GUNUNG · Indonesia

Gunung Rinjani

Information

Elevation: 3.726 m
Country: Indonesia (ID)
Location / Range: Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara (Mount Rinjani National Park)
Mountain type: Stratovolcano (active)
Volcanic?: Yes — volcano
Coordinates: -8.4119, 116.4573
Difficulty: Strenuous — multi-day, the 'Hill of Regret', sand and gravel summit
Best Season: Dry season (April–December); follows the TNGR opening schedule
Permits & Rules: Online booking & ticket via Mount Rinjani National Park; local porter/guide service generally used
Hazards: Volcanic activity (Barujari cone), loose sand-and-gravel summit, fast-changing weather, long trail

Description

Mount Rinjani on Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, is Indonesia's second-highest volcano at 3,726 metres. Its caldera holds the Segara Anak lake with the still-active Barujari cone. Climbs commonly go via Sembalun and Senaru, often combined with the Torean route, and are famous for the 'Hill of Regret' and a punishing sandy summit push. Protected as Mount Rinjani National Park, it is one of Southeast Asia's most iconic treks.

Entry Fees & Tickets

🕒 Riset terakhir: 23 Juni 2026 pukul 08.30 WIB

Since 3 November 2025 the Sembalun, Senaru, and Torean trails were upgraded to Class 1, so daily entry tickets are higher in 2026. All climbs MUST be booked through the official eRinjani app, and from 2026 every climber is required to hold helicopter-evacuation insurance. The rates below exclude porters, guides, gear rental, and logistics.

Indonesian ticket — weekday Rp50,000 / person / day (Class 1 trails: Sembalun, Senaru, Torean)
Indonesian ticket — weekend/holiday Rp75,000 / person / day
Indonesian student ticket Rp25,000 / person / day
Foreigner ticket Rp250,000 / person / day
Helicopter-evacuation insurance Mandatory for all climbers from 2026 (paid during eRinjani booking)

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Planning & Access

How to reach the trailhead, with transport alternatives.

Lombok International Airport (BIL) / Mataram Sembalun Basecamp

Car + driver hire BIL/Mataram to Sembalun, about 2.5–3.5 hours · ± Rp350,000–600,000 per car (charter)
Shuttle/travel Climber shuttle service from Mataram/Senggigi to Sembalun (often bundled into trekking packages) · ± Rp150,000–250,000 per person

Alternative start from Senaru Basecamp (closer from Senggigi/the north). Book your slot & trail via the eRinjani app before departing.

Stay Alert & Safety Tips

Be careful to avoid scammers. Information compiled from climber experiences & trusted sources.

reportScams Book ONLY through the official eRinjani app. Do not buy 'slots' or tickets from touts/unofficial parties — they may be fake and you'll be turned away at the entrance post.
infoInfo Use officially registered porters & guides, and agree on price and services upfront in writing so there are no surprise charges.
thunderstormWeather Weather on the Sembalun ridge and the descent to Segara Anak lake changes fast; the Torean trail is slippery and risky. Make sure your fitness and logistics are sufficient.

Gallery

Foto bersumber dari Wikimedia Commons — klik untuk memperbesar & lihat sumbernya.

Routes

Via Sembalun

Berat

2–3 hari

Punggungan panjang menuju Plawangan Sembalun lalu summit attack berpasir; sering dikombinasi turun Senaru.

Route Segments

1

Sembalun → Pos 2 (Tengengean)

↔ 6 km ⏱ 3–4 jam 1.500 mdpl

Padang sabana terbuka yang panas & landai; tersedia warung & sumber air di pos.
2

Pos 2 → Plawangan Sembalun (Pos 3 → tanjakan)

↔ 4 km ↑ 1100 m ⏱ 4–6 jam 2.639 mdpl

Menembus 'Bukit Penyesalan' — rangkaian tanjakan terjal menuju bibir kaldera; area kemah dengan panorama danau Segara Anak.
3

Plawangan → Puncak Rinjani

↔ 2.5 km ↑ 1087 m ⏱ 3–4 jam (summit attack) 3.726 mdpl

Dimulai ±02.00. Jalur pasir & kerikil yang melorot di punggungan sempit; kejar matahari terbit di puncak (3.726 mdpl).

Via Senaru

Sedang–berat

2–3 hari

Lewat hutan menuju Plawangan Senaru & danau Segara Anak; populer sebagai jalur turun.

Via Torean

Berat

2–3 hari

Jalur liar menyusuri lembah dan sumber air panas menuju Segara Anak; pemandangan dramatis.

Safety Statistics

Moderate risk

Aggregated for prevention and awareness — not a casualty list. Read alongside the safety tips below.

Indicative — small sample size.

0% Fatality rate per recorded attempt

3 Recorded deaths

80.214 Attempts

Period 2025–2025 · Single-year (2025) data from Balai TNGR: 80,214 trekking visits, 3 climbers died — the death-per-visit ratio is very low (0.004%), but THIS FIGURE IS MISLEADING on its own: in the same year 58 trekkers fell and only 3 were fatal. The danger is real (falls, hypothermia), but there is no structured multi-year fatality-rate baseline for Rinjani. Single source, indicative. · rate computed from sourced totals · single source

Causes of death

Fall est.

💡 Falls are the most frequent incident on Rinjani (58 cases through 2025); the trail is narrow with loose scree along ravine edges — keep well back from cliff rims, don't take selfies at the edge, and descend slowly when tired.
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Exposure / hypothermia est.

💡 Summit temperatures can approach freezing and storms arrive fast (the 2007 tragedy killed seven students from cold); carry warm layers and rain gear, and abort the summit push when the weather deteriorates.
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Lost / disoriented est.

💡 Several trekkers get lost each year, often by using illegal trails without a guide; use the official routes (Sembalun/Senaru), register with TNGR, and hire a local guide.
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Notable incidents

2007 Seven students die of cold in a storm (March 2007)

On 12 March 2007 seven students died on Rinjani from cold after being caught in a storm and running out of supplies, made worse by inadequate gear. Lesson: bring layered warm clothing, sufficient logistics, and respect the decision to turn back.
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2018 Lombok earthquake traps hundreds of trekkers, landslides block trails (2018)

The 2018 earthquake struck Rinjani while more than 800 trekkers were on the mountain; landslides blocked the descent and killed several people, triggering a mass search-and-rescue effort until the last trekkers were evacuated. Lesson: Rinjani is an active volcano in an earthquake zone — understand landslide risk and follow evacuation guidance.
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2025 A string of foreign trekkers fall into ravines (2025)

Through 2025 Balai TNGR recorded 58 trekkers falling with 3 deaths among 80,214 visits; several victims fell hundreds of metres into ravines on the narrow summit trail. Lesson: Rinjani's summit trail demands careful footing, no rushing and no approaching the cliff edge.
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Climbing Experiences

Climbing Mount Rinjani usually means the Sembalun and Senaru routes, often combined with Torean over 3–4 days. Climbers frequently describe the exhausting 'Hill of Regret', the beauty of Segara Anak lake with its Barujari cone, the hot springs, and the gruelling pre-dawn sandy-gravel summit push. Some accounts also touch on the risks and the value of hiring local porters/guides. The links below come from YouTube vlogs, trip blogs and hiking sites; each is verified reachable before it is shown.

References

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