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Mount Rinjani Crater Rim Day Trek (from Sembalun)

  • Distance28 km to Sembalun base
  • Travel time1.5 hours drive from Mataram to Sembalun base
  • TransportChartered car or motorbike to Sembalun; guide essential
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A strenuous but rewarding single-day version of the Rinjani experience, trekking from the Sembalun base to the crater rim via the savannah trail for breathtaking views over the caldera and Segara Anak lake without the full multi-day commitment. Not suitable for novice trekkers.

Practical information for Mount Rinjani Crater Rim Day Trek (from Sembalun)
Distance 28 km to Sembalun base
Travel time 1.5 hours drive from Mataram to Sembalun base
Getting there Chartered car or motorbike to Sembalun; guide essential
Cost $30–50 per person including guide and park permit

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Highlights

  • Crater rim panorama
  • Caldera and Segara Anak lake views
  • Volcanic landscape
  • Sunrise if starting at 4 AM