3-day Mount Rinjani trek to crater rim from Lombok

Climb to the crater rim and camp where the island drops away

A 3-day guided trek on Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second-tallest volcano, starts with hotel pickup in Lombok and climbs from Senaru (601m) to the crater rim (2,641m), where you sleep in a tent overnight before descending the next day. The trek includes an English-speaking guide, porters, all camping gear, meals and water, park entry, and return transfer. Moderate to challenging fitness is needed. The trek is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.

The experience

Mount Rinjani rises 3,726 meters above sea level as an active volcano with dense forest at its base and grassland higher up. The trek to the crater rim takes two days of climbing, with the first day broken into four rest stops as the trail steepens and the forest gives way to open slopes. You camp overnight at Senaru Crater Rim at 2,641 meters, where the sunset and the views of the volcanic cone inside the crater are the reward for the day's effort. The second day is the descent, with a longer lunch break at Pos 2 before you reach Senaru around 1pm.

Your guide speaks English and the porters carry the tent, sleeping bags, mattress, pillow, cooking gear and all food and water for the trek: three liters per person per day. The night before the trek, you stay in a hotel in Senaru so you can start early after breakfast on Day 1. Pick up happens from your hotel anywhere on Lombok, and after you return to Senaru on Day 2, transfer takes you to your next destination. Park entrance is included, as is a toilet tent and paper for the trek.

The climb is steep and the altitude is real. You need at least moderate fitness to manage the two days of hiking and the thin air at the rim. The descent is easier on the knees than the ascent, but the total time on the mountain is substantial. Bring your own rain jacket, long pants, gloves and trekking shoes. A head lamp, small daily pack and extra porter for personal luggage are available as add-ons at checkout.

What’s included

• Hotel accommodation in Senaru the night before the trek.
• English-speaking guide and professional porters to carry all gear.
• tent, sleeping bag, mattress, pillow and toilet tent.
• all meals and three liters of water per person daily.
• park entrance fee.
• pickup from your hotel and transfer after the trek ends.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Dewa Trekking

Is this one for you?The 3-day commitment means you spend two full days on the mountain and return by early afternoon on Day 2, leaving the rest of your Lombok itinerary open. The trek is challenging and requires moderate fitness. It is not suitable for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular concerns.

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Top questions

How steep is the hike to Mount Rinjani's crater rim?

The first day climbs from 601 meters at Senaru through dense forest to 2,000 meters at Pos 3, where you stop for lunch, then continues steeply as forest gives way to grassland until you reach the crater rim at 2,641 meters. The second day is the return descent, which is less taxing on the legs but still requires steady footing over the same terrain.

What do I sleep in on the mountain?

You sleep in a tent at the crater rim, with a provided sleeping bag, mattress and pillow. A separate toilet tent is set up for the group, and the porters manage all the camping equipment so you carry only a day pack.

How much of the trek is included in the price?

The trek includes the guide, porters, all camping gear, a tent for sleeping, meals and three liters of water per person each day, park entry, hotel pickup before the trek and transfer after you return to Senaru. You provide your own rain jacket, long pants, gloves and trekking shoes. A head lamp, small pack and extra porter for personal bags are optional add-ons.

What happens on the arrival day before the trek starts?

You are picked up from your hotel on Lombok and transferred to Senaru, where you check in to a hotel for the night. The trek begins early the next morning after breakfast at the Rinjani Trek Centre.

When do I return to Senaru, and what happens next?

You arrive back in Senaru around 1pm on Day 2 after the descent. From there, transfer takes you to your next destination on the island.