Indonesia · Trekking

3-Day Mount Rinjani Summit Trek in Lombok with Sembalun Route

3 Days Round trip from Lombok Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore stunning waterfalls near Senaru village before the trek begins
02 Witness a breathtaking sunrise from the 3,726-meter summit of Mount Rinjani
03 Take in beautiful views over Segara Anak Lake from the crater rim
04 Trek the popular Sembalun route with professional guides and porter support

Embark on a 3-day summit trek to Mount Rinjani via Sembalun, one of Lombok's most popular trekking routes. Take in breathtaking landscapes, witness a spectacular sunrise from the 3,726-meter summit, and enjoy beautiful views over Segara Anak Lake. The experience also includes time in Senaru, where you can explore nearby waterfalls before the trek begins, along with guided support throughout the journey.

Take in breathtaking landscapes, witness a spectacular sunrise from the 3,726-meter summit, and enjoy beautiful views over Segara Anak Lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Senaru

Languages Afrikaans, Arabic, English, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Senaru and Trek Preparation

Pick-up and transport
Transport pick-up from your location around Lombok to the office in Senaru village.
Guide briefing
Receive a briefing from a professional guide to discuss the trek details and preparation.
Hotel check-in
Check in at your hotel in Senaru.
Explore waterfalls
Explore the nearby waterfalls before sunset, a great way to enjoy the scenery and get acquainted with the area.
Dinner and free time
Enjoy dinner and relax with some free time to rest before the trek.

Day 02

Trek to the Sembalun Crater Rim

Breakfast and packing
06:30 AM - Breakfast and packing for the trek.
Depart for Sembalun
07:00 AM - Depart from Senaru to Sembalun village by car.
Check-in and registration
08:00 AM - Check in and register at the Sembalun basecamp.
Begin trek
08:30 AM - Start the trek to the Sembalun Crater Rim.
Lunch at Pos 2
12:00 PM - Lunch at Pos 2 during your hike.
Arrival at Sembalun Crater Rim
16:30 PM - Arrive at the Sembalun Crater Rim basecamp.
Dinner and scenic views
18:00 PM - Enjoy dinner while taking in the beautiful lake view.
Guide briefing for the summit
Receive a briefing from your guide to prepare for the summit the next day or discuss the next steps.
Free time
Enjoy some free time to relax or prepare for the early morning summit.

Day 03

Summit Sunrise and Descent to Sembalun

Breakfast and summit preparation
02:00 AM - Breakfast and packing for the summit trek.
Start summit trek
02:30 AM - Begin the trek to the summit of Mount Rinjani.
Sunrise at the summit
06:20 AM - Reach the summit at 3726 m and witness the spectacular sunrise and panoramic views.
Return to basecamp
07:30 AM - Begin descending from the summit back to the Sembalun basecamp.
Second breakfast and rest
09:00 AM - Enjoy a second breakfast and rest for 20-30 minutes.
Pack and start descent
10:00 AM - Pack up and begin descending back to Sembalun village.
Lunch at Pos 1 or Pos 2
13:00 PM - Lunch at either Pos 1 or Pos 2 along the descent route.
Arrival at Sembalun village
14:30 PM - Arrive at Sembalun village or Sembalun gate, where your car will be waiting for you.
Return to the office
15:20 PM - Arrive at the office, collect your items stored in the luggage compartment, or take a shower.
Final check and departure
16:00 PM - Final check of your belongings, packing, and transfer to your next destination. Program finishes.

Where this trip takes you

Mount Rinjani summit, Sembalun Crater Rim, Segara Anak Lake, Senaru waterfalls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Lombok 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport pick-up and drop-off around Lombok
Guide and porters to carry logistics
Hotel on the arrival day
Meals 3 times a day
Mineral water, 3 liters per day per person
Best-quality equipment: tent, sleeping bags, mattress, pillow, toilet tent, chair, and table
Entrance fee to Mount Rinjani National Park
Medical check-up in Senaru or Sembalun
Waterfall tour ticket and guide
Free luggage storage

What's Not Included

Flight ticket
Helicopter insurance
Personal expenses
Trekking poles
Tips for the guide and porter
Lunch on the arrival day
Extra porter

Note: Mount Rinjani has new rules from the government and the National Park. Visitors must have travel insurance. If you do not have it, you must pay premium insurance of IDR 290K per person per trip.

Bonus

Trip to Sendang Gile Waterfall
Trip to Tiu Kelep Waterfall
Note: The waterfall trip to Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep is available if you arrive 3 hours before sunset.

What to bring

Small backpack
2 T-shirts
Hiking shoes
Trekking poles
Warm jacket
Long pants
Short pants
Some biscuits
Camera
Gloves and mask
Power bank
2 pairs of socks

Know before you go

Please provide the following information: full name, address, nationality, gender, date of birth, weight, and height. Send a deposit payment of $60 per person or IDR 900,000 per person via bank account or PayPal. Send a copy of each participant's passport.
A minimum of 2 participants is required. Please inform us in advance if you have vegetarian or vegan dietary requirements. The deposit payment is non-refundable, as it is used to purchase the Rinjani National Park ticket. The ticket cannot be refunded but can be rescheduled for the same identity within the same year. This tour does not include overnight stays at the lake.
Cancellations made 2 days prior to the tour will incur a 50% charge of the full payment. No-shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the tour will incur a 100% charge of the full payment.

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