Mount Rinjani 3-day private trek: Summit, crater rim, hot spring

You camp on two crater rims and swim in a volcanic lake inside the mountain.

A 3-day private trek on Mount Rinjani in Lombok takes you from Sembalun Crater Rim to the summit at dawn, then down to Segara Anak volcanic lake and natural hot springs, and finally across the rainforest to Senaru Crater Rim. Your private guide handles all meals, camping gear, and logistics. You arrive at the first rim camp by 4 PM on day one and descend to Senaru village by early afternoon on day three. Children from age 11 are welcome. Moderate fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrive and camp at Sembalun Crater Rim

• Arrive at Sembalun Crater Rim
• Enjoy panoramic sunset
• Have dinner
• Overnight camp

Day 2: Summit Mount Rinjani and relax at lake

• Wake up early for summit attempt
• Ascend to Mount Rinjani summit
• Watch sunrise at summit
• Descend to Segara Anak Lake
• Swim and relax in hot springs
• Have lunch by the lake

Day 3: Sunrise and descend through rainforest

• Enjoy sunrise breakfast at Senaru Crater Rim
• Descend through rainforest
• Reach Senaru village

The experience

Mount Rinjani sits at the center of this trek, and the route spirals through its different faces. You start at Sembalun Crater Rim, arriving around 4 PM to watch the sunset and eat dinner before sleeping in camp. At 2 AM you wake for the summit push. A climb that takes roughly three hours. You reach the peak around 6 AM to see the sun rise over Lombok, Bali and Sumbawa, a moment that lasts 30 to 45 minutes before the descent begins. The real reward comes next: Segara Anak Lake, a crater lake so clear you can swim in it, sits deep inside the mountain. You arrive around 10:30 AM, spend four to five hours swimming and soaking in the natural hot springs nearby, and eat lunch on the shore. That evening you trek to Senaru Crater Rim on the opposite side of the mountain, camp again, and wake for a sunrise breakfast before a five-hour rainforest descent to Senaru village, where you arrive by 1 PM.

Your private guide speaks English and manages the whole operation: meals appear at camp, a toilet tent is set up, sleeping bags and mats are provided, and a local porter carries the shared load. Hotel accommodation for one night before or after the trek is included, along with entrance fees to Mount Rinjani National Park. You bring your own trekking shoes, poles, jacket, gloves and headlamp. The guide brings everything else. Pickup and return transport from your hotel in Lombok is included, so the trek starts and ends at your door.

What’s included

• Private English-speaking guide.
• all meals and beverages for three days.
• camping gear including tent, sleeping bag and mat.
• one night's hotel accommodation.
• Mount Rinjani National Park entrance fees.
• toilet tent.
• cooking equipment.
• local porter.
• waterfall tour.
• pickup and return transport from your Lombok hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Under 11: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

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 22 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 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Go2Rinjani

Is this one for you?Book this trek if you want a private experience with your own guide and don't mind two nights camping on crater rims. The fixed three-day route fits the summit, the crater lake swim, and the rainforest descent into one continuous journey, so you see the full mountain rather than just the peak.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years). Under 11: 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 actual climbing like on Mount Rinjani's summit push?

The ascent from Sembalun Crater Rim starts around 3 AM and takes roughly three hours to reach the peak. You'll be trekking uphill in darkness with your guide and headlamp, arriving at the summit around 6 AM to watch the sunrise. The descent follows the same route back down to the crater rim.

Can I really swim in Segara Anak Lake, and is it cold?

Segara Anak is a crater lake inside Mount Rinjani, and swimming is part of the itinerary. You'll have four to five hours at the lake on day two, with time to swim and soak in the natural hot springs nearby before lunch and the trek to the next camp.

How much of the trek is camping versus staying in a hotel?

You camp on two nights (one at Sembalun Crater Rim and one at Senaru Crater Rim) in a tent with a sleeping bag and mat provided. One night's hotel accommodation in a regular hotel is included before or after the trek. Upgraded hotels cost extra.

What meals are provided during the three days?

All meals and beverages throughout the trek are included: dinner at the first camp, breakfast before the summit push, lunch at Segara Anak Lake, and meals at the second camp. Your guide prepares food using the cooking gear brought along.

Do I need my own trekking gear, or is it all provided?

Your guide provides the tent, sleeping bag, mat, cooking gear, and toilet tent. You need to bring your own trekking shoes, poles, jacket, gloves, and headlamp. A waterfall tour is included as part of the experience.

Is there a porter to help carry my backpack?

A local porter is included to carry shared gear and supplies. An extra porter for your personal pack can be arranged at checkout if you prefer lighter load-carrying.