Estimated Time

• Duration: 23-24 Hours
• Finish Time: Around 3:00 PM – 3:40 PM
• Level: Advanced Hiker

This program is designed for advanced hikers with good fitness levels. It’s similar to the 3-day trek from Sembalun, with the only difference being the starting and ending points.

Highlight of the Trek Program

• Lake and Hot Springs

Summary of the Trek Program

Day 0

Pick-up and transfer to our hotel and office in Senaru.

Day 1: 7-8 Hours

Wake up at 6:30 AM and have breakfast. At 7:00 AM, depart from the hotel and head to the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) in Senaru (601 meters), a 10-minute drive. Start trekking through Post 1 (900 meters), Post 2 (1,500 meters), and Post 3 (2,000 meters), arriving at Senaru Crater Rim (2,641 meters), where we will camp overnight.

Day 2: 6 Hours

Descend to the lake and hot springs (2,000 meters) before hiking back up to the Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 meters), where we will camp overnight.

Day 3: 8-9 Hours

Wake up at 2:00 AM for a light breakfast and prepare for the three-hour climb to the summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726 meters). Enjoy the sunrise and breathtaking views over Bali, Mt. Agung, and Sumbawa. After descending to the Sembalun Crater Rim Camp, have breakfast and continue down to Post 3 (1,800 meters), Post 2 (1,500 meters), and Post 1 (1,300 meters) before ending the trek at the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) in Sembalun.

Itinerary

This trek starts at Senaru Village and ends in Sembalun Village, following the route: Senaru Village – Senaru Crater Rim – Lake – Hot Springs – Sembalun Crater Rim – Summit – Sembalun Village.

Arrival in Lombok

No matter whether you arrive by plane or boat, our staff will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Senaru. Once in Senaru, you will meet our team for registration and receive a short briefing. If time permits, you can visit the nearby Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls.

Day 1: Trekking Through the Forest

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby at 6:30 AM and take you to the Rinjani Information Center for registration and National Park entry. The trek takes us through the tropical forest, where you’ll experience the rich flora and fauna, including birds, butterflies, orchids, and perhaps even the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as lutung. We will rest at Montong SATAS shelter (1,500 meters), where porters will serve fresh fruits and soft drinks.

Depending on weather and preferences, the night’s camp is either at Post 3 (Mondokan Lokak, 2,000 meters) or the Senaru Crater Rim (2,641 meters). The journey through grassy meadows leads to the Senaru Crater Rim, where we’ll have sweeping views across Segara Anak Lake (2,000 meters) and Mount Rinjani.

Day 2: Exploring the Lake and Hot Springs

After breakfast at 6:30 AM, descend to Segara Anak Lake. The path is steep and rocky, but your guide and porters will assist you. You will pass Edelweiss fields (Bunga Abadi) as we make our way to the lake. The rest of the day is spent swimming, exploring caves, and enjoying the hot springs, known for their healing properties. We will camp overnight by the lake.

Day 3: Summit and Descent

At 2:30 AM, we will have a light breakfast before starting the difficult three-hour climb to the summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726 meters). Once there, enjoy the sunrise views and the satisfaction of reaching the peak. After descending to the Sembalun Crater Rim Camp, have breakfast and continue trekking down through Post 3, Post 2, and Post 1, ending at the Rinjani Information Center in Sembalun, where a vehicle will be waiting to take you to your next destination.

Price Includes

• Pick-up and transfers
• One night of accommodation in Senaru
• Guide and porter services
• Meals and drinking water during the trek
• Tent, toilet tent, sleeping bags, and mattress
• National Park entry fees

Price Excludes

• Headlamp/hand torch (for the summit)
• Small day pack
• Trekking shoes
• Camera or digital equipment
• Trekking jacket
• Additional porter for personal items
• Long pants/trousers
• Shorts for the hot springs
• Personal medication
• Small towel
• Seeds for replanting as part of our environmental initiative
• Tips for guide and porters