Experience the ultimate Mount Rinjani adventure with this classic 3 Days, 2 Nights trekking package. Starting from the iconic Sembalun savanna, summit the peak at 3,726 meters for a spectacular sunrise, descend into the volcanic crater to camp beside the sacred Segara Anak Lake, soak in natural hot springs, and exit through the lush tropical forests of Senaru Village. This is the most popular and complete Rinjani circuit — two campsites, two ecosystems, one unforgettable journey.
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Package Name | 3 Days 2 Nights — Rinjani Summit & Segara Anak Lake (Senaru Exit) |
| Duration | 3 Days / 2 Nights (plus Day 0 arrival) |
| Route | Sembalun → Summit (3,726m) → Segara Anak Lake → Senaru |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to Challenging ⛰️⛰️⛰️ |
| Trek Type | Full circuit — summit sunrise + lake camp + Senaru rainforest exit |
| Best For | Trekkers with good fitness & hiking experience |
⛰️ Trekking Map
📊 Key Altitude Points
| Location | Altitude | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sembalun Village (Start) | 1,156 m | Registration, briefing, savanna valley |
| Pos 1 (Pemantuan) | 1,300 m | Official start gate, open grassland |
| Pos 2 (Tengengean) | 1,500 m | Rolling savanna hills |
| Pos 3 (Pada Balong) | 1,800 m | Rest area, steep climb begins |
| Pos 4 / Plawangan Sembalun | 2,639 m | Day 1 Camp, summit basecamp |
| Summit Rinjani | 3,726 m | Highest peak, sunrise point |
| Segara Anak Lake | 2,008 m | Crater lake, hot spring, Day 2 Camp |
| Pos Extra (Cemara Lima) | 1,500 m | Forest rest area |
| Senaru Village (Finish) | 601 m | Exit gate, tropical rainforest |
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🗺️ Detailed Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival & Briefing
- Our driver will pick you up from any location in Lombok (Lombok Airport, Senggigi, Mataram, Kuta, or Bangsal Harbor) and transfer you directly to our base in Sembalun.
- Check-in at your hotel/homestay in Sembalun.
- Meet your See You Rinjani guide for a safety briefing, medical check-up registration, and gear check.
- Dinner and rest.
🟢 DAY 1 — Sembalun Village → Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim
The Savanna Ascent
Your adventure begins in the cool morning air of Sembalun Village (1,156m), a picturesque settlement nestled in a vast volcanic valley surrounded by rolling green hills. After a light breakfast and briefing, you'll set foot on the trail — the first hours winding through iconic savanna grasslands with panoramic views of Mount Rinjani's majestic peak dominating the horizon.
The terrain begins gently, allowing you to warm up as you pass through Pos 1 and Pos 2, where you might spot wild cows grazing and the occasional long-tailed monkey. After Pos 3 (Pada Balong), the real climb begins — a steady, challenging ascent through increasingly sparse vegetation as you approach the treeline.
By late afternoon, you'll reach Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639m) — your campsite for the night. As the sun sets behind Mount Agung in Bali, watch the sky explode in brilliant orange, pink, and purple over Segara Anak Lake far below, with the smouldering cone of Gunung Barujari rising from the crater. This is one of the most spectacular sunset views in Indonesia.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:00 — 07:00 | Pick-up from your hotel in Sembalun/Senaru area and transfer to Sembalun starting point |
| 07:00 — 07:30 | Registration at Rinjani Information Center (RIC) Sembalun (1,156m). Your guide handles all paperwork |
| 07:30 — 08:00 | Light breakfast & trek briefing — guide explains route, safety, and pace for the day |
| 08:00 — 10:00 | Start trekking! Sembalun → Pos 1 (Pemantuan, 1,300m). Gentle incline through vast savanna grasslands. Excellent photo opportunities! 📸 |
| 10:00 — 11:00 | Pos 1 → Pos 2 (Tengengean, 1,500m). Continue through open savanna hills. Short rest & snacks |
| 11:00 — 13:00 | Pos 2 → Pos 3 (Pada Balong, 1,800m). The incline steepens. Arrive at Pos 3 for lunch — hot meal prepared by porter team |
| 13:00 — 16:00 | Pos 3 → Plawangan Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639m). The toughest section of Day 1. Steep switchbacks, thinning air, and growing anticipation! |
| 16:00 — 16:30 | Arrive at camp! Tents already set up by porter team. Settle in, change clothes, relax |
| 17:30 — 18:30 | Sunset viewing from the crater rim — panoramic views of Segara Anak Lake, Gunung Barujari, and beyond. Pure magic 🌅 |
| 18:30 — 19:30 | Dinner — hearty hot meal (rice, vegetables, chicken/fish, tempe/tofu, fresh fruit) |
| 20:00 | Rest & early bedtime. Tomorrow's summit push starts at 1:30 AM! |
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Distance | ±10 km |
| Trek Duration | ±7–8 hours |
| Elevation Gain | +1,483 m |
| Elevation Loss | 0 m |
| Starting Altitude | 1,156 m |
| Ending Altitude | 2,639 m |
| Terrain | Savanna, dirt trail, rocky switchbacks |
| Level | Moderate — Challenging |
🔴 DAY 2 — Summit Attack (3,726m) → Segara Anak Lake
The Summit & The Sacred Lake
This is the day you came for. The alarm goes off at 1:30 AM under a canopy of stars so bright you'll swear you can reach out and touch the Milky Way. After hot coffee and a light snack, you'll strap on your headlamp and begin the legendary summit push — a steep, relentless climb over volcanic scree and gravel in the dark.
