4D-3N Hiking Summit Rinjani and Lake

Start Sembalun & Finish Torean

 

The 4 Days 3 Nights Summit & Lake via Torean is our most immersive and complete Rinjani trekking experience. Unlike the standard Senaru descent, the Torean route offers a more adventurous exit through pristine tropical rainforest, hidden waterfalls (including Penimbungan Waterfall), and natural hot springs — with far fewer crowds. You get:

  • Sunrise at the summit (3,726m) — the iconic Rinjani moment
  • Full day at Segara Anak Lake — swim, fish, explore hot springs
  • Camping by the lake — waking up to crater views
  • Torean rainforest descent — lush jungle, river crossings, waterfalls
  • Less crowded exit — a more secluded, off-the-beaten-path finish
  • More relaxed pace — 4 days lets you truly soak in every moment

📋 Package Overview

Detail Info
Package Name 4 Days 3 Nights Hiking Rinjani Summit & Lake
Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights
Route Sembalun → Summit (3,726m) → Segara Anak Lake → Torean
Starting Point Sembalun Village (~1,100m)
Finish Point Torean Village (~600m)
Highest Point Mount Rinjani Summit — 3,726 m (12,224 ft)
Difficulty Challenging (Advanced)
Total Trekking Distance ~35 km
Total Elevation Gain ~2,900m
Best Season April — November (Dry Season)
Group Size 1 — 10+ persons (Private & Group available)

⛰️ Trekking Map

Map

📊 Key Altitude Points

Location Altitude Notes
Sembalun Village (Start) 1,156 m Registration point, briefing
Pos 1 (Pemantuan) 1,300 m Savanna, official start gate
Pos 2 (Tengengean) 1,500 m 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
Torean (Finish) 600 m Exit gate, tropical forest

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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), 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 peak dominating the horizon.

The terrain begins gently, allowing you to warm up as you pass through Pos 1 and Pos 2, where wild cows and the occasional monkey can be spotted. 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, watch the sky explode in orange and pink over Segara Anak Lake far below, with the smouldering cone of Gunung Baru volcano 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. Photo stops encouraged! 📸
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 porters
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 Baru, and the ocean 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. 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 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 gold 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 360° panorama stretching from Bali's Mount Agung in the west to Sumbawa Island in the east.

After summit celebrations, you'll descend back to camp for a well-earned breakfast, then continue down a steep, dramatic trail into the crater itself — arriving at Segara Anak Lake (2,008m). Spend the afternoon soaking in natural hot springs rich in minerals that ease every ache, exploring hidden caves, or simply sitting by the lake's edge watching Gunung Baru 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 even see the Milky Way
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 minerals-rich water is incredibly therapeutic
15:00 — 17:00 🔍 Explore. Visit Goa Susu (Milk Cave), Aik Kalak hot spring, or try fishing with your guide (rods available on request). Or just relax by the lake
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 sound of gentle 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 → Torean Rainforest Camp

Detail Info
Start Segara Anak Lake (~2,000m)
Finish Rainforest Camp near Torean (~1,200m)
Distance ~9 km
Elevation Loss -800m
Duration 5–6 hours trekking
Terrain Lake shore, jungle trail, river crossings, waterfall area
Camp Rainforest Camp (Torean Valley)

Itinerary Timeline:

Time Activity Altitude
06:30 Sunrise at the lake — morning swim (optional) 2,000m
07:30 Hot breakfast by the lake 2,000m
09:00 Begin descent via Torean route 2,000m
11:00 Enter tropical rainforest zone ~1,600m
12:30 Lunch break at a scenic river spot ~1,450m
14:00 Continue through lush jungle & river crossings ~1,300m
16:00 Arrive at Rainforest Camp — set up & relax ~1,200m
18:00 Final dinner in the jungle! ~1,200m

Description:

Day 3 treats you to a completely different world. After a peaceful morning by Segara Anak Lake — perhaps one last dip in the hot springs — you'll begin the descent via the Torean route.

This is where the adventure takes a lush, green turn. Unlike the dry savanna of Sembalun, the Torean valley is dense tropical rainforest: giant ferns, hanging vines, the sound of exotic birds, and crystal-clear streams. The trail follows a river valley with multiple refreshing river crossings.

Along the way, you'll pass the stunning Penimbungan Waterfall and several smaller cascades — perfect spots for a quick cooling shower. The porter team will prepare lunch beside a beautiful stream.

By late afternoon, you'll reach a secluded rainforest camp deep in the Torean valley — a magical setting for your final night on Rinjani. Dinner under the jungle canopy, with the sounds of nature all around you.

📍 Overnight at Rainforest Camp. Last night on Rinjani — savor it!

🔵 Day 4 — Rainforest Camp → Torean Village → Transfer Out

Detail Info
Start Rainforest Camp (~1,200m)
Finish Torean Village (~600m)
Distance ~4 km
Elevation Loss -600m
Duration 2–3 hours trekking
Terrain Dense forest, river valley, village paths
Finish Torean → Transfer to next destination

Itinerary Timeline:

Time Activity Altitude
07:00 Wake up — enjoy the rainforest morning 1,200m
08:00 Final breakfast on the mountain 1,200m
09:00 Say goodbye to the porters & camp 1,200m
09:15 Easy descent through the valley 1,200m → 600m
11:30 Arrive at Torean Village — CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉 600m
12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant in Torean 600m
13:00 Private transfer to your next destination
15:00–17:00 Arrive at airport / Senggigi / Mataram / Kuta

Description:

The final day is short and sweet. Wake up to the misty rainforest morning, enjoy your last breakfast prepared by the porter team, and say your goodbyes to the crew that made this journey possible.

The remaining trail is a gentle 2–3 hour descent through the lower Torean valley — a beautiful, shaded walk that gradually opens up to farmland and village paths. As you approach Torean Village, you'll see local life unfold: farmers tending rice fields, children waving hello, and the unmistakable warmth of Lombok hospitality.

At Torean, you'll enjoy a well-earned celebration lunch at a local restaurant before our private driver takes you to your next destination — whether that's the airport, your hotel in Senggigi, or south to Kuta Lombok.

🎉 Congratulations — you've completed the ultimate Rinjani experience!

📍 Transfer time to airport: ~2.5–3 hours / to Senggigi: ~2–2.5 hours / to Kuta: ~3–3.5 hours

📥 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:

  1. Hiking Boots/Shoes: High-grip trail shoes or hiking boots (strongly recommended).
  2. Headlamp / Torch: Absolutely mandatory for the 2:00 AM summit attack.
  3. Warm Layers: Fleece jacket, windproof/waterproof jacket, and thermal base layers (summit temperature drops to 0°C - 5°C).
  4. Small Daypack: (15L - 30L) to carry your water, camera, phone, and personal medicines.
  5. Trekking Poles: Highly recommended to save your knees during the steep descent.
  6. Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, and high SPF sunscreen.
  7. Personal Toiletries: Wet wipes, lip balm, toothbrush, and hand sanitiser.
  8. Dry Clothes: 1-2 spare quick-dry shirts and hiking pants.
  9. Socks & Gloves: 2-3 pairs of thick socks and warm gloves for the cold summit.

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Sembalun → Summit → Lake → Torean

4 Days / 3 Nights
📋 Selected Package: 4D3N Summit & Lake (Sembalun → Torean)
⛰️ Highest Point: 3,726 m (Summit)
🛏️ Nights: 1 Night Sembalun Crater Rim | 1 Night Segara Anak Lake | 1 Night Torean Rainforest
📅 Best Season: April – November
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