Mt. Rinjani is the second highest volcanic peak in Indonesia, part of the celebrated “Ring of Fire” in Indonesia. This classic 4D3N climb will have you camping out for 3 nights, visiting the scenic Segara Anak lake and popping in the hot springs to soothe them sore muscles. End off your trek with a good hotel to rest, relax and just laze by the beautiful Senggigi Beach.

SILK AIR FLIGHT SCHEDULE:

MI128   SINGAPORE – LOMBOK                       MON & THU & SAT                  1545/1830

MI127   LOMBOK – SINGAPORE                       MON & THU & SAT                  1925/2200

*The above flight schedule is valid as of 17JUN08. Please note that depending on the date of your travel, flight schedules are liable to changes. Updated on 16JUN08.

SUGGESTED ITINERARIES

5D4N GUNUNG RINJANI

D1: SINGAPORE – LOMBOK – SENARU

Check in 2 hours before your flight departure. Fly SIN – LOMBOK. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative for a transfer to Senaru (2hr journey). O/N in local guesthouse.

D2: SENARU (610m) – MONTONG SATAS (1500m) – MONDOKON LOLAK – PLAWANGAN 1 SENARU CRATER RIM (2641m)

Wake up early for the 5-mins transfer to the RINJANI TREK CENTRE (RTC). This is where you meet your guide and do some registration. The RTC staff explains the route details, local cultural traditions, what you might see, rubbish management and safety procedures. The first part of the 6-hr trek climb steeply through thick tropical forests with a variety of birdlife and butterflies. You might see orchids and, if lucky, the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as Lutung. Rest stops are taken along the way, at Pos 2 Montong Satas shelter (1,500m). Depending on your itinerary, the night’s camp is made either in the forest at pos 3 Mondokon Lolak (2,000m) after about five hours climb, or continue the ascent for another couple of hours through grassy meadows to Plawangan 1 Senaru Crater Rim (2,641m) At the crater rim, you see sweeping views across the lake Segara Anak (2,000m) and the summit of Mt. Rinjani. Within the crater Mt. Baru(2,351m) is an active volcano, its last eruption being in 1994. On a clear evening, towards the West, the Gili isles, Bali and Mt. Agung can be seen. O/N in Tents.

D3: PLAWANGAN 1 SENARU CRATER RIM (2641m) – SEGARA ANAK (2000m) – PELAWANGAN 2 SEMBALUN (2639m)

After breakfast, you descend to the Lake Segara Anak (2,000m) within the Rinjani Crater. You hike through the ridge, passing numerous Edelweiss plants at Bunga Abadi. This descend takes 2-3 hours down the steep trail to the lake campsite where you will stop for lunch. If time permits, you drop by the hot springs for a wash up. You continue the ascend to Pelawangan 2 Sembalun Crater Rim – your campsite for the night. Camp and rest… prepare for the following day’s challenge! O/N in Tents.

D4: PLAWANGAN 2 SEMBALUN (2639m) – SUMMIT (3726m) – SEMBALUN LAWANG - SENGGIGI

You begin your summit climb at 0300hrs. It will be a hard 3-hour trek to the summit rim of MT RINJANI (3,726m). You will be walking on volcanic scree slopes. But once you arrive at the summit, you know it was a well worth 3 hour exertion! The rewards of an awesome sunrise awaits you there. After spending some time at the summit, you return to Plawangan Sembalun (2hrs) Pack-up and continue the final descend via a different route to Sembalun Lawang (5hrs) Your transport awaits at the road head, to fetch you to Senggigi. O/N in Hotel.

D5: SENGGIGI – SINGAPORE

Today is a free until your airport transfer. Fly LOMBOK - SINGAPORE. HOME.

6D5N GUNUNG RINJANI

D1: SINGAPORE – LOMBOK – SENARU

Check in 2 hours before your flight departure. Fly SIN – LOMBOK. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative for a transfer to Senaru (2hr journey). O/N in local guesthouse.