The route to the summit is a true mental and physical test: two steps up, one step sliding back on the loose volcanic sand. But as the first light of dawn breaks behind you, painting the sky in hues of gold, amber, and purple, every step becomes worth it. You'll reach the true summit at 3,726 meters just as the sun crests the horizon — a breathtaking 360° panorama stretching from Bali's Mount Agung in the west to the Sumbawa Islands in the east, with the Gili Islands floating like emeralds in the sea below.
After summit celebrations and photos, you'll descend back to camp for a well-earned breakfast. Then, a dramatic descent into the crater itself — arriving at Segara Anak Lake (2,008m) by midday. Spend the afternoon soaking in natural hot springs rich in minerals that soothe every aching muscle, exploring mystical caves, or simply sitting by the lake's edge watching Gunung Barujari puff smoke in the distance. Camp tonight is right by the water.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 01:30 | ⏰ Wake-up call. Your guide brings hot coffee/tea & biscuits to your tent |
| 02:00 | 🌙 Begin summit push — trek in the dark with headlamps. The stars above are incredible — you may see the Milky Way with the naked eye |
| 05:45 — 06:15 | 🌅 SUNRISE AT THE SUMMIT (3,726m)! Congratulations — you've made it to the roof of Lombok! |
| 06:15 — 06:45 | 📸 Summit time! Photos, enjoy the 360° panorama: Mount Agung (Bali), the Gili Islands, Sumbawa, and the crater lake far below |
| 06:45 — 08:45 | ⬇️ Descent from summit back to Plawangan Sembalun camp (2,639m). The volcanic sand makes this a fast — but dusty — slide down |
| 08:45 — 09:30 | 🍳 Full breakfast at camp. Rest, rehydrate, pack your bags |
| 09:30 — 12:30 | ⬇️ Trek down to Segara Anak Lake (2,008m). Steep descending trail along the inner crater wall. Stunning views all the way down |
| 12:30 — 13:30 | 🍱 Lunch by the lakeside. Fresh-cooked meal with the lake as your backdrop |
| 13:30 — 15:00 | ♨️ Natural hot springs! Soak in geothermal pools — natural spa treatment for tired muscles. The mineral-rich water is incredibly therapeutic |
| 15:00 — 17:00 | 🔍 Explore. Visit Goa Susu (Milk Cave), Aik Kalak hot spring, try fishing with your guide, or simply relax by the lake's edge |
| 17:30 — 18:30 | 🌅 Lakeside sunset — optional. The crater walls glow golden as the sun drops |
| 19:00 — 20:00 | 🍲 Dinner & small campfire. Share stories under the stars |
| 20:00 | 😴 Rest at lakeside camp. Fall asleep to the gentle sound of lake waves |
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Distance | ±9 km (summit + descent to lake) |
| Trek Duration | ±10–11 hours total |
| Elevation Gain | +1,087 m (camp → summit) |
| Elevation Loss | -1,718 m (summit → lake) |
| Starting Altitude | 2,639 m |
| Max Altitude | 3,726 m |
| Ending Altitude | 2,008 m |
| Terrain | Volcanic scree/gravel (summit), rocky crater trail (descent to lake) |
| Level | Challenging — extreme altitude, steep loose surface |
🔵 DAY 3 — Segara Anak Lake → Senaru Village (Exit)
The Rainforest Descent
Wake up to mist rising gently from the crater lake — a serene, almost spiritual scene. After a relaxed breakfast and farewell photos, you'll begin the final leg of your journey: the iconic descent through Senaru's tropical rainforest.
Unlike the dry savanna of Sembalun, the Senaru route is lush, green, and alive with the sounds of nature. You'll trek through dense primary rainforest that forms part of the Mount Rinjani National Park, home to black ebony leaf monkeys, rare birds like the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, and towering trees draped in moss and epiphytes.
The trail climbs briefly out of the crater rim at Plawangan Senaru (2,641m) before beginning the long descent. You'll pass through Cemara Lima and numerous rest posts (Pos 1, Pos 2, Pos 3 Senaru), each offering different perspectives of the jungle. The air gets warmer and more humid as you lose altitude, and the vegetation transforms dramatically — from alpine scrub to moss forest to dense tropical rainforest.
