Lombok & Gunung Rinjani Trek,8D7N Mt Rinjani-Lombok Trek #04
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The island of Lombok is dominated by Gunung Rinjani (3726m), IndonesiaÂ’s second highest volcano which towers over its every corner. This whole mountain complex, its steep slopes covered in dense forests, has been declared a National Reserve and has became a classic trek in the South East Asian region.
Standing in eerie isolation, Gunung Rinjani has a huge crescent-shaped crater with a large turquoise green lake, hot springs and a number of smaller volcanic cones. The enormous crater of this semi-active volcano is about 4km across at its widest and the view from the rim is stunning – it takes in the amazing crater as well as the whole north coast of Lombok and Gunung Agung, which is the highest mountain in Bali. The beauty of the place has to be seen in person to believe it; the photos don't do justice to it ! You can also see the beautiful turquoise Lake Segara Anak inside the massive crater, with the small perfect cone of Gunung Barujari or 'New Mountain' (2375-m) rising on the far side. At the end of the hard summit trek, all the aches & tiredness will be swept away after a fabulous soak in the therapeutic sulphuric hotspring waterfall at Lake Segara Anak before the real descent.
Senggigi is the premier tourist beach resort area on Lombok and well-known for its marine tourist activities such as fine white sandy beaches, decent diving & snorkeling spots and cozy island cottages/guest-houses. The sunsets over the Selat Lombok Straits are superb, and you can enjoy them from the beach, or from one of the beachfront restaurants. This is where we will relax for a day or two after our hard mountain trek. Great for a cheap & good massage, spa treatment or getting a tan !
For those short on leave, arrangements can be made for an shorter trip by taking out the Senggigi beach stay.
Included
* Airport transfers to hotel and transfers to trek trailhead at Sembalun Lawang
* 2 nights accommodation at Pondok Senaru Guesthouse
* All meals during 4D3N trek ( restaurant meals in Senaru & Senggigi are excluded )
* Full Rinjani mountain trekking arrangement ( including licensed guides, porters for group equipment porterage, park entry fees & all group camping-cooking-dining equipment )
* Trek Leader from BOAC ( for minimum group size 8 persons & above )
Excluded
* 2-way international airfares between Singapore & Lombok ( on Silkair )
* All airport taxes & surcharges
* Hotel accommodation at Senggigi ( this is included in the Silkair flight package )
* All meals except those indicated in program (B/L/D)
* Porterage fees
* Personal trekking gear ( eg. sleeping bag )
* Tipping & gratuities to guide & local staff
* Personal travel insurance, pre-trip medical immunizations
* All expenses of a personal nature
Duration : 8 days
Maximum Altitude : 3726-m Rinjani Summit
Grading : ( Crater Lake Trek )
( Summit Trek )
Group Size : Min 4 persons, Max 16 pax
Group Size Land Cost Only
14 - 16 persons $ 445
11 - 13 persons $ 460
08 - 10 persons $ 480
06 - 07 persons $ 505
05 persons $ 555
04 persons $ 575
03 persons $ 645
* Price above is land cost only and does not includes international return air fares. Silkair's air + hotel package range from $200 to $400 depending on season & promotions.
Iternary
Day 1
Depart Singapore in the afternoon for Lombok's Mataram Airport. Transfer to Senaru village & overnight at comfortable Pondok Senaru guesthouse..
Day 2 - 5 Gunung Rinjani Summit 4D 3N Trek
Day 2 - Early morning transfer to Sembalun Lawang. Trek up to the crater rim & camp overnight. (L/D)
Day 3 - Rise early for trek to summit & then down to the beautiful Crater Lake & camp overnight. (B/L/D)
Day 4 - Morning R&R ( swim or enjoy hotspring waterfall ), then trek up to Crater Rim after lunch & camp overnight. (B/L/D)
Day 5 - Morning trek down to Senaru & overnight at Pondok Senaru guesthouse. (B/L)
Day 6 Transfer to Senggigi hotel. Upon arrival at Senggigi, free to explore the beach or Senggigi town. Restaurants, cafes, pubs playing live music as well as discos are aplenty. Overnight in cozy 4-star hotel.
Day 7 Senggigi Free & Easy day. The options are many: swimming, snorkeling, scuba-diving at nearby Gili Islands, and / or pamper yourself with local massage and spa services. Overnight in hotel.
Day 8 Transfer to Mataram Airport for evening flight back to Singapore.
What to expect!
Gunung Rinjani should be treated with respect and is notoriously unpredictable in its weather change especially. The views are outstandingly beautiful, and the trek arrangements comparable to that of a Nepal trek. The summit trek itself is pretty taxing due to the loose volcanic gravel / scree trail. Participants should possess good fitness and be mentally fit. Previous trekking experience with a loaded backpack ( 8-12 kg ) will be a bonus. For trekkers who are less than optimally fit or strong ( ie. with weak back or back problems ), porters can be hired at additional charges.
Anyone interested in this? let me know! ^^ -
thanks for the infor.
i cant go trekking, bcos i am over TAF.
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My sweetheart dont enjoy treakking, so cant go....
Maybe go Lombok for diving, might be a better option.
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no worries.. i dive too~Originally posted by kops21:thanks for the infor.
i cant go trekking, bcos i am over TAF. .....
My sweetheart dont enjoy treakking, so cant go....
Maybe go Lombok for diving, might be a better option. 
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u go lombok b4? share your experience leh.Originally posted by binZ:no worries.. i dive too~ -
i nv go there before leh... tats why want to go mah...Originally posted by kops21:u go lombok b4? share your experience leh.