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The fastest way to the top: a sunset camp on the Sembalun crater rim, a pre-dawn push to the 3,726 m summit and back down to Sembalun the same day.

See the plan
Sembalun Summit trail on Mount Rinjani
Duration
2 days · 1 night
Highest point
3,726 m Summit
Difficulty
Demanding
Start → finish
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Day by day

Two days on the mountain.

Times are a guide. On the day, your guide sets the pace around the weather and the group.

Sembalun to the crater rim

≈ 9 h walking · +1,480 m

  • 06:00 Breakfast at your accommodation
  • 07:00 Transfer to the Sembalun trekking gate
  • 07:30 Registration and a quick medical check-up
  • 08:00 Start trekking from Sembalun Village
  • 10:00 Arrive at Pos 1 (Pemantauan)
  • 11:30 Arrive at Pos 2 (Tengengean)
  • 12:00 Lunch and a rest
  • 13:00 Continue to Pos 3 (Pada Balong)
  • 14:00 Start the climb up Bukit Penyesalan
  • 17:00 Arrive at the Sembalun crater rim
  • 17:30 Sunset and panoramic views
  • 18:30 Dinner and overnight camp

Summit and down to Sembalun

≈ 11 h walking · +1,090 m −2,570 m

  • 01:30 Wake up and a light breakfast
  • 02:00 Start the climb to the summit
  • 06:00 Reach the summit (3,726 m)
  • 06:30 Sunrise and photos
  • 07:00 Descend to the Sembalun crater rim
  • 09:00 Breakfast at camp
  • 10:00 Continue down to Sembalun Village
  • 12:00 Lunch at Pos 2
  • 15:00 Arrive at the Sembalun trekking gate
  • 15:30 Transfer to your next destination

The climb

Every meter, mapped out.

How the trail rises and falls from start to finish, with each night’s camp marked. Distances and heights are approximate.

Distance
≈ 30 km
Total ascent
+2,570 m
Highest point
3,726 m
Nights on the mountain
1
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Prices

One price, everything included.

Price per person, depending on how many of you climb together. Everything listed below is part of every price. More than 20 climbers or a private trip? Ask us.

  • 1 person USD 650 per person
  • 2–4 people USD 250 per person
  • 5–10 people USD 230 per person
  • 11–20 people Best price USD 180 per person

What’s included

What’s covered, and what’s not.

No surprises on the mountain. Ask us on WhatsApp if anything here is unclear before you book.

Included

15 items
  • Pick-up and drop-off anywhere on Lombok
  • Experienced English-speaking local guide
  • A team of porters for the whole trek
  • A place to stay before or after the trek
  • Rinjani National Park entrance ticket
  • All trek logistics and paperwork
  • Tent, sleeping bag, mattress and pillow
  • A private toilet tent at camp
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek
  • Snacks, desserts and hot homemade soup
  • Fresh seasonal fruit
  • Soft drinks and orange juice
  • Coffee, tea and milk
  • First-aid kit and a check-up before the trek
  • Transfer to the trailhead

Not included

5 items
  • Flights and travel to Lombok
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Personal clothing and gear
  • Personal porter (on request)
  • Tips for guides and porters

Gear can be rented at basecamp — ask us for the list.

What to bring

Pack light, pack warm.

Nights at the rim drop close to freezing. Check things off as you pack — we double-check the rest at basecamp.

Clothing

  • Warm down or fleece jacket
  • Wind and rain shell
  • Thermal base layers
  • Beanie and gloves
  • Hiking pants
  • Spare socks

Gear

  • Broken-in hiking boots
  • Headlamp and spare batteries
  • Daypack, 25–35 L
  • Trekking poles
  • Water bottle, 1.5 L+
  • Rain cover for your pack

Personal

  • Passport copy
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Personal medication
  • Toiletries and wet wipes
  • Power bank
  • Small quick-dry towel