OVERVIEW
- Our staff will pick you up at any location you request, such as Lombok Airport, Lembar/Bangsal harbor, Teluk Kodek, or any main tourist attraction in Mataram, Senggigi, Kuta Lombok, or the Gili Islands (Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air).
- You will be greeted by our representative staff, who will then transfer you to your hotel in Senaru.
- After completing the trek, you will be transferred to your next destination within Lombok Island.
- Meet your trekking guide, who will provide a free briefing and explain the trekking procedures to prepare you for your trip.
- If there is enough time, we’ll guide you for an exercise to Waterfall Sindang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfall the day before your trek starts if you arrive by 3 pm.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Senaru Village (601 m) – Sembalun Village (1156 m) & Sembalun Crater Rim (2639 m)
- Wake up at 6:00 am and have breakfast at 6:30 am. The mountain car will pick you up at 7:00 am to depart from Senaru and travel by 4WD vehicle to Sembalun.
- Upon arrival in Sembalun, undergo a medical check-up and register for the Rinjani ticket at the Rinjani Information Center in Sembalun (1,156 m) before starting the trek.
- The trail initially passes through undulating open grasslands as it winds up the mountain.
- After 2 hours of walking from the starting point at Kandang Sapi, you will reach Pos 1, Pemantauan (1,300m).
- Take a 10-15 minute rest here, then continue the journey for another 40 minutes to Pos 2, Tengengean (1,500m). Take a long break here to enjoy your lunch with fresh fruits, soft drinks, and snacks.
- After the break, continue the journey for 1 hour to reach Pos 3, Pada Balong (1,800m), where you can take another 10-15 minute break.
- Following this, embark on a 1-hour uphill journey to reach Pos 4 (2,000m), also known as Cerama Seribu. Rest for 10-20 minutes here and then continue the journey for 2 hours, commencing the steep climb up to the crater rim.
- Camp for the night at Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 m) with amazing views of the sunset, Lake Segara Anak, the summit of Mount Rinjani, northern Lombok, and sleep under the stars and Milky Way.
Day 2: Sembalun Crater Rim (2639m) – Summit Rinjani (3726m) & Sembalun Village (1156m)
- Wake up at 01:30 am for a light breakfast with toast and hot ginger tea or coffee to boost your energy before embarking on the challenging 3-4 hour trek, starting at 02:00 am, to reach the summit (3,726 m).
- We will arrive in time for sunrise, providing the perfect opportunity to relish the spectacular views.
- If you prefer not to attempt the summit climb, you may choose to stay at the campsite, awaiting the return of the summit climbers.
- Please request a hot breakfast at the campsite early.
- Upon descending to the crater rim, which typically takes 2-3 hours, we will take a break for a hot breakfast and some rest before commencing our return trek to Sembalun.
- We will pause for lunch at Pos 3 or 2 and then continue the journey to the bottom, arriving in Sembalun in the early afternoon.
- Our mountain car will pick up your luggage and transport you to your hotel.
- From there, you will be taken to your next destination within Lombok.
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- If you book your trekking package with Salvin Trekking, you will be provided with an English-speaking local mountain guide and local porters who will carry the trekking equipment and cooking gear.
- However, our mountain guide and porters are only responsible for carrying trekking equipment, including tents, sleeping bags, mats, pillows, chairs, tables, toilet tents, and cooking gear.
- They are not tasked with carrying your personal belongings.
- If you require an extra porter to carry your personal belongings, they are available at an additional cost of 25 USD per porter per day.
- You can store other luggage at our office and retrieve it after the trek is completed.
What is the Temperature Like in the Mountains?
- During the day, temperatures range from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius at and below the rims at night.
- The temperature at the Rim is usually below 10 degrees Celsius. At times, it can be near freezing, especially towards the summit of Rinjani.
Where will you sleep before hiking Mount Rinjani?