D2: SENARU (610m) – MONTONG SATAS (1500m) – MONDOKON LOLAK – PLAWANGAN 1 SENARU CRATER RIM (2641m)

Wake up early for the 5-mins transfer to the RINJANI TREK CENTRE (RTC). This is where you meet your guide and do some registration. The RTC staff explains the route details, local cultural traditions, what you might see, rubbish management and safety procedures. The first part of the 6-hr trek climb steeply through thick tropical forests with a variety of birdlife and butterflies. You might see orchids and, if lucky, the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as Lutung. Rest stops are taken along the way, at Pos 2 Montong Satas shelter (1,500m). Depending on your itinerary, the night’s camp is made either in the forest at pos 3 Mondokon Lolak (2,000m) after about five hours climb, or continue the ascent for another couple of hours through grassy meadows to Plawangan 1 Senaru Crater Rim (2,641m) At the crater rim, you see sweeping views across the lake Segara Anak (2,000m) and the summit of Mt. Rinjani. Within the crater Mt. Baru(2,351m) is an active volcano, its last eruption being in 1994. On a clear evening, towards the West, the Gili isles, Bali and Mt. Agung can be seen. O/N in Tents.

D3: PLAWANGAN 1 SENARU CRATER RIM (2641m) – SEGARA ANAK (2000m)

After breakfast, you descend to the Lake Segara Anak (2,000m) within the Rinjani crater. You hike through the ridge, passing numerous Edelweiss plants at Bunga Abadi. This descend takes 2-3 hours down the steep trail to the lake campsite for the night. The rest of the day is spent relaxing, exploring the caves and hot springs, believed to have healing powers. O/N in Tents.

D4: SEGARA ANAK (2000m) – PLAWANGAN 2 SEMBALUN (2639m)

After breakfast, you leave the lake and climb for three hours up to Plawangan 2 Sembalun Crater Rim. O/N in Tents

D5: PLAWANGAN 2 SEMBALUN (2639m) – SUMMIT (3726m) – SEMBALUN LAWANG - SENGGIGI

You begin your summit climb at 0300hrs. It will be a hard 3-hour trek to the summit rim of MT RINJANI (3,726m). You will be walking on volcanic scree slopes. But once you arrive at the summit, you know it was a well worth 3 hour exertion! The rewards of an awesome sunrise awaits you there. After spending some time at the summit, you return to Plawangan 2 Sembalun (2hrs) Pack-up and continue the final descend via a different route to Sembalun Lawang (5hrs) Your transport awaits at the road head, to fetch you to Senggigi. O/N in Hotel.

D6: SENGGIGI – SINGAPORE

Today is a free until your airport transfer. Fly LOMBOK - SINGAPORE. HOME.

INCLUSION

2-way economy air travel on SilkAir (SIN – AMI – SIN) min 2 to travel

2-way airport transfers in Mataram

1night (twin/triple) in SENARU

1night (twin/triple) in HOTEL (Senggigi Beach Area) : subject to High Season Surcharges

National Park Entrance Fee

3D2N or 4D3N guided summit trek by Licensed Experienced Mountain Guide/s

Mountain Porters for communal camp equipment

Tentage, sleeping bags & mats, toilet tents, communal cooking equipment

Daily breakfast

Lunch and dinner while on trek

EXCLUSION

SINGAPORE Airport Tax

MATARAM Airport Tax (INR 100,000.00; est S$16.00) – paid upon departure

SilkAir War Risk Tax and Fuel Surcharge *subject to changes

Lunch and dinner outside trek

Personal travel insurance and any required vaccinations

Tips to guides, drivers and porters; personal trekking equipment – e.g. trekking poles, jackets etc

Optional day tours; additional transfers, services, etc not included in the service orders issued

Possible additional TOP UP for flights on GA (codeshare) with SilkAir

FLIGHT TICKET TERMS & CONDITIONS:

MIN 2 TO GO. ALL MUST BE BOOKED IN THE SAME PNR. NO SHOW FEE OF S$150. NAME CHANGE NOT ALLOWED. AIRFARE IS STRICTLY NON REFUNDABLE; NO FFP REDEMPTION; NO CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS ALLOWED BEFORE DEPARTURE FROM SIN. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGES.

PRICES ARE BASED ON PER PERSON AND SUBJECT TO CHANGES. KINDLY CALL US TO CHECK ON FLIGHT AVAILABILITY.

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