Climbing to the Crest: A 2-Day Adventure to Mount Rinjani's Summit
When arriving at the international airport of Lombok, we will pick you up by private car then drive you to your preferred hotel in Senaru where you will meet your guide whose responsibility is to give you pre-hiking information regarding the trekking procedures.
ITINERARY (Start from sembalun, end at Sembalun village):
DAY 1: Senaru Village (601) – Sembalun Village (1.150 masl) – Sembalun Crater Rim (2.369 masl)
Waking up at 05.30 am then having breakfast at 06.30 in the hotel is a must in order to prepare you physically before starting to trek. Your private car will be ready to bring you to Sembalun village which normally takes 50 minutes. When arriving there approximately at 7.50 am, you must register first at Rinjani Information Center (RIC). After registering, you’ll start walking at an elevation of 1.150. It normally takes about 3 hours to reach pos 1 Pemantauan (1.300 masl) in which people usually take a break for 5-10 minutes while enjoying the scenary of the savanna. Then, it normally takes less than an hour to reach pos 2 Tengengean (1.500 masl) where you will be served with Indonesian cuisines for you lunch in the middle of the savanna. After enjoying your lunch, you will continue your journey to pos 3 Pada Balong (1.800 masl) which normally takes 1 hour. There are two huts that you can sit down on after walking in striking heat. After taking a rest, you will climb several hills that lead to Sembalun Crater Rim (2.639 masl) which normally takes 3 to 4 hours. Sembalun Crater Rim is also known as a basecamp in where people camp a night long before the summit. From here, you will be awed by the scenary around you which includes the sea-like lake view and the mountain range. In addition, you will also be spoiled by the idyllic sunset.
DAY 2: Sembalun Crater Rim (2.639 masl) – Summit/Top (3.726 masl) – Sembalun Village (1.150 masl) Pusuk/Mataram or Senggigi
On day 2, you will wake up at 02.00 am and get some tea and biscuits for your supper. At 02.30 am, you will start climbing up to the summit (3726 masl) which approximately takes 3 to 4 hours. The first stage is a moderate ascent of 2 hours walk, While the second stage is fairly easy like a long-pebbled path. the last stage is highly steep and difficult. From the summit, you could see all the island of lombok like a landscape, Segara Anak Lake, Sumbawa and Bali. after sunrise you will climb down to the Sembalun Crater Rim and have some hot ginger tea or coffee and breakfast like toasts, fried bananas with grated cheese on it. After having breakfast, you will leave Sembalun Crater Rim and continue walking straight down to Sembalun village which normally takes 4 to 5 hours. Throughout the hike of descending, you will be charmed by the savanna like a landscape. When arriving in Sembalun village, our driver will pick you up then drive you to your next destination.
USD196 Per Person
2-3 Participants = USD256
4-5 Participants = USD236
6-7 Participants = USD225
8-9 Participants = USD216
10+ Participants = USD196 + 1 free of charge*
PRICES INCLUDING
- Pick up and transfers
- Food and drinking
- Trekking Guide & Porters
- Tent, toilet tent, sleeping bags, and mattress
- A night’s accommodation in Senaru/ Senggigi before the trek
- Entrance fee for the Mount Rinjani National Park
- Inbound travel insurance
- Luggage storage available at the Hotel
- First aid kits
PRICES EXCLUDING
- Ticket airplane
- Small bag pack/daily pack
- Head lamp /hand torch
- Trekking shoes
- Trekking jacket
- Long pants/trousers
- Extra porter for own luggage (22$ /day)
- Tips for guides and porters