Welcome to the most complete and visually stunning Mount Rinjani experience. This 3-day, 2-night package combines the physical challenge of the summit push with the breathtaking scenery of Segara Anak Lake, the healing hot springs, and the spectacular, “Jurassic Park-like” descent through the Torean gorge.

This route is designed for strong hikers who want to see every highlight the national park has to offer without turning back the way they came.

Trek Profile & Quick Facts

Feature Details
Duration 3 Days, 2 Nights
Start Point Sembalun Village (1,150m)
Finish Point Torean Village (~600m)
Highest Point Mount Rinjani Summit (3,726m)
Campsites

Night 1: Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639m)

Night 2: Segara Anak Lake (2,000m)
Difficulty Advanced (Requires excellent stamina for long daily distances)

To help you prepare for the pacing and altitude changes, explore the interactive elevation profile for this specific route below.

Trekking Map

Map

Rinjani 3D2N 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 Sembalun village (situated at the foothills of Rinjani).

  • 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.

Gellery Summit & Lake

Gallery Foods & Drinks

Day 1: The Savannah Ascent

Sembalun (1,150m) ➔ Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639m)

  • Trekking Time: 7–9 hours

  • Elevation Gain: +1,489m

The journey begins in the vast, open grasslands of Sembalun. The early hours are relatively flat and exposed, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm.

  • 08:00 AM: Begin trekking from the Rinjani National Park Office.

  • POS 1 (Pemantauan – 1,300m) & POS 2 (Tengengean – 1,500m): Reached after roughly 2 to 3 hours of steady walking.

  • POS 3 (Pada Balong – 1,800m): Stop here for a freshly prepared, hot lunch served by your porter team.

  • The Final Climb (2,639m): After lunch, the terrain shifts into a steep, 3.5-hour climb through the Casuarina forest.

  • 17:00 PM: Arrive at the Plawangan Sembalun campsite. Enjoy the sunset over the lake and rest up in your pre-pitched tent for the early morning summit push.

Day 2: The Summit Push and The Healing Waters

Crater Rim (2,639m) ➔ Summit (3,726m) ➔ Segara Anak Lake (2,000m)

  • Trekking Time: 9–11 hours total

  • Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,087m up, -1,726m down

This is the most physically demanding day, featuring the extreme altitude of the peak followed by a steep descent into the caldera.

  • 01:30 AM: Wake up for a light pre-trek breakfast and hot coffee.

  • 02:00 AM: Begin the ascent in the dark. The final hour involves climbing on loose, steep volcanic scree. This section demands stability, making carbon fiber trekking poles an absolute necessity for upward momentum and a high-lumen headlamp crucial for navigating the dark.

  • 06:00 AM (Summit – 3,726m): Arrive at the peak for a spectacular sunrise over the Wallace Line.

  • 06:30 AM: Descend rapidly back to the crater rim, utilizing your poles to glide safely down the volcanic ash.

  • 08:30 AM: Enjoy a heavy breakfast at camp, pack up, and begin the 2.5-hour rocky descent into the caldera.

  • 12:00 PM (Segara Anak Lake – 2,000m): Arrive at the lake edge. After lunch, take a 10-minute walk to the natural volcanic hot springs. Soaking in these mineral-rich waters is the perfect way to recover your muscles after the summit climb. Camp is set up right by the lake for your second night.

Day 3: The Jurassic Gorge Descent

Segara Anak Lake (2,000m) ➔ Torean Village (~600m)

  • Trekking Time: 8–10 hours

  • Elevation Loss: -1,400m

The Torean route is famous for its dramatic, otherworldly beauty. Instead of climbing back over a crater rim (like the Senaru route), you follow the river valley out of the volcano.

  • 07:30 AM: After breakfast by the lake, begin the journey along the river gorge.

  • The Trail: The path is highly technical, featuring steep, sometimes wet rocky sections alongside deep ravines, ladders, and natural bridges. Navigating this uneven terrain is much easier with agile, high-performance trail running shoes featuring aggressive lugs, such as the Kailas FUGA DU 2 or Norda 001A, rather than heavy traditional boots. Wearing a lightweight running vest or a minimalist 15–20L daypack will keep you nimble throughout the long descent.

  • Penimbungan Waterfall: Pass magnificent waterfalls cascading down the sheer green cliffs of the gorge. Lunch is served along the trail.

  • 15:00 – 17:00 PM: Arrive at the forest edge in Torean Village. The Em Adventure transport team will be waiting to drive you to your next destination in Lombok.

Deluxe Tour Package Prices/person:

  • 2-3 Person: 4.500.000 IDR
  • 4 + person: 4.250.000 IDR

Backpacker Standard Package Prices/person:

  • 3 + Person: 3.350.000 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 summit and lake? Contact us today to book your 3-day, 2-night Mount Rinjani trek start Sembalun finish Torean.