3-Day Mount Rinjani Trek from Senaru: Crater Rim & Lake Views

Camp at the crater rim and watch sunrise over the volcanic lake and three islands.

A 3-day trek from Senaru village to Mount Rinjani's crater rim in Lombok, Indonesia, with camping on the mountain, a live guide and porter support. You hike to the rim on day two, camp overnight, and descend on day three. The route reaches the crater lake, the summit views, and sightlines to Mount Agung on Bali and Gili Terawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air to the north. Pickup from your hotel and accommodation in Senaru the night before the trek are included. You'll need moderate fitness and should bring your own hiking shoes and long pants.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and hotel check-in

• Pick up guest
• Drop to Senaru village
• Check in hotel

Day 2: Trekking to crater rim and camping

• Hike from Senaru to crater rim
• Enjoy sunset and sunrise views
• Lunch at Post 2 Senaru
• Camp on Senaru crater rim
• Dinner on crater rim

Day 3: Return trek and departure

• Breakfast at crater rim
• Walk down to Senaru village
• Lunch at Post 1 Senaru
• Drop to next destination in Lombok

The experience

You arrive in Senaru village the day before the trek starts. Hotel pickup brings you to the trailhead, and you stay overnight in Senaru accommodation so you're ready to begin early the next morning. The climb to the crater rim takes one day of hiking. The route passes through changing terrain as you ascend Mount Rinjani. You camp at the rim that night in a tent with a sleeping bag and mat provided, and a portable toilet tent is set up for the group.

The crater rim camp sits above the Lake of Segara Anak, the volcanic lake inside the mountain. Sunrise from the rim shows the lake, the summit, and on clear days, Mount Agung across the strait in Bali and the three Gili islands off Lombok's north coast. After breakfast and time to take in the panorama, you hike back down to Senaru village on day three. A live guide who speaks English and Malay leads the trek, and porters carry the camping gear and cooking equipment. Meals and drinking water are provided during the hike.

The trek is graded for moderate fitness. You'll need to bring your own hiking shoes and long pants. A camera is useful for the views but not provided. Sandals and tips for the guide and porters are optional. The route is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or pregnancy, and the minimum age is 12.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Senaru.
• one night accommodation in Senaru village before the trek.
• Mount Rinjani National Park entrance ticket.
• tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag and portable toilet tent.
• cooking gear and all meals during the hike.
• live guide fluent in English and Malay.
• porter support for gear and equipment.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Rinjani Excellent

Is this one for you?This 3-day route suits hikers who have a few days to spend but want to reach the crater rim and camp at altitude without committing to a longer summit push. The fixed itinerary and group format mean you're not arranging logistics yourself, though you'll need to bring your own hiking shoes and be comfortable with moderate physical exertion and a night camping on the mountain.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Lake of Segara Anak and where do I see it on this trek?

The Lake of Segara Anak is the volcanic crater lake inside Mount Rinjani. You camp at the crater rim on night two, so the lake sits directly below your campsite. Sunrise views from the rim look down onto it, and on clear mornings you can see across the water to the summit and beyond to Bali and the Gili islands.

Do I need to reach the summit, or does this trek stop at the crater rim?

This trek stops at the crater rim. You hike to the rim on day two and camp there overnight, then descend on day three. The summit is a separate, longer climb that this route does not include.

What happens on the first day before the trek begins?

On day one, you're picked up from your hotel and brought to Senaru village, where you check into accommodation for the night. This gives you time to rest and prepare before the hike starts early the next morning.

What meals and water are provided during the 3 days?

Dinner is provided on the night before the trek in Senaru, and food and drinks are included during the hike itself. You'll eat breakfast at the crater rim camp before descending on day three.