3-day Mount Rinjani trek to summit and crater lake, Lombok

You reach the summit in darkness and watch the sun rise over four islands from the peak.

A 3-day guided trek on Mount Rinjani in Lombok ascends from Senaru or Sembalun village to the 3,726m summit, then descends to Segara Anak Lake and its natural hot springs. The trek follows a fixed itinerary with overnight camps at the crater rim, professional guides speaking English or Malay, porters who cook all meals, and all tents and sleeping gear provided. Pickup and park entry are included. Children from age 14 are welcome. Moderate fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Senaru to Sembalun Rim Trek

• Pick up and transfer to Sembalun village
• Register at Rinjani Information Center
• Trek to POS 1 and rest
• Walk to POS 2 and rest
• Continue to POS 3 and have lunch
• Hike to Crater Rim Sembalun
• Dinner and overnight at Crater Rim

Day 2: Summit and Segara Anak Lake

• Wake up and light breakfast
• Climb to Rinjani summit
• Return to camp for breakfast
• Walk down to Segara Anak Lake and hot spring
• Lunch by Segara Anak Lake
• Climb to Senaru Crater Rim
• Dinner and overnight at Senaru Crater Rim

Day 3: Descent to Senaru Village

• Breakfast and sunrise
• Walk down to Senaru village
• Lunch between POS 2 or POS EXTRA
• Arrive at Senaru Trekking Centre
• Prepare for transfer to next destination

The experience

The trek starts with a 45-minute transfer to Sembalun village and registration at Rinjani Information Center, then climbs through five marked positions over two days to reach the crater rim at 2,639m. Day one covers roughly six hours of walking in stages, with lunch and a two-hour rest at POS 3, ending at camp on the Sembalun Rim where you watch the sunset. Day two begins at 3am with a light breakfast before the final push to the summit: a steep three-hour-twenty-minute climb that puts you at 3,726m as dawn breaks. From the peak you see across Lombok, Bali and Sumbawa, then descend back to camp for breakfast before the longer walk down to Segara Anak Lake, a crater lake fed by hot springs.

At Segara Anak Lake you swim in the natural hot spring water, which sits 100m from the lake itself, and eat lunch by the water. The final day descends from the crater rim of Senaru over three hours, with lunch on the way, arriving back at Senaru Rrijani Trekking Centre around 1pm. From there you can arrange onward transfer to Senggigi, Mataram or Bangsal harbour for the Gili Islands. All overnight camps use double-size tents with sleeping bags and mattresses. A portable toilet tent and cooking set travel with the group. Your guide keeps the atmosphere alive and handles logistics. Porters manage the food and camp setup.

Trekking insurance and the national park entrance fee are included in the price. You can choose to rent trekking shoes and poles at checkout, or bring your own. The route offers variety: Sembalun, Senaru and Torean routes are available depending on your preference and park authorization. Pickup is included from your accommodation in the starting village.

What’s included

• Pickup from Senaru or Sembalun village.
• trekking insurance.
• national park entrance fee.
• professional guide speaking English or Malay.
• porter team who cook all meals.
• double-size tent with sleeping bag, mattress and pillow.
• portable toilet tent.
• all meals from dinner on day one through breakfast on day three.
• hot spring access at Segara Anak Lake.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 09:00, 12:00 and 14:30

AgesAdult (19 to 45 years) · Youth (18 years) · Child (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Bas Rinjani

Is this one for you?This is a shared group trek with a fixed three-day schedule and set itinerary, so it suits trekkers who want the support of guides and porters handling camp and meals rather than carrying their own gear, and who can commit to the early starts and the full descent on the final day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 years); Child (14 to 17 years). Under 14: 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 time do we start climbing on the day we reach the summit?

Day two begins at 3am with a light breakfast, then the trek to the 3,726m summit starts at 3am and takes approximately three hours and twenty minutes, so you arrive at the peak as the sun rises.

What's the walk down from the summit to Segara Anak Lake like?

After breakfast at the crater rim camp, the descent to Segara Anak Lake takes three hours and passes through forest and open terrain. The lake sits in the crater and is fed by natural hot springs you can walk to 100m away.

Do we sleep in tents the whole time, and what comes with them?

Yes, overnight camps use double-size tents with sleeping bags, mattresses, a portable toilet tent and pillow. The porter team sets up camp and cooks all meals at each stop.

Is this trek suitable for someone who has never hiked a mountain before?

The trek requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or pregnant travelers, and children must be at least 14 years old.

Can I rent trekking shoes and poles, or do I need to bring my own?

Trekking shoes and poles are available to rent at checkout. You can also bring your own if you prefer.