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TOP PROGRAM 3N/4D Plus
NEW MOUNTAIN.
Day 1.
Pick up at your hotel at 06.00 am then we go by car to
Senaru, arrive in Senaru village around 08.00 am I’ll
give you quick light breakfast and after Register at
Rinjani National Park Ranger in Senaru then we begin
our trekking.
First visit the nearby Volcanolology Center to check
the seismograph, learn about the volcano, how the
caldera and lake Segara Anak were formed and its
pattern of eruptions. Return to the RIC where the
staff briefing describes the route details, local
cultural traditions and what you might see, and
explains rubbish management and safety procedures. The
trek starts from Sembalun Lawang with the gentle
ascent walking through open grassland used as cattle
grazing by local people.
Resting at Pos 1 Pemantauan (1,300), after about three
hours from Sembalun we reach Pos II Tengengean (1,500
m) enjoying the beautiful views of Mt. Rinjani Summit
(3,726 m). After another hours ascent to Pos 3 Pada
Balong (1,800 m), we start the step 3,5 climb amidst
the pine-like Casuarinas species locally known as
Cemara, perhaps seeing evidence of wild pigs and the
long-tailed grey macaque monkeys to the camp site at
Plawangan 2 Sembalun crater rim (2,639 m).
Day 2
At 3 am starts is necessary for the hard three-hours
climb to the summit (3,726 m) on volcanic screen. Once
there, enjoy proud feelings of satisfaction and the
amazing sunrise views across the Wallace Line to Bali,
Mt. Agung and Sumbawa, and down to the lake Segara
Anak (2,000 m) within the Rinjani crater. Mt. Baru is
an island in the lake and an active volcano, last
erupting dramatically in 1994.
Return down the ridge passing numerous edelweiss
plants bunga abadi to the crater rim camp for a
well-deserved breakfast. It takes two to three hours
down the steep trail to the crater lake and day 2’s
camp. The rest of the day is spent relaxing, swimming
in the lake and exploring the caves and pilgrimage hot
springs, believed to have healing powers.
Day 3.
After breakfast, leave the lake and climb for two
hours up to Plawangan 1 senaru Crater Rim (2,461 m).
After lunch enjoy the views of the lake from the other
side, relax, explore and await the sunset. If the wind
is cold, you may prefer to descend two hours to Pos 3
Mondokon Lolak and camp in the more sheltered forest.
Day 4.
After breakfast, descend down the long trail to Senaru
village (601 m), through thick tropical forests rich
in flora, bird life and a variety of butterflies. You
might see orchid and, if lucky, the rare black ebony
leaf monkey, known locally as lutung. Rest stop are
taken along the way, with village stories and local
legends related by your guide. Features include the
Batu Penyesalan stone and banyan tree Bunut Ngengkang
that looks like someone standing with their legs
apart. After seven hours walk from the rim, (or five
hours from Pos 3 Mondokon Lolak), the trek ends at
Rinjani Trek Center at the road head in Senaru, where
the car is waiting to transfer you to the airport or
Senggigi.
Programmed included :
- Entrance fees.
- 3 Meals a day ( Mineral water and wine )
- Porter carry.
- Return transport with air conditions coach.
- Experience Guide since 1991.
- Tent ,sleeping bag and matterass.
- First Aid
- Alcoholic Beverage
Excluded :
- Laundry
- Tips for porter and guide
- Other personal expenses
What to bring :
- Extra film
- Binoculars
- Toilet paper
- Hat / cap
- Sun cream.
- Warm Clothing ( fleece ) wind jacket.
- Flash light.
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