3-day Mount Rinjani trek: Senaru crater rim for beginners

Three days on the crater rim: rainforest, camp, sunset over three islands

A 3-day Mount Rinjani trek from Senaru to the crater rim, designed for beginners and families with kids age 7 and up. You trek through rainforest, camp on the rim itself, and watch the sunset and sunrise over the Gili Islands and Mount Agung. An English-speaking guide and porters carry all camping gear, food and water. Tent, sleeping bag and mattress are provided.

The experience

The trek runs three days and two nights, starting from Senaru and climbing to the crater rim of Mount Rinjani. This is the beginner route: the path stays below the summit and stops at the rim, where the views open across the crater lake and out to the Gili Islands and Mount Agung in Bali. You trek through pristine rainforest on the way up, then camp on the rim itself to catch the sunset and sunrise from that vantage.

An experienced English-speaking guide leads the trek, and porters handle the cooking gear, camping equipment and your supplies so you carry only a day pack. The operator provides tent, sleeping bag, mattress, pillow and a chair for camp. A toilet tent and paper are set up at the site. You get three litres of mineral water per day and all meals on the trek. Luggage storage is available at the Dhyns Rinjani hiking office before you start, so you can leave behind anything you don't need on the mountain.

You can add an extra porter to carry your own luggage if you prefer not to use the storage, and you'll arrange tips for the guide and porters at the end. Transport pickup before the trek and transfers after are optional add-ons at checkout.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide and professional porters.
• tent, sleeping bag, mattress, pillow and camp chair.
• toilet tent and paper.
• all meals on the trek.
• three litres of mineral water per person per day.
• luggage storage at the hiking office before you start.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (25 to 55 years) · Senior (60 years) · Youth (18 to 20 years) · Child (7 to 13 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 23

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Dhyns Rinjani Hiking

Is this one for you?Book this trek if you're staying on the Gili Islands or elsewhere without a car: the 3-day length fits a single trip from the islands, and transport add-ons at checkout mean you don't need to arrange separate pickups or transfers yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 to 20 years); Child (7 to 13 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

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 Senaru crater rim, and what do you actually see from there?

Senaru crater rim is the viewpoint where the trek ends, and it gives you a full view of the crater lake below and the three Gili Islands across the water, plus Mount Agung in Bali on the horizon. It's the popular destination for beginner trekkers on Rinjani because the views are complete from that spot without needing to summit the peak.

How much walking happens each day, and what's the pace like?

The trek is designed for beginners and families, so the pace is steady rather than fast. The route climbs through rainforest to reach the rim over the three days. The operator rates it suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy.

What do you eat on the trek, and is drinking water included?

All meals are provided on the trek, and you get three litres of mineral water per person per day. The porters carry the cooking gear and food supplies, so meals are prepared at camp.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the trailhead?

Transport pickup before the trek and transfers after are optional at checkout. If you don't add them, you'll need to arrange your own way to Senaru to meet the guide at the start.