Senaru Route Trek

The Senaru route is one of the most popular trekking paths to Mount Rinjani. Besides being a hiking trail, it is also used by local communities traveling to Lake Segara Anak for traditional rituals. The journey takes you from Senaru through lush tropical forests, stunning rock formations, and scenic view points. There are three rest posts along the way before reaching the lake. If you wish to continue to the summit, you can connect to the Sembalun route.

Rinjani Trekking Map

ITINERARY 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

DAY 1

Start your journey from Senaru Village, passing through dense tropical rainforest filled with wildlife and fresh mountain air. This day focuses on a steady climb towards the Senaru Crater Rim, where you will be rewarded with breathtaking sunset views and a peaceful night under the stars.

06.45 – 07.00 : Registration at Rinjani Information Centre Senaru
07.00 : Start trekking from Senaru Village (601 m) to Post 2 (1,500 m) – ±3 hours
10.00 – 10.20 : Morning break
10.20 : Continue to Post 3 – ±3 hours
13.00 – 15.00 : Lunch break
15.00 : Trek to Senaru Crater Rim (2,641 m) – ±2.5 hours
17.30 onwards : Dinner & overnight at Senaru Crater Rim Camp

Highlights from Senaru Rim:

View of active volcano smoke (Mount Barujari)
Spectacular sunrise & sunset
Views of Gili Islands (Air, Meno, Trawangan)
Panoramic view of Lombok villages
Sleeping under the stars

DAY 2

Wake up to a stunning sunrise before descending to the beautiful Segara Anak Lake. Enjoy relaxing in natural hot springs, swimming, or simply taking in the scenery. In the afternoon, continue trekking up to the Sembalun Crater Rim for another incredible sunset experience.

06.30 – 08.00 : Breakfast & relaxing
07.00 : Trek down to Segara Anak Lake (2,000 m) – ±2 hours
09.00 – 13.00 : Hot springs, relaxing, swimming, fishing, lunch
13.00 – 16.00 : Trek to Sembalun Crater Rim (2,629 m) – ±3 hours
16.00 : Tea break, sunset view
Evening : Dinner & overnight at Sembalun Crater Rim

DAY 3

Begin early for an optional summit climb to witness a breathtaking sunrise from the top of Mount Rinjani. After returning to camp, descend through the Sembalun route, passing savannah landscapes until reaching the village where your transport awaits.

02.30 – 03.00 : Light breakfast
03.00 : Optional summit climb (3,726 m) – ±2.5 hours
06.30 : Return to Sembalun Rim Camp – ±1.5 hours
09.30 – 10.00 : Breakfast
10.00 : Descent via Pada Balong (Post 3 – 1,800 m) & Tengengean (Post 2 – 1,500 m) – ±2 hours
12.00 – 13.00 : Lunch break
13.00 – 16.00 : Continue descent to Sembalun Village (1,156 m) – ±3 hours
16.00 – 16.30 : Check-out at Rinjani Information Centre Sembalun