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Mount Rinjani Summit Trek (via Sembalun)

  • Difficultyhard
  • Distance28 km (return)
  • Duration2 nights/3 days
  • Elevation2,640 m gain (Sembalun base 1,156 m to summit 3,726 m)

The classic Rinjani summit route ascends via the high-altitude Sembalun Valley through open savannah and volcanic ridge to the summit at 3,726 metres — Indonesia's second highest peak with extraordinary panoramic views over Lombok, Sumbawa, and Bali on clear days.

Practical information for Mount Rinjani Summit Trek (via Sembalun)
Distance 28 km (return)
Duration 2 nights/3 days
Difficulty hard

Trail facts

Trail area
Sembalun, East Lombok

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Highlights

  • Summit sunrise view
  • Crater rim vista
  • Segara Anak Lake descent
  • Hot springs at lake shore
  • Gunung Baru volcanic cone views