There are just two months left in this year to climb our majestic volcano, Mt Rinjani, before the national park authority closes trekking at the beginning of January for three months (until April 2026). If you’ve always wanted to take on this challenge, now is the time!

Mount Rinjani, Lombok’s famous volcano, soars 3,726 m above sea level and is the second highest volcano in Indonesia, attracting more than a hundred thousand visitors every year.

The deep crater near the top contains a beautiful lake, Danau Segara Anak (Child of the Sea Lake) and a smaller volcanic cone, Gunung Baru Jari, which was formed a couple of hundred years ago and is still active.

Rinjani is a UNESCO Global Geopark, and its surrounding national park is recognised internationally as an important eco-tourism destination, with protected jungles and forests, and unique flora and fauna to be discovered.

There are also a number of caves, hidden waterfalls and hot springs located around the volcano to explore.

Most treks depart from either Senaru or Sembalun in the north and, even between the months of April and October when the trail is at its easiest, it’s a challenging climb!

Two-day treks take visitors to the crater rim for a night of camping under the stars and magnificent views over the lake at sunrise.

Three- and four-day treks on the volcano allow visitors to descend into the crater, camp by the lake and marvel at the beauty of this natural wonder.

Longer treks also allow time to climb to the steep and daunting summit – those who are able to complete the climb truly feel on top of the world, with magnificent views over the island and to the other islands beyond.

The Torean route, officially opened in 2021, runs between the Senaru and Sembalun routes. For experienced climbers only, it features towering mountainsides, steep ravines, hidden waterfalls and spectacular natural beauty.

Packages including guides, porters and equipment are offered by tour companies and trek organisers in Senaru, Sembalun and all the main resort areas of Lombok.