Summit Rinjani 3 Days

A 3-Day, 2-Night (3D2N) Rinjani Trekking Program starting in Senaru and ending in Sembalun is often called the “Reverse Circuit.”

This route is highly recommended if you prefer climbing the first day under the cool, shaded canopy of the Senaru rainforest rather than the blistering, unshaded heat of the Sembalun savannah. However, be aware that your final summit push on Day 3 will be steeper and more technically challenging than starting from the Sembalun side.

A 3-day Rinjani summit trek from Senaru to Sembalun is best for fit hikers who want a diverse rainforest-to-savanna traverse, natural hot springs at the lake, and a climax summit push on the final morning. Please take a look at the hiking route from Senaru and see why you should choose us.

Most 3-day summit itineraries actually run in reverse—from Sembalun up to the summit first, then down to the lake and out via Senaru.

Enjoy the lunch under Senaru rain forest

Best Features of 3 Days Summit Rinjani Itinerary

  • Diverse Scenery: Starts in the cool, shaded tropical rainforest of Senaru before opening up to volcanic lakes and the dramatic, dry savannas of Sembalun.
  • Lake and Hot Springs: Allows time to descend into the crater caldera to visit Segara Anak lake and soak in the natural hot springs.
  • Gradual Rainforest Start: Day one through the Senaru jungle offers protection from the direct sun during the initial climb.

Who Should Choose 3 Days Summit Rinjani start Senaru end Sembalun.

  • Fit and Adventurous Hikers: Compressing the summit, lake, and two different trailheads into 3 days is physically demanding and fast-paced.
  • Travelers Short on Time: Gives you the full spectrum of sights (forest, lake, hot springs, and summit) without committing to a 4-day pace

Summit Rinjani 3 days detailed Itinerary:

Day 01. Senaru Village to Senaru Crater Rim (The Rainforest Climb)

  • 07:00 AM: Breakfast at your Senaru hotel, followed by medical checks and registration at the Rinjani Trek Center (600m).
  • 08:00 AM: Start hiking. The first 5 hours take you through a dense tropical rainforest. You will stop for a long lunch prepared by your porters at Pos 2 (1,500m).
  • 01:00 PM: Continue trekking as the jungle canopy begins to thin out past Pos 3 (2,000m), transitioning into steep, rocky mountain trails.
  • 05:30 PM: Arrive at Plawangan Senaru (Senaru Crater Rim) at 2,641m.
  • Evening: Camp here for Night 1. Enjoy a spectacular sunset over Segara Anak Lake and Mount Agung in Bali.

Day 02. Senaru Rim to Crater Lake, then up to Sembalun Crater Rim

  • 07:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast while taking in the morning lake views.
  • 08:00 AM: Begin a very steep, rocky, and careful 2.5-hour descent down the crater wall to Segara Anak Lake (2,005m).
  • 10:30 AM: Arrive at the lake. Relax, swim, and soak your sore muscles in the natural Aik Kalak Hot Springs, located just 10 minutes from the lakeshore. Porters will serve lunch here.
  • 02:00 PM: Begin a grueling 3-hour uphill climb from the lake up to the opposite side of the caldera wall. This trail is steep and features exposed handrails and ladders.
  • 05:30 PM: Arrive at Plawangan Sembalun (Sembalun Crater Rim) at 2,639m.
  • Evening: Have an early dinner and go straight to sleep in your tent for Night 2 to prepare for the midnight summit push

Day 03. The Midnight Summit Push, Descent to Sembalun Village

  • 02:00 AM: Wake up for a light snack (usually toast or pancakes) and hot tea.
  • 02:30 AM: Start the Summit Push (3,726m). The climb takes 3 to 4 hours in the pitch black with headlamps. The first section is a steep ridge line, followed by a flatter middle section. The final 1 hour is a brutal, exhausting slog through loose volcanic scree and deep ash where you slide back half a step for every step forward.
  • 06:00 AM: Reach the True Summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726m) exactly at sunrise. Take in panoramic views of the entire island of Lombok, Bali, and Sumbawa.
  • 07:00 AM: Slide and hike back down to the Sembalun Crater Rim camp for a full celebratory breakfast.
  • 10:00 AM: Begin the 5-hour descent through the wide-open Sembalun Savannah Grasslands. Keep an eye out for local cattle and open landscapes.
  • 03:00 PM: Arrive at Sembalun Village (1,156m). Your private transport driver will be waiting at the finish line to transfer you back to Senggigi, Kuta, the airport, or the harbors.

Include the price – Summit Rinjani 3 days.

  • Pick up from any location within Lombok and transfer by private vehicle to Senaru
  • A night hotel on the first night at Senaru
  • Quality camping equipment: tents, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, toilet tents, and ground sheets
  • An experienced English-speaking guide and professional porters
  • Food and drink
  • The entrance fee to enter Mount Rinjani IDR 250.000 / person/ day
  • Trekking Insurance IDR 10.000/person/trip
  • Transfer after your trek to your next destination within Lombok

Price Excludes:

  • Flight ticket
  • Head lamp /hand torch
  • Small backpack/daily pack
  • Trekking shoes, trekking jacket
  • Extra porter for own luggage IDR 250.000/day
  • Long pants/trousers
  • Tips for guides and porters

How to Book the Summit Rinjani 3 days:

  • To avoid misunderstandings, please read our booking terms carefully.
  • Please fill in the complete information on our WhatsApp or Email at info@senarutrekking.com
  • Name list and details of arrival and departure shall follow every booking
  • We will send a confirmation via email or WhatsApp.
  • Secure your booking by sending a deposit
  • Please send us your profile information or a copy of your passport.
  • Share your arrival schedule at Lombok airport or any harbor on Lombok island for pick-up service.

Estimate travel time:

  • Lombok Airport to Senggigi/ Mataram is approximately 1 hour by private car
  • Lombok Airport to Senaru Village is approximately 4 hours by private Car
  • Lembar to Senaru village, approximately 2,5 hours by private car
  • Mataram/ Senggigi to Senaru village, approximately 2 hours by private car
  • Teluk Kode/ Bangsal Harbor to Senaru village is approximately an hour and 25 minutes by private car
  • Gilis to Bangsal harbor is approximately 30 minutes by public boat.

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