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RINJANI TREK SEMBALUN LAWANG ROUTE
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Sembalun Information
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The gate to
the summit of Mount Rinjani
Sembalun lies in the district of Aikmel, about 92
kilometers from mataram. sembalun has beautiful
scenery. The name of sembalun comes from the word
sembah and Wulun, and means "to worship the King". |
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Sembalun Lawang:
Sembalun Lawang
is set in an ancient and fertile caldera to the east
of Mt. Rinjani, the preferred access route for
summiteers. The rich soil produces high quality
market garden crops, including the famous garlic and
rice, staple of local farmers. Seismic activity is
monitored daily at the government Rinjani Volcano
logy Centre.
The beautiful valley of Sembalun is also known for
its hill walks, recently restored traditional
village, active cultural performers and local
weavers.
Also enquire about the local walks: the Sembalun
Lawang Village Walk, to experience the scenic beauty
of the village and the Sembalun Wildflowers Walk, a
two day one night hike to see the wildflowers at
Propok in Gunung Rinjani National Park.
Accommodation:
1.
Lembah Rinjani Hotel Sembalun Lawang
Located in the centre of Sembalun Lawang Village and
this is the only comfortable accommodation in the
valley of Sembalun, Ideal place for relaxing and
peaceful atmosphere surrounding by Mountain hill and
traditional village in neighborhood.
2. Cemara Siu ; the simple accommodation |
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The Trekking
Route:
Sembalun Trek, is
the path traveled by visitors, especially by the
fans trekking. Route is a gateway Sembalun Lawang –
pelawangan Sembalun takes 7 hrs and to peak rinjani
takes 3,5 hours from Plawangan.
This point is very dramatic and impressive tourist
trail you go through a savanna and desert ridge
winding with a gap on the left and right channels.
This route is not too steep, but because the field
is dominated by savanna make your trip sweating by
the heat of the sun that stung, but it will go away
when you made was struck by the beauty of desert
scenery and vast forests along the valleys nan green
east of Mount Rinjani, even your eyes will be
spoiled by the beauty of the strait Alas and Sumbawa
Island in the distance.
Climbing to the peak is generally done at 2.30
o’clock AM, from pelawangan sembalun to Puncak
Rinjani take around 3 – 4 hours, this meant that to
enjoy the sunrise (Sunrise) from the summit of Mount
Rinjani, After arriving at the summit of Rinjani you
can rest a moment while enjoying the panorama of
nature and pride to ourselves has been set foot on
one Indonesia horizon, and will engender awe of
God’s creation.
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 Rinjani
Summit / Top Program 2 days/ 1 night |
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Itinerary: |
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Day 01: Senggigi
– Sembalun Village – Sembalun crater ( Rim II )
Early morning at 05.00 am drive to sembalun village
( it take around 3 hrs), and then start for the
beginning of 7 hrs challenging days. We walk through
the savannah, with tremendous opportunities for
viewing wildlife. Lunch in the route (base Camp
III), Camp make on the second Rim (Sembalun Crater).
Day 02: Rim II – Summit - Senggigi
From the crater, early morning (about 03.00 am)
commence the climb with Guide Team ascend the Summit
of Mt. Rinjani (3.726m a.s.l.), it takes about 3
hours. After the obligatory photographs and enjoy
the spectacular panorama descend to crater (the
camp). Arrive at the camp Having breakfast by
special mountain jaffle or pancake or scramble egg
with toast then we taking back to the sembalun
village. Around 3 o'clock noon you will be ready at
Sembalun village, and then around 6.00pm you will be
arriving at your hotel in senggigi.
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Rinjani
Summit / Top Program 3 days/ 2 night |
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Itinerary:
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Day 01: Senggigi
– Sembalun – sembalun crater
Early morning ( at 05.30 am) drive to sembalun
village, and then start for the beginning of 7 hrs
challenging days. We walk through pristine rain
forest, with tremendous opportunities for viewing
wildlife. Camp make on the second Rim (the crater of
sembalun).
Day 02: Rim II – Summit - Lake – Crater Senaru ( Rim
I )
Summit season beginning at 3 o’clock in the morning.
We climb several ridges for 3hrs until reaching the
true Rinjani summit. The view across the gilis, bali,
lombok and sumbawa are spectacular. Then along down
to the lake – it take 3 hrs.
After arrive in the lake, we will spending and
having sauna in hot natural water spring for refill
our energy (temperature around 50 degrees) (lunch
will prepare by porter awhile you have sauna). About
3o'clock afternoon, we start climb up to the rim
(crater of senaru) and overnight here.
Day 03: Rim I – Senaru - Senggigi
Having breakfast in the morning and enjoy sunrise by
special mountain jaffle or pancake, then we taking
back to the senaru village. Around 12 noon you will
be ready at senaru village, and then around 3.00pm
you will be arriving at your hotel in senggigi. |
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Rinjani
Summit / Top Program 4 days/ 3 night |
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Itinerary:
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Day 01: Senggigi
– Sembalun Village – Second rim ( Sembalun crater )
Early morning at 05.30 am drive to sembalun village
( it take around 3 hrs), and then start for the
beginning of 7 hrs challenging days. We walk through
the savannah, with tremendous opportunities for
viewing wildlife. Lunch in the route (base Camp
III), Camp make on the second Rim (Sembalun Crater).
Day 02: Second rim ( Sembalun crater ) – Summit -
Lake ( Segara Anak )
From the crater, early morning (about 03.00 am)
commence the climb with Guide Team ascend the Summit
of Mt. Rinjani (3.726m a.s.l.), it takes about 3
hours. After the obligatory photographs and enjoy
the spectacular panorama descend to crater (the
camp). After having lunch, going down to Segara Anak
Lake, it takes about 3-4 hours. Then overnight
around lake. (You may have fishing in the Lake).
Day 03: Lake – First rim ( Senaru crater )
After breakfast, enjoy the beautiful panorama in
Segara Anak Lake.
Today we will spend relaxing in the near by hot
spring pool and exploring to the steaming milk caves
( lunch will prepare by porter awhile you have
sauna). about 3o'clock afternoon, we start climb up
to first rim ( crater of senaru) and overnight here.
Day 4: First rim ( senaru crater) – Senaru Village -
Senggigi
Having breakfast in the morning and enjoy sunrise by
special mountain jaffle or pancake or scramble egg
with toast then we taking back to the senaru
village. Around 12 noon you will be ready at senaru
village, and then around 3.00pm you will be arriving
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Special Note (For trekkers):
It is recommended that all trekkers should have
themselves medically checked before attempting any
high altitude trek. If you have a history of
suffering from the following ailments, it is highly
recommended that you should refrain from trekking to
a high altitude.
Hypertension, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe
Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fits, Obesity
(overweight). Chronic Asthma, Muscular Cramps,
Hepatitis (Jaundice); or any other disease, which
may hamper the trekker.
Descriptive day to day tour itinerary, price, flight
schedule, hotel/accommodation, weather condition
etc, Please do not hesitate to contact us
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"...The expedition is exhausting, no doubt, but the sheer size
and beauty be seen to be believed. This was definitely a life
altering experience ..."
Gerrard Neve, Rinjani 2004
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