Mount Rinjani or Gunung Rinjani is an active volcano in Indonesia on the island of Lombok West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). It rises to 3,726 metres (12,224 ft), making it the second highest volcano in Indonesia, and similar in height to Mount Fuji.

The first historical eruption occurred in September 1847. The most recent eruption of Mount Rinjani was in May 2010 and the most recent significant eruptions occurred during a spate of activity from 1994 to 1995 which resulted in the further development of Gunung Barujari. (G.Baru). Historical eruptions at Rinjani dating back to 1847 have been restricted to Barujari cone and the Rombongan dome (in 1944) and consist of moderate explosive activity and occasional lava flows that have entered Segara Anak lake. The eruptive history of Rinjani prior to 1847 is not available as the island of Lombok is in a location that remained very remote to the record keeping of the era.

The 6 km by 8.5 km oval-shaped caldera is filled partially by the crater lake known as Segara Anak (‘Child of the Sea’) This lake is approximately 2000 metres above sea level and estimated at being around 200 metres deep the caldera also contains hot springs.

The Rinjani caldera forming eruption is thought to have occurred in the 13th century. Eruption rate, eruption sites, eruptiion type and magma composition have changed during the last 10,000 years before the caldera forming eruption.[4] The eruptions of 1994 and 1995 have presented at Gunung Baru (or ‘New Mountain’ – approximately 2300 metres above sea level) in the center of this caldera and lava flows from subsequent eruptions have entered the lake. This cone has since been renamed Mount Barujari (or ‘New Finger Mountain’).

The highlands are forest clad and mostly undeveloped. The lowlands are highly cultivated. Rice, soybeans, coffee, tobacco, cotton, cinnamon, cacao, cloves, cassava, corn, coconuts, copra, bananas and vanilla are the major crops grown in the fertile soils of the island. The slopes are populated by the indigenous Sasak population. There are also some basic tourist related activities established on Rinjani primarily in or about the village of Senaru.

The volcano and the caldera are protected by the Gunung Rinjani National Park established in 1997. Tourism is increasingly popular with trekkers able to visit the rim, make their way into the caldera or even to make the more arduous climb to the highest point fatalities, however, are not uncommon. In July 2009 the summit route was closed due to volcanic activity at that time and subsequently reopened when the activity decreased. During early 2010 up to and including May 2010 access to Rinjani was at times again restricted due to volcanic activity.

On 3 November 1994, a cold lahar (volcanic mudflow) from the summit area of Rinjani volcano traveled down the Kokok Jenggak River killing thirty people from the village of Aikmel who were caught by surprise when collecting water from the river in the path of the flow.

In connection with the eruption of the cone Gunung Barujari the status for Gunung Rinjani has been raised from Normal (VEI Level 1) to ‘be vigilant’ (VEI Level 2) since May 2, 2009 . In May 2010 Gunung Rinjani was placed in the standby status by Center for Volcanology & Geological Hazard Mitigation, Indonesia with a recommendation that there be no activity within a radius of 4 km from the eruption at Gunung Barujari.

Geographic summary
Lombok is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, a small archipelago which, from west to east, consists of Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and the Timor islands; all are located at the edge of the Australian continental shelf. Volcanoes in the area are formed due to the action of oceanic crusts and the movement of the shelf itself. Rinjani is one of at least 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia, four of which belong to the volcanoes of the Sunda Arc trench system forming part of the Pacific Ring of Fire – a section of fault lines stretching from the Western Hemisphere through Japan and South East Asia. The islands of Lombok and Sumbawa lie in the central portion of the Sunda Arc. The Sunda Arc is home to some of the world’s most dangerous and explosive volcanoes. The eruption of nearby Mount Tambora on Sumbawa is known for the most violent eruption in recorded history on 15 April 1815, with a scale 7 on the VEI.

Rinjani volcano on the island of Lombok rises to 3,726 metres (12,224 ft), second in height among Indonesian volcanoes only to Sumatra’s Kerinci volcano. Rinjani has a steep-sided conical profile when viewed from the east, but the western side of the compound volcano is truncated by the 6 x 8.5 km, oval-shaped Segara Anak caldera. The western half of the caldera contains a 230 metre-deep lake whose crescentic form results from growth of the post-caldera cone Barujari at the eastern end of the caldera.

Geologic summary
On the basis of Plate Tectonics Theory, Rinjani is one of the series of volcanoes built in the Lesser Sunda Islands due to the subduction of Indo-Australian oceanic crust beneath the Lesser Sunda Islands, and it is interpreted that the sources of melted magma is at about 165–200 km depth.

The geology and tectonic setting of Lombok (and nearby Sumbawa) are described as being in the central portion of the Sunda Arc. The oldest exposed rocks are Miocene, suggesting that subduction and volcanism began considerably later than in Java and Sumatra to the west, where there are abundant volcanic and intrusive rocks of Late Mesozoic age. The islands are located on the eastern edge of the Sunda shelf, in a zone where crustal thickness is apparently rapidly diminishing, from west to east.

The seismic velocity structure of the crust in this region is transitional between typical oceanic and continental profiles and the Mohorovi?i? discontinuity (Moho) appears to lie at about 20 km.[16] These factors tend to suggest that there has been limited opportunity for crustal contamination of magmas erupted on the islands of Lombok and Sumbawa. In addition, these islands lie to the west of those parts of the eastern-most Sunda and west Banda arcs where collision with the Australian plate is apparently progressing.

