Trekking Mount Rinjani In Lombok – A Complete Guide

Mount Rinjani Trekking Experience will be one of the most rewarding challenges of your life. So here’s everything you need to know before trekking Rinjani!

Where Does The Mount Rinjani Trekking Start?

The main starting point for Mount Rinjani Trekking is just an hours drive from the town of Senaru.

Senaru is a small town on a hill, with a few scattered restaurants and shops, and gives access to Tiu Kelep Waterfall & Sendang Gile Waterfall.

Most trekkers tend to stay in Senaru a night before and a night after the big hike. A dedicated guide will collect you from your guesthouse on the morning of the trek at around 7am.

For those short on time, or that prefer everything to be organised for them, there are some awesome tours on Get Your Guide available to book in advance.

Which Mount Rinjani Trek Should You Choose?

There are 3 main Mount Rinjani Trekking options:

2D1N Mount Rinjani Trek

For those short on time or solely interested in climbing the summit and getting back down to safe ground again.

Day 1: You trek all day to the crater rim, stopping throughout for snacks and lunch, where you set up camp ready for an early rise the next morning.

Day 2: You start at 2am and complete the 3 hour trek to the Mount Rinjani summit just in time for a beautiful sunrise. After sunrise you head back down to camp for breakfast before heading back down to Senaru to complete the trek.

3D2N Mount Rinjani Trek

For the whole experience packed into a compact package.

Day 1: You trek all day to the crater rim, stopping throughout for snacks and lunch, where you set up camp ready for an early rise the next morning.

Day 2: You start at 2am and complete the 3 hour trek to the Mount Rinjani summit just in time for a beautiful sunrise. After sunrise you head back down to camp for breakfast before visiting the lake and hot springs and heading back up another peak to set up camp for another night.

Day 3: Finally you set off at 6am and head back down to Senaru on a 6 hour trek to town.

4D3N Mount Rinjani Trek

For those with plenty of time and that want to take their time and not kill their bodies.

Day 1: You trek all day to the crater rim, stopping throughout for snacks and lunch, where you set up camp ready for an early rise the next morning.

Day 2: After enjoying the sunrise and breakfast you commence your descent into the crater. You stop for lunch on the shore of Lake Segara Anak and set up camp. The afternoon can be spent swimming in the hot springs, fishing, exploring the lakeshore or simply relaxing.

Day 3: After a leisurely morning you enjoy lunch on the lakeshore before commencing your climb out of the crater. You camp the night at the crater rim ready for a 2am summit climb.

Day 4: You start at 2am and complete the 3 hour trek to the Mount Rinjani summit just in time for a beautiful sunrise. After sunrise you head back down to camp for breakfast before heading back down to Senaru to complete the trek.

Who Shall I Book My Mount Rinjani Trek With?

As soon as you arrive on the island you’ll come to realise that climbing Mount Rinajni is one of the highlights of the island. Sofia you have time, don’t miss it off your Lombok itinerary.

Therefore there are endless tours and agencies to book your Mount Rinjani tour with.

We booked our 3D2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour with @jou_trekking and cannot recommend them enough!

They provide transfers to and from any location in Lombok, a nights accommodation before the trek in an A/C room with hot water and send you fully equipped with jackets, poles and PLENTY of food and water!

The guides and porters that carry the camping gear were extremely friendly and spoke great English and Jou was a credit to his company!

You can check out all of their tours via the Jou Trekking website.

What Should You Take With You?

Honestly DO NOT underestimate this trek.

Most equipment can be rented from your trekking Rinjani tour guide but here’s what we recommend taking.

To Rent From Your Guide

Trekking shoes

A thick jacket

A trekking pole

Torch or flashlight (you’ll need one at 2am when you start walking)

To Take Yourself

Plenty of warm clothes and layers

Snacks

Toiletries (you won’t be showering but brushing your teeth is a luxury)

Sunscreen

Hat

Lip Balm

Wet wipes

Camera

Swimwear and flip flops (for the lake and at camp)

Our Experience Trekking Mount Rinjani

So off we set on our 3 day 2 night trekking Rinjani experience.

It was one of the toughest few days of our lives but what an achievement it was at the finishing line!

With no previous trekking experience, and having sat around Canggu eating avocado for the past 5 months, we’ll let the photos tell the story.

Where To Stay In Senaru

Luxury – Rinjani Lodge

Featuring a restaurant and an outdoor pool, Rinjani Lodge is located 0.6 mi away from Rinjani National Park and the traditional Sasak Village of Dusun Senari.

It houses well appointed rooms with private terraces overlooking the mountain and surrounding greenery. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas. 

Air-conditioned rooms in Rinjani Lodge come fitted with a desk, safe and a flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player. A fridge and electric kettle are also among the amenities.

Each private semi open bathroom includes a bathtub, towels and free toiletries.

Mid-Budget – Rudy Trekker

Providing free WiFi, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, restaurant and garden, Rudy Trekker is located in Senaru.

There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. 

At the guesthouse each room is equipped with a private bathroom. 

Guests at Rudy Trekker can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Budget – Bukit Senaru Homestay

Located in Senaru, 21 miles from Tiu Teja Waterfall, Bukit Senaru Homestay has accommodations with a bar, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and room service.

This self-catered family stay has a garden and free private parking. 

The family stay is composed of a fully equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms. 

The family stay offers an Asian or halal breakfast.

For more places to stay in Senaru, you can check the latest prices on Booking.com.

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