3 Days 2 Nights Rinjani Trek Summit & Lake
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Welcome to the ultimate Mount Rinjani experience! The 3 Days 2 Nights Rinjani Trek Summit & Lake is our most popular and highly recommended package at Rudy Trekker. This classic circuit allows you to experience all the diverse landscapes Rinjani has to offer. You will start in the open savannahs of Sembalun, conquer the 3,726-meter summit, relax in the natural hot springs by Segara Anak Lake, and descend through the ancient tropical rainforests of Senaru.
Trek Profile Overview
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Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights on the mountain (plus 1 night accommodation in Senaru before the trek)
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Starting Point: Sembalun Village (1,156 m)
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Highest Point: Mount Rinjani Summit (3,726 m)
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Ending Point: Senaru Village (601 m)
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Total Distance: Approximately 36 km
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Difficulty: Demanding / Hard (Requires strong physical fitness and stamina for consecutive long days of hiking)
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival Day: Welcome to Senaru
Upon your arrival at Lombok International Airport, Bangsal Harbor, Senggigi, or any other location in Lombok, the Rudy Trekker team will pick you up and transfer you to our headquarters in Senaru.
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Check into your comfortable pre-trek accommodation.
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Meet your experienced mountain guide for a thorough briefing on the route, safety procedures, and an equipment check.
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Rest and prepare your daypack for the adventure!
Day 1: Sembalun Village to Sembalun Crater Rim
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Walking Duration: 7 – 8 hours
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Distance: ~9 km
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Elevation Gain: 1,483 m (1,156 m to 2,639 m)
After an early breakfast at your hotel in Senaru, we will drive you to Sembalun Village (approx. 1 hour). We register at the Rinjani Trekking Centre (RTC) and begin our trek.
The first half of the day is a relatively flat and open hike through the beautiful Sembalun savannah. We will pass Pos 1 (1,300 m) and Pos 2 (1,500 m) before stopping for a freshly cooked hot lunch at Pos 3 (Pada Balong – 1,800 m).
After lunch, we tackle the infamous “Bukit Penyesalan” (Hills of Regret), a steep 3-hour climb through pine forests. We will arrive at the Sembalun Crater Rim (Pelawangan Sembalun – 2,639 m) in the late afternoon. Here, our porters will have your tents set up. Enjoy dinner with a spectacular sunset view of the lake and summit before resting early.
Day 2: The Summit, Segara Anak Lake, and Senaru Crater Rim
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Walking Duration: 10 – 12 hours (The longest and most rewarding day)
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Distance: ~15 km
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Elevation: +1,087 m (to Summit) / -1,718 m (to Lake) / +633 m (to Senaru Rim)
We wake you up at 2:00 AM with a light breakfast and hot drinks. At 2:30 AM, we begin the grueling 3 to 4-hour climb to the Summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726 m). The steep terrain of loose volcanic sand is challenging, but reaching the peak for a spectacular sunrise over Lombok, Bali, and Sumbawa makes it all worthwhile.
We descend back to the Sembalun Crater Rim for a large, second breakfast. After packing up, we begin a steep 2 to 3-hour descent into the caldera to reach Segara Anak Lake (2,008 m).
Here, we will take a long break. You can soak your tired muscles in the natural volcanic hot springs while our team prepares a huge lunch.
After lunch and resting, we begin a 2.5 to 3-hour steep ascent out of the caldera to reach our second campsite: the Senaru Crater Rim (2,641 m). Enjoy another incredible sunset, this time looking back over the lake and the summit you conquered that morning. Dinner and overnight camping.
Day 3: Senaru Crater Rim to Senaru Village
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Walking Duration: 5 – 6 hours
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Distance: ~12 km
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Elevation Loss: -2,040 m (2,641 m down to 601 m)
Wake up to a beautiful sunrise over the summit from the Senaru side. After a hearty breakfast, we begin our descent down to Senaru Village.
The trail today is vastly different. We will leave the rocky crater rim and enter the dense, shaded canopy of the Senaru tropical rainforest. The descent is long but mostly shaded and pleasant. We will stop for lunch at Pos 2 or Pos 1 along the way.
You will arrive at the Rudy Trekker office in Senaru around 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. From there, our private transport will be waiting to drop you off at your next destination in Lombok.
Package Inclusions (What’s Included)
When you book with Rudy Trekker, we take care of all the logistics so you can focus on the climb.
- Pick-up & Transfer: Pick up before trek and transfer after trek.
- Accommodation: 1 night accommodation in Senaru (Rudy Trekker Guest House) before trek.
- Mountain Crew: Professional trekking guide and porters who will carry the cooking gear and camping equipment.
- Meals & Drinks: Food and drinking water on the trek (3 liters mineral water a day per person).
- Camping Gear: Tent, toilet tent, toilet paper, sleeping bag, camping mattress, and pillow.
- National Park Entry Fee: IDR 250,000 per trekker/day including basic insurance.
- Luggage Storage: Safe luggage storage during trek at Rudy Trekker Guest House.
- Personal Lighting: Personal headlamp / hand torch provided.
- Trekking Bag: Personal backpack for trekking provided.
- Personal Trekking Gear: Trekking poles, fleece, rain jacket, long pants, and gloves.
Package Exclusions (What’s Not Included)
- Tumbler Bottle: Personal water bottle or tumbler.
- Personal Porter: Extra porter to carry your personal luggage during the trek.
- Gratuities: Tips for trekking guide and porters.
- Premium Insurance: By TNGR 290.000 IDR per trekker.
- Travel Insurance: Personal international/travel insurance.
