Choose from one to three-day Mount Rinjani trekking tours, reaching stunning crater rims or the challenging 3,726-meter summit. These guided hikes include camping equipment, meals, and experienced porters to help you navigate the volcanic terrain.
This two-day trek climbs through rainforest to the Senaru Crater Rim for views of the Gili Islands and Mount Agung.
See Bali, Java, and the Gili Islands from the 3,726-meter summit of Mount Rinjani.
This three-day trek climbs Rinjani's summit for sunrise, visits the crater lake, and ends with a jungle descent.
Climb from Sembalun to the 3,726m Rinjani summit over two days with an overnight camp at the crater rim.
Free Cancellation Climb through Senaru’s rainforest to camp on the Rinjani crater rim with views of the Gili Islands and Bali.
Free Cancellation Climb the 3,726-meter summit of Mount Rinjani to see the sun rise over the Segara Anak crater lake.
A 12-hour, 2,000-meter vertical climb from Senaru to the Rinjani crater rim for experienced hikers.
Summit Mount Rinjani in two days via Sembalun village, reaching the 3,726-meter peak for sunrise.
Free Cancellation This two-day trek climbs through Senaru’s jungle to the crater rim for views of the lake and volcano.
Free Cancellation Trek Mount Rinjani via the Sembalun, Senaru, or Torean routes with full porter support and hot meals.
Read what travelers share about their experience visiting Mount Rinjani — from practical tips to personal highlights.
Mount Rinjani is an active 3,726-meter stratovolcano on the Indonesian island of Lombok. Trekking tours climb through dense rainforests and open savannas to reach high-altitude crater rims. Most itineraries involve sleeping in tents and walking six to ten hours a day to look down into a massive 6-by-8.5-kilometer caldera.
You reach this 2,600-meter camp after a long day of climbing through open grasslands. The tents sit right on the edge. You'll wake up to views of the turquoise crater lake far below.
Climbers leave camp around 2:00 AM to tackle the final 1,100 meters of elevation. The path is steep, loose volcanic scree. Two steps up often mean one step sliding back.
This massive crater lake sits at 2,000 meters elevation. It fills the void left by a catastrophic 13th-century eruption. Many three-day tours camp right on the shoreline.
Natural geothermal water flows over volcanic rocks near the lake. Trekkers use these pools to wash off the mountain dust. The sulfurous water stays hot enough to soothe sore legs.
The northern descent drops straight into dense montane forest. The canopy blocks the sun entirely. Long-tailed macaques often watch hikers pass the lower trail sections.
Booking a Rinjani trek means navigating permit quotas and strict national park regulations. You cannot hike this mountain independently.
Foreign tourists must hire a licensed guide and porter through a registered operator. One guide manages a maximum of five guests. Rangers check QR-code permits at the gates.
Entrance costs IDR 200,000 to 250,000 per person, per day on the main routes. You also have to buy mandatory trekking insurance for IDR 290,000. Most tour operators roll these costs into your final package price.
A two-day trip gets you to the crater rim and back. Three days allows time to summit and descend to the lake. Four days adds the technical Torean route out of the valley.
The national park shuts down completely from January 1 to March 31. Heavy monsoon rains wash out trails and cause landslides. Do not attempt to find a rogue guide during these months.
Your crew transports the tents, sleeping bags, cooking gear, and food. They do not carry your personal clothes or headlamp. You can hire an extra private porter if your daypack feels too heavy.
Rangers search bags for wet wipes, single-use plastics, and glass. Portable speakers are also banned. If you fly an unauthorized drone, park officials will confiscate it and blacklist your tour operator.
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| 2D1N Senaru Crater Rim | 2D1N Sembalun Summit | 3D2N Summit & Lake | 1-Day Senaru Trek | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Days | 2 Days | 3 Days | 11-14 Hours |
| Max Elevation | 2,641m | 3,726m | 3,726m | 2,641m |
| Best For | Beginners and families wanting lake views without the summit | Fit hikers short on time wanting the peak | The complete caldera experience | Extremely fit runners short on time |
| Average Price | ~$165 | ~$160-$175 | ~$180-$250 | ~$70-$125 |
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Mount Rinjani National Park opens for trekking daily from 07:00 to 19:00 WITA. Official gate check-in runs from 07:00 to 15:00.
Tour operators strongly advise finishing your check-in by 13:00. This leaves enough daylight to reach the crater rim camps before dark.
The park closes entirely to all trekking from January 1 through March 31 every year due to severe monsoon rains and landslide risks.
Most international trekkers fly into Lombok International Airport (Praya). From there, it takes about two and a half to three hours by car to reach the trailhead villages of Senaru or Sembalun.
If you come from Bali or the Gili Islands, take a fast boat to Bangsal Harbour on Lombok's northwest coast. The drive from Bangsal to Senaru takes 90 minutes.
Trekking packages usually include private transfers from the airport or harbor. Public buses run from Mataram, but they take longer and require multiple transfers.
May through October offers the most stable weather. July and August bring the clearest skies but also the heaviest crowds on the narrow trails.
