Welcome to the ultimate Rinjani experience with Em Adventure. This comprehensive route covers all the major highlights of the national park, from the open eastern savannahs to the dense northern rainforests, allowing for proper acclimatization and plenty of time to enjoy the views.

4 Days 3 Nights Trekking Summit and Lake Start Sembalun Finish Senaru

Trek Profile at a Glance:

  • Difficulty: Challenging / Hard (Requires good physical fitness)

  • Total Distance: ~34 km

  • Highest Point: 3,726m (Mount Rinjani Summit)

  • Terrain: Open savannah, steep volcanic scree, rocky descents, and dense tropical rainforest.

  • Temperatures: Daytime 15°C–25°C; Summit & Rim nights can drop to 4°C–7°C with high winds.

Elevation & Altitude Journey

To help you visualize the physical demands of this trek, here is an interactive look at the daily elevation gains and losses:

Trekking Map

Maps

Mount Rinjani Trek Profile

Elevation

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 Trekking Summit & Lake

Gallery Foods & Drinks

Day 1: The Savannah Climb

Sembalun Village to Sembalun Crater Rim After breakfast and registration at the Rinjani National Park office, the trek begins through rolling, sun-exposed grasslands. The trail starts relatively flat before ascending sharply through the “Seven Hills of Regret” (Bukit Penyesalan).

  • Start Elevation: 1,156 m (Sembalun Village)

  • End Elevation: 2,639 m (Sembalun Crater Rim)

  • Elevation Gain: +1,483 m

  • Distance: ~9-10 km

  • Walking Time: 7–9 hours

  • Highlight: Watching the sunset over Segara Anak Lake from your campsite at the rim.

Day 2: The Summit Attack & Descent to the Lake

Sembalun Crater Rim → Summit → Segara Anak Lake You will wake up at 2:00 AM for a light supper before beginning the steep, demanding push to the summit on loose volcanic scree. You’ll reach the peak for a spectacular sunrise over Lombok, Bali, and Sumbawa. After descending back to the rim for a full breakfast, the journey continues with a steep descent into the caldera to the lake.

 

  • Peak Elevation: 3,726 m (Mount Rinjani Summit)

  • End Elevation: 2,000 m (Segara Anak Lake)

  • Elevation Change: +1,087 m (up to summit), then -1,726 m (down to lake)

  • Distance: ~8 km (summit round trip) + ~4 km (descent to lake)

  • Walking Time: 10–12 hours total (3 hours up, 2 hours down, 3-4 hours to lake)

  • Highlight: Standing on top of Lombok and soaking tired muscles in the Aik Kalak natural hot springs near the lake.

Day 3: The Caldera Climb

Segara Anak Lake to Senaru Crater Rim After a relaxed morning by the lake and hot springs, you will pack up and begin the climb out of the caldera up to your second crater rim campsite. The path is straightforward but requires navigating rocky switchbacks and a few rickety wooden ladders.

  • Start Elevation: 2,000 m (Segara Anak Lake)

  • End Elevation: 2,641 m (Senaru Crater Rim)

  • Elevation Gain: +641 m

  • Distance: ~2.5 – 3 km

  • Walking Time: 2.5–3 hours

  • Highlight: A phenomenal vantage point of the lake, the new volcanic cone (Gunung Baru Jari), and the summit from the opposite side of the mountain.

Day 4: Into the Jungle

Senaru Crater Rim to Senaru Village The final day is a long, continuous descent. You will leave the rocky, exposed rim and drop down into thick, shaded tropical rainforest. The trail is well-worn but can be slippery over exposed tree roots. The trek concludes at the Senaru gate, where Em Adventure transport will be waiting.

  • Start Elevation: 2,641 m (Senaru Crater Rim)

  • End Elevation: 601 m (Senaru Village)

  • Elevation Loss: -2,040 m

  • Distance: ~9.5 km

  • Walking Time: 5–6 hours

  • Highlight: Spotting rare black ebony leaf monkeys (Lutung) in the dense canopy.

Deluxe Tour Package Prices/person:

  • 2-3 Person: 5.550.000 IDR
  • 4 + person: 5.250.000 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 4-day, 3-night Mount Rinjani trek start Sembalun finish Senaru.