Climbing Mount Rinjani - An Active Volcano in Lombok: Everything You Need to Know!

Here is my experience climbing Mount Rinjani, and some tips before you hike to the summit of this Volcano.

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-- TIME STAMPS --
00:00 - INTRO
02:19 - 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT TREK
02:38 - WHAT WE DID, 3 DAY BREAK DOWN
03:20 - DAY 1
03:42 - BAMBU TOURS
03:50 - WHATS INCLUDED?
04:04 - WATERFALLS
04:27 - SENDANG GILE
04:35 - TIU KELEP
04:47 - NIGHT BEFORE - BRIEFING AND PREPARE
04:54 - RENTAL GEAR
06:09 - WHAT TO PACK?
06:26 - POST 4
07:04 - DAY 2
07:11 - MEDICAL CHECK UP
07:39 - BEGINNING OF HIKE UP
07:47 - BASE CAMP/CRATER
08:12 - PORTERS/GUIDES
08:43 - SUNSET FROM CRATER
09:00 - TENT/CAMPING
09:20 - TOILET
10:17 - DAY 3
10:20 - 2AM HIKE TO SUMMIT
10:59 - SUMMIT
11:52 - HIKING BACK DOWN
13:50 - FINAL NOTES



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

We did the 2 days 1-night trek, it was approx:
7 hours start to crater/base camp (with a couple of stops in between)
Arrive at the crater before sunset
Sleep then wake up at 2 am
3 hours to Summit
2 hours back down to the crater
5 hours back to the bottom
(but you have to drive up the day before so is 3 days altogether)

WHAT SHOULD I PACK/BRING WITH ME?

Shorts, and cool tops for beginning
Leggings, and a tracksuit for higher up
Jumpers
Windproof jacket
Extra socks x 4
Extra underwear
Baby wipes
Water bottle
Hat
Zinc/suncream
Phone/ Camera
Portable charger
Snacks
Energy/Hydration sachets
Hiking boots (or trainers with grip)
Head torch
Hiking poles
(Take enough warm clothes, but only what is needed, don't overpack because you will be carrying it all)
Hair bands
Toothbrush/Paste
Sarong?
Brush?

Bag for: (leave at homestay)
Bikini and clothes for the day before in Senaru at the waterfalls also
PJs
Notepad and pen
Remember to charge everything the night before

HOW HARD IS IT?

You can do it! It’s not easy but doable, get to the crater and see how you feel, then see if you want to continue to the summit.


HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ALTOGETHER?

We paid 100k Kuta to Senaru each (shared taxi), 1.6mil for the 3 days (all included), approx 20k for waterfalls, extra for snacks and if you want to rent trekking gear, extra money to tip porters and guides, 100k for transport back to Kuta (depending how many people you’re sharing with…

Total approx = 2million Rupiah
(this was in August 2022, prices change and depend on many factors, so best to ask your tour guide/travel agent)

DO I NEED A YOGA MAT OR BLANKET?

No, they supply everything, I did bring a blanket though, and used it as a scarf/ extra layer but you could do without

DO THEY PROVIDE HIKING BACKPACKS, TENTS, AND SLEEPING BAGS?

They provided everything for you, we took our our backpacks but they may have them for rent also.

WHERE DO I GO TO THE TOILET?

On the way up, we just found a spot in the bushes. At the base camp, they set up a little tent with a hole. It's not the nicest but fine for a night or 2.