The volcano of Rinjani is be located between 165 and 190 km above the Benioff Zone. There is a marked offset in the line of active volcanoes between the most easterly Sumbawa Volcano (Sangeang Api) and the line of active volcano in the Flores. This suggests that a major transcurrent fault cut across the arc between Sumbawa Island and Flores. This is considered to be a feature representing a major tectonic discontinuity between the east and west Sunda Arcs (the Sumba Fracture).[19] Further. A marked absence of shallow and intermediate earthquake activity in the region to the south of Lombok and Sumbawa is a feature interpreted to represent a marked break in the Sunda Arc Zone. Faulting and folding caused strong deformation in the eastern part of Lombok Basin and is characterized by block faulting, shale diapirs and mud volcano.

Volcanic composition
In Lombok, Rinjani volcano lies approximately 300 km north of the Sunda Trench (also known as Java trench ) and is situated about 170 km above the active north dipping Benioff zone. Based on the composition of andesites which have very low Ni concentrations and low Mg/Mg+Fe It is suggested that the Rinjani suite is of mantle origin, but that all the andesites and dacites as well as many of the basalts have probably been modified by fractional crystallization processes.[25] It is concluded that the Rinjani calc-alkaline suite, which in many respects is typical of many suites erupted by circum-pacific volcanoes, probably originated by partial melting of the peridotite mantle-wedge overlying the active Benioff Zone beneath Lombok Island.The Pleistocene-Recent calcalkaline suite from the active volcano, Rinjani is composed of a diverse range of lavas. These include: ankaramite, high-Al basalt, andesite, high-K andesite and dacite. Sr-isotopic and geochemical constraints suggest that this suite was derived from the sub-arc mantle. Geochemical models suggest that fractional crystallization is an important process in the suite’s differentiation, although the series: ankaramite-high-Al basalt-andesite-dacite does not represent a continuously evolving spectrum of liquids.

Recent activity
Rinjani erupted three times on May 22rd 2010 with activity continuing until early on May 23th. According to the volcano’s official monitoring agency, ash from Mount Barujari has been reported as rising up to two km into the atmosphere and has damaged crops. The volcano is not currently threatening villagers. Lava flowed into the caldera lake, pushing its temperature up from 21°C to 35°C, while smoke spread 12 km.

In February 2010 observers at the Gunung Rinjani Observation Post located 12.5 km (4000 feet) NE of Rinjani saw one whitish-colored plume that rose 100 metres (328 ft) from the volcano. Dense whitish plumes (and possibly brown) rose 500 metres (1,640 ft) – 900 metres (2,953 ft) in March 2010 on 26 occasions and as high as 1,500 metres (4,921 ft) in April 2010 on 41 occasions. Plumes seen on 1 and 2 May 2010 were “chocolate” in color and rose a maximum height of 1,600 metres (5,249 ft). From February 2010 through April 2010 seismicity decreased, although the maximum amplitude of earthquakes increased. CVGHM (Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation)[31] also noted that ash eruptions and ejected incandescent material fell within Rinjani caldera, but some ash was blown out of the caldera.

The activity in early 2010 centred about Gunung Barujari a post-caldera cone that lies within the Rinjani’s caldera lake of Segara Anak. The Volcanological Survey of Indonesia reported on 1 May 2010, that a column of smoke was observed rising from G. Rinjani “issuing eruptions 1300-1600 metres tall with thick brown color and strong pressure”. Their report Evaluasi Kegiatan G. Rinjani of 4 May also stated that on 1 May 2010 at 10:00 four events of Explosve Earthquake were recorded with a maximum amplitude of 6-53 mm and 110 seconds long earthquake, earthquake tremor events with a maximum amplitude of 1 mm and 55 second long duration, 15 Local Tectonic earthquake events and two events of tectonic earthquake. The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) Alert Level was raised to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) on 2 May 2010.[33] Level 1 is “Normal” and Level 2 is “Advisory” with an Aviation Alert color of Yellow-Advisory.[34]Based on analysis of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC (Volcanic Ash Advisory Center) reported that on 5 May a possible ash plume from Rinjani rose to an altitude of 5.5 km (18,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 150 km NW. The plume was not seen in imagery about six hours later. CVGHM (Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation) advised the VAAC that intermittent activity could produce ash plumes to 1.5 km (5,000 ft) above the caldera.

On 27 April 2009 Gunung Barujari became active with activity continuing through to May 2009. The mountain was closed at that time as the eruptions intensified with plumes of smoke and ash as high as 8,000 m (26,250 ft). A Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI):2 rating was issued for the activity between 2 May 2009 and 20 December 2009. The activity during this period was described as having the characteristics:of central vent eruption, flank (excentric) vent, explosive eruption and lava flow(s).

Previous activity
On 27 September 2004 a DVGHM (Directorate of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation) report noted the decision to increase Rinjani’s hazard status to Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) Alert Level 2 (Yellow). During the last third of 2004, the number of volcanic and tectonic earthquakes had increased. Their increase followed a rise in the number of tectonic earthquakes that began 18 August 2004. Tremor registered on 23, 24, 25, and 26 September 2004. Tremor amplitudes ranged between 12 and 13.5 mm, and the duration of the tremor stood between 94 and 290 seconds.

In September 1995 an aviation report was issued concerning an unconfirmed ash cloud from Rinjani. A NOTAM about volcanic activity from Rinjani was issued by the Bali Flight Information Region on the morning of 12 September. An ash cloud was reportedly drifting to the south west with the cloud top around 4 km altitude.

On 3 November 1994, a cold lahar (volcanic mudflow) from the summit area of Rinjani volcano traveled down the Kokok Jenggak River killing thirty people from the village of Aikmel who were caught by surprise when collecting water from the river in the path of the flow. One person remained missing as of 9 November 1994. No damage to the village was reported. Local volcanologists noted that additional lahars could be triggered by heavy rainfall.

