Overview
The fastest way to stand on the summit of Mount Rinjani. You climb from Sembalun to the crater rim on day one, watch the sunset over Segara Anak Lake, then make the summit push before dawn on day two and descend the same way. It is a short trip but a hard one — come with good fitness and a determined mind.
- Sunrise from the summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726 m)
- Sunset over Segara Anak Lake from the Sembalun crater rim
- Open savanna hills of the Sembalun valley
- View of Mount Agung in Bali on a clear morning
Itinerary
Times are approximate and depend on the group's pace and the weather. Your guide will adjust the plan for safety.
- 05:00 Pick-up from your hotel in Senaru (or other areas in Lombok — ask us for the pick-up time) and drive to Sembalun village.
- 07:30 Arrive at the Rinjani National Park office in Sembalun (1,156 m). Registration, short briefing with your guide, and meet the porters.
- 08:00 Start trekking through farmland and open savanna to Pos 1 and Pos 2.
- 11:30 Lunch break at Pos 2, prepared fresh by our porters.
- 12:30 Continue to Pos 3, then the steep ascent known as the "Hill of Regret" (Bukit Penyesalan).
- 16:30 Arrive at Sembalun crater rim camp (2,639 m). Tents are already set up. Enjoy the sunset over Segara Anak Lake.
- 18:30 Dinner at camp, then early rest to prepare for the summit attack.
- 02:00 Wake up, hot drinks and light snacks.
- 02:30 Start the summit push in the dark with headlamps. The last section is loose volcanic gravel — slow and steady.
- 05:30 Reach the summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726 m) for sunrise, with views over Segara Anak Lake, Gunung Baru Jari, and on clear days Mount Agung in Bali.
- 06:30 Descend back to the crater rim camp.
- 09:00 Breakfast at camp and rest.
- 10:00 Trek down to Sembalun through Pos 3, Pos 2 (lunch) and Pos 1.
- 15:30 Arrive in Sembalun, check out at the National Park office, and transfer back to your hotel.
Price Includes
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Porters for camping gear and food
- Tent, sleeping bag, mattress, toilet tent
- All meals, drinks and fresh fruit on the trek
- National Park entrance fee
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Lombok
Price Excludes
- Personal porter for your daypack (add-on)
- Tips for guide and porters
- Trekking shoes and jacket
- Travel insurance
- Hotel before and after the trek
What to Bring
- Trekking shoes with good grip (already worn in)
- Warm jacket, fleece, gloves and beanie — the summit can be near 0 °C
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Daypack (20–30 L) with rain cover
- Trekking pole (recommended for the summit and descent)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- Personal medicine and a small first-aid kit
- Passport copy (needed for the park permit)
- Swimwear for the hot springs (3D2N & 4D3N)
- Power bank and a little cash for tips or drinks