May and September are the optimal months to book. The trails are drier, daytime temperatures stay warm, and you avoid the peak summer rush at the campsites.
November and December see increasing rain and humidity. Skip the summit push during these months and stick to the shorter crater rim routes.
Mount Rinjani is not accessible to wheelchair users. The trails consist of steep, unpaved volcanic rock, loose sand, and exposed tree roots.
Older trekkers routinely complete the hike, but excellent cardiovascular fitness is mandatory. The summit push demands hours of climbing on unstable scree in freezing temperatures.
Guides recommend a minimum age of 10 for children. Families should book the two-day Senaru crater rim trek rather than attempting the 3,726-meter summit.
There are no permanent lodges or buildings on the mountain. All accommodation happens in double-occupancy camping tents provided by your tour operator.
The only place to wash is the Aik Kalak hot springs, accessible only on three- or four-day itineraries.
Foreign tourists must hire a licensed guide and porter through a registered operator. Independent trekking is illegal.
Foreign trekkers pay an entrance fee of IDR 200,000 to 250,000 per day, plus IDR 290,000 for mandatory insurance. Full tour packages usually cost between $160 and $250, which covers guides, porters, food, and camping gear.
Yes. National park regulations require all foreign tourists to hike with a licensed guide and porter. You must book this through a registered trekking operator who handles your e-Rinjani permit.
The two-day Senaru Crater Rim trek is the best option for beginners. It avoids the grueling 3,726-meter summit push but still delivers sweeping views of Segara Anak Lake from the 2,641-meter rim.
Most hikers book a two-day trip to reach the crater rim or a three-day trip to include the summit and the lake. Extremely fit trail runners occasionally do the crater rim route in a single 14-hour day.
The national park closes completely from January 1 through March 31 every year. Heavy monsoon rains create dangerous trail conditions and high landslide risks during this period.
It is physically punishing. Climbers leave camp at 2:00 AM and spend three to four hours hiking up steep, loose volcanic sand in near-freezing temperatures.
Bring a headlamp, sturdy hiking boots, and a reusable water bottle. You also need a heavy jacket, gloves, and a beanie, as temperatures at the summit and crater rim drop close to freezing at night.
Segara Anak is the turquoise crater lake sitting inside Rinjani's caldera at 2,000 meters elevation. It formed after a massive eruption in 1257 collapsed the former peak.
No, unless you secure special written permission from park authorities in advance. Rangers actively confiscate unauthorized drones and will blacklist your tour operator.
Yes, there are genuine risks. The trails feature steep, narrow ridges and unstable volcanic rock. Fatal falls have occurred when hikers wandered off the marked paths near the crater rim.
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This two-day trek to the Senaru Crater Rim is the best Rinjani route for beginners. You'll climb from Senaru village through thick rainforest to the camp at 2,641 meters. It's a steep walk, but most of the path stays under the canopy. Pack a headlamp. The campsite sits on the rim edge. From here, you look down into the 6-kilometer-wide caldera and the Segara Anak lake. At sunset, the Gili Islands and Bali’s Mount Agung are visible across the water. It gets cold fast—temperatures often drop below 10°C—so bring a heavy fleece. You'll save roughly 15 hours of walking by skipping the summit and the lake. Arrive a day early to see the Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls. Tiu Kelep is a 45-minute walk that involves wading through a shallow stream. Wear sandals with straps. Starting the trek the morning you arrive is possible, but an extra night in Senaru helps you adjust to the altitude. Ask your operator for thick sleeping mats.
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The 3,726-meter summit of Mount Rinjani overlooks Lombok, Bali, Java, and the Gili Islands. To the west, the peak of Mount Agung stands out against the horizon, while the Gilis look like tiny white circles in the blue water below. Most trekking groups leave their base camp at 2:30 AM to catch the 6:00 AM sunrise. It’s a bitter, windy wait at the top. Wear a down jacket and thermal layers. The final 600 meters of the climb is a slog through loose volcanic ash. You’ll slide backward with almost every step. It takes about three hours to reach the marker from the crater rim. If it rains, the trail turns into a dangerous mud slide and the park office usually shuts the gates. Pack a buff to keep the volcanic dust out of your lungs.
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This three-day route covers the Rinjani summit, the crater lake, and the hot springs. The first day is a steady climb through open grasslands to reach the Sembalun Crater Rim. From the campsite, you'll see the sun set over the crater and northern Lombok. The summit push starts at 3:00 AM. You'll climb for three hours on steep volcanic ash to reach the top for sunrise. The second day drops from the summit into the caldera to reach the lake and its natural hot springs. You'll soak there. Then, climb back up to the Senaru rim for the second night. This vantage point looks back at the summit and across the sea to the Gili Islands and Bali’s Mount Agung. Expect a long day. The final leg is a six-hour descent through the Senaru jungle. Sunlight is blocked by the thick canopy, making this section much cooler than the exposed ridges of the previous days. You’ll stop for lunch at a forest clearing shortly before the trail ends. Bring a high-quality headlamp for the 3:00 AM start — cheap ones often fail in the mountain cold.
