2-Day Mount Rinjani Trek in Lombok with Summit Sunrise Camping
About This Tour
Experience an exhilarating 2-day Mount Rinjani trek starting from Senaru. Hike through open savanna to the stunning Sembalun Crater Rim and camp with spectacula...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Challenging · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Senaru · Languages: English, Indonesian, Malay
Know before you go: Good physical fitness is required due to the fast-paced and physically demanding trek.; Expect long-distance hiking of 8 to 10 hours per day with steep ascents.; The minimum age is 10 years. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.; Prepare for an altitude of 3,726 meters at the summit, with night temperatures dropping below 5°C (41°F).; Attend a detailed pre-trek briefing and equipment check in Senaru before starting.; Stay in a basic guesthouse in Senaru before the trek and camp in tents on the mountain.; All meals during the trek are provided, with vegetarian options available upon request.; A porter system is used, with porters carrying camping gear, food, and water. You will carry a personal backpack of 5 to 7 kg.; Follow park regulations that forbid smoking, littering, and open fires. Practice Leave No Trace principles.; Obtain personal travel insurance covering trekking up to 4,000 meters.; Plan the trek between April and December, as the park closes from January to March for the rainy season.
About Senaru
Senaru
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What's Included
- Licensed mountain guide and experienced porters
- Full camping equipment, including a tent, sleeping bag, and mattress
- All meals during the trek, with vegetarian options available
- Drinking water, tea, and coffee
- Transportation, including pick-up and drop-off in Lombok
- Entrance fees to Mount Rinjani National Park
- One-night accommodation in Senaru before the trek
Not Included
- Tips for the guide and porters (optional but appreciated)
- Personal trekking gear (available for rent)
- Meals on the pre-trek day are not included
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival, Senaru Briefing, and Trek to Sembalun Crater Rim
Pick up from anywhere in Lombok, including the airport, Mataram, Senggigi, Kuta, Tetebatu, or Bangsal Harbor. Transfer to Senaru village and check in to your accommodation. Transfer to Senaru village and check in to your accommodation. Meet your guide for a trek briefing and equipment check. Meet your guide for a trek briefing and equipment check. Enjoy dinner and rest. Enjoy dinner and rest. Have breakfast at the homestay in Senaru at 06:30 AM. Have breakfast at the homestay in Senaru at 06:30 AM. Transfer to Sembalun (30 minutes by car). Transfer to Sembalun (30 minutes by car). Register at the Rinjani National Park office at 07:30 AM. Register at the Rinjani National Park office at 07:30 AM. Begin trekking through open savanna at 08:00 AM. Begin trekking through open savanna at 08:00 AM. Trek through Pos 1 (1,300 m) and Pos 2 (1,500 m). Trek through Pos 1 (1,300 m) and Pos 2 (1,500 m). Take a lunch break at Pos 2. Take a lunch break at Pos 2. Continue the ascent via Pos 3 (1,800 m) to Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 m). Continue the ascent via Pos 3 (1,800 m) to Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 m). Arrive at the campsite by 05:00 PM. Arrive at the campsite by 05:00 PM. Enjoy sunset views over Mount Rinjani and Segara Anak Lake. Enjoy sunset views over Mount Rinjani and Segara Anak Lake. Have dinner and stay overnight in tents.
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2Day 02
Summit Sunrise and Descent to Sembalun
Wake up at 02:00 AM for a light breakfast and begin the summit push. Reach the summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726 m) by 05:30 AM. Reach the summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726 m) by 05:30 AM. Take photos and enjoy panoramic views of Lombok, Bali, and Sumbawa. Take photos and enjoy panoramic views of Lombok, Bali, and Sumbawa. Descend back to the crater rim for a full breakfast. Descend back to the crater rim for a full breakfast. Continue the descent to Sembalun village over 5 to 6 hours. Continue the descent to Sembalun village over 5 to 6 hours. Have lunch and rest in Sembalun between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Have lunch and rest in Sembalun between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Transfer back to Senaru. Transfer back to Senaru. Drop off at your next destination in Lombok. Drop off at your next destination in Lombok.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: First rinjani, Jl. Pariwisata, Senaru, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia · Tour start: Sembalun Lawang, Sembalun, Sembalun Lawang, Kec. Sembalun, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83656, Indonesia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
