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Short & Sweet 2 Days / 1 Night

Day 1

Early pick up at hotel for 2-hour transfer to Senaru (601m). Register at Rinjani Trek Centre, meet your guide and arrange National Park entry. Guide briefing will cover route details, local cultural, traditions and attractions, rubbish management and safety procedures.

The first hours of the trek climbs steeply through thick tropical forest rich in flora, birdlife and a variety of butterflies. You may see orchids and even the rare black ebony leaf monkey (lutung). Rest stops are taken along the way and at Post 2 Montong Satas shelter at 1500m. Your guide will relate village stories and local legends and point out unusual features include the Bayan tree Bunut ngenkang that looks like someone standing with their legs apart, and the Batu Penyesalan stone.

Depending on your preference and weather conditions, the overnight camp is made either in the forest at Post 3 Mondokon Lolak (2000m) after 5-hours climb from Senaru, or another few hours through grassy meadows to Plawangan 1 Senaru crater rim at 2641m. The crater rim offers sweeping views across lake Segara Anak to the summit of Mount Rinjani. Within the crater is active Mount Baru (2363m) which erupted dramatically in 1994. On clear evenings the Gili Islands and Bali and its sacred Mount Agung create spectacular viewing to the west.

Day 2

Sunrise at the crater rim is a memorable reward for those who have camped at post 3 Mondokon Lolak and enjoyed a 2-hour pre-dawn climb to the rim. After soaking in the views, climbers descend for about 7 hours through grassland and shady tropical forest to the Rinjani Trek Centre at Senaru village for return transfers.

Price includes:
• Return transfer in private car
• Full board & meals during trekking
• German or English speaking guide
• Medicines
• Tent, sleeping bag, mattress
• Entrance fees
• Porters
• Emergency help

Not Included:
• Tips for guides and porters
• Trek stick
• Personal pack
• Camera & handy cam
• Jacket & raincoat
• Sunscreen

The Full Experience 4 Days / 3 Nights

Day 1

Pick up at the hotel or airport for direct transfer for overnight at Sembalun Village.

Day 2
Register at Rinjani Information Center at Sembalun Lawang (1156m), meet your guide and arrange National Park entry. Guide briefing includes route details, local culture, traditions and attractions, rubbish management and safety procedures.

Begin trekking with a rest at Post 1 Pemantauan (1300m). About three hours from Sembalun reach Post 2 Tengengean (1500m) for beautiful views of Rinjani’s summit (3726m). Ascend for an hour to Post 3 Pada Balong (1800m) and start the 3.5-hour climb through the pine-like casuarinas (cemara), looking out for wild pigs and long-tailed grey macaque monkeys, to the Sembalun crater rim (2639m) camp site at Plawangan 2.

Day 3

A 3am starts is necessary for the hard 3-hour climb to the 3726m summit to enjoy amazing sunrise views across The Wallace Line to Bali, sacred Mount Agung and Sumbawa. After breakfast, descend to lake Segara Anak (2000m) within the Rinjani crater. Mount Baru is an island in the lake and an active volcano which erupted dramatically in 1994. Descend the ridge through edelweiss (bunga abadi) plants to the crater rim camp for a well deserved breakfast.

Trek for 2-3 hours along the steep trail to the crater lake for swimming, exploring caves and bathing in hot springs believed to have healing powers. After lunch, commence the 2.5-hour ascent to Plawangan I Senaru crater Rim (2461m). Dinner and overnight camp at crater rim, weather permitting, or another hour down to Cemara Lima.

Day 4

After breakfast, descend the long trail to Senaru village (601m), through thick tropical forest rich in flora, birdlife and various butterflies. You may spot orchids and the rare black ebony leaf monkey, or lutung. At rest stops along the way, you’ll hear village stories and local legends from your guide who will point our features including the Batu Penyesalan stone and banyan tree Bunut ngengkang that looks like someone standing with their legs apart.

After a 7-hour trek from the rim (or 5 hours from Post 3 Mondokan Lolak), the trek ends at Rinjani Trek Center at Senaru for transfer to your hotel or next destination.

