Course Flow
Elevation Profile
A 2-day trek to the crater rim (2,641 m) overlooking Segara Anak lake and the summit. Gentler than the summit push but with concentrated altitude gain — a mandatory guide applies.
Route by Section
Climb rainforest stairs past rest points Pos 1–3; camp is set just below the rim.
Watch the lake and summit under the stars. Nights are cold.
Descend the same way; many stairs make knee braces useful.
Gear
- Sleeping bag
- Windproof layer
- Headlamp
- Rain shell
Permits & guide
- Entry ~IDR 200–250k/day (foreigners)
- Guide mandatory (no solo)
- Tours ~$130–285
Cautions
- Closed Jan–Mar (rainy season)
- Rim winds
- Leeches & slippery trails
Course Flow
Elevation Profile
Rinjani's standard summit course. Day 1 climbs from Sembalun (east) to the rim for the night; Day 2 sets off at 03:00 up the volcanic scree to the summit (3,726 m) for sunrise over Segara Anak. The steep scree makes the descent treacherous.
Route by Section
Climb savanna and volcanic scree to the rim (~2,800 m) for the night.
The standard is lights-out at 19:00–20:00 before the dawn push.
From 03:00 climb the scree ("two steps up, one slide back") to the summit — sunrise over Segara Anak is spectacular.
Return the same way; knee braces are practically mandatory.
Gear
- Sleeping bag (sub-5°C)
- Insulated jacket & gloves
- Headlamp
- Dust mask (volcanic ash)
Permits & booking
- 240 international trekkers/day cap
- Guide mandatory · tours $130–285
- Book weeks ahead in season
Cautions
- Closed Jan–Mar
- Scree descent hazard
- Rim winds
Course Flow
Elevation Profile
The complete Rinjani experience: descend from the Senaru rim to the Segara Anak crater lake and its hot springs, then climb the Sembalun side for a dawn summit before traversing out. 3–4 days with guide and porter mandatory.
Route by Section
Climb to the rim as on the beginner course; camp overnight.
Descend the steep slope to the crater lake and hot springs; camp by the lake.
Big climb out of the lake to the Sembalun-side rim — the hardest section of the traverse.
Dawn summit push followed by the long descent to Sembalun.
Gear
- Sleeping bag
- 4 days of clothing & trail food
- First-aid kit
- Dust mask (volcanic ash)
Tour
- 3–4 day packages recommended
- Guide, porter, meals included
- Book early in the season
Cautions
- Continuous altitude swings
- Lake descent slope
- Check volcanic gas notices