West Nusa Tenggara

Trek to Lake Rinjani

Rinjani Summit Trekking

Lombok Overland Tour

Gili Lombok Tour

Lombok Car Hire & Rental

Mt. Rinjani, one of the most interesting treks in South East Asia.

Other peaks nearby are Mt. Baru, Mt Sangkareang, Mt. Buang, Mt Kondo and Mt Manuk. These mountains separated to each others by wide valleys and deep gullies with steep rock slopes. There is a lake called Segara Anak (2,008 m) on the valley Wes of Mt. Rinjani. The water smells of sulfur with temperature varies from place to place, from cold to warm and hot. An active volcano (Mt. Baru) is growing in the lake.

Gunung Rinjani National Park lies within a major bio-geographical transition zone (Wallcaeae), where the flora and fauna of South East Asia meets that of Australasia. The National Park, one of over 40 throughout Indonesia, was established in 1997. For the people of Lombok, Sasak and Balinese alike, Mt. Rinjani is revered as a sacred place and abode of deities. The crater lake is a pilgrimage destination for tens of thousand each year. Pilgrims place offering in the water and bathe away ailments in the hot springs.

For visitors, the three-day Rinjani trek route from Senaru to the crater rim, down to the Crater Lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is considered one of the best treks in South East Asia. Trekkers that are more adventurous aim for the summit, it best reached from Sembalun Lawang returning after four days to Senaru. To assist with conservation and ensure that communities on the boundary of the National Park benefit from tourism revenues.

Revenue from tourism activities and entry fees is used for conservation, raining, management and assisting the National Park with maintenance of the Rinjani Trek, thus ensuring sustainability. Overseeing and supporting these activities is the Rinjani Trek Management Board, combining the authority of the central government (National Park) and local government (tourism office), with the voices of Lombok tourisms private sector, and the boundary communities. This institutional model is unique in Indonesia and considered an example for practical implementation of the ideals of ecotourism.

Other Things to See or Do

Beside the mountain itself, other things for you to do or see is:

* Caves

One of the three famous caves (Goa Susu, Goa Payung, dan Goa Manik), Susu Cave is a good place for self reflection and is often used as a place to meditate.

* Healing Hot Springs

Aiq Kalak means hot water and it is used to cure various diseases. One of the hot springs is named Pangkereman Jembangan which is meant a place for dipping. The water which spurts out of the spring is very hot. People also use the hot spring to make medicine from coconut cream. After dipping a bottle of coconut cream in the hot spring if the liquid becomes clear oily it can be used as medicinal oil. Then the medicinal oil is used for good things and is called Siu Satus Tunggal or in Bayan language Siu Satunggal which means that it can be used to cure a thousand kinds of desease.

* Segara Anak Lake

Segara Anak Lake is so wide it appears like the sea with its blue water. The name Segara Anak means child of the sea. Segara Anak Lake holds various mysteries and invisible power.

* Local Strawberry

This plant grows along the route to Mt. Rinjani. It has thorns like the rose and the fruit is red like strawberry. It has a sweet and slightly sour taste and is good to eat when trekkers are hungry and thirsty.

* Eternal Flower or Edelweis

The plant or the flowers should not be taken because it grows in the park and in the mysterious world of the spirit kingdom. In the past, someone who wanted this flower must be brave enough to fight and gamble his soul. That is why the flower is called Sandar Nyawa. The flower has never wilted and is as old as the mysterious spirits.

* The Peak of Rinjani
The people of Lombok believe that the peak of Mt. Rinjani is where Dewi Anjani, the queen spirit and ruler of Mt. Rinjani lives. To the south-east from the peak in a sea of dust called Segara Muncar is the invisible palace of the queen Dewi Anjani and her followers.

* Mount Baru Jari

Gunung Baru is the name of the new volcano which emerged in the center of Segara Anak Lake. People believe that Gunung Baru is the navel of Mt. Rinjani. That is why if Gunung Baru erupted it will not harm the people of Lombok unless the eruption is from the peak of Mt. Rinjani.

Souvenir Tips

On Lombok there is more crafts than art. The main crafts of Lombok are practical items made for everyday use, but showing great skills and finish, traditional techniques and natural, locals materials. You can take Lombok pottery and limestone, traditional hand weaving, wooden mask, boxes, primitive carvings also Lombok pearls as part of your souvenirs.

