Indonesia – Mt Rinjani

Experience Required

This trek is graded 2B+. It is a multi-day peak climbing trek with full camping support.

Good to have below 3000m trekking experience. The up-and-down rim-to-rim trek and the famous scree slope on the summit trail requires good fitness and endurance. You will be trekking in undulating mountain terrain with a personal backpack load of 5-6kg for 6-8 hours each day. For the 5-day traverse itinerary or 2-day itinerary, summit day is a long day of 10-12 hours. After the summit, you either continue to descend to the crater lake or out to the trailhead in Sembalun.

Equipment and Gear

You can wear a quick dry t-shirt/trekking shirt and trekking shorts/ pants for the rim-to-rim trek. In the evening and for the summit trek, a thermal set, an insulating layer (such as a fleece jacket) and an outer shell jacket are needed. Bring rain gear and waterproof your backpack. A sleeping bag is needed and will be provided.

A packing list will be provided to all our participants. Please refer to our Resource Centre page for information on the layering system and how to choose the right gear/equipment for your trek.

This 6D itinerary is most recommended by us and is suitable for those who would like to try out multiple days camping trek. Staying one more night at Rim II campsite after the summit allows for a proper recovery and rest. It is not overly demanding for trekkers who are not used to long hours (above 10 hours) of trekking on summit day. The summit success rate is also higher with a better turnaround time at 11am for the summit attempt.

This 5D itinerary is more compact and strenuous, hence is suitable for experienced trekkers with a high level of fitness. Trekkers who opt for this itinerary not only have a long summit day (more than 10 hours) but also a more stringent turnaround 9am time. After summit, you will continue to descend to the crater lake.

The 4D itinerary is a “quick fix” trek to the summit via Sembalun. Trekkers will skip the rim-to-rim traverse and the crater lake. Summit day is a long day (more than 10 hours) with a stringent turnaround 8am time. After summit, you will trek out the same route to Sembalun.

You can also form a private group for any of the Mt Rinjani itineraries. For enquiry, send an email to us at [email protected]

Inclusions

• Accompanying trek leader from Singapore
• Return airport transfer in Lombok
• All land transfer as  in itinerary
• Meals as in itinerary
• Bottled drinking water, coffee & tea on trek
• Accommodation: Lodge in Sembalun and hotel in Senggigi (twin/triple sharing). Sleeping tents (twin sharing) during trek
• Camping service: Sleeping tent, toilet tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat
• Trek support: Climbing guides (1 guide to 8 trekkers), kitchen crew, and porters for communal and personal items
• Summit support: Climbing guides with 2-3 porters
• Permits and fees: Conservation and National Park fees
• Rinjani National Park climbing certificate
• Emergency support: Rescue fee (for rescue by emergency rescue crew on foot and land transfer to the nearest clinic or hospital), basic first aid kit and Oxican  (oxygen in can)

Exclusions

• International air tickets, airline taxes and fuel surcharge
• Visa fee (if any)
• Single supplement
• Meals not indicated in itinerary
• All tipping
• Personal travel insurance (mandatory to cover travel agent insolvency and trekking up to 4000m)
• Personal expenses like shopping, laundry, etc.
• Personal travel and trekking gear
• Compensation for damaged or lost of personal items (e.g. climbing/trekking gear and equipment, cameras, and any valuable items, etc.)
• Emergency evacuation and medical expenses
• Any expenses including accommodation, meals & transfer outside the stipulated trek/climb itinerary – i.e. any person leaving the group for personal travel, illness/injury or any form of extension of stay

Pre-trip Support

1. Trip briefing and information kit
2. Complimentary group training sessions

Local Support

We carefully select and establish strong working relationship with our local trek operator to ensure safe participation by everyone. Our local climbing guides have extensive experience in guiding treks on Mt Rinjani, possess  intimate knowledge of the local surroundings, conditions and culture and are trained in wilderness 1st aid and emergency rescue.

Our local climbing guides have extensive experience in guiding treks in Mt Rinjani, possess intimate knowledge of the local surroundings, conditions and culture. They are trained in emergency rescue, carry a first aid kit and Oxican (oxygen in can).

Our package includes a rescue management service as part of the trek service. Should an accident happen, the rescue from the mountain on foot by an emergency crew of porters will be activated and transport to the nearest clinic and hospital arranged at no extra cost.

Our local partner inculcates environmental consciousness among the mountain guides and porters by bringing the trash out of the mountain after each trek. They also initiated and organise yearly clean-up of Mt Rinjani, bringing the mountain guides and porters to clear out trash left behind by others.

Visa

Nationals of 169 countries may enter Indonesia visa free for up to 30 days stay that cannot be extended.

For countries not listed above, or you require a longer stay, please check eligibility for Visa On Arrival at http://www.imigrasi.go.id/apply_ri/tourism/visaonarrival/.

