Foreign trekkers pay IDR 200,000 to 250,000 per day to climb Mount Rinjani, plus a flat IDR 290,000 for mandatory insurance. The national park gates open daily from 07:00 to 19:00 WITA between April and December, closing entirely for the rainy season.
Mount Rinjani National Park opens daily from 07:00 to 19:00 WITA during the nine-month trekking season. Gate check-in stops at 15:00 WITA. Guides strongly advise registering by 13:00 WITA so you have enough daylight to reach the crater rim camps.
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| Day | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Sunday | 07:00–19:00 | Gate check-in runs 07:00–15:00 WITA. |
The entire park shuts down for trekking from January 1 to March 31 every year due to heavy rains and landslide risks. While the mountain remains open during Indonesian public holidays in the dry season, daily e-Rinjani permit quotas frequently sell out around these dates.
Foreign trekkers pay IDR 200,000 to 250,000 per day on the main Sembalun, Senaru, and Torean routes. Every hiker must also buy mandatory trekking insurance costing IDR 290,000 per trip. Rates drop for domestic visitors, student groups, and those hiking the quieter southern trails.
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| Category | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Tourist (Sembalun, Senaru, Torean) | IDR 200,000 - 250,000 | Per person, per day |
| Foreign Tourist (Timbanuh, Aik Berik, Tete Batu) | IDR 150,000 - 200,000 | Per person, per day |
| Mandatory Trekking Insurance | IDR 290,000 | Per person, per trek (covers up to 4x24 hours) |
| Domestic Tourist (Main routes) | IDR 20,000 - 75,000 | Per person, per day; highest rates apply on weekends and holidays |
| Student Groups (Main routes) | IDR 10,000 - 25,000 | Per person, per day |
| Licensed Guide & Porter | Varies by operator | Mandatory for all foreign trekkers; booked via e-Rinjani |
There are no free entry days for the national park, and rangers turn away any hiker at the gate without a valid paid e-Rinjani permit.
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View All ToursThe best time to climb Mount Rinjani is in May or during the September to October window.
You get the stable, warm days of the dry season without the heavy crowds that pack the trails in July and August. The park completely closes from January through March due to dangerous monsoon rains and landslide risks.
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| Period | Crowd Level | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-dawn (02:00–06:00 WITA) | Moderate | Hikers leave the Sembalun crater rim camp in the dark to tackle the steep climb up loose volcanic sand for sunrise at the summit. |
| Morning (07:00–10:00 WITA) | High | Most groups clear the mandatory e-Rinjani permit checks right when the gates open to maximize daylight on the trail. |
| Midday (10:00–13:00 WITA) | Moderate | Trekking operators advise finishing your gate check-in by 1:00 PM at the latest so you can safely reach the first camp before dark. |
| Late afternoon (13:00–15:00 WITA) | Low | Official entry ends at 3:00 PM, though starting this late leaves very little time to reach the crater rim. |
| Evening (15:00–19:00 WITA) | Low | Check-in is closed, but the park gates remain open until 7:00 PM for hikers finishing their descent to Senaru or Sembalun. |
Plan for two days and one night if you only want to reach the crater rim. Adding a summit attempt and a descent to Segara Anak Lake extends the trek to three days and two nights. Your total time depends entirely on the route you choose, with ambitious paths like the Sembalun-Torean traverse taking up to five days.
Secure your e-Rinjani permit and guide well before arriving, especially for July and August. Daily trekking quotas sell out fast around weekends and Indonesian public holidays. You'll need a licensed guide to enter anyway.
Official gate check-in runs until 3:00 PM WITA, but you should finish by 1:00 PM. That gives you enough daylight to reach the first campsite safely.
Skip the July and August crowds if you can. May, September, and October offer a better balance of stable dry weather and quieter trails. Don't plan a trip early in the year, as the park closes entirely from January through March.
Rangers inspect bags at the entry gates. They'll confiscate single-use plastics, wet wipes, glass, and portable speakers. Bring reusable water containers to pass the check and comply with the park's waste policy.
Lombok is hot at sea level, but the crater rim drops near freezing after dark. You'll need a headlamp for the 2:00 AM summit push. Pack a beanie and warm gloves.
Foreign trekkers pay IDR 200,000 to 250,000 per day on the main Sembalun, Senaru, and Torean routes. You also need mandatory trekking insurance, which costs IDR 290,000 per person. Keep in mind these are just the park fees—total costs run higher because foreigners must hire a licensed guide and porter.
National park regulations require all foreign visitors to hike with a licensed guide and porter. You book them through a registered trekking organizer using the e-Rinjani system. One guide can lead a maximum of five guests.
Official gate check-in runs daily from 07:00 to 15:00 WITA. Try to finish registering by 1:00 PM. This leaves enough daylight to reach your first campsite safely before the park closes at 19:00.
The park closes completely from January 1 to March 31 due to heavy rains and dangerous trail conditions. The official trekking season runs from April 1 through December 31. May to October offers the best dry-season weather.
Every hiker needs an official e-Rinjani permit before entering the park. Rangers scan your QR code at the gates and along the trail. Daily quotas cap the number of visitors per route, so book well in advance if you plan to hike during the peak July and August season.
You cannot bring single-use plastics, wet wipes, glass, styrofoam, alcohol, or portable speakers into the park. Drones are also illegal without special prior permission. Guards check bags at the gate to enforce the strict pack-in/pack-out waste policy.
A basic crater-rim trek takes two days and one night. If you want to push for the 3,726-meter summit and descend to the Segara Anak hot springs, plan for a three-day, two-night trip. Longer routes crossing from Sembalun to Torean take four to five days.
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