During 4 June 1994-January 1995 the DVGHM (Directorate of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation) noted that explosions occurred on Rinjani. Those explosions came from the Barujari volcano.[42] At 0530 on 1 October 2004 Rinjani erupted. The eruption caused authorities to immediately raise the hazard status to Alert Level 3 (Orange). Details regarding the initial 1 October 2004 eruption are indistinct. During 2-5 October 2004 explosions sent ash columns ~300 to 800 metres above the summit. Gray, thick ash columns drifted to the north and detonation sounds accompanied every explosion. Successive explosions occurred at intervals of 5 to 160 minutes. Explosions vented on the north eastern slope of Barujari volcano. Some material also vented from Barujari’s peak and fell down around its edifice. A press report in the Jakarta Post indicated that evacuations were not considered necessary.[43] A Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI):2 rating was issued for the activity between 1 May 2004 through to (on or after) 5 October 2004.

Between 3 June 1994 and 21 November 1994 records of Rinjani’s eruptive history indicate activity accorded Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) with a rating of 3(?) with the area of activity described as Gunung Barujari. Eruptive characteristics documented for the events of that time are described as, central vent eruption with an explosive eruption, with pyroclastic flow(s), lava flow(s), fatalities and mudflow(s) (lahars).

In May 1994 a glow was noticed on the crater floor of Barujari cone, which at this time had undergone no significant activity since August 1966. A portable seismograph (PS-2) and telemetry seismograph (Teledyne) were put into operation on 27 May and 9 June, respectively. One volcanic earthquake event/day was recorded on 27, 28, 30, and 31 May. After 4 June, however, volcanic tremor with a maximum amplitude of 35 mm was recorded, presumably associated with the upward movement of magma. At 0200 on 3 June1994, Barujari cone began erupting by sending an ash plume 500 m high. One 8 June 1994 press report described emission of “smoldering lava” and “thick smoke,” as well as ashfall in nearby villages from an ash cloud rising 1,500 m above the summit. Between 3 and 10 June 1994, up to 172 explosions could be heard each day from the Sembalun Lawang volcano observatory (~15 km NE). During this period, seismic data indicated a dramatic increase in the number of explosions per day, from 68 to 18,720. Eruptions were continuous at least through 19 June 1994, with maximum ash plume heights of 2,000 m on 9-11 June 1994.

Between 28 March 1966 and 8 August 1966 records of Rinjani’s eruptive history indicate activity accorded a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) rating of 1. Lava volume of 6.6 x 106 m3 and a tephra volume of 2 x 104 m3 was recorded. The area of activity described was the east side of Barujari (2250 m). Eruptive characteristics were documented as a central vent eruption, explosive eruption and lava flow(s).

In December 1944 Rinjani appears to have had a significant event. Between December 25 1944 and 1 January 1945 eruptive activity is rated 2 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) The event has been listed in the historical records of the Global Volcanism Program indicating a lava volume: of 7.4 x 107 m3 occurring in an area of activity on the north west flank of Barujari (Rombongan). The eruptive characteristics are described a central vent eruption on the flank (excentric) vent, a crater lake eruption, explosive eruption, lava flow(s) and a lava dome extrusion with associated damage to land, property.

Monitoring program
Gunung Rinjani Observation Post Rinjani Sembalun is located in the village of Lawang, Sub Sembalun 12.5 km (4000 feet) northeast of G. Rinjani) in the District of East Lombok. Observers at this post monitor G.Rinjani, G.Barujari/G.Tenga within the Segara Anak Caldera.

PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA
Jl. Barakuda No 09/10
BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi
83355 Senggigi-Batu Layar West Lombok
NTB-INDONESIA
Phone : +62 (0)370 692 179
Fax : +62 (0)370 692 179
Cell: +62 (0)818 057 20243 / 852 3972 5657

Contact by Email:
info@lomboksailing.com

Websites Networking:
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www.lombokrooms.com
www.rinjanionline.com
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www.floresexplore.com
www.rajaampatindonesia.com
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www.komododiving.com
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www.orangutanexplore.com
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We do arrange special package for 07 days 06 nights trekking to Mount Rinjani National Park Lombok Island Indonesia, This package is suitable for Singaporean and Malaysian

Trekking Itinerary,
Day 01, AIRPORT-LOMBOK ECO LODGE ( D )
Pick up and meeting services at Selaparang Mataram airport, Directly transfer to Lombok Eco Lodge in Crocodile River Cottages, Free and Easy and overnight.

Day 02, SENGGIGI-SEMBALUN-SEMBALUN RIM. ( B.L.D )
After breakfast, leave your Lodge and directly transfer to Sembalun Lawang ( Post I ) and check in at Rinjani Trek Center ( Drive approx. 2.5 Hours ). Enjoy the spectacular 07 hours trekking up to Sembalun Rim, Drinks a lot of water that weather is incredible Hot during Summer time trekking periods. Camping at Sembalun Rim as soon you reach there. Overnight.

Day 03, SEMBALUN RIM-SUMMIT-LAKE-HOT SPRING ( B.L.D )
Early morning at 3.00am. We climb several ridges for 03 hrs until reaching the true Rinjani summit. This spectacular view across the Gilis islands, Bali, Lombok and sumbawa are incredible spectacular. And then walk down to the lake for 03 hours, Upon arrival at The lake, take a breaks and visit Rinjani Hot spring and Overnight at the lake camp site.

Day 04, LAKE-SENARU RIM-GILI TRAWANGAN ( B.L.D )
After breakfast, Leave your camp site at the lake and walk up to Senaru Rim, This is another spectacular view of Mount. Rinjani and one of the highlight. Afterwards, walk down to the Rinjani rain forest, arrive in Senaru in the afternoon and directly transfer to Gili Island and overnight at Dream Divers Bungalows.

