Everything you need to plan a climb to Lombok's 3,726-metre summit — routes, packages, cost, difficulty, timing and logistics — written by the licensed local team that guides this mountain year-round.
Mount Rinjani is the highlight of any trip to Lombok — a towering active volcano with a summit sunrise over the whole island, a turquoise crater lake, and hot springs hidden inside the caldera. It's also a serious mountain that rewards a little planning. This guide pulls together everything we're asked most often, and links out to detailed pages on each topic so you can go as deep as you like.
| Summit height | 3,726 m — 2nd-highest volcano in Indonesia |
| Location | Mount Rinjani National Park, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara |
| Main routes | Sembalun (east) and Senaru (north); Torean on private trips |
| Typical trek length | 2D1N or 3D2N |
| Open season | April to December (closed Jan–March) |
| Difficulty | Challenging — long days, steep terrain, altitude |
| Highlights | Summit sunrise, Segara Anak crater lake, natural hot springs |
Almost every Rinjani trek starts from one of two villages. Sembalun, to the east, opens onto rolling savanna and is the standard way to the summit — it's the shorter, more direct approach to the crater rim below the summit push. Senaru, to the north, climbs through shaded rainforest and is the classic descent, especially on longer treks that visit the crater lake.
Most summit treks go up Sembalun, and the 3D2N itinerary continues over the crater to come down Senaru — giving you the best of both landscapes. The quieter Torean route is available on private trips only.
Read the full Sembalun vs Senaru comparison →
The right package comes down to how much time you have and whether you want to see the crater lake.
| 2 Days 1 Night | 3 Days 2 Nights | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Summit sunrise | Summit + crater lake + hot springs |
| Route | Sembalun up & down | Sembalun up, Senaru down |
| Best for | Short on time, summit is the goal | The full Rinjani experience |
| Price / person | Rp 2,600,000 | Rp 3,000,000 |
Both run as small open trips (max 10) and are all-inclusive of guides, porters, meals, park permits, camping equipment and hotel pickup. Prefer your own group, custom dates or the Torean route? We also run private and custom treks.
2D1N summit trek details → · 3D2N trek details → · Compare all packages →
Let's be honest: Rinjani is hard. You'll cover long days on steep, exposed volcanic terrain, camp at altitude, and tackle a pre-dawn summit push on loose scree where you slide back half a step for every step up. It's the toughest thing many of our trekkers have ever done — and, for most, the most rewarding.
The good news is that you don't need to be an athlete. A reasonably fit first-timer who prepares with a few weeks of hill walking and cardio can absolutely complete it, and our guides set a steady, manageable pace with plenty of rest.
How difficult is the Rinjani trek? → · How to train for Rinjani →
Mount Rinjani National Park is open from April to December and closed January to March for the rainy season. July and August bring the driest air and clearest summit sunrises, but also the biggest crowds. June and September are our favourite shoulder months — excellent conditions with fewer people on the trail.
See the month-by-month best-time guide →
Our all-inclusive open-trip prices are Rp 2,600,000 (2D1N) and Rp 3,000,000 (3D2N) per person, covering guides, porters, all meals on the mountain, national park permits, camping equipment and hotel pickup from the Mataram, Senggigi and Bangsal areas. Personal trekking gear — boots, poles, headlamp — is available to rent rather than included, so you only pay for what you need.
If you see a package advertised far below this, it's worth asking what's been cut: permits, porter wages, food quality and group size are the usual casualties. We price honestly and never use middlemen.
Full cost breakdown & what's included →
Nights on the crater rim are genuinely cold (often 5–8°C, colder with wind chill on the summit), while daytime trekking is hot. You'll want warm layers, a windproof jacket, sturdy footwear, a headlamp, sun protection and plenty of water capacity. Tents, sleeping bags and mats are provided; personal gear can be rented from us if you're travelling light.
The complete Rinjani packing list →
Most trekkers reach Lombok by a short flight into Lombok International Airport (LOP) or a fast boat from Bali. From there, we include hotel pickup from the Mataram, Senggigi and Bangsal areas and transfer you to the trailhead — with a hotel transit night before the trek included in every package.
How to get to Mount Rinjani from Bali & Lombok →
Two moments define the trek. The first is the summit push: setting out around 2 AM to reach 3,726 metres for sunrise, watching the light spread across Lombok, Sumbawa and a sea of cloud. The second — on the 3D2N route — is dropping into the caldera to Segara Anak, the crescent crater lake, and soaking tired legs in the natural hot springs beside it.
What the summit push is really like → · Segara Anak crater lake & hot springs →
Rinjani is an active volcano and weather can turn quickly. We only run treks within the official April–December season, our guides are licensed and carry first-aid, and we watch the mountain's status and forecasts before every departure. We also keep groups small and pack out what we pack in — the park stays beautiful only if it's looked after.
Altitude affects everyone differently. Hydrating well, pacing steadily and not rushing the summit push are the simplest ways to feel good up high; your guide will keep an eye on the group throughout.
We're a Lombok-born team and a direct operator — not an agent reselling someone else's trek. Booking directly means fair fixed prices, quick answers on WhatsApp, and the people organising your trip actually knowing the mountain. Tell us your dates and group size and we'll confirm availability, hold your spot and walk you through everything from gear rental to pickup.