This route, located on the southern slopes of Mount Rinjani, is perfect for those who want to avoid the busy northern trails. It offers a pristine trekking experience through thick monkey forests, beautiful grassy meadows, and a spectacular sunrise from Mount Sangkareang (the “Second Summit” of Rinjani), with panoramic views of the Segara Anak Lake and Mount Baru Jari.

Trek Profile & Quick Facts

  • Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night (plus Day 0 arrival)

  • Start / Finish: Tetebatu Village (approx. 700 m)

  • Highest Point: Mount Sangkareang Summit (3,200 m)

  • Total Distance: Approximately 22 km round trip

  • Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging. It features a steep ascent on Day 1 and an early morning summit push, but overall shorter than the main Rinjani summit trek.

  • Highlights: Peaceful, uncrowded trails, dense forests teeming with black monkeys and wildlife, and a stunning alternative perspective of the crater lake from the southern rim.

See the Elevation Flow

This interactive chart visualizes the steady climb from the lush village of Tetebatu up to the Crater Rim camp, followed by the early morning push to the peak of Mount Sangkareang on Day 2.

 

Tetebatu to Mt. Sangkareang Elevation Profile

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 0: Arrival and Trek Preparation

The day before your trek is dedicated to logistics, resting, and ensuring your high-performance gear is dialed in for the climb.

  • Pickup & Transfer: The Em Adventure team will pick you up from any major arrival point in Lombok (Lombok International Airport, Bangsal Harbor, Senggigi, or Kuta) in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Journey to the Mountain: You will be transferred to your included pre-trek accommodation in Tetebatu village.

  • Check-in & Briefing: After checking into your room, you will meet your lead guide. This is a critical time for a gear check. Because you are doing a fast-track 2-day ascent, the guide will verify your trail running shoes, check your ultra-light daypack, and ensure your headlamp and carbon trekking poles are ready.

  • Rest: Enjoy dinner at the hotel or a local warung, and get to sleep early. You will need to be well-rested for the 7:00 AM start the next morning.

Gallery Tetebatu Trek

Gallery Foods & Drinks

The Monkey Forest & Ascent to the Crater Rim

Day 1

Trek Duration: 7–8 hours | Start: Tetebatu Village (700m) | Finish: Tetebatu Crater Rim Camp (2,580m)

  • 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM (Breakfast & Start): Wake up at your accommodation in Tetebatu. After a hearty breakfast, meet your Em Adventure guide and team of porters. We begin the trek directly from the village edge.

  • 08:00 AM – 11:30 AM (The Monkey Forest): The journey starts with a gentle walk into the thick, pristine tropical rainforest of the Rinjani National Park. This southern route is famous for its wildlife. As you hike toward Pos 1 (1,300m) and Pos 2, look up into the canopy—you are highly likely to spot families of the rare Black Ebony Leaf Monkey (Lutung) and long-tailed macaques swinging through the trees.

  • 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM (Lunch at Pos 2 – 1,800m): Arrive at Pos 2. Here, take a well-deserved rest while your porters prepare a freshly cooked, hot lunch accompanied by fresh tropical fruits and hot tea or coffee.

  • 01:00 PM – 04:30 PM (Ascent to the Rim): Continue the climb. As you pass Pos 3 (2,300m), the dense jungle gives way to beautiful open savannas and fields of Edelweiss flowers. The incline becomes steeper as you approach the rim.

  • 04:30 PM (Sunset at Camp): Arrive at the Tetebatu Crater Rim (2,580m). Your tents will already be set up by our porters. Change into warm clothes, enjoy a hot drink, and watch a spectacular sunset above the clouds. Dinner is served under a blanket of stars before you sleep early to prepare for the summit push.

 

Mount Sangkareang Summit & Jungle Descent

Day 2

Trek Duration: 8–9 hours | Peak: Mount Sangkareang (3,200m) | Finish: Tetebatu Village (700m)

  • 04:00 AM (Wake Up & Preparation): Wake up in the dark to the crisp mountain air. Enjoy a light pre-trek breakfast of hot tea, coffee, and toast to fuel your summit push.

  • 04:30 AM – 06:00 AM (The Summit Climb): Put on your headlamps and begin the steep, 1.5-hour climb up the ridgeline to the summit of Mount Sangkareang, the “second summit” of the Rinjani volcanic complex.

  • 06:00 AM – 07:00 AM (Sunrise at 3,200m): Reach the peak just as the sun rises. From Mount Sangkareang, you are rewarded with an incredible, unique vantage point. Look down into the massive caldera to see the emerald Segara Anak Lake and the smoking cone of Mount Baru Jari, with the main peak of Mount Rinjani towering to the north.

  • 07:00 AM – 09:00 AM (Descent to Camp & Breakfast): Carefully hike back down to the Tetebatu Crater Rim camp. A massive, freshly cooked breakfast awaits you. Eat, relax, and pack up your gear.

  • 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM (The Long Descent): Leave the crater rim behind and begin the long hike down the mountain, passing back through the savanna and re-entering the lush monkey forest.

  • 01:00 PM (Lunch Break): Stop at Pos 2 or Pos 1 for your final mountain meal cooked by the Em Adventure team.

  • 03:00 PM (Return to Tetebatu): Arrive back at Tetebatu Village, completing your trek. Our driver will be ready to transfer you to your next destination on Lombok Island (airport, Senggigi, Kuta, or Bangsal harbor).

Deluxe Tour Package Prices/person:

  • 2-3 Person: 3.600.000 IDR
  • 4 + person: 3.400.000 IDR

Backpacker Standard Package Prices/person:

  • 3 + Person: 2.800.000 IDR

The Package Price Inclusions:

  • Professional Crew: Licensed and experienced mountain guide and local porters.

  • Pre-Trek Accommodation: One night of accommodation in Sembalun village (1,100 masl) prior to the trek.

  • Full Camping Equipment: Tents, camping chairs and tables, sleeping bags, sponge mattresses, pillows, cooking gear, and a private toilet tent.

  • Meals & Beverages: Three meals daily, plus fresh fruit (apples, oranges, salak, papaya, watermelon, and pineapples), soft drinks, isotonic water, and mineral water.

  • Permits & Fees: Mount Rinjani National Park entrance ticket and mandatory medical check-up.

  • Transportation: Round-trip transfers (pick-up and drop-off) anywhere within Lombok Island.

Trek Package Price Exclusions:

  • Pre-Trek Meals: Food and drinks (lunch and dinner) on your arrival day before the trek begins.

  • Gratuities: Tips for your guide and porter team (this is strictly optional but highly appreciated).

Items to Pack:

Trekking Mount Rinjani is an incredible adventure, but the terrain is rugged, and the temperature fluctuates wildly from hot and humid at the bottom to below freezing at the summit. Because porters usually carry your tent, sleeping bag, and food, you only need to pack a daypack with your personal essentials.

Here is a short, essential packing list to keep you comfortable and safe:

  • Headlamp

  • Toiletries and personal medications

  • Sunblock or lotion, hat or cap, and sunglasses

  • Muscle spray or balm

  • Towel

  • Trekking pants and shorts

  • Windproof jacket and a warm jacket (or warm clothing)

  • Trekking poles (optional)

  • Sandals (optional)

  • Swimwear

  • Gloves

  • Buff or neck gaiter

Ready for the crater rim Tetebatu? Contact us today to book your 2-day, 1-night Mount Rinjani trek.