Exclusive Rinjani Trekking Package 3 Days 2 Nights (3D2N)
This package is the ultimate choice for true adventurers. You will penetrate the lush tropical rainforest of Senaru, camp by the edge of an ancient crater lake, soak your muscles in natural hot springs, conquer the majestic Rinjani Peak at 3,726 mASL, and conclude with a scenic walk cutting through the magical Sembalun savanna.
Operational Center & Official Accommodation (Senaru Basecamp)
All logistics, health checks, briefings, and pre-climbing rest are centralized at our strategic location:
Office Address
Jl. Pariwisata Senaru, Senaru Village, Bayan District, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara.
Day 0 Accommodation
Comfortable room (AC/Fan option), en-suite bathroom (hot water facilities for relaxation), free Wi-Fi, and breakfast served before the trek.
Pickup Service & Transfer Zones Across Lombok (Day 0)
We pick you up directly using clean, air-conditioned tourism-standard vehicles driven by experienced local drivers on Day 0 to head towards the Senaru Basecamp:
1. Airport Zone (Main Arrival Gate)
- Pickup Point: Lombok International Airport (BIL) / Praya.
- Estimated Travel Time: ± 3 Hours drive.
- Recommended Pickup Time: Arrive at the airport before 03:00 PM WITA.
2. Harbor & Pier Transfer Zone
- Bangsal Harbor (North Lombok): Main entry point from Gili Trawangan/Meno/Air & Bali fast boats. ° Estimated Travel Time: ± 1.5 Hours drive.
- Lembar Harbor (West Lombok): Entry point for slow ASDP ferries from Padangbai, Bali. ° Estimated Travel Time: ± 3 Hours drive.
- Kayangan Harbor (East Lombok): Entry point for ferries crossing from Sumbawa Island. ° Estimated Travel Time: ± 2.5 Hours drive.
- Teluk Nare / Teluk Kodek Pier: Exclusively for private speed boat users coming from the Gilis. ° Estimated Travel Time: ± 1 Hour 40 Minutes drive.
3. Central City & Tourist Hotspots Zone (Hotels/Resorts)
- Mataram, Ampenan, & Cakranegara Tourism Area: Downtown city center and business hotels. ° Estimated Travel Time: ± 2 to 2.5 Hours drive. ° Recommended Pickup Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
- Senggigi, Mangsit, & Batu Layar Tourism Area: Popular beach resorts in West Lombok. ° Estimated Travel Time: ± 1.5 to 2 Hours drive (via the scenic north coast highway). ° Recommended Pickup Time: 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM.
- Kuta Lombok, Mandalika, & Selong Belanak Tourism Area: MotoGP Circuit area and south beaches. ° Estimated Travel Time: ± 3 to 3.5 Hours drive (Must be ready early at the lobby). ° Recommended Pickup Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
- Tetebatu Eco-Tourism Area: Green rural village on the eastern slopes of Mount Rinjani. ° Estimated Travel Time: ± 2.5 to 3 Hours drive. ° Recommended Pickup Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
- Sembalun Valley Area: For those spending time in the valley fields before starting the trek from Senaru. ° Estimated Travel Time: ± 1 Hour 15 Minutes drive. ° Recommended Pickup Time: 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM.
🗓️ Detailed Trekking Itinerary: Day 0 to Day 3
Pickup, Senaru Accommodation Check-in & Briefing
Group pickup process at agreed locations throughout Lombok.
Arrival at Lombok Rinjani Guide office in Senaru Village. Room check-in.
Official safety briefing by the Guide, self-health screening, and verification of official TNGR e-Tickets.
High-nutrient dinner at a local Senaru restaurant for muscle energy storage.
Total rest and early sleep.
Senaru Jungle Gate ➔ Senaru Crater Rim / Plawangan Senaru (Camp 1)
Breakfast at Senaru accommodation and final packing.
Registration at the Senaru RTC Post (601 mASL).
Hike through the dense tropical canopy to Pos 2 Montong Satas (1.500 mASL).
Long break and fresh hot lunch prepared by our porter team at Pos 2.
Trekking towards Pos 3 Mondokan Lokak (2.000 mASL).
Conquering the steep roots and rocky incline towards Plawangan Senaru Crater Rim (2.641 mASL).
Arrival at the first camp site. Witnessing a magical sunset over Segara Anak Lake and Mount Agung Bali in the distance. Dinner served inside tents, followed by sleep.
Senaru Crater Rim ➔ Segara Anak Lake ➔ Sembalun Crater Rim (Camp 2)
Breakfast at the edge of Senaru rim. Packing up immediately after eating.
Describing trek down to Segara Anak Lake (2.000 mASL).
Arrival at the lake. While porters pitch lunch tents and cook, you can walk 10 minutes to the Hot Springs (Aiq Kalak) to soak your body in natural warm sulfur pools to release muscle tension. Lunch is served by the lake.
Climbing across the caldera walls towards Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim (2.639 mASL).
Arrive at Sembalun Crater Rim (Summit base camp).