Travel Tips

* The climb is not to be taken lightly ! You definitely need good hiking boots. Once you arrive at 2700 m (crater rim) it tends to get cold and windy, so you need warm clothes. Don't go there during the rainy season since paths will be slippery.

7 Days 6 Nights TREKKING RINJANI VOLCANO WITH GREENERY LOMBOK COUNTRY SIDE.
Start and Finish: Lombok Airport
Grade: Challenging
Tour Code: KNLRWNT03

TREKKING ITINERARY:
Day 1: Mataram airport - Hatisuci
Pick you up in Mataram airport/Lembar Harbor Lombok then transfer directly to Hatisuci. rest and enjoy it the atmosphere of Hatisuci. (Hatisuci to Sembalun where you will start the treks takes about 30 minutes by car passing green landscape on the slope Mount Rinjani. (D)

Day 2: Hati suci - sight seeing surrounding the villages
we have very nice natural scenery and landscape. it's quite famous called "Small canyon walks" it is good option before we treks the mountain. also we could see the Rinjani mountain clearly in the morning from Hati suci. also we have great food! (B, L, D)

Day 3: Hatisuci - Sembalun village - crater Rim Sembalun
Trekking registration at Rinjani trekking centre, trekking group departs Sembalun village (1156Masl) to Tengengean second post. Rest and light breakfast. Then treks up to Pada Balong third camp (1800Masl), Rest and Lunch. After Lunch Treks up to reach the Crater Rim of sembalun (2639Masl). By 4pm arrived, Dinner, Rest and Overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Crater Rim Sembalun - Summit - Lake - Hot spring
Wake 2am and Having Light breakfast then by 3am starts to trek up the top (summit) of Mount Rinjani (3726Masl). after sightseeing and enjoying the spectacular view of Rinjani Mt, Back down to the Crater Rim Sembalun for Breakfast. Then walking down to the Lake (1900Masl), Hot spring. Best time for doing Natural Sauna. Lunch will be served by our own cook. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Lake Rinjani and or Crater rim Senaru
optional trips, weather stay one night more in the lake (good for fishing in the lake) or Continuing treks up to the Crater Rim senaru (2641Masl) and Rest, Dinner and Overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Crater Rim Senaru - Senaru village - Senggigi Hotel Resort.
After Breakfast and enjoying the morning view, we begin to treks down to Senaru village by passing through Mondokan Lolak (2000Masl) and Montong Satas (1500Masl), Rest and Lunch. Then continuing to Senaru village (601Masl)where the Car is already waiting for you. Rest and greets to each others. Leaving Senaru to Senggigi finest hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Senggigi Hotel - Bali (Next Destination)
Breakfast at Hotel**** , time is your own until we escort to Lombok airport to your next flight. (B)

PRICE: USD $770 pp Min 2 Person ex Bali. Private trip/group of your friend or family.

Trek Schedule 2012
7 April - 13 April
15 April - 21 April
22 April - 28 April
1 May - 7 May
10 May - 17 May
22 May - 28 May
03 June - 09 June
15 June - 21 June
27 June - 03 July
09 July - 15 July
21 July - 27 July
02 August - 08 August
14 August - 20 August
26 August - 01 Sept
06 Sept - 12 Sept
18 Sept - 24 Sept

MOUNT RINJANI TREK SERVICES:
• Equipment: big tent ( 205 cm X 205 cm ), sleeping bag, Airbed mattress.
• Fruits : apple, orange, banana, pineapple
• Drink : aqua, soft drink, coffee, tea and cereal.
• Food as like :
> Breakfast : corn flake, egg sandwich, jaffle, pancake, fruit salad, coffee and tea
> Lunch : fried potatoes with garlic bread, beef sandwich, Spaghetti, fruit salad.
> Dinner : Fried or steam rice with fried chicken, chicken nugget, gado gado, fruits salad.

SERVICE INCLUDE: • Pick Up Service (Lombk Airport) • Transport as per itinerary • 2 Nights at Hati Suci Home Stay • 1 Night Finest Hotel in Senggigi • Guide • Porters • Cook • Cooking Gears • Equipment • Meals as per itinerary • Mineral water • Fruit • Snacks • Soft Drink EXCLUDE: • Domestic Airfare Bali Lombok • Life Insurance • Laundry • Alcoholic beverage • Tips These are Optional • Other personal Expenses

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