3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Rinjani Summit and Lake
Rinjani Summit and lake 3-day, 2-night itinerary is the quintessential Mount Rinjani experience. Ideal for fit and experienced trekkers, this cross-mountain traverse starts in Sembalun and ends in Senaru, meaning you never backtrack on the same trail. It perfectly balances physical challenge with rewarding natural scenery, taking you from sweeping savannas and dramatic summits to the turquoise volcanic crater lake and lush rainforests.
Trek Profile & Quick Facts
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Total Distance: ±34 km
Start / Finish: Sembalun Village (1,156 m) / Senaru Village (601 m)
Highest Point: Mount Rinjani Summit (3,726 m)
Highlights: Sunrise at the summit, Lake Segara Anak, natural hot springs, and a descent through diverse rainforest biomes.
Difficulty: Challenging (Requires excellent stamina and good physical condition)
Trekking 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary:
Pre-Trek (Day 0): Arrival and Briefing
Typically, comprehensive trek packages include a pre-trek day.
Pick-up: You will be picked up from your location in Lombok (Airport, Senggigi, Kuta, Bangsal, or Mataram) and transferred to the trekking base (often Senaru).
Preparation: Check into your pre-trek accommodation, meet your guide for a comprehensive safety briefing, review your packing list, and rest well for the early start.
Day 1: Sembalun (1150 m) – Sembalun crater rim (2639 m)
At 7:30 am, breakfast and after.. We register at the Rinjani Trek Centre in Sembalun (1,156 m) before commencing our trek. The trail initially passes through undulating open grasslands as it winds up the mountain. We stop at Pos 1 and Pos 2, pausing for rest breaks and snacks. At Pos 3 (1,800 m), we stop for a longer break for lunch.
After lunch, we commence the steep climb up the crater rim. We camp the night at Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 m) with amazing views of the sunset, Lake Segara Anak, the summit of Mount Rinjani, and northern Lombok.
Day 2: Sembalun Crater Rim (2639) – Segara Anak Lake and Hot Spring (2000)
We wake at 2 a.m. for a light breakfast before commencing the challenging three-hour trek to the summit (3,726 m). We arrive in time for sunrise, the best time to enjoy the spectacular views. Returning to our campsite on the crater rim, we pause for a hot breakfast and a rest before continuing our descent into the Segara Anak lake.
We stop for lunch and head to the shore of Lake Segara Anak (2,000 m). You can spend the afternoon swimming in the hot springs, fishing, exploring the lakeshore, or simply relaxing.
Day 3: Segara Anak Lake (2000) Torean Village (700)
After breakfast, we continue our descent of the mountain, utilising the rest spots of Jaran Kurus, Birisan Nangka, and the waterfall Penimbungan, stopping for a longer break for lunch along the way.
As we descend the mountain, the forest becomes thicker and increasingly lush. At approximately 2 p.m., we arrive in Torean (601 m), from where we will transport you to your next destination.
Price: $421 /person
The Price Included:
1. Licensed and Experienced:
– Mountain Guide
– Local Porter
2. One-night accommodation before the trek in Sembalun village {1000 masl}
3. All camping equipment:
– Tent, chair and tables
– Sleeping bags
– Bed Mats (spoon mattress)
– Cooking gear
– Toilet tent
– Pillow
4. All meals (3 times daily), fruits (apples, oranges, salak, papaya/watermelon, and pineapples), soft drinks, isotonic water, and mineral water.
5. Rinjani entrance ticket, insurance; and medical check-up
6. Transport pick-up and drop-off within Lombok Island
Trek Prices Exclude:
1. Food and drink on arrival day (lunch and dinner)
2. Tips for guides and porters are not mandatory.
For more information Mount Rinjani trek (3 days, 2 nights, summit and lake), please contact us.
