Sembalun – Sembalun Crater Rim – Rinjani Summit – Sembalun
Tour Description
Have limited time but still want to conquer the summit of Mount Rinjani? The Compressed 2 Days & 1 Night Rinjani Trekking Package by Rinjani Travellers is designed for experienced hikers and adventurous travelers looking for an intense and rewarding mountain challenge.
The trek starts from Sembalun Village at 1,150 meters and crosses the wide savanna landscape toward Sembalun Crater Rim at 2,639 meters. Along the way, you will pass Pos 1, Pos 2, and Pos 3 before tackling the long and demanding climb to the crater rim. After arriving at the campsite, you can enjoy spectacular views of Segara Anak Lake, Sembalun Village, and Mount Rinjani, followed by dinner and a beautiful mountain sunset.
The following morning starts very early with a light breakfast before beginning the summit climb around 3:00 AM. The final section toward the Rinjani Summit at 3,726 meters is steep and challenging, with loose volcanic rocks requiring good physical condition and careful footing. Reaching the summit at sunrise provides spectacular views across Lombok, Bali, Sumbawa, and Segara Anak Lake.
After enjoying the summit, you descend back to Sembalun Crater Rim for a hot breakfast and rest before continuing down to Sembalun Village. This is a demanding trek and is recommended for travelers who are physically fit, experienced in hiking, and comfortable with long and steep trekking days.
Arrival in Lombok & Pre-Trek Preparation
Rinjani Travellers provides pick-up services from various arrival points in Lombok, including:
- Lombok International Airport
- Lembar Harbour
- Mataram / Senggigi
- Teluk Kodek / Bangsal Harbour
- Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air via Bangsal Harbour
Upon arrival, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to Senaru, where you will stay before the trek. You will meet your trekking guide and porter team and receive a detailed briefing about the trekking route and preparation.
After the briefing, an optional short visit to a nearby waterfall can be arranged if time permits. The waterfall excursion takes approximately 1.5 hours round trip.
Estimated Transfer Times
- Lombok International Airport – Senaru: approximately 3.5 hours
- Lembar – Senaru: approximately 2.5 hours
- Mataram / Senggigi – Senaru: approximately 2 hours
- Teluk Kodek / Bangsal Harbour – Senaru: approximately 1.5 hours
- Gili Islands – Bangsal Harbour: approximately 30 minutes by private speedboat
- Lombok International Airport – Senggigi: approximately 1.5 hours
Day 1: Senaru – Sembalun – Sembalun Crater Rim
Senaru – Sembalun Village 1,150m – Sembalun Crater Rim 2,639m
The day starts early at around 6:00 AM, followed by breakfast at approximately 6:30 AM. At around 7:00 AM, our mountain vehicle will transfer you from Senaru to Sembalun. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
At around 8:00 AM, we complete registration at the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) before starting the trek.
The first section takes us from Sembalun Village toward Pos 1 (Pemantauan) at 1,300m, which takes approximately two hours. After a 5–10 minute rest, we continue toward Pos 2 (Tengengean) at 1,500m, taking approximately one hour.
After another short break, we continue toward Pos 3 (Pada Balong) at 1,800m. Here, we take a longer rest of approximately two hours while our guide and porters prepare lunch and a hot drink such as tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or lemon tea.
After lunch and sufficient rest, we continue toward Sembalun Crater Rim (Pelawangan Sembalun) at 2,639m. This section takes approximately three hours and includes a prolonged steep climb.
By around 4:30 PM, we reach the crater rim and set up camp. From the campsite, you can enjoy spectacular views of Segara Anak Lake, Sembalun Village, and Mount Rinjani. If the weather is clear, the sunset creates an unforgettable mountain landscape.
Dinner will be prepared by our trekking team before you rest early. A good night's rest is essential because the summit trek starts in the early morning.
Day 2: Sembalun Crater Rim – Rinjani Summit – Sembalun Village
Sembalun Crater Rim 2,639m – Rinjani Summit 3,726m – Sembalun Village 1,150m
At around 2:30 AM, wake up and enjoy a light breakfast before preparing for the summit climb. At approximately 3:00 AM, we begin the challenging ascent toward the Rinjani Summit at 3,726 meters.
The summit trek generally takes approximately 3.5–5 hours, depending on fitness and trekking conditions. The first section is a moderate climb taking around two hours, followed by a longer section across volcanic terrain. The final section is particularly steep and difficult, with many loose stones.
The terrain can make the final climb physically demanding, so trekking poles and careful footing are strongly recommended.
After reaching the summit, you will have the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of Segara Anak Lake, Lombok Island, Bali, and Sumbawa. Sunrise from the summit is the highlight of this compressed Rinjani adventure.
After spending time at the summit, we begin the descent back toward Sembalun Crater Rim. Upon arrival, a hot breakfast will be prepared and you will have time to rest.
After breakfast, we continue descending toward Sembalun Village at 1,150m. The descent takes approximately five hours.
Once we arrive at Sembalun Village, our special mountain vehicle will take you back to Senaru to collect your remaining luggage before Rinjani Travellers transfers you to your next destination.
End of service.
What’s Included
- Pick-up before the trek and transfer after the trek
- 1 night accommodation in Senaru before the trek
- Experienced trekking guide
- Porters to carry cooking and camping equipment
- Food throughout the trek
- Drinking water, approximately 3 liters per person per trekking day
- Tent
- Toilet tent
- Toilet paper
- Sleeping bag
- Camping mattress
- Pillow
- Rinjani National Park entrance fee
- Local insurance included with the entrance fee
- Luggage storage during the trek
- Personal headlamp / hand torch
- Personal trekking backpack
- Trekking poles
- Fleece
- Rain jacket
- Long pants
- Gloves
What’s Not Included
- Reusable tumbler / water bottle
- Extra porter for personal luggage
- Tips for guides and porters
- Travel insurance
Trekking Highlights
- Rinjani Summit – 3,726m
- Sembalun Savanna
- Sembalun Crater Rim – 2,639m
- Sunrise from Mount Rinjani Summit
- Segara Anak Lake viewpoint
- Panoramic views of Lombok, Bali & Sumbawa
- Experienced guide and porter support
- Private transfer before and after the trek