By mid-afternoon, you'll emerge at Senaru Village (601m) — tired, triumphant, and forever changed. The famous Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls are nearby if you still have energy. A cold drink, a final group photo, and your transfer back to civilization awaits.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:30 — 07:00 | 🌅 Wake up at Segara Anak Lake. Optional sunrise — the lake is spectacular in the early morning light |
| 07:00 — 08:00 | 🥞 Breakfast & packing. Last meal by the crater lake. Farewell photos |
| 08:00 — 09:30 | ⬆️ Short climb from lake to Plawangan Senaru Crater Rim (2,641m). The last uphill of the trek! |
| 09:30 — 10:00 | 📸 Last crater views from the Senaru rim — a different angle of the caldera |
| 10:00 — 11:30 | 🌿 Descent to Cemara Lima (1,500m). Trail winds through moss forest and pine-like vegetation |
| 11:30 — 12:15 | 🍱 Lunch at Cemara Lima or Pos 2 Senaru — shaded forest rest area |
| 12:15 — 14:00 | 🌳 Continue descent through dense tropical rainforest. Listen for black monkeys in the canopy. Pass Pos 1 Senaru |
| 14:00 — 15:00 | 🌊 Optional: short detour to Sendang Gile Waterfall — a stunning 30m cascade near the trail |
| 15:00 — 15:30 | ✅ Arrive at Senaru Village (601m). Sign out at the checkpoint — you've completed the full Rinjani circuit! 🎉 |
| 15:30 — 16:30 | 🚗 Transfer from Senaru to your hotel or next destination |
| 16:30 | 🏁 Tour complete. Check in to your hotel, enjoy a hot shower, and celebrate! |
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Distance | ±8 km |
| Trek Duration | ±6–7 hours |
| Elevation Gain | +633 m (lake → Senaru rim) |
| Elevation Loss | -2,040 m (Senaru rim → village) |
| Starting Altitude | 2,008 m |
| Ending Altitude | 601 m |
| Terrain | Rocky crater rim, moss forest, dense tropical rainforest, well-maintained trail |
| Level | Moderate — long descent, varied terrain, some steep sections |
📥 Inclusions & Exclusions
What is Included (Free & Worry-Free):
- Pick-up & Transfer: Private return transfers from anywhere in Lombok (Airport, Mataram, Senggigi, Bangsal, Kuta).
- Accommodation: 1-night stay in Sembalun before the trek (hot water, Wi-Fi).
- Licensed Mountain Guide: Experienced English-speaking local guide registered with Mount Rinjani National Park.
- Professional Porters: To carry all camping logistics, food, water, and group equipment (you only carry your personal daypack).
- Camping Gear: Double-layer tents, thick mattresses, warm sleeping bags, pillows, folding chairs, and camping tables.
- Meals & Drinks: 3 fresh meals a day during the trek (Western & Indonesian cuisine), seasonal fresh fruits, biscuits, and unlimited mineral water.
- Dinner: At See You Rinjani Basecamp in Sembalun.
- National Park Entrance Ticket: All entry fees, Basic insurance, and hiking permits (e-tickets via e-Rinjani).
- Health Certificate: Medical check-up arrangement at Sembalun Clinic (compulsory for Rinjani climbing).
- Toilet Tent: Private portable toilet tent on the mountain.
What is Excluded:
- Personal Daypack: (And personal hiking gear like jackets, boots, headlamps).
- Trekking Pole & Headlamp: Available for rent at our base if needed.
- Extra Porter for Personal Items: Can be arranged upon request ($23 USD/day).
- Tipping: For your guide and porters (highly appreciated but optional).
- Premium Travel Insurance: Personal travel/medical insurance by Rinjani National Park (TNGR) 290.000 IDR per trip. Detail Premium Insurance here.
🎒 Essential Packing List (What You Must Bring)
To ensure a comfortable and safe journey, please prepare the following gear:
- Hiking Boots/Shoes: High-grip trail shoes or hiking boots (strongly recommended).
- Headlamp / Torch: Absolutely mandatory for the 2:00 AM summit attack.
- Warm Layers: Fleece jacket, windproof/waterproof jacket, and thermal base layers (summit temperature drops to 0°C - 5°C).
- Small Daypack: (15L - 30L) to carry your water, camera, phone, and personal medicines.
- Trekking Poles: Highly recommended to save your knees during the steep descent.
- Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, and high SPF sunscreen.
- Personal Toiletries: Wet wipes, lip balm, toothbrush, and hand sanitiser.
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Dry Clothes: 1-2 spare quick-dry shirts and hiking pants.
- Socks & Gloves: 2-3 pairs of thick socks and warm gloves for the cold summit.
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