The 4-Day, 3-Night Sembalun-Senaru Climb is a complete package for maximizing the beauty of Mount Rinjani. The Sembalun trail offers a vast, eye-pleasing savanna, followed by a summit assault to Rinjani's summit at 3,726 meters above sea level, a descent to Segara Anak Lake and its hot springs, and an exit through the lush, cool Senaru rainforest. This program is suitable for climbers who want to enjoy Rinjani without rushing, with ample rest time and a more relaxed exploration.
Itinerary
Day 1 Sembalun Village (1,100 masl) – Sembalun Crater Rim (2,639 masl) Registration at the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) in Sembalun Trekking through vast savannahs and open hills Rest and lunch at Post 2 or Post 3 Continue the climb to Plawangan Sembalun (Crater Rim) Enjoy the sunset with views of Lake Segara Anak Dinner and overnight in a tent Trekking duration approximately 6–7 hours. Day 2 Summit Attack – Lake Segara Anak 2:00 AM: Climb to the summit of Rinjani Arrival at the summit to enjoy the sunrise Descend back to camp for breakfast Continue the descent to Lake Segara Anak Lunch by the lake Soak in a natural hot spring Overnight at the lakeside Trekking duration approximately 8–10 hours total. Day 3 Segara Anak Lake – Senaru Crater Rim Breakfast by the lake Climb to Plawangan Senaru Uphill trek with views of the lake and Mount Baru Jari Arrival at Senaru Crater Rim Enjoy the sunset with panoramic views of the sea and Mount Agung (if the weather is clear) Dinner and overnight in a tent Trekking duration approximately 6–7 hours. Day 4 Senaru Crater Rim – Senaru Village (601 masl) Breakfast at camp Descent through the shady tropical forest Rest at Posts 2 and 3 Arrival at Senaru Village Program completion Trekking duration approximately 5–6 hours.