Day 05, GILI TRAWANGAN-SENGGIGI ( B.L.D )
After breakfast, Let’s go for snorkeling, Swimming or diving, relaxing or just beach combing on the island of Gili Trawangan, Snorkeling on the islands is something not to be miss out, Transfer to Senggigi and check in at Crocodile river Eco Lodge

Day 06, SENGGIGI-LOMBOK SASAK TOURS-SENGGIGI. ( B.L.D )
After breakfast, leave your Eco Lodge Cottages and visit : Lombok Local Market, Banyumulek Pottery Village, Sukarare traditional Hand weaving village, Sade and and Rambitan Sasak Village, Lunch in Kuta At local restaurant, swimming or just beach combing at Mawun beach. Return to your hotel in Senggigi while on the way visit Batu Bolong Hindus Temple. Return to your Eco Lodge Cottages. ( B.L.D )

Day 07, SENGGIGI-AIRPORT-HOME
Small sightseeing before airport, transfer to the airport 01 hours before your flight.  ( B )
End of Services.

RINJANI LAKE PACKAGE 03 DAYS 02 NIGHTS
Price per Person in Indonesia Rupiah
01 Person          : Rp. 4.900.000
02-04 Person  : Rp. 3.900.000
05-10 Person  : Rp. 3.500.000

Price Included :
- Transfer from Airport-Senggigi-Sembalun/Senaru-Senggigi-Airport
- All meals included in Lombok Eco Lodges and Dive Indonesia Bungalows
- Room at Lombok Eco Lodges Crocodile River Cottages 02 Nights
- All trekking equipments, Meals and Insurance Donation
- Entrance fees and Mineral drinking water,
- Panorama walk in Senaru to Spectacular Waterfall.
- Gili Islands Snorkeling Tours
- Boat transfer to Gili islands.
- City Tours before departure.
- Lombok Sasak Tours.
- Trekking Guide and porter ( Carrier )

Price Excluded :
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks in Senggigi / Resort
- Airport taxes
- Porter in selaparang Airport
- Snorkeling equipment on Gili Islands
- Gili Islands Eco Trust Donation @ US$ 6 per person per visit.
- Airline tickets
- Additional tips for Guides and porter
- Driver tips
- Laundry, Film and sunscreen
- Any personal extra expenses

What to Bring :
- Extra film
- Binoculars
- Toilet paper
- Hat / cap
- Sun cream.
- Warm Clothing ( fleece ) wind jacket.
- Flash light

PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA
Jl. Barakuda No 09/10
BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi
83355 Senggigi-Batu Layar West Lombok
NTB-INDONESIA
Phone : +62 (0)370 692 179
Fax : +62 (0)370 692 179
Cell: +62 (0)818 057 20243 / 852 3972 5657

Contact by Email:
info@lomboksailing.com

Websites Networking:
www.lombokmarine.com
www.labuanbajo-flores.com
www.lombokrooms.com
www.rinjanionline.com

Trek itinerary:
Day 1, Senggigi-Sembalun-Sembalun Rim
Our guide will pick you up at hotel lobby at 06.00 AM then transfer to Sembalun. Register the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) in Sembalun Lawang (1,156 m), meet your guide and arrange National Park entry tickets. Your guide gives you 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 2 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 II Sembalun crater rim (2,639 m). ( L.D )

Day 2, Sembalun Rim-Summit-Lake
At 03:00 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, after breakfast 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. ( B.L.D )

Day 3, Lake-Mount Barujari “New Volcano ” Explore
After breakfast, with our rubber boat provided, you and your guide will paddle cross the lake to Mount Barujari ” New Mountain “. Upon arrive on the mountain foot directly trek to the summit of Mount Barujari and enjoy the lava of the volcano with spectacular view of Mount Barujari and surrounding. Trek down to your rubber boat and paddle back to the Campsite. around 03 Pm walk up to Senaru Rim and overnight( B.L.D )

Day 4, Crater Rim Senaru-Senaru
After breakfast, leave the lake and climb for two and half 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 one hour to Cemara Lima and camp in the more sheltered forest. ( B.L.D )

Day 05, Senaru-Waterfalls Panorama Walk-Senggigi
Wake up by the Spectacular view of the Sun rise, Enjoy the view before heading to Base Camp III and heading for your final meal – a well needed lunch. The last part of our journey passes through tropical rain forest for around 03 hours until you reach the road back to Senaru. Then it’s time for celebrate of your trekking at Rinjani Trekking Club Restaurant for amazing achievement!
Transfer back to your hotel in Senggigi.
End of Services.

RINJANI SPECIAL BABY VOLCANO PACKAGE 05 DAYS 04 NIGHTS
Price per Person in Indonesia Rupiah
01 Person          : Rp. 4.200.000
02-04 Person  : Rp. 3.300.000
05-10 Person  : Rp. 3.000.000

Price included :
- Entrance fees.
- 3 Meals a day ( Mineral water and soft Drinks )
- Porter
- Return transport with air conditions coach.
- Experience Guide since 1984
- Tent ,sleeping bag and mattress.
- First Aid
- Alcoholic Beverage

Not Included :
- Laundry
- Tips for porter and guide
- Tours to the waterfalls in Senaru
- Extra Night for Accommodation in Senaru after trekking.
- Other personal expenses

