Rinjani Trekking to Senaru Crater Rim: 2 Days 1 Night, Sunset Views
Camping at 2,641 meters, then waking for the sunrise
Climb through dense tropical forest and then grassland to camp at 2,641 meters, with the summit of Rinjani in view. At sunset you look toward Mount Agung in Bali and the Gili Islands, while Segara Anak Lake and the new volcano Gunung Baru Jari sit within the crater. It's a guided trek on Lombok, Indonesia, easy enough for beginner climbers, ending with sunrise and a walk back to Senaru.
What’s included
- A porter who carries your food and gear.
- Meals and drinking water along the way, breakfast to dinner.
- An experienced local guide.
- Sleeping gear and a toilet tent for the camp.
- Language materials available at the office.
- Every day 07:00
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You trek from tropical forest up to camp at 2,641 meters, with sunset views, Segara Anak Lake and a new volcano, then wake up for sunrise.
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The experience
The walk starts in Senaru, where you register at the Rinjani National Park office before setting off. Early on, the trail runs through dense tropical forest, and you stop at Pos 1 and Pos 2 for rest breaks and snacks. Each stop gives you a moment to catch your breath and look back at how far you have come, with the green canopy close overhead and the path ahead still shaded.
Lunch comes at Pos 3, at 2,000 meters, where the longer break gives your legs a proper rest. After lunch the forest thins into grassland and the trail steepens, so every step up takes a little more effort. Your camp sits at 2,641 meters on the crater rim. From there the sun drops toward Mount Agung in Bali and the Gili Islands, and the view takes in the summit of Rinjani, Segara Anak Lake and Gunung Baru Jari, the small volcanic cone within the crater.
You wake for the sunrise, then take a leisurely breakfast before heading back. The return has several rest and snack breaks, with a longer lunch at Pos 2, and you arrive back in Senaru at 1pm. Meals and water are covered along the way, and a porter carries the food and gear, so you can keep your attention on the views and the walk.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 16 years). Children under 10 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.
Is sleeping on the crater rim included in the trek?
Yes. The night at Senaru Crater Rim is part of the trek, and the tent, sleeping bag, mattress and toilet tent are provided for the camp.
How hard is the Rinjani crater rim climb?
It is described as an easy trip, but the trail gets steeper as you leave the forest for grassland above Pos 3, at 2,000 meters.
Do I need climbing experience to join Rinjani trekking?
No advanced experience is needed, since the trek is suited to beginner climbers and an experienced local guide leads it.
What meals are provided during the Rinjani trek?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided, along with food and water during the trek, and lunch on day one is taken at Pos 3.
What happens on the walk back from Rinjani?
After sunrise and breakfast, you walk back to Senaru with rest and snack breaks and a longer lunch at Pos 2, arriving at 1pm.
Do I need to register before the Rinjani trek starts?
Yes. You register at the Rinjani National Park office in Senaru before commencing the trek on day one.
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Rinjani Trekking to Senaru Crater Rim: 2 Days, Sunset Views
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