- Day – 1
Overview: Post 1, Post 2, Pelawangan Sembalun
Tour Experience
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Enjoy the view of Rinjani from Sembalun Village
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Visiting the Sembalun National Park Resort office
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See the view of Savanna forest
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Enjoy Mount Rinjani from the view of the Savanna
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Conquer the Hill of Regret
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See the view of the lake from the Sembalun crater rim
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Enjoying the sunset when the weather is clear
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Camping at the Sembalun crater rim
Duration: 8–12 hours
Activities:
Wake up in the morning, have breakfast at the hotel, then our driver will pick you up and drop you at the Mount Rinjani National Park Office for registration. Then, continue to the climbing point using a pickup vehicle.
Arrive at Post 2 around 10 AM, then go to Post 3 and have lunch there. The distance from the point at the start of the ascent to Post 3 is 4.5 km long. The path is not too difficult, namely through the savanna forest, where the climbing point starts from an altitude of 1,300 masl to 1,800 masl.
After lunch, the journey continues to the Sembalun crater rim. From Post 3 to the Sembalun crater rim (Pelawangan), it normally takes 2.5–3.5 hours of travel. The trail is quite steep and tiring, but safe for climbers.
This path is known as the Hill of Regret because it passes through seven hilltops, making every climber curious. The distance between Post 3 to the rim is only 1.5 km.
Arriving at Pelawangan, you will be greeted by views of Lake Segara Anak and the gentle breeze bringing coolness, the peak of Mount Rinjani, and the Sembalun valley. Guaranteed, all your tiredness will disappear instantly. Regret turns into joy and happiness.
The porter is also waiting for your arrival and ready to serve you hot tea or coffee to quench your thirst during the trip or warm your body in the midst of the cold weather that is starting to envelop you.
Our porter will cook a warm and gravy menu. After dinner, take a quick break to prepare for the summit the next day.
- Day – 2
Overview: Summit, Plawangan, Lake, Hot Water
Tour Experience
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Conquer the summit of Mount Rinjani
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See the view of the lake from along the summit
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Enjoy the view of the lake and the island of Lombok from the top
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Stepping on footprints on Lake Segara Anak
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Soak in hot water
Duration: 12–14 hours
Activities:
Wake up at 1:30 AM for breakfast with toast and a hot drink. Then at 2:00 AM, we begin the trek to the summit. From the camp to the peak, it takes 2.5–5 hours.
The trip to the top is the most memorable journey when exploring Mount Rinjani. The trek to the top is quite heavy, especially in the first hour where the track is steep and slippery because of the sand. After that, the track is more gentle but long, while 45 minutes before reaching the top you will find the most challenging and curious path.
This path is dominated by sand and gravel, which makes you walk slowly. Here you will get an annoying experience where when you take two steps, you step back one step because it is slippery—but still safe because the trail is quite wide.
Arriving at the top of Mount Rinjani, fatigue will disappear, leaving only awe at the natural scenery from a height of 3,726 meters above sea level.
Once satisfied, take pictures and capture your moment, then go down to the Sembalun crater rim (camp area). The way down is faster, but you have to be careful and prioritize safety. The time it takes is 1.5 hours with a distance of 3.5 km.
Arriving at the camp area, your breakfast is ready. Usually, climbers will feel very tired due to lack of sleep and the extraordinarily strenuous travel. There is not much time to rest because you have to continue the journey to the lake.
From Pelawangan to Lake Segara Anak, the distance is 3.5 km and the travel time is 2.5–3.5 hours. Arriving at the lake, have lunch. Tents will be set up in the Segara Anak lake area. Besides enjoying the lake surroundings, you can also visit hot springs which are located not far from where you are staying.
Dinner with a quiet atmosphere on the shores of Lake Segara Anak will certainly be memorable for you. Then, rest. Make sure to sleep early because the next day you will continue your journey to Torean Village.
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Day – 3 Trekking Rinjani: Sembalun Crater Rim and Lake Segara Anak
Experience
Duration: 5 hours
Activities:
Wake up early, have breakfast, and get ready to continue the journey to Torean Village.
On the way, you will see stunning views of mountain valleys, waterfalls, and the rainforest.
The road is relatively light with a dominance of downhill tracks and flat roads, but the distance is quite far. However, it is very suitable as a return route when you are at Segara Anak Lake.
You will stay at the location of the Barisan Nangka camp, which is in the middle of the rainforest.