What to bring :
- Extra film
- Binoculars
- Toilet paper
- Hat / cap
- Sun cream.
- Warm Clothing ( fleece ) wind jacket.
- Flash light
- Rain Coat ( during Rain Season Nov-March )
- Comfortable trekking shoes
- Windbreaker / jacket, sweater, gloves, ear cover
- Cameras / video camera, binocular
- Personal toiletries
- Insect repellent
- Personal medicines

Service Menu:
Breakfast: Jeffle, Pancake, Fried Banana, Fruit Salad, Coffee and Tea
Lunch : Steam Rice, Fried Potatoes, Fried Noodle, Noodle Soup, Omelet, Fruit Salad, Snack, Coffee and Tea
Dinner : Nasi Campur ( mix rice ), Steam Rice, Fried Rice, Fried Chicken/Omelate, Fruit Salad, TOFU/TEMPE,Snack, coffee and Tea

Equipment Included:
- Tent ( 01 Ten for 02 Person )
- Sleeping Bag
- Air Mattress / Air Bed
- Cooking Equipments
- Sitting Portable Chair
- Toilet Tent

BOOKING AND CONTACT

PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA
Jl. Barakuda No 09/10
BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi
83355 Senggigi-Batu Layar West Lombok
NTB-INDONESIA
Phone : +62 (0)370 692 179
Fax : +62 (0)370 692 179
Cell: +62 (0)818 057 20243 / 852 3972 5657

Contact by Email:
info@lomboksailing.com

Websites Networking:
www.lombokmarine.com
www.labuanbajo-flores.com
www.lombokrooms.com
www.rinjanionline.com
www.rajaampatlodges.com
www.floresexplore.com
www.rajaampatindonesia.com
www.lomboksailing.com
www.komododiving.com
www.komodocruise.com
www.orangutanexplore.com
www.orangutanislands.com

TOUR DESCRIPTION
Benang Stokel in the village of Aik Berik in Central Lombok is about 27km east of Mataram, a little less than an hour’s drive. Locally Benang Stokel is well-known for its 2 waterfalls, the Benang Kelambu waterfall and the likewise named Benang Stokel waterfall from which the trekking up to Rinjani starts.

The waterfall and starting point for this track can be reached in about 30 minutes by jeep. Trekking through dense forest, the ascent up to the crater rim takes around 6 hours. From here, the descent to the crater lake is about 3 hours. This track offers lots of variety, with the famed Tiara Dewi Anjani waterfall as one of its highlights, and with some luck one might encounter a herd of deer.

This track is especially favored by those looking for a completely different angle of approach to Rinjani. For centuries this route has been used by hunters and fishermen looking for their prey in the dense forest and crater lake.

This track offers no opportunities for a climb up to the summit of Rinjani, except if you plan to bring along a rubber boat to paddle across the crater lake to the Sembalun side of the lake. Should one wish to do so our team can accommodate one.

Characteristics
Farmland, dense forest, pine forest, river and waterfalls.

Level
Advanced, experienced

Type
moderate/extreme/full adventure

Water
plenty of water sources.

Summit Attack
No

Type of tour:
Fully organized (combination of adventure, leisure, eco tourism, safety).
Individual or group departures are available upon request.

TREKKING  ITINERARY:
Day 1 : Our guide will pick you up at hotel lobby at 06.00 AM then transfer to Benang Stokel, meet your guide and arrange National Park entry tickets. Your guide gives you briefing describes the route details, local cultural traditions and what you might see, and explains rubbish management and safety procedures.

Trekking through dense forest, the ascent up to the crater rim takes around 8 hours. This track offers lots of variety, with the famed Tiara Dewi Anjani waterfall as one of its highlights, and with some luck one might encounter a herd of deer. . Lunch served on the way.

Day 2 : Enjoy proud feelings of satisfaction and the amazing sunrise views across the Wallace Line to Bali, Mt. Agung and Sumbawa.

Day 3 : After breakfast, descend down the long trail to Benang Stokel 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, After seven hours walk from the rim, the trek ends at Jebak Gawah where the jeep is waiting to transfer you to the Benang Stokel. After visiting the waterfalls, return to your hotel in Senggigi.
End of services,

RINJANI LAKE PACKAGE 03 DAYS 02 NIGHTS
Price per Person in Indonesia Rupiah
01 Person          : Rp. 3.200.000
02-04 Person  : Rp. 2.100.000
05-10 Person  : Rp. 2.000.000

Price included :
- Entrance fees.
- 3 Meals a day ( Mineral water and soft Drinks )
- Porter
- Return transport with air conditions coach.
- Experience Guide since 1984
- Tent ,sleeping bag and mattress.
- First Aid
- Alcoholic Beverage

Not Included :
- Laundry
- Tips for porter and guide
- Tours to the waterfalls in Senaru
- Extra Night for Accommodation in Senaru after trekking.
- Other personal expenses

What to bring :
- Extra film
- Binoculars
- Toilet paper
- Hat / cap
- Sun cream.
- Warm Clothing ( fleece ) wind jacket.
- Flash light
- Rain Coat ( during Rain Season Nov-March )
- Comfortable trekking shoes
- Windbreaker / jacket, sweater, gloves, ear cover
- Cameras / video camera, binocular
- Personal toiletries
- Insect repellent
- Personal medicines

Service Menu:
Breakfast: Jeffle, Pancake, Fried Banana, Fruit Salad, Coffee and Tea
Lunch : Steam Rice, Fried Potatoes, Fried Noodle, Noodle Soup, Omelet, Fruit Salad, Snack, Coffee and Tea
Dinner : Nasi Campur ( mix rice ), Steam Rice, Fried Rice, Fried Chicken/Omelate, Fruit Salad, TOFU/TEMPE,Snack, coffee and Tea

