3 days 2 night

Itinarery

The Classic 3D2N Itinerary (Sembalun – Summit – Lake – Senaru)

Day 1: The Ascent to the Rim

• Morning: The day usually begins with an early pickup from your location in Mataram or a nearby area. You'll head to the Rinjani Trekking Centre (RTC) in Sembalun (1,156m) for registration and a medical check.
• The Trek: The hike begins through rolling, open savanna and grassland. You'll pass through Pos 1, Pos 2, and Pos 3, taking breaks and having lunch along the way.
• Afternoon/Evening: After Pos 3, the trail becomes a steep, sustained climb (often called the "Regret Hills") up to the Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639m). You'll arrive in the late afternoon to set up camp, watch a spectacular sunset over the lake, and rest up.

Day 2: The Summit, Lake, and Hot Springs

• Early Morning (2:00 AM): Wake up in the pitch black for a light snack and a hot drink. Begin the grueling, steep ascent on loose volcanic scree to reach the Summit (3,726m) just in time for sunrise.
• Mid-Morning: Descend back to the Sembalun Crater Rim camp for a well-deserved, heavy breakfast.
• Afternoon: Pack up and hike down into the caldera to Segara Anak Lake (2,000m). You'll have lunch by the water and take a restorative dip in the nearby Aik Kalak natural hot springs to soothe your muscles.
• Late Afternoon: Begin the steep climb up the opposite side of the caldera to the Senaru Crater Rim (2,641m). This is where you'll camp for the second night, offering incredible sunset views of Mount Agung in Bali on a clear day.

Day 3: The Rainforest Descent

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast and the sunrise from the Senaru Crater Rim.
• The Descent: Begin the long trek down to Senaru Village (601m). Unlike the open trails of Sembalun, this route takes you through a thick, shaded tropical rainforest. Look out for black ebony leaf monkeys along the way!
• Afternoon: Arrive at the Rinjani Trekking Centre in Senaru by early afternoon (usually between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM). From there, your package transport will drive you back to Mataram or your next destination.