Rinjani Trekking 3-Day, 2-Night Sembalun Senaru

Rinjani trek 3-day, 2-night Sembalun Senaru is the route offers view savanna, tropical forests, crater rim, summit and Lake. The hike from Sembalun to the summit is quite challenging. After reaching the summit, the journey continues to Lake Segara Anak and the hot springs.

This trail descends through Senaru & journey show the diverse natural beauty of Rinjani.

Trail & Terrain Variety Rinjani Trek Sembalun Senaru

• Savanna sembalun, open views, long climbs
• Summit: steep volcanic sand and loose gravel (physically demanding)
• Crater & lake: rocky descent to Segara Anak
• Tropical forest, shaded

Trek Route Summary (Sembalun – Senaru)

• Start: Sembalun (1,150 m)
• Summit: 3,726 m
• Lake: ~2,000 m
• Finish: Senaru (600 m)
• Difficulty: moderate to Challenging

Total Trekking Time

• Day 1: 7–9 hours
• Day 2: 10–14 hours (the summit ascent)
• Day 3: 4–6 hours
• Total hiking time: Approximately 21–29 hours over three days.

Views & Highlights Rinjani Trek Sembalun Senaru

• Sunrise from the summit (above the clouds)
• The turquoise Segara Anak Lake inside the crater
• Hot springs near the lake
• Dramatic cliffs and panoramic ridgelines

Who can join?

• Beginners can join, and expect a real challenge.
• Are mentally preparation, The summit day is tough (cold, dark, windy, sandy slopes).
• People 10–12 years old,  recommend teens and adults.

NoT allow to Join?

• Have heart, lung, or serious medical conditions
• Struggle with high altitude (summit is 3,726 m)
• women pregnant

Itinerary: Rinjani Trek Sembalun Senaru

Day 01. Hotel – Senaru or Sembalun – Crater rim Sembalun (lunch, and dinner)

1. Pick up at the hotel at 5.00 AM. Transfer to Sembalun. arrive at sembalun at 08.00 am
2. 08:00 Registration at Rinjani Information Center (RIC) 1051m
3. 09.00 Start the trek to POS 1 (Pos Pemantauan 1.300 M) 2 hours walk, rest at POS 1
4. Walk to POS 2 for 1 hour (Pos Tengengean 1,500 m), and take a 10-minute rest.
5. Continue to POS 3 (Pada Balong 1.800 m), a 1-hour walk. Lunch at POS 3 and take a rest for 2 hours.
6. Walking up for 3 hours to Crater Rim (Plawangan Sembalun 2,639 m)
7. 17.30 Pm: Arrive at Crater Rim Sembalun, enjoy seeing sunset and viewing Lombok Island
8. 19.00 Dinner at Crater Rim Sembalun
9. Overnight at Sembalun Crater Rim Sembalun (2,639 m). at the Tent

Day 02. Crater Rim Sembalun – Summit – Lake – crater rim Senaru (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

1. Wake up at 02.30 am, have breakfast, and at 03.00 am trek up to the top of Mount Rinjani.
2. Heading Summit Rinjani (3,726 m), walking time approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes
3. From the summit, you can see all of Lombok Island, Bali, Sumbawa, and Segara Anak Lake
4. Back to camp to get breakfast
5. Walk down to Segara Anak Lake and Hot Spring water for 3 hours
6. Lunch will be provided at the Lake , and walk to hot spring water just a 100 m
7. take bath at hot spring water, prepare to climb up to the crater rim of Senaru, a 3-hour walk.
8. Camp is at the Crater Rim of Senaru
9. Dinner and take a rest

Day 03. Crater rim Senaru-Senaru village (breakfast and Lunch)

1. After breakfast and enjoying the sunrise, walk down to Senaru
2. Lunch is between POS 2 and POS EXTRA.
3. Arrive at Senaru around 13.00 PM.
4. Transfer to Sengigi, Mataram, or Bangsal Harbor.

Tips the way to trek Mount Rinjani sembalun senaru

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

Price includes: 

• Mountain guide and porter
• Trekking equipment (tent, sleeping bed, big mattresses, toilet)
• Ticket Mount Rinjani
• 1 liter mineral water per day
• Return transfer from hotel to Sembalun, and Senaru hotel

Price excludes:

• Alcohol beverage
• Personal purchase for tipping guide and porter
• Health check fee: IDR 20,000 per person
• Travel insurance
• Extra porter to carry your own luggage

Term of Payment: Rinjani Trek 3-day Sembalun Senaru

• 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 pickup to trek Mount Rinjani.

Cancellation policy: 

• All payment refunds for cancellations made to 7 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 around the Mount Rinjani area: Air temperature: 27–32 degrees Celsius
• Daytime around Crater Rim Senaru: 28–32 degrees Celsius at campsite
• Nighttime: Senaru Crater Rim Camp around 10 degrees Celsius

Recommended Cloth rinjani trek sembalun senaru 3-day

• 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 3-day

• Dried fruits: dates fruit, & dried grapes. 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
• Light packaged foods: cereals, biscuits, or other long-lasting snacks

Personal Hygiene & medicine to bring Mount Rinjani Sembalun Senaru 3-day 

• 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)

Important Notes: Rinjani Trek Sembalun Senaru 3-day 

• Minimum participant: 2 persons to book this trekking
• This trekking program is not suitable for beginner trekkers.
• Required a good level of fitness and strong walks.
• This trekking is not for children under 5 years old.

Items to bring Mount Rinjani Sembalun senaru (male or female) 

• Gym shorts (for walking)
• Long leggings (for sleeping)
• Long pair of the warm pants
• Pair of underwear for each day
• Pair of socks for each day
• Short-sleeved shirt
• Long-sleeved shirts/hoodies (depending on how cold you get, 1-2)
• Rain jacket on the rain season or poncho
• steak poles
• Head torch or hand torch
• Pair of flip-flops (to wear at camp)
• toilet paper
• Wet wipes
• Hairband (women)
• Sports bra
• Sun hat
• Camera or smartphone
• Garbage plastic

Good way to sleep on trek 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
• 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)

Advantages & Disadvantages trek summit Rinjani

Advantages

• Reach the summit, the highest point at 3,726 meters
• See sunrise at the summit and sunset over Lake.
• Visit Segara Anak Lake and relax in the natural hot springs.

Disadvantages

• Very physically demanding and requires excellent fitness.
• The summit trail is steep, rocky, and slippery
• Risk of altitude sickness, high elevation and fast ascent.
• Camping conditions can be very cold at high altitude.
• Not suitable for beginners or those afraid of heights
• The summit section is steep and consists of loose volcanic gravel.
• Temperatures see  sunrise can be close to freezing.

How to book: Rinjani Trek Sembalun Senaru

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 the trek
5. Inform us of your hotel in Lombok for the pickup time.

Contact us for booking or information.