Hike Mount Rinjani 3 Days and 2 Night Start Sembalun

Hike Mount Rinjani Trekking 3 Days, and 2 Nights, Starts Sembalun Down Senaru

Mount Rinjani The 3-day, 2-night hike starts from Sembalun Village and descends to Senaru. Hike to Crater Rim Sembalun, Summit, Lake Segara Anak, hot spring and Crater Rim Senaru. This program is for those who want to know the views serround Mount Rinjani.

What to expect from the 3-day hike up Mount Rinjani from Sembalun?

  • A walk through a lush forest.
  • Campsites are comfortable for sleep in the night
  • Trek Summit height: 3,726 meter
  • Visits Lake Segara anak, hot spring, and cave
  • see black and brown monkeys
  • Viewing the breathtaking scenery
  • Getting an unforgettable experience

Trek Route Summary

  • Start: Sembalun (1,150 m)
  • Summit: 3,726 m
  • Lake segara Anak: ~2,000 m
  • Finish: Senaru (600 m)
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Best for: Trekkers who want the full Rinjani experience

Overview: Hike Mount Rinjani 3 Days and 2 Nights Starting in Sembalun

  1. Pass the tropical forest, shadow trails
  2. Enjoy the jungle atmosphere with bird sounds and wild animals
  3. View of Gili’s, and tropical forest
  4. Lake Segara Anak, hot spring, sunset, and sunrise.

Tips the way to trek Mount Rinjani Summit

  • Pace yourself—slow walk and steady wins Rinjani. Don’t race anyone
  • Have little breakfast, even not hungry
  • Hydrate constantly—dehydration + altitude = misery.
  • Watch your foot—hike to the summit is loose volcanic sand (“two steps up, one step back”).
  • Going down is harder—save energy
  • Train your legs & lungs—stair trek, hiking with a pack, cardio

What you should know about hiking Mount Rinjani in 3 days:

  1. This hiking program is not suitable for beginner trekkers
  2. Requires a good level of fitness and Strong walk
  3. People with mountain sickness or height phobia are not allow to join 
  4. Trekking not allow for children under 5 years old

Itinerary: Hike Mount Rinjani 3 Days and 2 Nights Starting in Sembalun

Day 01. Hotel—Sembalun—Crater Rim Sembalun (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) 7 hours walk and a distance of 10 km

  • Pick up at 5.00 AM. Transfer to Sembalun; arrive at Sembalun at 08.00 am
  • 08.00 Registration at Rinjani Information Center (RIC) 1051m
  • 08.30 Start trek to POS 1 (Pos Pemantauan 1.300 M) 2 hours walk, rest 10 minutes at POS 1
  • Walk to POS 2 for 1 hour (Pos Tengengean 1,500 m), and take a 10-minute rest.
  • Continue to POS 3 (Pada Balong 1.800 m), a 1-hour walk. Lunch at POS 3 and take a rest for 2 hours.
  • Walk 3 hours to Crater Rim (Plawangan 2,639 m), dinner, and overnight at Crater Rim Sembalun.

Day 02. Crater rim Sembalun—summit-lake-crater rim Senaru (Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner): a 10-hour walk and a distance of 11 km

  • Wake up at 02.30 am, have breakfast at 03.00 am, and climb up to the top of Mount Rinjani.
  • Heading Summit Rinjani (3,726 m), walking time approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes
  • From the summit, you can see all of Lombok Island, Bali, Sumbawa, and Segara Anak Lake
  • Back to camp to get breakfast
  • Walk down to Segara Anak Lake and Hot Spring water for 3 hours
  • Lunch will be provided in Lake Segara Anak, hot spring water just a 100 m walk from the lake.
  • After enjoying the hot spring, prepare to climb up to the crater rim of Senaru, a 3-hour walk.
  • The camp is in the Crater Rim of Senaru, and you can see the sunset
  • Dinner and take a rest

Day 03. Crater rim Senaru-Senaru village  (breakfast and Lunch) 6 hours walk and a distance of 9.5 km, walk down

  • Breakfast and enjoy the sunrise, prepare to walk down to Senaru village
  • Lunch is on the way between POS 2 and POS EXTRA.
  • Arrive at Senaru Rinjani Trekking Center around 1.00 PM.
  • Prepare yourself for transfer to Senggigi, Mataram, or Bangsal Harbor.

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How to book: Hike Mount Rinjani 3 Days and 2 Nights Starting in Sembalun

  1. You can email or WhatsApp us to check the available dates at +62 818365070
  2. You will receive a confirmation by WhatsApp or email for your booking.
  3. Secure your tour booking by sending 30% of the total into our PayPal or bank account.
  4. You need to pay the balance in cash on trek
  5. Inform us of your hotel name for the pickup time.

