Trekking adventure on Mount Rinjani, Lombok Island – Indonesia

Arrival at Lombok airport. Transfer by bus / shuttle to the village of Sembalun Lawang (about 2 h 30). Accommodation in double rooms in the Hotel at the foot of Mount Rinjani.

Breakfast and registration of the group at the Rinjani trekking center. After 2 hours of trekking, you will reach the Sembalun Lawang valley. Continue to the Grass Savannah, at 1500m altitude, that you will reach by lunchtime. After lunch, head to the Plawangan Sembalun volcano. Given its height at 2640 m, the route includes the 3-hour ascent of a promontory. Once on the peak, preparation of the base camp tents and dinner. Overnight in a tent.

For this day there are several trekking possibilities. For those who want to reach the top of the volcano, the day will start at 3 in the morning. After a quick snack, departure to the summit of Mount Rinjani, reached after a 3-4 hour trek. During the walk, we recommend wearing sunglasses to protect yourself from the flying sand. By 6 you will have reached the summit, from which you will have a unique view of the whole island of Lombok. Depending on the weather, it will be also possible to see the Tambora and Agung Bali volcanoes, as well as the Gili islands. After a break on the top for pictures, the group will return to the tents. From here, continue to the village of Sembalun Lawang, reached after a 4-5-hour trek. Departure by jeep to Senggigi (about 3 hours) and accommodation at Hotel Puri Saron (or similar) for the night.

Possibility to visit the surroundings and the beaches of Senggigi. Free time until check-out from the hotel. Next, transfer to Lombok airport by bus / shuttle.