAR

  • Underwear
  • T-shirts
  • Quick-drying pants/shorts
  • Long-sleeve shirts for sun and bugs
  • Lightweight fleece or jacket
  • Boots or shoes suited to the terrain
  • Socks (synthetic or wool)
  • Extra clothes (beyond the minimum expectation)
  • Additional items for rainy and/or cold weather
  • Rainwear (jacket and pants)
  • Long underwear
  • Warm, insulated jacket or vest
  • Fleece pants
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Warm hat

Know before you go

  • Mount Rinjani is the second-highest active volcano in Indonesia.
  • Sembalun Crater Rim: 2,627 m
  • Rinjani Summit: 3,726 m
  • This trip is designed for beginner hikers with a faster pace to catch the peak of Mount Rinjani.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Senaru, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Tour start
Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Lombok.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $190.00 — $260.00
Double Sharing $190.00 — $260.00

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