For latest updates and details of visa application, please visit http://www.imigrasi.go.id

Money

In Lombok, there are moneychangers located in the tourist areas of Sengiggi, Mataram and Gili Islands. The rates at the moneychangers tend to be better than those offered in the hotels and banks. Double count your money before leaving the moneychangers to make sure the accurate amount is given.

ATM machines are available in the same tourist areas of Sengiggi, Mataram and Gili Islands, and work with the international network such as Cirrus, Maestro, Plus. It is advisable to take cash with you when travelling to the more remote areas such as Sembalun and Senaru, as the nearest ATM can be a few hours’ drive away.

Credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard, are accepted mainly by the larger hotels, major stores and some restaurants in the major tourist areas. The smaller and local establishments in these tourist areas and most places outside the major tourist areas accept only cash payment in Indonesian Rupiah.

Electricity

Indonesia’s electricity is 230 Volt and 50 MHZ. The electric plug is the two round pins plug, Types C and F, commonly used in Europe.

Language 

The official language of Indonesia is Bahasa Indonesia. Most Indonesians also have their own ethnic language or dialect. In Lombok, many of the more traditional and/or remote locals speak Sasak. English is not widely spoken but an acceptable level can be understood in the major cities. Hotel and tourist service staff has at least a basic level of English.

Drinking Water

It is strictly not recommended to drink water straight from the tap. Bottles of mineral water can be easily purchased in hotels, restaurants and supermarkets. Many hotels also provide a small bottle of complimentary mineral water per day to each guest.

Tipping

Giving a tip to tour guides is a common practice in Indonesia but other service staff in hotels, restaurants and taxi drivers in general do not expect a tip from tourists. Service charge of 11% is included in hotels and some restaurants include 5-10%.

Travel Safety Advice

With evolving world situations that may occur unexpectedly due to natural disasters, pandemics/epidemics, conflicts and unrests, it is best to read up and keep tabs on news and developments at your destination country and region before the trip. Check on the country’s official website and/or your own foreign ministry website for any travel advisory or safety precautions to be taken while abroad.

As with traveling in anywhere in the world, regardless of the local crime rate, stay vigilant and take care of personal safety. Good to read up on any possible exposure in the country prior to departure.

It is a good practice to register with your respective foreign ministry if there is such a service provided to citizens, to contact you in order to make sure that you are safe and, if need be, assist you should an emergency (e.g. natural disasters, civil unrest, etc.) occur when you are overseas.

For Singaporeans, this is the link to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ eRegister:
https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/eregisterportal/common/preLoginEregisterView.action

Travel Insurance

It is highly recommended to purchase comprehensive travel insurance(s), upon payment of your trip, to cover adverse situations that may occur while you are overseas or even before departure. Ensure that the coverage is suitable for your destination and the activities that you are participating in. Be familiar with the terms and conditions before purchasing and travelling abroad.

Travel Immunization Advice

There is no compulsory vaccine to be taken to enter Indonesia. You should, however, be up to date on routine vaccinations, especially vaccines against water-borne, food-borne, parasitic and other infectious diseases (examples: hepatitis, typhoid and tuberculosis) while traveling to any destination. You are encouraged to consider having vaccinations before you travel. At least eight weeks before you depart, make an appointment with your doctor or travel clinic for a basic health check-up, and to discuss your travel plans and any implications for your health, particularly if you have an existing medical condition.

Recommended routine vaccinations for travellers in general:

For more information and professional advice on travel vaccinations, please consult your doctor or travel clinic.

For people residing in Singapore, you may visit The Travellers’ Health and Vaccination Clinic (THVC) at Tan Tock Seng Hospital:

Travellers’ Health & Vaccination Clinic
Address: Level 4, Clinic 4B, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Medical Centre
Contact number: 6357 2222
Website : https://www.ttsh.com.sg/Patients-and-Visitors/Medical-Services/Travellers-Health-and-Vaccination-Clinic/Pages/default.aspx

General Health Advice for Indonesia

Indonesia’s climate is entirely tropical, meaning it is generally hot and sunny all year round. Mosquito & insect bites and sunburn are typical health concerns in such a tropical place, particularly for those who stay outdoors for long hours.

Mosquito and insect bites are common in the lowland areas in Indonesia, especially in the jungle or on the beach. Apart from acting as carriers of disease, mosquito & insect bites can result in unpleasant and occasionally serious skin reactions. You are advised to take measures to avoid mosquito and insect bites, including using an insect repellent at all times and wearing long, loose fitting, light coloured clothing in the evenings. Some simple ways to minimisation of exposure to mosquitoes:

• Avoid dark coloured clothing as it attracts mosquitoes as do perfume, cologne & after-shave.
• Clothing to cover arms and legs in the evenings.  It is common for mosquitoes to attack leg/ankle region.
• Apply mosquito / insect repellents diligently.