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The price is US$ per person: Hike Mount Rinjani 3 Days and 2 Nights Starting in Sembalun

  • US$ 300 per person, with a minimum of 2 people to book this trekking
  • US$ 250 per person, with a minimum of 3-4 people to book this trekking.
  • US$ 225 per person minimum, and up to 5 people can book this trekking

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Price includes: 

  1. Return transfer hotel to trek point and back
  2. Trekking equipment, a tent, sleeping bag, a sleeping mat, Cooking gear, and lamp
  3. Entrance fee
  4. License and mountain guides and porters
  5. Fresh fruits: pineapples, bananas, oranges, apples, and snacks
  6. Full board meals
  7. Mineral water: 2 liters per day

Price excludes: 

  1. Personal expenses
  2. Health check fee: IDR 20,000 per person
  3. Insurance
  4. Tips Guide and porter
  5. alcohol
  6. Extra porter to carry your Luggage

Term of Payment:

  • Deposit payment: you can pay to our Bank Account or PayPal
  • We are not responsible for any taxes.
  • The balance you must pay in cash on trekking

Cancellation policy:

  • All payment refunds for cancellations made 30 days up
  • A 50% charge applies for cancellations within 5 days
  • A full charge is applicable for cancellations within 48 hours.

Mount Rinjani Area Temperature

  • Daytime: Air temperature: 27–32 degrees Celsius
  • Nighttime: Crater Rim 10 degrees Celsius, Lake Segara anak 15 degrees Celsius, and Summit 5 degrees Celsius

Recommended Cloth on Hike up Mount Rinjani: 

  • Daytime: Normal clothing (sports pants, long leggings, shorts or long pants, t-shirt, hat)
  • Nighttime: Warm Clothes (long leggings, Trousers, T-shirt, Jacket, socks)
  • Summit:  Wearing warm Clothes (Long Pants, T-shirt, Sweater, Jacket, Gloves, Hat, and Buff)

Recommended Foods that you can bring to Trek Mount Rinjani

  • Dried fruits: dates, dried grapes, or other dried fruits. These can be a quick and handy source of energy.
  • Nuts: almonds, cashews, or a mixture of nuts. Has protein and healthy fats to maintain energy
  • Energy bars: Choose energy bars, protein, fat, and carbohydrates
  • Light packaged foods: cereals, biscuits, or other long-lasting snacks

Bring personal hygiene & Medicine for trekking Mount Rinjani

  • Hand sanitizer or pure alcohol
  • Hat & buff: wear for warmth and sun protection
  • Insect repellent: avoid bug bites & mosquitoes
  • Sunblock protects skin from sun exposure
  • Muscle spray or balm soothes sore muscles
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, wet & dry tissues, etc.)
  • Personal first aid kit for blisters, cuts, or headaches (Panadol, aspirin or other)

Items that must be Prepare to Trek Mount Rinjani, Male or female 

  • Gym shorts (for walking)
  • Long leggings (for sleeping)
  • Long pair of warm pants
  • Pair of underwear for each day
  • Pair of socks for each day
  • Short-sleeved shirt
  • Long-sleeved shirts or hoods (depending on how cold you get)
  • Rain jacket
  • Trekking poles (two)
  • Head torch or hand torch
  • Pair of flip-flops (to wear at camp)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Facial cream
  • Emergency toilet paper (essential)
  • Wet wipes
  • Hairband (women)
  • Sports bra
  • Sunscreen
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  • First aid kit or medication
  • Phone, camera, or smartphone
  • Garbage plastic

Good way to sleep on trekking Mount Rinjani

  • Stuff clothes into a dry bag for a pillow
  • Put backpack or spare clothes under your legs
  • Use earplugs to avoid the noise of the wind
  • Use a rain jacket over your legs inside the bag for wind blocking
  • Keep tent ventilation slightly open to reduce condensation (wet = cold)
  • Wear dry clothes to sleep & Thick socks
  • Avoid tight clothes—they reduce circulation and make you colder
  • Eat a hot dinner (rice, noodles, soup)
  • Eat a snack at night (chocolate and nuts help with warmth)

Monthly Breakdown & Trail Conditions 

 Here is a breakdown of the conditions by month to help you choose your ideal trekking:

May to June (Best for Scenery & Comfort):

  • Clear skies and the savanna landscapes are green from the recent rainy season.
  • Fewer trekkers compare on July and August.

July to August (Peak Season):

  • The driest months with perfect visibility. See Segara Anak Lake and Mount Agung Bali from the summit.
  • The summit temperatures can drop  3°C / 37°F, Trails dusty, and crowds in the peak

September to October:

  • Quieter trails and warmer nighttime temperatures.
  • Midle september to late October, the transition to the rainy season begin.

November to December: Pre-Closure Risk

  • Landscape: Cloud forests misted and moody.
  • Conditions: Rainfall frequency increases drastically. The steep dirt paths into slippery mud, and the loose volcanic ash becomes heavy and sludge-like. Dense fog frequently rolls in, visibility to zero and hard to summit.
  • Crowds: Very low. Only recommended for experienced trekkers prepared wet-weather gear.

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