Climb Peaks, Senaru Crater Rim - Rinjani Summit Hike

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1 Climb Peaks, Senaru Crater Rim - Rinjani Summit Hike Climb Peaks, Senaru Crater Rim - Rinjani Summit Hike is hiking the peaks of 3726Masl of second highest volcano in Indonesia, Mount Rinjani located in Lombok. Rinjani summit hike is climbing program for Rinjani peaks and enjoying beautiful sunrise as well as Senaru crater rim by camping under the almighty of second highest volcano in Indonesia, Mount Rinjani Lombok. The volcano is giving much source of life to villagers who live on the slopes of the mountain. two main gates to do Rinjani summit hike, from Sembalun and from Senaru. The Rinjani National Park is a nature reserve of hectares surrounding the volcano that provides many opportunities for ecotourism. The whole area is a picturesque haven, featuring magnificent waterfalls, lush and accessible jungle trekking, traditional villages and plantations of tobacco and cashew nuts, grown alongside verdant rice terraces. Senaru is the usual starting point for hiking Lombok's famous volcano, Gunung Rinjani. Other options, for a slightly shorter route to the summit, are Sembalun Lawang and Sembalun Bumbung to the northeast.

2 Rinjani soars 3726m above sea level and is the second highest volcano in Indonesia, attracting thousand of trekkers and climbers annually. The huge caldera near the top is around 4 kilometres wide and is almost filled by a beautiful crescent-shaped lake, Danau Segara Anak (Child of the Sea). The lake is around 230m deep and contains many species of fishes, as well as being home to birds and other wildlife. A smaller volcanic cone, Gunung Baru Jari, was formed a couple of hundred years ago from the crater's interior at the edge of the lake. It has been estimated that the force needed to create the new cone and the lake would have been equaled to around 300 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs. There are several springs located around the volcano, most importantly Aik Kalak on the northeast of the crater, where the volcanically-heated waters are said to cure illnesses, particularly skin diseases.

3 3 Days / 2 Nights Rinjani Summit Hike - Most Wanted Hiking Program Start / Finish: Senggigi Hotel

4 Tour Code: KNLR-NTB-RSH-3D Grade: Challenging Departure: Daily from April to November Day 0: Arrival Lombok and Picked Up Service. Pick up service and transfer to Sembalun / Senggigi or Mataram hotel where you will stay before mt Rinjani hike program. please inform us your hotel name that you booked through online web hotel and flight arrival. It is a good preparation that you will stay a night before hike rinjani summit. you can have good rest as it is going to be tough journey up the volcano. Rinjani Hike Itinerary Day 1: Senggigi Hotel - Sembalun Lawang - Sembalun Rim Our guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at 5.00 am then transfer to Sembalun. After registration at the Rinjani Information Centre (RIC) in Sembalun Lawang (1,156 m), you will then meet your guide and receive your National Park entry tickets. Your guide will give you a briefing describing the route details, local cultural traditions and what you may see and experience during the trek. He will also explain rubbish management and safety procedures. The hike starts from Sembalun Lawang with the gentle ascent walking

5 through open grassland used as cattle grazing by the local people. The first rest stop is at Pos 1 Pemantauan (1,300 m) after about 2 hours, followed by Pos 2 Tengengean (1,500 m) after trekking for about 1 hour. You will start to enjoy the beautiful views of Mount Rinjani and catch a glimpse of the summit. After another about 1.5 hour, you will reach Pos 3 Pada Balong (1,800 m) where we will stop for lunch and a short time of rest. After which, we will start the steep climb of about 3.5 hours to Pos 4 Sembalun Crater Rim campsite (2,639 m). We will walk through pine-like Casuarinas, locally known as Cemara, and see wild pigs and long-tailed grey macaque monkey along the trek. We will then stop for a well-deserved dinner and set up camp for early night s rest. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: tent/camping Day 2: Rinjani Summit Hike - Rim - Lake - Senaru Rim We will wake up around 2.00 am and prepare for the climb to the summit and set off at 3.00 am. This is a hard 3-hour climb on volcanic ash and the peak is 3,726 m high. Once you reach the peak, you will definitely feel proud and elated and experience the satisfaction of putting in the hard work in all those hours to reach the summit. Soak into the breathtaking panoramic view of the sunrise across Bali, Mt Agung and Sumbawa and click those cameras to capture the moment both in photographs and in your mind. After about 30 minutes or at most an