Equipment Included:
- Tent ( 01 Ten for 02 Person )
- Sleeping Bag
- Air Mattress / Air Bed
- Cooking Equipments
- Sitting Portable Chair
- Toilet Tent

BOOKING AND CONTACT

PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA
Jl. Barakuda No 09/10
BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi
83355 Senggigi-Batu Layar West Lombok
NTB-INDONESIA
Phone : +62 (0)370 692 179
Fax : +62 (0)370 692 179
Cell: +62 (0)818 057 20243 / 852 3972 5657

Contact by Email:
info@lomboksailing.com

Websites Networking:
www.lombokmarine.com
www.labuanbajo-flores.com
www.lombokrooms.com
www.rinjanionline.com
www.rajaampatlodges.com
www.floresexplore.com
www.rajaampatindonesia.com
www.lomboksailing.com
www.komododiving.com
www.komodocruise.com
www.orangutanexplore.com
www.orangutanislands.com

Day 01, Senggigi-Sembalun-Sembalun Rim.
After a good breakfast at Senaru we will drive you to Sembalun (1 hour) where you will starts your trek. The path starts through fields where you can look up awe at the majestic summit of Gunung Rinjani. From the foothills of the mountain you will slowly start to climb up to Base Camp III where the porters will look a tasty lunch. from here you will climb one steeply through scenery that varies from barren grassland to woodland. The next stop is the campsite at the crater Rim, where you will be cooked a hearty Dinner that will give you the energy needed for the climb to the Summit the next morning after a good night sleep.

Day 02, Sembalun Rim-Rinjani Summit-Segara Anak Lake-Hotspring
At 02.30 Am, You will be woken up with a hot drink and a light breakfast. We starts the climb to the Peak at 03.00 Am in time to see the spectacular sunrise at the Summit. The effort is well worth it when you can see Java on one side and over to bali on the other side. On the way down you can see pause to look at the Magnificent lake and volcanic cone. After breakfast you will descent for three hours to the Crater Lake and also visit the refreshing Hot Spring and Waterfall.

Day 03, Lake-Senaru Rim.
After an early starts you will climb back up to the other side of the Rim after a short walk around part of the Lake. Visit again the hot spring and waterfall. Continue to climb up to Senaru Rim, From this side of the Rim you can see more awe inspiring views of the crater Rim. Summit and lake. Overnight.

Day 04, Senaru Rim-Senaru Village-Senggigi
Wake by the Spectacular view of the Sun rise, Enjoy the view before heading to Base Camp III and heading for your final meal – a well needed lunch. The last part of our journey passes through tropical rain forest for around 03 hours until you reach the road back to Senaru. Then it’s time for a cold Beer at Rinjani Trekking Club Restaurant and congratulate your self for amazing achievement!
Transfer back to your hotel in Senggigi.

End of Services

Rinjani Summit and Lake Package 04 Days 03 Night
Price per Person in Indonesia Rupiah:
01 Person           : Rp. 3.200.000
02-04 Person    : Rp. 2.000.000
05-10 Person    : Rp. 1.900.000

Price included :
- Entrance fees.
- 3 Meals a day ( Mineral water and soft Drinks )
- Porter
- Return transport with air conditions coach.
- Experience Guide since 1984
- Tent ,sleeping bag and mattress/Air mattress
- First Aid
- Portable Sitting Chairs
- Cooking Equipments / Flameless Cooking Stove

Not Included :
- 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
- Rain Coat ( during Rain Season Nov-March )

BOOKING AND CONTACT

PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA
Jl. Barakuda No 09/10
BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi
83355 Senggigi-Batu Layar West Lombok
NTB-INDONESIA
Phone : +62 (0)370 692 179
Fax : +62 (0)370 692 179
Cell: +62 (0)818 057 20243 / 852 3972 5657

Contact by Email:
info@lomboksailing.com

Websites Networking:
www.lombokmarine.com
www.labuanbajo-flores.com
www.lombokrooms.com
www.rinjanionline.com
www.rajaampatlodges.com
www.floresexplore.com
www.rajaampatindonesia.com
www.lomboksailing.com
www.komododiving.com
www.komodocruise.com
www.orangutanexplore.com
www.orangutanislands.com

Day 1st, Senggigi-Sembalun-Sembalun Plawangan Rim
Leave your hotel at 6 am for sembalun village fetch porter, 9.30 am we start to trek to base camp 2 ( two ) .On the way you won’t find trees it’s just small grass ,so it’s very hot when you are walking . At base camp 2
( two ) you can enjoy the time for lunch and have some cakes, about 1 hour . than continue trip for rim in sembalun .around 5 pm you have arrived at the rim, having dinner with the mountain special food and overnight for the 1st night.

Day 2nd, Plawangan Rim-Summit-Lake-Cave-Hotspring-Senaru Rim.
At 3 am we start trek to the top of mountain Rinjani, an Icy wind hold across the expose slope of summit which consisted of small round balls volcanic as resembling bean filling make the climb exceedingly difficult to say the least. There was very little to hold on to every two or three feet gained, we’d sleep back at about a foot .We made it to the top in the nick of time even in our frozen stiff an exhausted state the star beauty of our surrounding was own inspiring. At 6 am we arrive at the summit, and enjoy the time no more than one hour. Than we start to going down for rim sembalun to have breakfast. After break fast time we continue for trip to segara Anak Lake, we will be there at 12 noon. Enjoy swimming in the lake and hot spring water, just ten minutes from lake .At 3 pm we climb to the rim of senaru and it’s takes about 2,5 hours . Spend the second night in the rim of senaru

Day 3rd, Senaru Rim-Senaru-Senggigi
Having breakfast in the morning and enjoy sunrise by special mountain jafle or pancake, than we taking back to the senaru village. It `s around 12 am you already at senaru village, and before 3 p.m. you will be arriving at your hotel.

