Mount Rinjani one-day trek to Senaru Crater Rim from Lombok

Climb to the crater rim and eat breakfast at the summit

A one-day trek from Senaru Village to Mount Rinjani's crater rim in Lombok, starting at 12:20am and reaching the rim by 6am for a guide-prepared breakfast and panoramic views before the descent. The trek is steep and physically demanding, suited for travelers with moderate fitness who can handle a pre-dawn start and a full day of climbing and descent.

The experience

The trek begins with a pickup at your hotel in the Senaru area at 12:05am, arriving at the trailhead by 12:20am. You'll climb through the dark with a headlamp, ascending steeply toward the crater rim. The path is challenging (loose volcanic rock, steep grades, and altitude gain), but the reward arrives at 6am when you reach the rim and your English-speaking guide prepares a hot breakfast right there at the summit. The views open across the crater lake and the volcano's interior, and you have time to rest and take in the landscape before beginning the descent.

The return trek down to Senaru Village takes roughly five hours, bringing you back by around 1pm. You'll descend the same steep terrain, so knees and ankles take the impact on the way down. Drinking water is provided throughout the trek, and a headlamp is supplied for the pre-dawn climb. Lunch waits for you at the office in Senaru Village once you return, so the full day wraps with a meal and time to recover before evening.

What’s included

• An experienced English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Senaru.
• breakfast prepared by your guide at the crater rim.
• lunch at the office in Senaru.
• drinking water throughout the trek.
• headlamp for the pre-dawn ascent.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (7 to 45 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 28

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by lombok trekking info

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want crater views in a single day rather than a multi-day trek, and you're ready for a pre-dawn start and steep climb in darkness.

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Top questions

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 does the Mount Rinjani trek actually start?

Pickup happens at 12:05am from your hotel in Senaru, with arrival at the trailhead by 12:20am. You'll be climbing in darkness with a headlamp for the first several hours until sunrise approaches the crater rim.

How long does it take to reach the crater rim?

The ascent takes roughly five and a half hours, with arrival at Senaru Crater Rim around 6am. The descent back to Senaru Village takes approximately five hours, so the full day is roughly twelve hours from pickup to return.

What's included in the trek besides the guide?

The trek includes an experienced English-speaking guide, breakfast prepared at the crater rim, lunch at the office in Senaru, drinking water throughout the trek, and a headlamp for the pre-dawn climb. Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Senaru area are also included.

Is this trek suitable if I'm not very fit?

The trek requires at least moderate physical fitness. The ascent is steep with challenging terrain and altitude gain, and the descent is hard on the knees and ankles. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy.

What should I bring besides what's provided?

Bring sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support, warm layers for the pre-dawn climb and the cool rim, and sun protection for the exposed volcanic slopes. The guide and headlamp are supplied, as is water, but personal items like medications, snacks, and a camera are your responsibility.