Is Mount Rinjani open right now?

Mostly. On 3 October 2026 the park listed Sembalun, Senaru, Timbanuh, Tetebatu and Aik Berik as operating. Torean was still off the list after the fire that started on 22 September.

Can I climb Rinjani without a guide?

The park's June 2026 rules say groups need at least two people and a guide or an experienced climber. In practice foreign trekkers book through a licensed operator, who also handles the eRinjani booking.

When does Rinjani close for the rainy season?

In 2026 every trail was shut from 1 January to 31 March. The dates for the 2026–27 closure had not been announced when we checked on 21 October 2026.

How much does it cost to climb Rinjani?

Foreign trekkers pay the park Rp 250,000 per person per day on Senaru and Sembalun. On top of that, operators advertised guided treks of 2 to 4 days from about USD 180 to 350 per person on 21 October 2026.

What time does the summit climb start?

Operators set off from the Sembalun crater rim at about 2–3 am and allow 3–4 hours to reach the top for sunrise.

Mount Rinjani Trek: Routes, Tours, Permits and Costs

Why climb Rinjani

The crater rim. Both rim camps sit at about 2,640 m and look straight down on Segara Anak, the lake inside the caldera, with the dark Barujari cone rising from the water. Senaru or Sembalun decides which rim you sleep on.
Sunrise on the summit. From the Sembalun rim you set off at about 2–3 am and climb 1,087 m in 3–4 hours to stand at 3,726 m as the sun comes up. See summit night for the hour-by-hour plan.
The lake and hot springs. Three-day treks drop into the caldera for a night by the water, then walk out through the forest on the Senaru side.
Senaru’s waterfalls. Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep are at the foot of the Senaru trail, a good easy day before or after the climb.

Which trek fits your days

You have	Common choice	Highest point	Read more
2 days, 1 night, no summit	Senaru to the Senaru crater rim and back	2,641 m	Senaru vs Sembalun
2 days, 1 night, summit	Sembalun to the Sembalun crater rim, summit, back down	3,726 m	Summit night
3 days, 2 nights	Sembalun up, summit, lake, out via Senaru	3,726 m	Senaru vs Sembalun
Quieter trail	Timbanuh, Tetebatu or Aik Berik in the south	Varies	Southern trails

Heights are as operators publish them.

What a trek costs

You pay two things: the operator’s package and the park fee. Foreign trekkers pay Rp 250,000 per person per day on the Class 1 trails (Senaru, Sembalun, Torean) and Rp 200,000 on the Class 2 trails (Timbanuh, Tetebatu, Aik Berik). Guides and porters are paid on top of the fee. The cost breakdown shows what each part adds up to.

Map of the trailheads

Rinjani summit. 3,726 m. Reached on summit night from the Sembalun crater rim. source
Segara Anak crater lake. The lake inside the caldera; 3D2N treks camp near its shore. source
Senaru (approximate location). Northern trailhead village, Class 1 fees. Point is the village, not the gate. source
Sembalun Lawang (approximate location). Eastern trailhead village for the summit route, Class 1 fees. source
Torean (approximate location). Northern trail through the gorge; closed since the September 2026 fire. source
Timbanuh (approximate location). Southern trail, East Lombok, Class 2 fees. source
Tetebatu (approximate location). Southern trail, East Lombok, Class 2 fees. source
Aik Berik (approximate location). Southern trail, Central Lombok, Class 2 fees. source

Trailhead pins mark the village, not the park gate, so they are shown as approximate.

Getting to the start

Senaru is about 61 km by road from Bangsal harbour, where the Gili boats land. Flying in, Sembalun is the nearer start. See getting to the trailhead for drive times.