Early dinner is served so climbers can sleep early to prepare energy for the midnight summit attack.
Summit Attack 3,726m ➔ Descend to Sembalun Village ➔ Finish at Senaru
Wake up early, enjoy a light hot supper (tea/coffee and biscuits).
Summit Attack Mount Rinjani Peak (3,726 mASL)! The hardest section across deep volcanic scree, loose gravel, and sliding sand (Letter-S curve).
Standing at the highest peak of Lombok Island. Enjoying an incredible sunrise above the clouds.
Sliding safely back down to Sembalun base camp. Big breakfast and tent packing.
Descending via the dusty trails to Pos 3 Pada Balong (1.800 mASL) for a light lunch, then continuing to Pos 2 Sembalun (1.500 mASL).
Easy walk crossing the vast and breathtaking Sembalun savanna grassland towards the exit gate.
Picked up by our shuttle vehicle at Sembalun, then transferred back to our head office in Senaru Village (±45-60 minutes drive).
Arrive at Senaru office. Shower/freshen up, collect your stored main luggage, and prepare to be dropped off by our driver to your next destination (Airport/Harbor). Trip successfully completed!
⚠️ Safety Navigation Guide & Terrain Conditions Per Section
Senaru Jungle Gate ➔ Pos 2 Montong Satas
Terrain
Solid dirt trail dominated by sprawling giant tree roots. Dense tropical forest, highly humid.
Risks
Slipping on wet/slick roots and early dehydration due to stuffy, heavy jungle air.
Safety Actions
Step firmly on the soil between roots; never step directly onto the smooth tree root surfaces. Unzip jacket vents and take small sips of water every 15 minutes without waiting to feel thirsty.
Pos 2 ➔ Pos 3 Mondokan Lokak
Terrain
High dirt ridges mixed with loose volcanic rocks. Incline slopes reach 35–40 degrees.
Risks
Thigh/calf muscle strains or cramps caused by over-striding on tall steps.
Safety Actions
Apply the Rest Step technique (lock/straighten your rear knee for one second on every step) to rest your quad muscles sequentially. Maximize trekking pole support to offload weight from joints.
Pos 3 ➔ Plawangan Senaru / Crater Rim
Terrain
Exposed rocky steps without shade, extreme slopes up to 50 degrees. Flanked by deep open cliffs.
Risks
Slipping backward, sudden heavy wind gusts, and hypothermia onset when evening fog rolls in.
Safety Actions
Practice the Three-Point Contact rule (ensure at least three points of your body are anchored firmly to the rocks while scrambling). Put on your windproof/warm jacket immediately upon arriving at the rim before your body chills down.
Plawangan Senaru ➔ Segara Anak Lake
Terrain
Very steep and narrow caldera cliffs. Equipped with steel handrails and thin iron ladders.
Risks
Falling into the crater ravine, falling rocks triggered by climbers above, and severe knee joint strain.
Safety Actions
Face toward the cliff wall while climbing down if the path becomes nearly vertical. Maintain a safe distance of at least 3 meters between hikers. Loudly shout "ROCK!!" if any loose stone slides down. Keep your knees slightly bent like springs when descending.
Segara Anak Lake ➔ Plawangan Sembalun
Terrain
Steep rocky ridges, thick dust trails, and temporary iron ladders hanging over deep caldera cliffs on the opposing side.
Risks
Extreme physical exhaustion, vertigo/fear of heights, and intense direct heat stroke from the sun.
Safety Actions
Lock your eyes onto the rock wall ahead or your immediate footsteps; do not look down into the gorge. Ensure only one person stands on an iron ladder at any given time to avoid overloading the structural frames.
Plawangan Sembalun ➔ Rinjani Summit 3,726 mASL (Summit Attack)
Terrain
Letter-S trail of ultra-thick volcanic ash sand, unstable shifting scree, freezing winds, and sub-zero temperatures. Two steps forward means sliding one step back.
Risks
Severe hypothermia (0°C), eye/respiratory tract inflammation from dust storms, darkness disorientation, and AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) attacks.
Safety Actions
You must wear protective goggles/sunglasses and a buff/dust mask before entering the sandy ridge area. Step directly into the existing footprints of climbers ahead where the sand is pre-compacted. If you experience severe binding headaches or heavy nausea (AMS symptoms), abort the summit immediately and descend to lower elevations with the Guide.
Plawangan Sembalun ➔ Savanna ➔ Sembalun Village
Terrain
Descending through deep loose dust dunes (Tanjakan Penyesalan version of descending), followed by long, flat single-tracks across the scorching hot savanna without any tree shades.
Risks
Slipping on fine dust, foot blistering from shoe friction, and severe heat stroke.
Safety Actions
Strap on Gaiters over your boots to prevent sand from slipping inside and tearing your skin or triggering blisters. Slide using your boot heels on deep dust fields. Reapply sunblock and wear wide-brim hats in the Sembalun savanna.
