Rinjani 2 Days 1 Night Senaru Crater Rim
Mount Rinjani Senaru Crater Rim 2 Days 1 Night trek is a short yet rewarding adventure designed for hikers who want to experience Rinjani’s dramatic landscapes without going to the summit. Starting from Senaru village, the trail climbs through dense tropical forest rich in wildlife before opening up to sweeping views at the crater rim, where trekkers are rewarded with a breathtaking panorama of Segara Anak Lake, Mount Barujari, and the vast Lombok coastline. An overnight camp at the crater rim offers a spectacular sunset and sunrise above the clouds, making this 2D1N trek an ideal choice for beginners, families, or travelers with limited time who still want to experience the magic of Mount Rinjani National Park.
Overview
- Goal: Senaru Crater Rim (2,641 m)
- Duration: 2 days / 1 night
- Difficulty:Moderate
Highlight
- Senaru Village
- Crater Rim
- Sendang Gile Waterfall
- Tiu Kelep Waterfall
Day 0: Pick Up Day
We’ll pick you up the day before your trek and take you to our office in Senaru. Once there, you’ll visit the beautiful Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls, then spend the night in Senaru. Transport and accommodation are included. However, you’re also welcome to book your own accommodation or stay outside Senaru—just note that the pick-up time will be adjusted depending on your location.
Day 1: Starting Point → Crater Rim
- 07:30 am, after breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and drive you to park office for registration and get your entry ticket
- After complete, the trek will begin to the post 1 for 45 - 60 minutes
- The trek through thick tropical forest rich in flora, bird life and variety of butterflies. You might see orchid and if lucky, the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as lutung
- Rest stops are taken along the way, and at post 2 Montong Satas shelter ( 1.500m )
- Depending on your preperance and weather conditions, the nights camp is made either in the forest at post 3 Mondokon Lolak (2.000m) after about five hours climb from Senaru, or continue the ascent for another couple of hours through grassy meadows Plawangan 1 Senaru crater rim at 2.641m
- The crater rim are sweeping views across the lake Segara Anak (2.000m) to the summit of Mt. Rinjani
- On a clear evening the Gili Islands, Bali and Mt. Agung can be seen to the west.
- Spend the night here and enjoy your sleep under the stars
Day 2: Crater Rim → Senaru Village → Finish
- Wake up and enjoying the sunrise and your breakfast
- Prepare to get back down to Senaru village for 5 hours including your lunch on the way
- Reach the Senaru village at 11:00 - 12:00 (depend on your speed)
- Your driver is already waiting to drop you off to your next destination
- Transport In-Out
- 1 Night accommodation in Senaru
- Visit Sindang Gile and Tiu Kelap Waterfalls——as a bonus if you take the private tour and arriving at the latest 1h before sunset
- Licensed, English-speaking local guide
- Local Porters
- Camping & trekking permits
- Camping equipment (tent, toilet tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag)
- Full-board meals during the trek
- Drinking water
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal photography equipment (camera, tripod, lenses)
Prepare your personal daypack as lightly as possible
- trekking shoes
- Toiletries
- Insect repellent
- Sun block/lotion, hat/cap, sun glasses
- Spray for muscle/balm
- Camera, Handy cam (Manual or Digital)
- 2/3 pieces of T-Shirts
- Long trek pants/wind proof
- Windproof Jacket
- 2 pieces of shorts
- Trekking stick (optional)
- Sandals (optional)
- Binocular (optional)
- Extra trail snack (we supply fruits,biscuits )
- Garbage Plastic can (optional)
- Any Personal Medicine