Hiking Mount Rinjani Sembalun

Hiking Mount Rinjani 2-Day Sembalun Route

Hiking Mount Rinjani via the Sembalun route offers one of the most iconic trekking experiences in Lombok Indonesia. Starting from a wide savanna, ascends rolling hills, open grasslands, & stunning panoramic views. This route is popular &, best choice for those aiming to reach the crater rim, summit, views of  lake, Segara Anak.

Trekkers rewarded sunrises over the summit, Lombok and beyond. Experience hiker or a first-time adventurer seeking a challenge, the Sembalun route journey into the heart of Lombok’s natural beauty.

Expect Hiking Mount Rinjani Sembalun

  • Physical exertion: Walking on trails with varying inclines, requiring good stamina and endurance.
  • Scenic views: Enjoy panoramic vistas of mountains, forests, lakes, or valleys.
  • Nature immersion: Spending time in natural environments, potentially seeing wildlife, and experiencing diverse ecosystems.
  • Challenge and personal growth: Pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone and discovering your capabilities.
  • Sense of accomplishment: The satisfaction of trekking a high and challenging mountain.

Trek Route Overview Hiking Mount Rinjani Sembalun

  • Start/End: Sembalun (1,150 m)
  • Max elevation: 3,726 m
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Total hiking time: 12–14 hours
  • Best for: Fit trekkers short on time who want the summit

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Itinerary: Hiking Mount Rinjani Sembalun

Day 01: Breakfast (Breakfast Box), Lunch, and dinner at the Mountain (walk 7 Hours and a distance of 10 km)

  • Pick up early at 05:00 AM at the hotel lobby.
  • Drive to Sembalun village for approximately 3 hours.
  • Breakfast by breakfast Box on the way to Sembalun Village
  • 08.00 am: Arrive in Sembalun and register at the Rinjani Information Centre (RIC) in Sembalun Lawang.
  • 08.30 am: start walk to POS 1 from bawak Nao (1,300 m), a 2-hour walk
  • 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.
  • Walking up for 3 hours to Crater Rim (Plawangan Sembalun 2,639 m)
  • 17.30 PM: Arrive at Crater Rim Sembalun, enjoy seeing the sunset, and viewing Lombok Island
  • 19.00 Dinner at Crater Rim Sembalun
  • Overnight at Sembalun Crater Rim Sembalun (2,639 m). at the Tent

Day 02: Breakfast and Lunch included at the Mountain (Walk 12 Hours and a distance of 15 km)

  • Wake up at 02:00 AM, trek to the summit, and experience a cold temperature of 3–10 degrees.
  • 2.5 hours of trekking to the summit of Rinjani, 3,726 meters
  • 05:30 am: Enjoy the amazing sunrise view from the summit (Mount Agung, Bali, and Sumbawa Island).
  • 06.00 am: Return to the camp crater rim in Sembalun, and enjoy a view of Segara Anak Lake.
  • 08.00: Get breakfast at Crater Rim Sembalun
  • 08.30 Leave the Crater Rim Sembalun by the same route to Sembalun village (Lunch on the way)
  • Will arrive in Sembalun village around 16.00 PM
  • 16.00 pm transfer back to the hotel. End program.

Price Inclusive

  1. Private return transfer Hotel to trek point and back to Hotel
  2. Trekking equipment, a tent, a sleeping bag, a sleeping mat, Cooking gear, and lamp
  3. National Park entrance fee and Village Donation
  4. Licensed and experienced mountain guides and local porters
  5. Fresh fruits: pineapples, bananas, oranges, apples, and snacks
  6. Full board meals
  7. Mineral water: 2 liters per day

Price Exclusive

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

Term of Payment: Hiking Mount Rinjani Sembalun

  • 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: Hiking Mount Rinjani Sembalun

  • All payment refunds for cancellations made 7 days up
  • A 50% charge applies for cancellations within 5 days
  • A full charge is applicable for cancellations within 48 hours.

Important Notes: Hiking Mount Rinjani Sembalun

  1. Minimum 2 participants
  2. This trekking program is not for beginner trekkers.
  3. A good level of fitness and strength to walk
  4. This trekking is not for children under five years old.
  5. It is not recommend for those who have a phobia of high places to join this trek

Mount Rinjani Area Temperature: 

  • Daytime around the Mount Rinjani area: Air temperature: 27–32 degrees Celsius
  • Daytime Sembalun Crater Rim Campsite: around 28–32 degrees Celsius
  • Nighttime Sembalun Crater Rim Camp around 10 degrees Celsius
  • Summit Mount Rinjani 3,726 M around 5-6 degrees Celsius

Recommended Cloth for Trekking 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 Mount Rinjani 3,720 Meters, 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 that suit your energy needs, 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 to Bring to Trek Mount Rinjani, Male or Female: 

  • Gym shorts (for walking)
  • Long leggings (for sleeping)
  • Long pair of warm pants (1)
  • Pair of underwear for each day (1
  • Pair of socks for each day (1)
  • Short-sleeved shirt (1)
  • Long-sleeved shirts or hoods (depending on how cold you get)
  • Warm Jacket waterproof
  • Trekking poles
  • 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 (1)
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat & buff: wear for warmth and sun protection
  • First aid kit or medication
  • Phone, camera, or smartphone
  • Garbage plastic
  • Raincoat, as the weather is hard to predict

A good way sleep in tents (Crater Rim Sembalun)

  • 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
  • Don’t stress about not sleeping perfectly
  • 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)

How to book: Hiking Mount Rinjani 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 upon arrival.
  5. Inform us of your hotel name for the pickup time.

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