Trips Indonesia

Lombok & Gunung Rinjani Trek

The island of Lombok is dominated by Gunung Rinjani (3726m), Indonesia’s second highest volcano which towers over its every corner. This whole mountain complex, its steep slopes covered in dense forests, has been declared a National Reserve and has became a classic trek in the South East Asian region.

Standing in eerie isolation, Gunung Rinjani has a huge crescent-shaped crater with a large turquoise green lake, hot springs and a number of smaller volcanic cones. The enormous crater of this semi-active volcano is about 4km across at its widest and the view from the rim is stunning – it takes in the amazing crater as well as the whole north coast of Lombok and Gunung Agung, which is the highest mountain in Bali. The beauty of the place has to be seen in person to believe it; the photos don't do justice to it ! You can also see the beautiful turquoise Lake Segara Anak inside the massive crater, with the small perfect cone of Gunung Barujari or 'New Mountain' (2375-m) rising on the far side. At the end of the hard summit trek, all the aches & tiredness will be swept away after a fabulous soak in the therapeutic sulphuric hotspring waterfall at Lake Segara Anak before the real descent.

Senggigi is the premier tourist beach resort area on Lombok and well-known for its marine tourist activities such as fine white sandy beaches, decent diving & snorkeling spots and cozy island cottages/guest-houses. The sunsets over the Selat Lombok Straits are superb, and you can enjoy them from the beach, or from one of the beachfront restaurants. This is where we will relax for a day or two after our hard mountain trek. Great for a cheap & good massage, spa treatment or getting a tan !

For those short on leave, arrangements can be made for a shorter trip by taking out the Gili Islands beach stay.

Included

• Airport transfers to hotel and transfers to trek trailhead at Sembalun Lawang
• Full accommodation arrangement : guesthouse in Senaru, hotel in Senggigi & Gili Islands and camping during trek
• All meals during 4D3N trek and breakfast in hotel at Senggigi
• Full Rinjani mountain trekking arrangement ( including licensed guides, porters for group equipment porterage, park entry fees & all group camping-cooking-dining equipment )

Excluded

• 2-way international airfares between Singapore & Lombok ( on Silkair )
• All airport taxes & surcharges
• All meals except those indicated in 4D3N trek program and breakfast in hotel in Senggigi
• Porterage fees for personal backpacks / luggages
• Personal trekking gear ( eg. sleeping bag )
• Tipping & gratuities to guide & local staff
• Personal travel insurance, pre-trip medical immunizations
• All expenses of a personal nature

Gunung Rinjani should be treated with respect and is notoriously unpredictable in its weather change especially. The views are outstandingly beautiful, and the trek arrangements comparable to that of a Nepal trek. The summit trek itself is pretty taxing due to the loose volcanic gravel / scree trail. Participants should possess good fitness and be mentally fit. Previous trekking experience with a loaded backpack ( 8-12 kg ) will be a bonus. For trekkers who are less than optimally fit or strong ( ie. with weak back or back problems ), porters can be hired at additional charges.