End of Services

Rinjani Summit  Package 03 Days 02 Night
Price per Person in Indonesia Rupiah:
01 Person           : Rp. 2.600.000
02-04 Person    : Rp. 1.900.000
05-10 Person    : Rp. 1.850.000

Price included :
- Entrance fees.
- 3 Meals a day ( Mineral water and soft Drinks )
- Porter
- Return transport with air conditions coach.
- Experience Guide since 1984
- Tent ,sleeping bag and mattress/Air mattress
- First Aid
- Portable Sitting Chairs
- Cooking Equipments / Flameless Cooking Stove

Not Included :
- 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
- Rain Coat ( during Rain Season Nov-March )

BOOKING AND CONTACT

PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA
Jl. Barakuda No 09/10
BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi
83355 Senggigi-Batu Layar West Lombok
NTB-INDONESIA
Phone : +62 (0)370 692 179
Fax : +62 (0)370 692 179
Cell: +62 (0)818 057 20243 / 852 3972 5657

Contact by Email:
info@lomboksailing.com

Websites Networking:
www.lombokmarine.com
www.labuanbajo-flores.com
www.lombokrooms.com
www.rinjanionline.com
www.rajaampatlodges.com
www.floresexplore.com
www.rajaampatindonesia.com
www.lomboksailing.com
www.komododiving.com
www.komodocruise.com
www.orangutanexplore.com
www.orangutanislands.com

Day 1.Senggigi-Base Cam I,II & III
Pick up from your hotel at 6 am, by car to SENARU (601m), arrive at SENARU village at 8 am we`ll give you quick light breakfast.
After register at park ranger office then at 8.45 am we start to walk. The first hours of the trek climb steadily through thick tropical forest rich in flora, bird life and variety of butterflies. You might see orchid, the long- tailed grey macaque monkey kera and, if lucky, the rare black ebony leaf monkey, known locally as lutung. Rusa
( deer ) are forest dwellers are occasionally seen along the trek trail. The smaller barking deer or kijang has an alarm call with a distinct dog – like bark. Rest stops are taken along the way, and in pos 2 Montong satas shelter (1,500 m) where village stories and local legends are related by your guide.

Features include the banyan tree bunut ngengkang that looks like someone standing with their legs apart, and the Batu penyesalan stone. Depending on your preference and weather conditions, the nights camps is made either in the forest at post 3 Mondokan Lolak (2000 m) after about five hours climb from Senaru, or continue the ascent for another couple of hours through grassy meadows to plawangan 1 Senaru crater rim at 2641 m. from the crater rim are sweping views across the lake Segara Anak lake (2000 m) to the summit of Mt.Rinjani. within the crater,Mt Baru (2,351 m) is an active, last erupting dramatically in 1994.on a clear evening the Gili Isles, Bali and Mt.Agung can be seen to the west.

Day 2. Base Cam III-II & I-Senaru-Senggigi
Sunrise at the crater rim is a memorable start to day 2, enjoyed after a pre-dawn two hours climb for those camping at Pos 3 Mondokan Lolak. After enjoying the view., descend down the trail down to Senaru village through first grassland then back into the shade of the tropical forest. After about seven hours from the rim, the trek ends at Rinjani Trek Centre at the road head in Senaru and transfer back to your hotel in Senggigi.

Rim Package 02 Days 01 Night
Price per Person in Indonesia Rupiah:
01 Person           : Rp. 2.000.000
02-04 Person    : Rp. 1.400.000
05-10 Person    : Rp. 1.300.000

Price included :
- Entrance fees.
- 3 Meals a day ( Mineral water and soft Drinks )
- Porter
- Return transport with air conditions coach.
- Experience Guide since 1984
- Tent ,sleeping bag and mattress/Air mattress
- First Aid
- Portable Sitting Chairs
- Cooking Equipments / Flameless Cooking Stove

Not Included :
- 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
- Rain Coat ( during Rain Season Nov-March )

BOOKING AND CONTACT

PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA
Jl. Barakuda No 09/10
BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi
83355 Senggigi-Batu Layar West Lombok
NTB-INDONESIA
Phone : +62 (0)370 692 179
Fax : +62 (0)370 692 179
Cell: +62 (0)818 057 20243 / 852 3972 5657

Contact by Email:
info@lomboksailing.com

Websites Networking:
www.lombokmarine.com
www.labuanbajo-flores.com
www.lombokrooms.com
www.rinjanionline.com
www.rajaampatlodges.com
www.floresexplore.com
www.rajaampatindonesia.com
www.lomboksailing.com
www.komododiving.com
www.komodocruise.com
www.orangutanexplore.com
www.orangutanislands.com

Other peaks nearby are Mt. Baru, Mt Sangkareang, Mt. Buang, Mt Kondo and Mt Manuk. These mountains separated to each others by wide valleys and deep gullies with steep rock slopes. There is a lake called Segara Anak (2,008 m) on the valley Wes of Mt. Rinjani. The water smells of sulfur with temperature varies from place to place, from cold to warm and hot. An active volcano (Mt. Baru) is growing in the lake.

Gunung Rinjani National Park lies within a major bio-geographical transition zone (Wallcaeae), where the flora and fauna of South East Asia meets that of Australasia. The National Park, one of over 40 throughout Indonesia, was established in 1997. For the people of Lombok, Sasak and Balinese alike, Mt. Rinjani is revered as a sacred place and abode of deities. The crater lake is a pilgrimage destination for tens of thousand each year. Pilgrims place offering in the water and bathe away ailments in the hot springs.

