3 Days / 2 Nights + Summit

Day-by-Day Mount Rinjani 3D2N Summit Itinerary

Your journey begins in East Lombok. Today is all about steady elevation gain through wide-open, sun-exposed landscapes.

Morning (8:00 AM): After breakfast and registration at the Rinjani Information Center, you will begin the trek from Sembalun Village. The first few hours involve a relatively gentle hike through rolling hills and tall grasses.
Lunch (12:00 PM): Arrive at Pos 2 (Tengengean) or Pos 3 (Pada Balong). Your porters will set up camp and prepare a hot lunch to fuel you for the hardest part of the day.
Afternoon (1:30 PM): Face the infamous "Regret Hill" (Bukit Penyesalan). This is a steep, continuous 3-hour climb to your first campsite.
Evening (5:00 PM): Arrive at the Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639m). Set up camp, enjoy a hot dinner, and take in a spectacular sunset over Lake Segara Anak. You will sleep early to prepare for the alpine start.

Day 2 is the most physically demanding but rewarding day of the trek, combining extreme altitude, steep descents, and relaxing hot springs.

2:00 AM (The Summit Attack): Wake up for hot tea and a light breakfast. Armed with headlamps, you will begin the grueling, 3-to-4-hour climb in the dark. The final hour is a notorious "two steps forward, one step back" battle through loose volcanic sand and gravel.
6:00 AM: Arrive at the Mount Rinjani Summit (3,726m). Watch the sunrise illuminate the entire island of Lombok, with Mount Tambora visible to the east and Mount Agung in Bali to the west.
Mid-Morning (9:00 AM): Descend back to the Sembalun Crater Rim camp for a second, heavier breakfast. Afterward, begin a steep 2.5-hour descent down the rocky caldera wall to Segara Anak Lake (2,000m).
Lunch (1:00 PM): Relax by the volcanic lake. Take a short walk to the nearby natural hot springs to soothe your aching muscles while your trekking crew prepares lunch.
Afternoon (3:00 PM): Leave the lake and hike 2.5 hours up a steep, rocky trail to the Senaru Crater Rim (2,641m).
Evening (5:30 PM): Camp for your second night. Enjoy another incredible sunset, this time looking back over the lake and the smoking cone of Mount Barujari.

Your final day trades exposed volcanic rock for a shaded, vibrant jungle canopy.

Morning (7:00 AM): After breakfast and a final view of the crater, begin the long descent toward Senaru.
Mid-Day: The trail transitions entirely into a dense tropical rainforest. Keep your eyes peeled for rare black ebony leaf monkeys (lutung) and long-tailed macaques in the canopy. Lunch is typically served halfway down at Pos 2 or Pos Extra.
Afternoon (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM): Arrive at Senaru Village (601m), officially completing your Mount Rinjani trek. From here, transport will pick you up to take you to your next destination (Senggigi, Mataram, the airport, or the Gili Islands).

To successfully complete the summit, coming prepared with the right gear is non-negotiable:

Trekking Poles: Absolutely essential for navigating the slippery volcanic scree on summit day.
Cold-Weather Gear: Temperatures near the summit can drop close to freezing. Bring a windbreaker, thermal base layers, a beanie, and warm gloves.
Headlamp: Crucial for your 2:00 AM summit push.
Sturdy Footwear: Well-broken-in hiking boots with deep treads are required to handle the diverse, challenging terrain.