Trips
Sembalun trekking route
Mount Rinjani is a famous volcano in Lombok, Indonesia. It is very high and beautiful. Many people come to climb this mountain every year. There are a few ways to climb it. The most popular path is the Sembalun trekking route. This route starts in Sembalun Village. The village sits in a valley surrounded by green hills. The air here is very fresh and cool.
The Beautiful Savanna
The journey begins with a walk through large, open fields. These fields are called savannas. The grass is tall and golden. It looks like a giant carpet. This part of the walk is flat and easy. You can see the peak of the mountain from here. However, there is not much shade. The sun can get very hot during the day.
The Famous Seven Hills
After the savanna, the trail changes. The path becomes very steep. This area is famous for its hills. People call them the Seven Hills of Regret (Bukit Penyesalan). Climbing these hills is very hard work. Your legs will feel tired. You need to take many short breaks and drink plenty of water.
Reaching Plawangan Sembalun
At the end of the hills, you will reach the campsite. It is called Plawangan Sembalun. This is the crater rim. Hikers pitch their tents here to sleep. The view from the campsite is amazing. At night, you can see millions of bright stars in the dark sky.
The Final Climb
Most hikers wake up at 2:00 AM. They start the final climb to the summit in the dark. This path is full of loose sand and small stones. It is very slippery. When you reach the top, you can watch the sunrise. You can see the whole island of Lombok and the blue ocean. It is a challenging journey, but the view is worth it!
Here are some trip options departing from the Sembalun route.
5 trips

Mount Rinjani · 4 Days
4 Days Summit Rinjani Trekking
4 Days Summit Rinjani Trekking is considered the most complete and "leisurely" way to experience Indonesia's second-highest volcano. While shorter treks (2 or 3 days) are very strenuous, the 4-day option allows for a slower pace and extra time at the stunning Segara Anak Lake and its nearby hot springs.

Mount Rinjani · 3 Days
3 Days Lake Rinjani Trekking
3 Days Lake Rinjani Trekking is regular trekking option to explore Crater Rim, Summit Rinjani, Segara Anak Lake and Crater Rim Senaru. The trail stats from Sembalun village, Segara Anak Lake and descent to Senaru Village. The 3-day, 2-night (3D2N) trek from Sembalun to Senaru is a classic loop that covers the Mount Rinjani summit (3,726m), the Segara Anak crater lake, and natural hot springs.

Mount Rinjani · 3 Days
3 Days Summit Rinjani Plus Lake
A 3-day trek to the Mount Rinjani summit and Lake Segara Anak is a challenging but highly rewarding. The route that covers approximately 28 kilometers of volcanic terrain. This "complete experience" package typically starts in Sembalun for a direct summit push and finishes in Senaru, taking you through every major highlight of the mountain.

Mount Rinjani
Summit Rinjani 2 Days
Summit Rinjani 2 days trek of Mount Rinjani is an intense, "fast-track" itinerary designed for experienced hikers with excellent physical fitness. This route starts and ends in Sembalun village, skipping the crater lake and hot springs to focus purely on reaching the 3,726m peak.

Sembalun · 2 Days
2 Days Crater Rim Sembalun
The 2-day, 1-night Sembalun Crater Rim trek (Pelawangan Sembalun) is a popular, high-altitude adventure on Mount Rinjani. This route is favored for its sprawling savanna views and Segara Anak view from Sembalun Crater Rim. This trekking options is perfect if you avoid hike to Summit Rinjani.
