Estimated Time

• Distance: 27.5 km
• Duration: 20-22 Hours
• Expected Finish Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
• Level: Beginner – Advanced

This program is designed for both beginner and advanced hikers as you can complete the hike at your own pace, whether slow or fast.

Highlight of the Trek Program

• Sembalun Lawang, Mount Rinjani National Park Office
• Mount Rinjani Summit
• Segara Anak Lake
• Senaru Crater Rim
• Senaru, Mount Rinjani National Park Office

Summary of the Trek Program

Day 0

We will pick you up and transfer you to our hotel and office in Senaru. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a short briefing about the trek. If you arrive early, you can visit the Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls.

Day 1: 11-12 Hours

Wake up at 6:30 AM for breakfast, and leave the hotel at 7:00 AM to head to the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) in Sembalun (1,156 meters). The trek begins through Post 1 (1,300 meters), Post 2 (1,500 meters), and Post 3 (1,800 meters), eventually arriving at the Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 meters) where you will camp for the night.

Day 2: 6-7 Hours

Hike up to the summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726 meters) and enjoy the sunrise. Descend back to the Sembalun Crater Rim, then continue down to Segara Anak Lake and the hot springs (2,000 meters). Spend the night by the lake.

Day 3: 3-4 Hours

Hike back up to the Senaru Crater Rim (2,641 meters). Enjoy the views of the lake from the other side, and relax as you await the sunset. You may also choose to descend to Cemara Lima for the night if it’s cold.

Day 4: 5-6 Hours

Wake up at 6:15 AM to catch the sunrise, followed by breakfast. Then, descend through Post 3 (2,000 meters), Post 2 (1,500 meters), and Post 1 (900 meters) before reaching the Rinjani Information Center in Senaru (601 meters). You will be transferred to your next destination after the trek.

Itinerary

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

Arrival in Lombok

Upon arrival in Lombok, whether by plane or boat, our staff will pick you up and transfer you to our hotel and office in Senaru. Once in Senaru, you will meet our staff, complete your registration, and have a short briefing with your guide. Please note that while you can arrive on the same day as the trek, we recommend arriving the day before to avoid delays.

Day 1: Trekking Through Grasslands

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby at 6:30 AM and transfer you to the Rinjani Information Center in Sembalun Lawang Village (1,156 meters). After registering and getting your National Park entry tickets, the trek will begin with a gentle ascent through grasslands. After about three hours, we will reach Pos 2 Tengengean (1,500 meters), where we can enjoy beautiful views of Mount Rinjani’s summit. We then continue to Pos 3 Pada Balong (1,800 meters) before reaching the Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 meters) for the night.

Day 2: Summit Ascent

At 2:30 AM, we will have a light breakfast before beginning the difficult three-hour climb to the summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726 meters). At the top, you’ll enjoy spectacular sunrise views over Bali, Mt. Agung, and Sumbawa. After descending back to the Sembalun Crater Rim, we’ll have breakfast before heading down to Segara Anak Lake (2,000 meters). Relax by the lake, swim, explore the nearby caves, and enjoy the hot springs, known for their healing properties. You’ll camp overnight by the lake.

Day 3: Crater Rim Hike

After breakfast, we will leave the lake and hike for about two and a half hours to the Senaru Crater Rim (2,641 meters). After lunch, enjoy the views from the other side of the lake, and relax or explore until sunset. If the weather is cold, you may descend to Cemara Lima for the night.

Day 4: Descent to Senaru Village

After breakfast, we will begin the long descent to Senaru Village (601 meters) through the lush tropical forest, rich with birdlife and butterflies. Along the way, your guide will share local legends and stories. You might even spot the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as lutung. After a seven-hour walk (or five hours from Post 3 Mondokan Lokak), the trek ends at the Rinjani Information Center, where your vehicle will be ready to transfer you to your hotel or 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 luggage
• 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