Rinjani Trek

2 days & 1 night — Summit trek

Trekking the summit of Mount Rinjani via Sembalun village, 2 days 1 night. Starting at 1,156 m above sea level to the Sembalun crater rim at 2,639 m where we camp, then an early morning next day climb to the summit at 3,726 m and back down to the crater rim and Sembalun village.

Day 1

After an early breakfast we depart Senaru and travel by 4WD vehicle to Sembalun. We register at the Rinjani Information Centre in Sembalun (1,156 m) before commencing our trek. The trail initially passes through undulating open grasslands as it winds up the mountain. We stop at Pos 1 and Pos 2 for rest breaks and snacks. At Pos 3 (1,800 m) we stop for a longer break and lunch. After lunch we commence the steep climb up the crater rim. We camp the night at Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 m) with amazing views of the sunset, Lake Segara Anak, the summit of Mount Rinjani and northern Lombok.

Day 2

We wake at 3am for a light breakfast before commencing the challenging three hour trek to the summit (3,726 m). We arrive in time for sunrise, the best time to enjoy the spectacular views. Returning to our campsite on the crater rim we stop for a hot breakfast and a rest before commencing our return trek to Sembalun. We pause for lunch at Pos 2 or 3 and arrive in Sembalun in the early afternoon, from where you will be transported to your next destination.

3 days & 2 nights — Summit, lake and hot springs

The 3 days 2 nights program starts at 1,156 m at Sembalun village and goes to the crater rim, the summit, the lake, the hot spring, the Senaru crater rim and down to Senaru village.

Day 1

The same as the 2 day trek: from Sembalun (1,156 m) through the grasslands, Pos 1, 2 and 3, and the steep climb to camp on the Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 m), with the sunset over Lake Segara Anak.

Day 2

We wake at 3am for a light breakfast before commencing the challenging three hour trek to the summit (3,726 m). We arrive in time for sunrise, the best time to enjoy the spectacular views. Returning to our campsite on the crater rim we pause for a hot breakfast and a rest before continuing our descent into the crater. We stop for lunch on the shore of Lake Segara Anak (2,000 m) where we can swim in the hot springs. After lunch we continue our trek around the lakeshore before commencing our climb out of the crater. The trail is steep and rocky and passes through dense forest. At the Senaru Crater Rim (2,641 m) we stop for dinner and camp for the night. The crater rim offers views across the lake back toward the summit and a good vantage point of Gunung Baru, the small volcanic cone within the crater of Mount Rinjani. Mount Agung in Bali and the Gili Islands can also be seen from here.

Day 3

After breakfast we commence our descent of the mountain, using the rest spots of Pos 3, Pos 2 and Pos 1 and stopping for a longer break for lunch along the way. As we descend the mountain the forest becomes thicker and increasingly lush. We arrive in Senaru (601 m) at approximately 1 pm, from where you will be transported to your next destination.