We provide hotel accommodation at:
- Pondok Guru Bakti & Restaurant
- Villa Bambu & Restaurant
- Sinar Rinjani & Restaurant
- Pondok Senaru & Restaurant
- Angin Mamiri & Restaurant
- Blue Mountain Cottage & Restaurant
- Anak Rinjani & Restaurant
- Horizon & Restaurant
Menu on Mountains
Breakfast:
- Pineapple Pancake
- Cheese, Tomato Sandwich
- Cheese, Tomato Omelette, and Fried Potatoes
- Banana Pancake
- Fried Banana
- Hot Drinks
Lunch and Dinner:
- Fried Chicken Special
- Fried Noodles Special
- Gado Gado
- Spaghetti with Boiled Egg
- Fried Noodles Special
- Noodles Soup Special
- Chicken Curry with Vegetable
- Fried Rice Special
Extra Food on the mountain includes popcorn, fried banana, and fried potato with hot drinks before dinner.
Soft Drinks:
- Pocari Sweat
- Coca-Cola
- Pulpy Orange Juice
- Sprite
- Nutriboost
- Fanta
- Snacks
Hot Drinks:
- Normal Tea
- Lemon Tea
- Ginger Tea
- Black Coffee with Milk
- Hot Water with Sugar
Fresh Fruits:
- Apple/Pear
- Grape
- Watermelon/Papaya
- Orange
- Snack Fruit
- Pineapple
Price Includes
- Pick up before and transfer after the trek
- One-night accommodation in Senaru before the trek
- Trekking guide and porters with cooking gear and camping equipment
- Experienced English-speaking guide and professional porters
- Entrance fee to the National Park and trekking insurance
- Food and drinking water on the trek (3 liters mineral water per day/person)
- Tent, toilet tent and paper, sleeping bags and mattress, pillow, chair & table
- Climbing certificate (on request)
Prices Exclude
- Headlamp/Hand Torch
- Small Bag/Daily Pack
- Trekking Shoes
- Rain Jacket, Long Pants, Gloves, Sunglasses, Sun Hat, Warm Jacket, Hiking Pole
- Personal Medicine
- Airline Ticket
- Extra Porter for Own Luggage (Private Porter)
- Tips for Guide and Porter
When bringing items for hiking Mount Rinjani, ensure not to exceed 5-7kg
- Torch or Flashlight
- 1 pair of Champ Shoes/Trek Shoes (Boots)
- Toiletries, Personal Medicine
- Sunblock/Lotion, Hat/Cap, Sunglasses
- Spray for Muscle/Balm
- Insect Repellent
- Camera, Handy Cam (Manual or Digital)
- Towel
- 2 pcs. of T-Shirts
- Long Trek Pants, Raincoat
- Windproof Jacket, Warmest Jacket
- Gloves
- 2/3 pcs. of Shorts & Small Towel
- Trek Stick/Leaky (optional)
- Sandals (optional)
- Binocular (optional)
- Extra Trail Snack (Fruits, Menu)
Estimations Hiking Time
Day 1:
- Starting point: Kandang Sapi – Sembalun campsite, 2639 masl. Hiking time is 7-8 hours, covering a distance of approximately 8 km.
Day 2:
- Sembalun campsite, 2639 masl – Summit Rinjani, 3726 masl. Hiking time is 6-7 hours for the ascent and return, covering a distance of around 2.8 km.
- Sembalun campsite – Sembalun village. Hiking time is 4-5 hours, covering approximately 8 km.
- Our mountain car will pick you up in 45-1 hour, drop you at our office in Senaru village for collecting your own luggage, and then transfer you to your next destination within Lombok island.
Timings are estimated and depend on the individual trekker’s physical stamina and conditions.
Estimated pick-up times:
- Lombok Airport – Senggigi: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by private car.
- Lombok Airport – Senaru village: Approximately 4 hours by private car.
- Lembar – Senaru village: Approximately 2.5 hours.
- Mataram / Senggigi – Senaru village: Approximately 2 hours.
- Tluk Kode / Bangsal Harbor – Senaru village: About 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Gilis – Bangsal Harbor: Approximately 30 minutes by public boat.
- For more details about this package and if you are interested in hiking Rinjani, please do not hesitate to contact us via WhatsApp.