The BEST Volcano Trekking Indonesia To Mount Rinjani 3,726m

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Volcano Trekking Indonesia has one of the country’s most popular mountaineering activities. It is the second-highest volcano in Indonesia after Mount Kerinci in Sumatera, which rises to 3828 meters above sea level. Located on the beautiful Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, the Mount Rinjani volcano rises to 3726 meters above sea level and offers an incredible crater lake. An old eruption of Mount Samalas in 1257, which spewed out materials 13 km into the sky from the mouth caldera of the Samalas, naturally created the horseshoe-shaped lake known as “Crater Lake.” It rises to 2010 meters above sea level and is rich in spring water and hot springs by the lake.

Mount Salamas is the old volcano in Lombok that preceded Mount Rinjani. The Rinjani volcano was once on the eastern side of Mount Salamas and is now popular around the world. Along the way up to the summit and, of course, from the lake campsite, the Mount Rinjani volcano provides breathtaking views of Gunung Baru Jari, the Baby Volcano that towers 300 meters above the lake. In 2014, the UNESCO Global nominated Mount Rinjani volcano for the International Geopark, following a decade-long study by international scientists from five countries about the massive eruption of Mount Samalas and the integration of local history.

Locals are aware that a massive volcano, known as Mount Salamas, existed before Mount Rinjani, reaching heights of over 5000 meters above sea level, as detailed in Babad Lombok, a book that chronicles the history of Lombok. The Rinjani volcano, Bay Volcano, Crater Lake, Hot Springs, and the secret caves hold special significance for the local Lombok community. Hindu pilgrims believe that the Holy Rinjani possesses spiritual energy, and they use it for rituals and meditations.

Traveling to the southeast of Asia to undertake volcano trekking in Indonesia to Mount Rinjani is a must-do experience. Here, you will witness the incredible views from the highest point of West Nusa Tenggara, 3726 meters, explore further to the lake, indulge in the hot springs, and witness the most beautiful Torean trekking routes, which present the green canyon with its beautiful waterfalls.

Mount Rinjani Trekking Routes

Mount RInjani Trekking is accessible via six legal trekking routes legalized by the Indonesian government: East Lombok via Sembalun village to the main summit, 3726 meters above sea level; South Lombok via Aik Berik, 3300 meters; Timbanuh, 3500 meters; and Tetebatu village to the south summit, 3300 meters; Senaru Village to the crater lake, 2649 meters, recommended for beginners; and Torean village, the closest to accessing the Crater Lake, 2010 meters above sea level.

Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour Packages

Out of those six legal trekking routes, our company has designed three of the most recommended trekking programs: 2-day, 1-night trekking, 3-day, 2-night trekking, and 4-day, 3-night trekking, as mentioned on the trekking pages below.