ID · West Nusa Tenggara · 8.41°S 116.46°E

mount rinjani

Lombok's crater-lake volcano and a tough, multi-day summit trek.

Best time
The national park closes to trekkers for the wet season, usually January to March. June to September is the driest and clearest.
How long
2–4 days of trekking
Getting there
Fly KL to Lombok, about 3 hours. The trailheads at Sembalun and Senaru are about 2.5–3 hours' drive from the airport, and most trek operators include transfers.
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Dear group chat,Lombok's crater-lake volcano and a tough, multi-day summit trek.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingMount RinjaniID, West Nusa Tenggara
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≈ 2,081 km from KL, as the crow flies
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At 3,726 metres, Rinjani is Indonesia's second-highest volcano and the top of Lombok. Inside its caldera sits Segara Anak, a deep blue crater lake with hot springs. The trek to the rim, the lake and the summit is hard work, and the view from the rim down onto the lake is the reward.

Things to do

  1. The crater rimA two-day trek to the Senaru or Sembalun rim, looking straight down onto the lake.Map ↗
  2. The summit pushA steep, loose climb that starts in the small hours to reach the top for sunrise.Map ↗
  3. Segara Anak lakeCamp beside the crater lake and soak in the hot springs nearby.Map ↗
  4. Senaru waterfallsSendang Gile and Tiu Kelep are a short walk from the village, good before or after the trek.Map ↗

Good to know

  • You have to trek with a licensed guide or operator. Porters carry the tents and food.
  • The summit trail is steep scree with big drops, and accidents do happen. Go only if you're fit, and turn back if the weather turns.
  • It drops close to freezing near the summit. Bring proper warm layers, and carry your rubbish back down.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.