Estimated time:
- 27.5 km
- 23-24 hours
- Finish time: 03:00 pm – 03:40 pm
Level: Moderate – Advanced Hiker
This program is designed for moderate to advanced hikers. It is similar to the 4-day trek from Sembalun, with the main difference being the starting and ending points.
Highlight Of The Trek Program:
- Senaru Village
- Senaru Crater Rim (camping area)
- Lake and Hot Spring
- Crater Rim Sembalun
- Mount Rinjani Summit
Summary Of The Trek Program:
Day 0
- Pick you up and transfer you to our hotel and office in Senaru.
- Short briefing for the trek.
- Visit two waterfall ” Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfall “if you arrive 1 hours before sunset.
Day 1 : 7-8 hours
- Wake up at 6:30 am breakfast and at 7:00 am start leaving hotel to Rinjani Information Center (RIC) in Senaru (601 m) about 10 minutes drive with your guide and porter.
- Start the trek to the post 1 (900 m), post 2 (1.500 m), post 3 (2.000 m) and crater rim of Senaru (2,641). Every post you can stop 10-15 minutes.
- Spent the nigh at Crater Rim Senaru (2,641 m).
Day 2 : 3 hours
- Decent down to the lake and hot spring (2.000 m ).
- Spent the night at Crater Rim Sembalun
Day 3 : 3 hours
- Hiking up to the Crater Rim Sembalun(2,639 m)
- Spent the night at Crater Rim Sembalun (2,639 m)
Day 4 : 8-9 hours
- Wake up at 02:00 AM get our light breakfast and
- Hiking up to the summit of Mount Rinjani (3.726 m) and enjoy the sunrise
- Decent down to the rater rim of Sembalun (2,639 m),post 3 (1.800m),post 2 (1.500m), post 1 (1.300 mm) and (RIC) in Sembalun (1.156)
Itinerary: This trek start from Senaru Village and ending in Sembalun Village (Senaru Village – Senaru Crater Rim – Lake – Hot Spring – Sembalun Crater Rim – Summit – Sembalun Village)
Day 0
Upon your arrival in Lombok, whether by air or sea, our team will be there to greet you and transport you to our hotel and office located in Senaru. Once in Senaru, you’ll meet our staff to complete your registration and participate in a brief orientation with your guide. During this session, you’ll be introduced to the trekking procedures and get ready for your adventure. If you arrive at least one hour before sunset, you can visit the Sindang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls. Note: While it is possible to arrive on the same day as the trek, we recommend arriving the day prior to avoid any potential delays and ensure a smooth start.
Day 1: 7-8 hours
Wake up at 6:30 am for breakfast, and at 7:00 am, we will leave the hotel and drive for about 10 minutes to the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) in Senaru (601 m). After registering and meeting your guide, we will start our trek through the tropical forest, where you will see a variety of flora and fauna, including large trees, orchids, wild birds, and butterflies.
We might also spot the black monkey known as a langur. Our first rest stop will be at Montong Satas shelter (1,500 m), where we will enjoy some refreshments.
Based on your preferences and the weather, we can either set up camp for the night at post 3, Mondokon Lokak (2,000 m), after a two-hour climb from post 2, or continue our trek (after a break and lunch at post 3) for another couple of hours through grassy meadows to Senaru Crater Rim (2,641 m).
The crater rim offers breathtaking views of Segara Anak Lake (2,000 m) and the summit of Mt. Rinjani. On a clear evening, you can see the Gili Islands, Bali, and Mt. Agung to the west. We will set up camp, enjoy dinner, and spend the night here.
Day 2: 3 hours
After breakfast, we will descend to Segara Anak Lake (2,000 m) within the Rinjani crater. The path is steep and rocky, but our guide and porters will assist you. At the lake, you can relax, swim, and explore the nearby hot springs, believed to have healing properties. We will spend the night by the lake, enjoying the natural surroundings.
Day 3: 3 hours
We’ll spend a leisurely morning around Lake Segara Anak, enjoying breakfast and taking a morning break at your own pace. After lunch at 1:00 pm, we will begin our ascent to Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 m). The hike will take about three hours.
Upon arrival, we will take a break, admire the beautiful sunset, and take in the stunning view of Segara Anak Lake from the Sembalun Crater Rim. We’ll then have dinner and camp overnight at the Sembalun Crater Rim Camp.
Day 4: 8-9 hours
At 2:00 am, we’ll have a light breakfast and make the necessary preparations for the challenging three-hour climb to the summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726 m). Upon reaching the summit, you can revel in the pride and satisfaction, as well as the breathtaking sunrise views across the Wallace Line to Bali, Mt. Agung, and Sumbawa. After enjoying the summit, we will begin our descent back to the Sembalun Crater Rim Camp for breakfast.
Following breakfast, we will continue descending to Sembalun Village. The descent includes stops at post 3 (1,800 m), post 2 (1,500 m), and post 1 (1,300 m). The final stretch brings us back to the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) in Sembalun (1,156 m), where a car will be waiting to take you to your next destination, completing the trek around 3:00 pm – 3:40 pm.
Price includes:
- Pick up and transfers
- One night accommodation in Senaru
- Trekking guide and porters
- Food and drinking water during the trek
- Tent, toilet tent, sleeping bags, and mattress
- National park entrance fee
Price excludes:
- Headlamp/hand torch (for summit)
- Small backpack/daily pack
- Trekking shoes
- Digital camera and handy cam
- Trekking jacket
- Extra porter for personal luggage
- Long pants/trousers
- Shorts for nature sauna
- Personal medicine
- Small towel
- Plantation seeds for environmental protection
- Tips for guide and porters