Price includes:
• Return transfer in private car
• Full board & meals during trekking
• German or English speaking guide
• Medicines
• Tent, sleeping bag, mattress
• Entrance fees
• Porters
• Emergency help

Not Included:
• Tips for guides and porters
• Trek stick
• Personal pack
• Camera & handy cam
• Jacket & raincoat
• Sunscreen

Middle of the Road 3 Days / 2 Nights

Day 1

Depart hotel at 6am for 2-hour transfer to Senaru village. Rest and prepare trekking kits. The trek to Post 1 starts about 8.30am and is followed by a 3.5-hour trek to arrive at Post 2 around 1pm for a rest and lunch. A 2-hour afternoon trek finishes at Post 3 for overnight camping.

Day 2

After breakfast, proceed for 2 hours to crater Rim 1 for views of beautiful lake Segara Anak and the summit of Mount Rinjani. After a break, trek for 1.5 hours to the lake to bathe in the restorative hot spring waters. After lunch, return to Rim 1 to set up camp and enjoy the magnificent sunset and sunrise.

Day 3

After breakfast, ascend for about 5 hours to Senaru village for transfer to your hotel, airport or next destination.

Price includes:
• Return transfer in private car
• Full board & meals during trekking
• German or English speaking guide
• Medicines
• Tent, sleeping bag, mattress
• Entrance fees
• Porters
• Emergency help

Not Included:
• Tips for guides and porters
• Trek stick
• Personal pack
• Camera & handy cam
• Jacket & raincoat
• Sunscreen

TREK RINJANI

Our professionally-run Mount Rinjani treks offer you a choice of magnificent Lombok scenery and culture with full catering and experienced guides and porters. Trekking highlights include:

Majestic Mount Rinjani: Rinjani is the highest mountain on Lombok and Indonesia’s second highest volcano. At 3726 metres, it soars above the island and dominates the landscape, but usually by mid-morning the summit is shrouded in cloud. The active volcano last erupted in 1901. It features a huge crater containing a large green, crescent-shaped lake, Segara Anak, which is about 6km across at its widest point. The sacred lake is 600 vertical meters below the caldera rim, and in the middle of its curve there is new and active cone, Mount Baru (also known as Mount Barujari), at 2363 metres. There is series of natural, hot springs on the north-eastern side of the caldera. Known as Kokok Putih, the springs are believed to have remarkable healing powers.

Rinjani National Park: The dramatic landscape around Mount Rinjani, part of the famous Ring of Fire, has been created over millions of years of cone-building, violent explosions and erosion. Forested slopes rising directly from the sea create their own weather pattern and act as water-collectors for the whole of Lombok. For the people of Lombok, Sasak and Balinese alike, the volcano is revered as a sacred place and home of the Gods. Segara Anak lake is the destination of thousands of pilgrims who place offerings in the water and bathe away disease in the hot springs. The endemic duck belibis is found here and several species of fish are recorded. Established in 1997, the 41,330ha Rinjani reserve is one of more than 40 national parks in Indonesia.

Senaru: Senaru village is the main gateway to Rinjani National Park and is the most popular start point for Rinjani treks. The cool, flower-filled mountain village on Rinjani’s slopes stretches up a hillside spur along a winding road above Bayan. It is a scenic 2.5 hours drive from Senggigi. The village includes the communities of Senaru Batu Koq and Tumpangsari which offer accommodation in simple but pretty home stays with lovely views.

Sembalun Lawang: Sembalun Lawang is set in an ancient and fertile caldera to the east of Mount Rinjani, the preferred access route for summiteers. The area’s rich soil produces high-quality market garden crops, including famous garlic and rice. Seismic activity is monitored daily at the government Rinjani Volcanology Centre. The beautiful valley of Sembalun is also known for its hill walks, recently restored traditional village, culture performances and local weavers.

Rinjani Trek Center: The Rinjani Trek Center is located at the top of Senaru village at the 601m trailhead. It offers visitor information on Mount Rinjani and collects village and national park entrance fees.

Waterfall: Senaru’s best known attraction of Sendang Gila waterfall draws thousands of visitors annually. At about 600m above sea level, the waterfall is an easy 20- minute walk down a graded trail and steps from Senaru village. A pleasant alternative return route winds along the edge of the steep valley, following an irrigation canal. Trekking up from Sendang Gila will take you past Tiu Kelep waterfall.

Wildlife: During early morning and evening walks in Senaru you are likely to see interesting birds, butterflies, and at least one of two species of monkey which live in the surrounding Forest.