6 hour, you will make the 3-hour descent to the ridge passing through numerous edelweiss plants Bunga Abadi to the crater rim camp for a well-deserved breakfast. After breakfast, we will proceed to the Segara Anak Lake (2,000 m). It will take about 2 to 3 hours down the steep trail to the Crater Lake. The trek route at this point is steep and rocky. Your guide and porters will assist and give you extra attention. Mount Baru is an island in the lake and it is an active volcano, which last erupted dramatically in When you reach the lake, you will definitely be relieved and you will have the rest of the afternoon to relax and unwind. You can choose to swim, explore the caves and/or soak in the hot springs, which is believed to have healing powers. After the lunch break, we will leave the lake and climb for 2 to 3 hours up to Plawangan 1 Senaru Crater Rim (2,461 m) for Day Two s camp. We will set up camp and have dinner and stay overnight at the Crater Rim. If the weather permits and there is sufficient time, we will take about an hour down to Cemara Lima to explore this sheltered forested area. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: tent/camping Day 3: Senaru Rim - Senaru Village - Senggigi Hotel/Gili Island After breakfast, we will make the 7-hour descent down the long trail to Senaru village (601 m), through thick tropical forests rich in flora, bird

7 life and a variety of butterflies. Lunch will be served along the way. You might see orchid and, if fortunate, the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as Lutung. Rest stops are taken along the way and your guide will relate local legends and folk tales such as the Batu Penyesalan Stone and banyan tree Bunut Ngengkang that resembles someone standing with their legs apart. After 7 hours walk from the rim (or five hours from Pos 3 Mondokon Lolak), the trek ends at Rinjani Trek Centre at the road in Senaru. Our private car would be waiting there to transfer to your hotel and or Gili Island Habour. Please inform us of your next destination ahead of time so that we can make our preparations. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: - Hike Price Inclusion: Picked service at Lombok airport. Licensed and Experience local Guides and Porter. Air Condition Transport Senggigi hotel Sembalun/Senaru returns. Meals as indicated per itinerary above. Tent Equipment. Mineral water. Rinjani NP Entrance fee. Permit and conservation fee for the park.

8 Price Exclusion: Airfare. Airport tax. Senggigi Hotel (before and after the trek). Alcoholic beverages. Soft drinks. Laundry. Phone calls. Tipping for guide and porters. All extra personal expenses that not mentioned on items above. Any kind of expenditures incurred due to flight cancellation/delays or due other caused beyond our control. What to carry during Rinjani Summit Hike: Sun Block lotion, hat / cap, gloves, sun glasses. Camera, extra roll film for manual camera, fully charge battery for digital. 2 / 5 pcs of T shirt. Long trek pant / wind proof. Jacket and rain coat. 3 pcs of short. Plasters/Band-aids. Warm sweater/fleece.

9 Wind breaker jacket. Headlamp. Small backpack (15-30L). Hiking shoes/boots Hand sanitizer. TP/wet wipes. Sun screen. Ear plugs. Swim suit if you plan to swim/shower in the hot springs. Ibuprofen. For souvenir and other personal expenses, please bring Rupiah( IDR Indonesia Money ) Standart Service Prices. Private trip/group of your friends or family: Solo/Single traveler: USD 379 Minimum 2 persons: USD 235 per person Minimum 3 6 person: USD 215 per person Minimum 7 10 persons above: USD 200 per person

10 To book Rinjani Summit Hike 3 days 2 nights, please us at: booknow@adventuretourtravelindonesia.com by mentioning the tour code: KNLR-NTB-RSH-3D and number of tour participants in your . TOUR BOOKING PROCESS: 1.Please write back to us the that you are confirmed the program and the cost 2.When we get your confirmation, we will send you the official confirmation Paper as agreed (invoice). 3.we have right to cancel the reservation with or without notice when it over from the limit booking time PAYMENT: 1.When the confirmation is sent, we require deposit payment 35% from total land cost for guaranty booking(no Refund) 2.Balance of payment could should be made at least 2 weeks before departure date. 3.Payment could be made through PayPal will be apply additional surcharge 5% for the amount will be transferred. FORCE MAJOUR ( For flight Cancel and delay ) : This Packages excludes expenses incurred due to causes beyond our

11 control (force majeur) and expenses also incurred due to flight cancellations & delays are not covered by we will assist in the rescheduling of all flights & organizing suitable accommodations transport and meals etc but ALL costs are to be covered by yourself if these circumstances occur.