MT. RINJANI 3.726 M

OVERVIEW

The mighty Rinjani mountain is a massive volcano in Lombok Island. The climb to the top is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have in Indonesia. At 3,726 meters tall, Gunung Rinjani is the second highest volcano in Indonesia. The climb may not be easy but it’s definitely worth the effort since its view is widely regarded as one of the best across South East Asia.

As a part of the famous ‘ring of fire,’ this mountain also holds spiritual significance for the local people. According to local legends, the name Rinjani derived from the old Javanese term for ‘God.’

Around the slopes of Rinjani, there are lush forests sprinkled with waterfalls and surrounded by stunning scenery.

Within the mountain is a crescent-shaped lake, the breathtaking Segara Anak, which is about 6km long at its widest point. This lake of sulfur is located 600 meters below the crater rim. Rising from the water of this lake, there is a another volcano, Mt. Baru, which is a result of a series of eruptions during the 1990s. Segara Anak is a spiritual place. The Balinese come here each year to perform a ceremony called Pekelan where jewelry is placed in the lake as an offering to the mountain spirit. The Wetu Telu people also regard the lake as holy and come here to pray on full moon nights.

Mt Rinjani lies within the Gunung Rinjani National Park. The park covers 41,330 hectares and is located inside a major bio-geographical transition zone (Wallacea). This is where the tropical flora and fauna of South East Asia meet those of Australasia. This National Park was established in 1997 and is one of over 40 throughout Indonesia.

For visitors, the three-day Rinjani Trek route from Senaru to the crater rim, down to the Crater Lake and then on to Sembalun Lawang, is considered one of the best treks in South East Asia. More adventurous trekkers may want to head all the way to the summit of the volcano. This is best reached from Sembalun Lawang and takes four days, finishing up in Senaru.

ITINERARY

Option 1 (3d 2n)

Day 1 : Arrive in Lombok, Transfer to Sembalun Village

Our guide will pick you up at the airport or hotel in Mataram or Senggigi. From there we will drive for about 4 hours to Sembalun and spend the night at the hostel.

Day 2 : Sembalun – Plawangan Sembalun, Overnight at Plawangan Sembalun

After breakfast, we will use a pickup to the beginning of the pathway, then start walking. First we will walk through the savanna for about 2 hours to Shelter 1. A hat or an umbrella will be a big help for us to avoid the sun heat. From Shelter 1, we will follow the path up to Shelter 2. It takes around hours to get there. We will have a lunch at this shelter.

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We will have another 1 hour walk afterwards to reach Shelter 3. This is where the steepest part of the day begin. It will take about 3 hours before we arrive at the Pelawangan Sembalun, where we will build our camp.

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Pelawangan Sembalun lays on crater rim. From here we can have a beautiful view of Sagara Anak Lake. You will know why the call this mountain as “the most beautiful one” in Indonesia.

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Day 3 : Plawangan Sembalun – Rinjani Peak – Sembalun Village, Transfer to Mataram/ Senggigi

At 3 AM, we will wake you up to have a small breakfast and a cup of hot coffee or tea then start attacking the summit. We will walk through steep ridge covered with sand and small rocks. It is also very windy and cold there that we need to use a mask to avoid the dust.

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After 3 hours of tough walk, we will reach the summit. The scenery is super special.

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From the summit, we will walk down to our camp for about 2 hours. We will have a big breakfast before we star trekking down to Sembalun. It will take about 4 hours to reach Sembalun. From there we will transfer you to Mataram or Senggigi.

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Option 2 (4d 3n)

Day 1 : Arrive in Lombok, Transfer to Sembalun Village

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Day 2 : Sembalun – Plawangan Sembalun , Overnight at Plawangan Sembalun

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Day 3 : Plawangan Sembalun – Rinjani Peak – Segara Anak Lake , Overnight at Segara Anak Lake

Unlike the first option, this program offers you to walk for another 3 hours to go down to Segara Anak Lake. We will spend the night at the lakeside and go to the hot spring for relaxation after two hard climb days.

Day 4 : Segara Anak Lake – Senaru Village, Transfer to Mataram/Senggigi

After breakfast, we will trek to Pelawangan Senaru (Senaru side crater rim). It will take about 2 hours walk of quite steep path to get there, then we will go down to Senaru village, that will take about 4 hours walk. From there, we will transfer you to Mataram or Senggigi.