Indonesia · Trekking

2-Day Mount Rinjani Summit Trek with Crater Rim Camping

3 Days Round trip from Senaru Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy an incredible sunset at Sembalun Crater Rim
02 Summit Mount Rinjani, one of the highest mountains in Indonesia
03 Take in sunrise panoramic views of Lombok, Bali, Sumbawa, and Lake Segara Anak
04 Camp on the crater rim under a star-studded Milky Way

Discover an exciting and challenging adventure in Indonesia on this 2-day trek to Mount Rinjani. Starting from Sembalun village on the eastern side of the mountain, you'll hike through beautiful landscapes and forests to the Sembalun Crater Rim before taking on the summit of Mount Rinjani, one of Indonesia's highest mountains at 3,726 metres above sea level. Along the way, enjoy an incredible sunset from camp and a sunrise panoramic view across Lombok, Bali, Sumbawa, and Lake Segara Anak.

6:00 a.m. - You arrive at the summit of Mt Rinjani (3726m) and are rewarded with a beautiful sunrise panoramic view of the islands of Lombok, Bali, Sumbawa, and Lake Segara Anak.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bali, Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Senaru

Languages English, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Senaru and Guide Meet & Greet

You'll be picked up from your chosen Lombok port and taken to your accommodation in Senaru.
Meet your guide, who will answer any questions you may have before the trek.

Day 02

Sembalun Trek to the Crater Rim

6:00 am - Breakfast.
7:30 am - Drive to Sembalun's Gunung Rinjani National Park Office to register (1100m).
8:00 am - This trek starts with a gentle 2-hour climb through the open meadow to Post 1.
At Post 1 (1,300m), you will have a short stop for morning tea, then continue onward to Post 2 (1500m) and Post 3.
Lunch is served at Post 3 (1800m), where you can rest before starting the 3-hour steep climb to Sembalun Crater Rim.
Arrive at Sembalun Crater Rim (2639m). While we cook your meal and set up camp, you will enjoy an incredible sunset. On a clear night, you can see the star-studded Milky Way. An early night is recommended in preparation for your early morning summit challenge.

Note: If you don't feel up to the challenge, you can choose to stay at camp (and sleep in!) until the others return. You will still be assured of a thrilling adventure and high fives all around!

Day 03

Summit Mount Rinjani and Return

2:00 a.m. - Wake up for a hot drink and light breakfast.
3:00 a.m. - Under the cover of darkness, you start the Rinjani summit ascent. The trek begins with a moderately steep section, followed by a more accessible but longer stretch. The final approach involves a challenging steep climb on loose scree.
6:00 a.m. - You arrive at the summit of Mt Rinjani (3726m) and are rewarded with a beautiful sunrise panoramic view of the islands of Lombok, Bali, Sumbawa, and Lake Segara Anak.
From here, we return to camp to enjoy our well-earned main breakfast at about 8:00 a.m.
The final part of your hike returns you to the village of Sembalun, which takes about 5 hours. A car will then take you back to Senaru, where we'll transfer you to your next destination.

Where this trip takes you

Sembalun meadows, Sembalun Crater Rim, Mount Rinjani summit, Lake Segara Anak

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Senaru 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Trekking guide and porters who will carry the cooking gear and camping equipment
An experienced English-speaking guide and professional porters
Food and drinking water on the trek (3 litres of mineral water per person, per day)
Tent, toilet tent and paper, sleeping bags, mattress, and pillow
Luggage storage is available at the office
Transportation: pickup before and transfer after the trek
Permit/tickets for Rinjani National Park = IDR 150,000 per person, per day

What's Not Included

Trekking shoes, rain jacket, long pants, gloves, and a head lamp/hand torch

What to bring

You can bring any personal necessities that you feel are very important for your trek, in addition to what we have mentioned in the included and excluded price above.

Know before you go

What is the difficulty of this trek?
- This trekking package is considered challenging. It involves ascending to the summit of Mount Rinjani, which is approximately 3,726 metres high. The trek includes steep and rocky terrain, so prior trekking experience and a good fitness level are recommended.
- The trekking package starts from Sembalun village on the eastern side of Mount Rinjani. From there, you will begin your trek to the crater rim, passing through beautiful landscapes and forests. The trek to the crater rim takes about 8-9 hours, and you will be rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding valley and mountains.
- After spending the night at the crater rim, you will continue your trek to the Segara Anak Lake, located at the volcano's base. The lake is a beautiful sight with crystal clear waters and stunning scenery.
- From the lake, you will continue your trek to the summit of Mount Rinjani. This part of the trek is the most challenging, as you will climb steep slopes and rocky terrain. However, the view from the summit is breathtaking, and you will feel a great sense of accomplishment once you reach the top.
- Overall, the Sembalun Rinjani Summit Challenge to Crater Rim, Lake, and Summit Mount Rinjani trekking package is an unforgettable adventure that will push you to your limits and reward you with stunning views and a great sense of achievement.

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