📋 Technical Highlights & Logistics Management
Temperature Profiles
Mandatory Gear Checklist
Leave No Trace Policy
We strictly enforce the Bring Your Trash Down policy. All plastic packaging will be packed out by our porter team. Clients are strictly prohibited from leaving cigarette butts, dropping wet wipes, or polluting the fresh water sources at Segara Anak Lake.
Biodiversity
Enjoy the sight of Edelweiss flowers (Anaphalis javanica) around the crater. Maintain a safe distance and never feed human food to wild animals like Grey Macaques (Macaca fascicularis) or Black Langurs.
Inclusions & Exclusions Summary
✅ PRICE INCLUDES (Including):
- Private Island-Wide Transfers: Door-to-door AC transport on Day 0 from any Lombok location and drop-off on Day 3 after completing the trek.
- Pre-Trek Accommodation: 1-night stay at your official partner hotel/homestay in Senaru on Day 0, including complimentary breakfast.
- Licensed Mountain Crew: Registered, certified English-speaking guide and expert local porters who manage all campsite logistics.
- Full Camping Comforts: Double-layer windproof tents, thick comfortable mattresses, warm sleeping bags, pillows, and a private enclosed toilet tent set up at every campsite.
- Full Board Catering: 3 fresh hot meals daily on the mountain (Day 1, Day 2, & Day 3 lunch) featuring diverse local and Western cuisines, fresh fruits, daily snacks, afternoon tea/coffee, and unlimited mineral water.
- Tickets & Permits: Official e-Rinjani National Park entrance tickets for all 3 days, local health checks, and basic park trekking insurance.
- Luggage Facility: Complimentary access to your secure baggage storage room at Senaru Basecamp.
- Post-Trek Shower: Full use of basecamp bathrooms to refresh before departure on Day 3.
❌ PRICE EXCLUDES (Excluding):
- Personal Hiking Wear: Daypacks, broken-in trekking boots, thermal clothing, heavy coats, and personal medicines.
- Optional Equipment Rental: Items like trekking poles, headlamps, warm gloves, beanies, or jackets (available for rent at your basecamp).
- Personal Porter Service: Porters carry team logistics only. A private porter dedicated exclusively to carrying a client's personal daypack is available for an extra fee of USD 25 - 30 per day.
- Day 0 Dinner: Dinner on the arrival night in Senaru Village.
- Crew Tipping: Gratuities for the guide and porters are not included and are left entirely to the clients' satisfaction.
Essential Expedition Knowledge
This route is classified as demanding to challenging. It involves steep rainforest climbs, scree summit ascents, and technical descents across varied mountain terrain. A solid baseline of cardiovascular fitness and endurance preparation is highly recommended.
Our licensed guides are trained in wilderness first aid and risk management. In cases of extreme fatigue or mild injury, extra porters can be assigned to assist. For severe medical emergencies, an immediate evacuation team will transport you safely to the nearest park exit gate. All official guests registered with Lombok Rinjani Guide are automatically covered by the National Park's (TNGR) basic accidental life insurance.
The official trekking season runs from April to December during the dry season. The Mount Rinjani National Park is closed annually from January to March for ecosystem recovery and safety during heavy monsoon rainfalls.
You can safely store your main travel suitcases and non-hiking items at our secure storage facility at the Senaru Basecamp free of charge. Your driver will return your luggage upon completion of the trek on Day 3.
Our mountain chef prepares fresh, warm meals daily including Indonesian specialties and international options. We cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Halal dietary requirements—please inform us prior to departure.
Yes. We provide a private, enclosed toilet tent equipped with a sit-down toilet seat and hygiene supplies, set up exclusively for your group at every overnight campsite.
You need broken-in trekking boots, thermal layers, windproof jacket, gloves, beanie, headlamp, small daypack (20-30L), personal medication, and reusable water bottle. Heavy camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, mattress) is provided by us.
The Leave No Trace (LNT) policy is an environmental conservation ethic that strictly requires all hikers to leave zero waste behind on the mountain. In practice, our porter team will pack up and carry down every single piece of logistical waste (plastic bottles, food cans, wrapping materials). Trekkers are strictly forbidden from throwing cigarette butts on the trail, leaving wet wipes on the ground, building private campfires, or feeding human food to Rinjani's wildlife.
No, under the strict safety regulations enforced by the Mount Rinjani National Park Board (TNGR), all trekkers (especially international tourists) are legally required to be accompanied by a licensed local Guide. Hiring Porters is also heavily encouraged for safety and physical management. Rinjani’s extreme trail profiles and volatile weather patterns mean independent trekking without professional assistance carries high risks and violates local immigration and tourism laws.
Mobile phone coverage and mobile internet (primarily via Telkomsel and XL networks) are available intermittently at open, high-altitude ridges such as the Senaru Crater Rim and Sembalun Crater Rim. However, inside the dense canopy of the Senaru rainforest (Pos 1 to Pos 3) and deep down inside the caldera floor around Segara Anak Lake, mobile reception is completely unavailable (blank spot). We highly recommend informing your family beforehand that you will be out of communication range for the duration of the 3-day trek.
