RINJANI TREKKING 2DAY 1 NIGHT SUMMIT
Summit Rinjani Trekking – 2D1N (Summit 3,726m)
The 2-Day Summit Rinjani Trek is a perfect adventure for those eager to experience the majestic beauty of Mount Rinjani in the shortest time possible. At 3,726m, Rinjani is one of Indonesia’s highest peaks and a must-do for avid trekkers. This program begins and ends in Sembalun Village, offering spectacular views of the savannas, crater lakes, and the surrounding islands.
Summit Rinjani Trek Highlights:
Start and End: Sembalun Village
Difficulty: Challenging
Duration: 2 Days, 1 Night
Total Trekking Distance: 25km (approx.)
Total Elevation Gain: +2,626m
- Sembalun Route: The trek starts in the vast sand savanna, providing sweeping views of the eastern entrance to the mountain.
- Crater Rim Views: Witness spectacular sunsets over Segara Anak Lake inside the volcano’s crater.
- Summit Sunrise: The best sunrise of your life awaits at the summit, where you can see Lombok, Bali, Sumbawa, and the Segara Anak Lake spread below you.
Note:
- This trek is not for beginners. A good fitness level and the ability to handle strenuous conditions at high altitudes are required.
- Individuals with height phobias or mountain sickness should not attempt this trek.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Sembalun Village (1,100m) → Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639m)
Distance: 10 km
Duration: 6-7 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Highest Point: 2,639m (Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim)
Elevation Gain: +1,539m
Morning:
- 6:00 AM – Wake up at the base camp in Senaru and enjoy a hearty breakfast.
- 7:00 AM – Depart for Sembalun Village (45-60 minutes drive).
- 8:00 AM – Register at the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) at 1,051m.
Trekking:
- 8:30 AM – POS 1 (1,300m): Begin the trek from Sembalun Village. The first section is a relatively easy walk, lasting about two hours and passing through lush fields and forests. Take a short break at POS 1.
- 10:30 AM – POS 2 (1,500m): Continue for 1 hour to POS 2, where you can rest for a few minutes.
- 11:30 AM – POS 3 (1,800m): Another 1-hour walk will bring you to POS 3. Here, you’ll enjoy a packed lunch for about 2 hours as you relax and take in the surrounding views.
- 1:30 PM – Crater Rim (2,639m): After lunch, continue the steep climb to the Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim, which takes 3 hours. Once at the Crater Rim, set up camp and take in the panoramic views of the Segara Anak Lake within the crater.
Evening:
- 5:30 PM – Dinner at the campsite. Enjoy a hearty meal as you watch the sunset over the crater lake.
- Spend the night at the Sembalun Crater Rim, where you’ll be treated to starry skies and a peaceful atmosphere before the big summit day ahead.
Day 2: Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639m) → Summit (3,726m) → Sembalun Village (1,100m)
Total Distance: 15 km
Summit Distance: 5 km
Summit Duration: 6-7 hours
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Highest Point: 3,726m (Mount Rinjani Summit)
Elevation Gain: +1,087m
Early Morning:
- 2:30 AM – Wake up and have a light breakfast (tea, snacks, and energy foods) to fuel up for the summit push.
- 3:00 AM – Start the summit trek: Begin the steep and challenging ascent to the Rinjani Summit (3,726m). This portion of the trek takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes. It’s an arduous climb with scree and loose rocks, but the views are breathtaking. The effort is well worth it once you reach the top.
At the Summit:
- 6:30 AM – Reach the Rinjani Summit in time for the best sunrise of your life. From here, you’ll see sweeping views of Lombok, Bali, Sumbawa, and the stunning Segara Anak Lake below. Take your time to enjoy the sunrise, snap photos, and absorb the grandeur of the surroundings.
Descent and Return:
- 7:00 AM – Begin your descent back to the Crater Rim. This will take about 2 hours.
- 9:00 AM – Arrive back at the Crater Rim, enjoy a well-deserved breakfast, and rest.
- 10:00 AM – After breakfast, begin the descent to Sembalun Village. The trek back takes 5 hours, and you will walk through different terrains, including lush forests and savannas.
- Lunch will be provided either at POS 2 or POS 3, where you can rest and refuel before finishing the descent.
Afternoon:
- 3:00 PM – Arrive at Sembalun Village.
- 4:00 PM – Return to Senaru (1-hour drive).
- 5:00 PM – Arrival at Green Rinjani Office for final check-out and transfer to your next destination.
Trekking Difficulty & Requirements:
- This trek is challenging and requires a good level of fitness.
- It’s not suitable for beginners or those with mountain sickness or height phobias.
- Trekkers should be comfortable with the summit’s steep ascents, rocky terrain, and cold temperatures.
Important Information:
Temperature:
- Daytime: 28-35˚C (depending on elevation)
- Nighttime at Campsites: 8-15˚C (campsites at Sembalun Crater Rim)
- Summit: 0-5˚C (cold, especially before sunrise)
Recommended Gear:
- Daytime: Lightweight, breathable clothing (shorts/pants, T-shirt, hat).
- Nighttime: Warm layers (long pants, T-shirt, jacket).
- Summit Gear: Super warm clothes (long pants, T-shirt, sweater, windbreaker jacket, gloves, warm hat, buff).
What to Bring:
- Backpack (minimum 25L)
- Hiking shoes or trail running shoes
- Socks (2 pairs)
- Warm jacket
- T-shirts (at least 2)
- Short and long pants
- Gloves
- Beanie & buff
- Gaiters (for sandy sections)
- Sun hat
- Raincoat
- Sandals (optional)
- Headlamp
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Power bank
- Personal first-aid kit
- Camera/Phone
Note:
If you don’t have certain trekking equipment, you can rent them from us, including:
• Gloves
• Trekking Poles
• Headlamp
• Jacket
• Hiking Shoes (Please request before arrival to ensure availability)
Price including & excluding
Price including:
Pick up & transfer :
• Pick up & transfer (once pick up & once transfer together with 1 car)
Destinations include: Lombok Airport, Kuta, Bangsal Port, Senggigi, Mataram, Kayangan Port Destination with extra IDR 200k/car: Lembar Port, Selong Belanak),
A destination with extra idr 300k/car (Sekotong, Pink Beach, Ekas
• Transport Senaru – Sembalun (Start point)& Jebag Gawah (endpoint) – Green Rinjani office (additional costs if there is a change of the return route according to additional costs for transportation)
1-night accommodation before the trek in Senaru
English-speaking trekking guide
Porter to carry logistics that provided by Green Rinjani
Camping equipment (Tent, mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, toilet tent, camping chair & camping table)
Food & drink during the hike
1 meal before trek on arrival at Green Rinjani Restaurant (either lunch or dinner)
Rinjani National Park entrance ticket
Evacuation cost insurance
personal waste collection fee
First aid kit
Luggage storage at OUR office
Price excluding
- Personal cloth
- Personal equipment (Trekking pole, Head torch, Bag pack) etc.
- Personal expenses
- Personal porter for personal day pack (22 USD/day)
- Air plane or Boat Ticket
- Tip for guide & porter