For visitors, the three-day Rinjani trek route from Senaru to the crater rim, down to the Crater Lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is considered one of the best treks in South East Asia. Trekkers that are more adventurous aim for the summit, it best reached from Sembalun Lawang returning after four days to Senaru. To assist with conservation and ensure that communities on the boundary of the National Park benefit from tourism revenues, the Rinjani Trek is managed by a partnership of National Park officials, the public and private sectors of the Lombok tourism industry and community representatives. Community run cooperatives coordinate the Trek at the Rinjani Trek Center (RTC) in Senaru and the Rinjani Information Center (RIC) in Sembalun Lawang. Each has roster system for guides and porters, village tour activities and handicraft sales.

Revenue from tourism activities and entry fees is used for conservation, raining, management and assisting the National Park with maintenance of the Rinjani Trek, thus ensuring sustainability. Overseeing and supporting these activities is the Rinjani Trek Management Board, combining the authority of the central government (National Park) and local government (tourism office), with the voices of Lombok tourisms private sector, and the boundary communities. This institutional model is unique in Indonesia and considered an example for practical implementation of the ideals of ecotourism.

Getting There
The Rinjani Trek Center can manage the transport to Senaru or Sembalun Lawang. These two village can be reached by private and charter vehicle, or by public bus. From the west, catch a bemo to Anyar, from where bemos travel to Senaru about every 20 minutes until 4 pm. If you are coming from, or going to, eastern Lombok, get off at the junction near Bayan (your driver will know it), from where bemos go to Senaru. To Sembalun Lawang and Sembalun Bumbun, from Kali Putih to the north, a few bemos run along the rough road to both villages, usually only in the morning.

Getting Around
* If you want to go to the top, it might be better to go directly to Sembalun Lawang and start walking from there.
* If you just want to go to the crater rim and into the crater, then you can start from Senaru.

To Do
Beside the mountain it self, other things for you to do or see is:
* Caves : One of the three famous caves (Goa Susu, Goa Payung, and Goa Manik), Susu Cave is a good place for self reflection and is often used as a place to meditate.

* Healing Hot Springs :  Aiq Kalak means hot water and it is used to cure various deseases. One of the hot springs is named Pangkereman Jembangan which is meant a place for dipping. The water which spurts out of the spring is very hot. People also use the hot spring to make medicine from coconut cream. After dipping a bottle of coconut cream in the hot spring if the liquid becomes clear oily it can be used as medicinal oil. Then the medicinal oil is used for good things and is called Siu Satus Tunggal or in Bayan language Siu Satunggal which means that it can be used to cure a thousand kinds of desease.

* Segara Anak Lake :  Segara Anak Lake is so wide it appears like the sea with its blue water. The name Segara Anak means child of the sea. Segara Anak Lake holds various mysteries and invisible power.

* Local Strawberry : This plant grows along the route to Mt. Rinjani. It has thorns like the rose and the fruit is red like strawberry. It has a sweet and slightly sour taste and is good to eat when trekkers are hungry and thirsty.

* Eternal Flower or Edelweis : The plant or the flowers should not be taken because it grows in the park and in the mysterious world of the spirit kingdom. In the past, someone who wanted this flower must be brave enough to fight and gamble his soul. That is why the flower is called Sandar Nyawa. The flower has never wilted and is as old as the mysterious spirits.

* The Peak of Rinjani : The people of Lombok believe that the peak of Mt. Rinjani is where Dewi Anjani, the queen spirit and ruler of Mt. Rinjani lives. To the south-east from the peak in a sea of dust called Segara Muncar is the invisible palace of the queen Dewi Anjani and her followers.

* Mount Baru Jari : Gunung Baru is the name of the new volcano which emerged in the center of Segara Anak Lake. People believe that Gunung Baru is the navel of Mt. Rinjani. That is why if Gunung Baru erupted it will not harm the people of Lombok unless the eruption is from the peak of Mt. Rinjani.

To Stay
You can spend a night at the cheap hotels around Sembalun and Senaru area with varied price and facilities. It’s also possible to stay in private houses.

To Eat
Before start trekking, hiking or climbing, be sure that you already eat, or you can bring some food and drink from your places of stay.

To Buy
On Lombok there is more crafts than art. The main crafts of Lombok are practical items made for everyday use, but showing great skills and finish, traditional techniques and natural, locals materials. You can take Lombok pottery and limestone, traditional hand weaving, wooden mask, boxes, primitive carvings also Lombok pearls as part of your souvenirs.

Tips
* The climb is not to be taken lightly! You definitely need good hiking boots. Once you arrive at 2700 m (crater rim) it tends to get cold and windy, so you need warm clothes. Don’t go there during the rainy season since paths will be slippery.

* It’s better to have your own sleeping bags. But, if you don’t have one, they can be hired.

* Tents can be rented.

BOOKING AND CONTACT

PT. LOMBOK TROPIC HOLIDAYS INDONESIA
Jl. Barakuda No 09/10
BTN Griya Batu Bolong Senggigi
83355 Senggigi-Batu Layar West Lombok
NTB-INDONESIA
Phone : +62 (0)370 692 179
Fax : +62 (0)370 692 179
Cell: +62 (0)818 057 20243 / 852 3972 5657

Contact by Email:
info@lomboksailing.com

Websites Networking:
www.lombokmarine.com
www.labuanbajo-flores.com
www.lombokrooms.com
www.rinjanionline.com
www.rajaampatlodges.com
www.floresexplore.com
www.rajaampatindonesia.com
www.lomboksailing.com
www.komododiving.com
www.komodocruise.com
www.orangutanexplore.com
www.orangutanislands.com