Arrival Day → Greeting and Welcoming at Airport, Harbor, or Any Place on Lombok Island | Senaru Village | Hotel / Homestay

Our driver will pick you up at Lombok International Airport or other ports such as Lembar harbor, Bangsal harbor, or any place on Lombok Island. He will drive you to your hotel/homestay located in Senaru village. When you arrive at your hotel/homestay, you will be welcomed by your guide and light refreshments. Your guide will then give a pre-hiking briefing regarding Mount Rinjani, hiking plans, and procedures.

Day 1: Senaru Trekking Center – POS 1 (601 masl) – Sembalun Village (1,150 masl) – Sembalun Crater Rim (2,369 masl)

Waking up at 6:00 a.m. Breakfast is served at the hotel, a fresh start to your day full of adventure. Our driver will come to pick you up then drive you to the neighboring village called Sembalun which is situated at the foot of the mountain. It normally takes 50 minutes to an hour to get there. Before hiking, we will first have to register at Rinjani Trekking Center (RTC). Then, our driver will drop you off at the starting point. You will be hiking through the woods and savanna for 3 hours to get to POST 1 (1,300 masl) where you may encounter other fellow hikers resting while enjoying the solitude of being surrounded by the savanna. From POST 1, you will continue hiking to POST 2 (1.500 masl) which takes less than an hour. As you arrive there, your porters will serve you delicious Indonesian cuisines for your lunch. After lunch and some stretching, you will continue hiking for an hour to get to POST 3 (1,800 masl). From POST 3, you will hike for 3 to 4 hours through the hills that lead to Sembalun crater Rim (2,361 masl) and basecamp. Arriving here before nightfall leaves opportunity to witness picturesque views of the lake as well as the peak of Mount Rinjani.

Day 2: Summit (3,726 masl) – Lake Segara Anak & Hot Springs (2,000 masl)

On day 2, you will wake up at 2:00 a.m. then get some ginger tea and biscuits before ascending the summit. The whole hike normally takes up 3 to 4 hours depending on your walking speed and the weather. There are three stages that you will ‘conquer’ in order to reach the summit. The first stage is a moderate ascent of 2 hours hike, meanwhile the second stage is easier since hiking along the mountain ridge is relatively easy. The last stage is exhausting and difficult because the path is quite steep, and the uneven terrain makes it harder to keep pace. However, once you reach the summit, you will be in awe upon gazing at the sunrise at this highest point of Lombok Island. We trust that you will be capturing your best memories ever. After sunrise, you will head back to the crater rim for breakfast consisting of some banana pancakes, scrambled eggs, and warm drinks to recharge your energy. As you finish your breakfast and get packed, you will hike through the windy trails leading to the lake. After a-3-hour-descent, you will finally get to the lake where you can fully refresh your body and mind by enjoying the mountain breeze on the lakeshore or walking for 5 minutes to the hot springs for swimming or water meditating. Bathing in the hot springs is believed to be therapeutic since the water contains sulfur which is good for your skin. In the meantime, your porters will prepare the lunch. Enjoying lunch and dinner on the lakeshore while facing the baby mountain will definitely be a worthwhile experience. You can also do some lake activities such as fishing with the locals or strolling by the lakeside. To end the day, you will camp here for the night.

Day 3: Segara Anak Lake (2,000 masl) – Senaru Crater Rim (2,641 masl)

Waking up for sunrise by the lake while waiting for your breakfast to be served is a worth enjoying activity. After breakfast, you can revisit the hot springs for a morning bath or explore the lake’s surroundings for photography. In the meantime, our porters will prepare lunch before you continue the hike ascending the hills leading up to the crater rim of Senaru. The view along the way uphill might look a little different from what you see when going down from Sembalun Crater Rim. After getting to Senaru crater rim (2,641), you will spend the night. Before nightfall, you will get to see the breathtaking views as far as eyes can see: the great Mount Rinjani along with a range of exotic hills surrounding the lake underneath. As it gets darker, you will be welcomed by a thousand of stars sparkling overhead. Further, the milky way can fully be seen from 1:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. in the morning.

Day 4: Senaru Crater Rim (2,641 masl) – Senaru Village (601 masl)

Waking up at 6:00 a.m. or earlier in order to be able to enjoy the sunrise is one of the must-do activities. Therefore, we hope that you capture lots of incredible memories on your last day to bring home. At 9:00 a.m. after breakfast, you will hike down to Senaru village which commonly takes 5 to 6 hours. Halfway to the village, your porters will prepare lunch at POST 2. From POST 2 to the village, it takes around 2 and half hours. At the end of your hike, you will get to say goodbye to your guides and porters for accompanying and assisting you throughout your journey on Mount Rinjani. Lastly, our driver will take you to your next destination within Lombok Island.