Mount Rinjani 2-Day Trek: Sunrise at the Summit, Lombok

Camp on the crater rim, then climb to the summit before dawn for sunrise at the peak.

A two-day trek from Sembalun to Mount Rinjani's summit and back, with overnight camping on the crater rim. You walk through meadows and steep terrain to reach 2,639 meters by evening, then start again at 3am to summit at sunrise. A professional guide and porter carry your gear. Meals, water, tent and sleeping bag are provided. This trek suits experienced hikers or those in good fitness who can walk 8.5 hours a day on steep ground.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Hike from Sembalun to crater rim

• Pickup at hotel at 7 am
• Drive to Sembalun village
• Start gentle climb at 8 am
• Reach post 1 (1300m) after 2 hours
• Walk 40 minutes to post 2 (1500m)
• Take lunch at post 2
• Continue to post 3 (1800m)
• Rest at post 3
• Climb steeply to crater rim (2639m)
• Camp overnight at crater rim

Day 2: Summit hike and return to Sembalun

• Wake up at 2 am with hot drink and breakfast
• Start summit hike at 3 am
• Reach summit (3726m) at 6 am
• Enjoy sunrise and panoramic views
• Descend to camp site (2 hours)
• Have breakfast at camp site
• Continue descent to Sembalun (5 hours)

The experience

The trek starts with hotel pickup at 7am and a drive to Sembalun village, where the actual climb begins around 8am. The first day is a steady ascent through open meadow, passing through four checkpoints as the elevation climbs from 1,300 to 1,800 meters. After lunch at Pos 2, you push on to the crater rim at 2,639 meters. A three-hour stretch that includes a prolonged steep climb. You camp here overnight and can watch both sunset and sunrise from the rim itself.

Day two starts in darkness at 2am with hot drinks and light breakfast, then the final push to the summit begins at 3am. You reach the 3,726-meter peak around 6am as the sun rises, with panoramic views across Lombok, Bali, Sumbawa and the crater lake below. The descent takes seven hours total: two hours down to camp, breakfast, then five more hours back to Sembalun.

Your guide speaks English and handles navigation and pacing. A porter carries the shared gear (tent, sleeping bag, mattress and toilet tent), so you carry only a day pack. Meals and drinking water are provided throughout, and the national park entrance fee is included. After finishing, transport runs to Senggigi, Mataram or Bangsal harbour depending on where you're headed next.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide and porter.
• all meals and drinking water.
• tent, sleeping bag, mattress and toilet tent.
• national park entrance fee.
• hotel pickup in Sembalun.
• luggage storage at the Cakrawala Rinjani office.
• transport after the trek to Senggigi, Mataram or Bangsal harbour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 07:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (26 to 45 years) · Senior (46 to 70 years) · Youth (14 to 25 years) · Child (8 to 13 years) · Infant (2 to 6 years)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Cakrawala Rinjani Trekking

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup in Sembalun means you don't need your own transport to the trailhead, and the porter carries your gear so you travel light. This suits anyone staying in Lombok without a car or unfamiliar with the mountain roads.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 25 years); Child (8 to 13 years); Infant (2 to 6 years).

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.

How fit do I need to be for the Mount Rinjani trek?

The trek requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness and the ability to walk uphill and downhill for an average of 8.5 hours per day over steep terrain. It is designed for experienced climbers or trekkers already comfortable with multi-day mountain hiking.

Do I need to bring my own sleeping bag and tent?

No. A sleeping bag, tent, mattress and toilet tent are all provided as part of the trek. You carry only a day pack with personal items and water.

What's included in the meals during the trek?

Food and drinking water are provided throughout the two days. The itinerary mentions lunch on day one and breakfast on day two. Your guide will advise on what to expect and any dietary needs to mention when booking.

Does the trek include transport back to my hotel after we finish?

Transport is included from the finish point to Senggigi, Mataram or Bangsal harbour. If your hotel is in a different location, confirm the drop-off point when you book, as the standard route covers those three destinations.