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You'll climb 2,570 meters of vertical gain over two days, starting from Sembalun village at 1,156 meters. The first day is a 1,500-meter climb through open savannah and steep ridges to reach the Sembalun crater rim at 2,639 meters. You'll camp here overnight. Pack a heavy down jacket because temperatures at the rim often drop toward freezing once the sun goes down. The summit push begins at 2:00 AM to reach the 3,726-meter peak for sunrise. This three-hour climb is the hardest section, mostly consisting of loose volcanic scree that slides underfoot. You'll see the shadow of the mountain cast over the sea toward Bali as the sun rises. After descending back to the rim for breakfast, the trek ends with a long downhill walk back to Sembalun village. Wear gaiters to keep the fine grey ash out of your boots on the descent.
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This two-day trek reaches the Senaru crater rim at 2,641 meters. It’s the specific route to book for families or hikers who want to avoid the grueling 3,726-meter summit climb. The first day is a six-hour ascent from Senaru village through thick rainforest. You’ll spend most of the morning in the shade of high canopies before the trail opens up. It’s steep, but the dirt path is stable. Camp is set on the ridge edge with a direct view of the Segara Anak lake and the smoking Barujari cone. From here, you can see the Gili Islands and Mount Agung on Bali across the ocean. Pack a heavy fleece and a beanie. The temperature on the rim frequently hits 5°C at night, and the wind can rattle tent poles. Skip this trek during the peak monsoon months of January and February when the park usually closes for safety.
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This trek goes to the 3,726-meter peak of Mount Rinjani. You'll reach the crater rim before dawn to start the final push over loose volcanic scree. The climb is steep and takes three hours from the base camp. The sunrise shows the shadow of the mountain cast over the Bali Sea. That's the moment most people come for. Expect thick dust and cold winds at the top. Bring a windbreaker and a headlamp with fresh batteries because you can't navigate the ridge in the dark without one. If it rains, the trails turn to mud and the summit often closes for safety. Most hikers find the descent harder on the knees than the climb up. Use trekking poles.
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The trek climbs 2,000 meters from Senaru Village to the crater rim and back in a single day. You'll start at 7 AM for a six-hour ascent through thick jungle that eventually gives way to open volcanic slopes. It's a relentless uphill grind — expect your heart rate to stay high until you reach the top. If you aren't a regular mountain climber with high cardio fitness, skip this and take the multi-day tour instead. The rim at 2,641 meters sits directly above the Segara Anak lake and the Barujari cone. That $100 fee covers a guide, meals, and Senaru-area transfers. You'll have about an hour at the top before the six-hour descent back to the village. Pack trekking poles. Your quads will need them for the return trip over loose dirt and roots.
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This two-day trek summits Indonesia’s second-highest volcano from the eastern village of Sembalun. Pick-up is at 07:00 for registration at the National Park Office before the 08:30 start. You'll spend the first day climbing 1,500 meters through open savanna to reach the Sembalun Crater Rim camp. It's a steady, exposed uphill walk. This is the most direct route for hikers with limited time. The summit push begins at 02:00 with a light breakfast before the final 1,100-meter ascent. You'll reach the 3,726-meter peak before sunrise to see the shadow of the mountain cast across the sea. The trail is mostly loose volcanic ash and gravel—two steps up, one step back. After the sun is up, you'll head back down the same path to Sembalun village. Pack trekking poles to save your knees on the steep 2,600-meter descent.
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This two-day trek climbs from Senaru village to the Rinjani crater rim and back. It’s the shortest route to the views, making it the right pick for beginners or families. Most of the walk happens under a dense jungle canopy where the air stays cool. Listen for the macaques and look for the dark shapes of ebony leaf monkeys in the branches. It's a steady uphill slog. The trees thin out at 2,641 meters, revealing the crater rim. You’ll camp here with a direct view of Lake Segara Anak and the active Mount Barujari cone inside the caldera. Sunset is the main event, often showing the silhouette of Bali's Mount Agung across the sea. Nights are cold. Temperatures frequently hit 5°C, so don't rely on a light sweater. Clouds usually roll in by noon and can block the lake entirely. If you want clear photos, wake up at 5:30 AM. The return trip involves descending 2,000 meters over the same trail. It's hard on the joints. Bring trekking poles or rent them in the village before you start.
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Rinjani National Park authorizes three primary trekking routes: Sembalun, Senaru, and Torean. Sembalun starts in high grasslands and is the fastest way to reach the 3,726-meter summit. Torean drops into a deep river canyon with waterfalls and hot springs. It's the most technical route of the three. Most hikers combine Sembalun for the ascent and Senaru for the descent to see the crater lake. Heavy rain makes the slopes dangerous, so the park closes all trails from January through March. Porters handle the tents and cooking equipment so you only carry a small daypack. They prepare three hot meals a day, ranging from local chicken dishes to sliced fruit desserts. Your guide handles the park registration and sets the walking pace to prevent altitude sickness. Don't expect privacy in the campsites. They get crowded during the dry season, especially on the crater rim. Bring a headlamp with extra batteries for the 2:00 AM summit push.
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