Hike up to the second highest volcanic peak in Indonesia which considered one of the best treks in south east Asia. Operation Mai until mid November only.
Day 1. Sembalun Valley
Pick up before sun rise and transfer to Sembalun Valley. Shortly after sunrise depart for today’s 10 hrs. trekking, through wide, open savanna area and forested slopes, up to Plawangan 2, the crater rim at 2500m above sea level. The track will pass Shelter I, II and III where breaks are taken. Lunch will be provide at Shelter III at about 11:00 am. Continue up hill trekking to reach the crater rim at Plawangan II. Beautiful afternoon walk on the crater rim with dramatic landscape to the camping ground over the clouds on an altitude of 2600m. Enjoy the color of nature when the sun sets down over the crater rim. (B, L, D)
Day 2. Sunrise from the summit of 3726m
After breakfast with hot coffee or tea, we depart at 2:00 am. to reach the summit of Mt Rinjani for an breath taking sunrise from the altitude of 3726m. Please be very careful. Don’t leave the small trail and turn on your torch light at all time. Arrival back at the camping ground enjoy breakfast and well-deserved resting. Participants who decide not to hike up the summit, may stay and enjoy the break of the morning from the camping ground. After breakfast at about 10:00 am. depart to follow a trail cut deep into the inner side of the steep crater wall, down into the crater, to lake Segara Anak / 2100m. The track until the camping ground at the shore line of the lake, will take about 3 hrs. Lunch at arrival. Rest of the afternoon enjoy the atmosphere of the nature, relax at the lake or experience a medical bath in a natural hot spring. Don’t forget to bring your fishing gear for a good fishing in the crater lake / Tropical Carp fish. (B, L, D)
Day 3. Up to Plawangan I crater rim
Short after breakfast at 06:00 am. depart for a nice morning hiking through casuarinas forest and follow a small natural trail up the crater wall to Plawangan 1 Crater Rim / 2525m. Arr. the rim at app.10:30 am. Continue the last part of about 7 hrs down hill trekking, until the ranger station at Senaru village. Lunch will be set en route. At Senaru village your transfer car awaits to transfer you to your accommodation around Senggigi beach, West Lombok. (B, L)
| Include | : | Ac transfers to and from the hike + English speaking guide + porters + meals and program as in itinerary + tent (2 in one/ twin sharing) + sleeping bag + rubber mat + mineral water + entrance fee + … | | Not include | : | Any flights + all extras + alcoholic drinks + porter tipping + insurance + … | | What to bring | | Warm hiking clothes + hiking boots + back pack + camera + torch light + hiking stick + medical first aid kit + small fishing gear + …. | |
