Should to Know

The Rinjani trek  is a  challenging  mountain walk and you must be prepared with good equipment, warm and windproof clothing. Rinjani can attract severe storms, lighting and strong wins, when the weather is settled, the sun is intense and the nights frosty. Parts of the trail are steep and slippery. Beware of bad weather and risks of exposure to the wet and cold (hypothermia). If caught in an electrical storm,  take shelter and avoid prominent ridges. Beware of snakes, and stinging insects and  plants. Leeches can be a nuisance in the wet season.

Volcanic hazards : although Mt. Rinjani  has not erupted in recorded history , Mt. Baru (2, 351 m) in the crater lake is an active volcano. It last erupted dramatically in 1994. Check the notice boards for recent hazards, and take advice from park staff and guides.

Spring water : fresh water spring are a feature of the trek and determine campsites. Your guide knows where theses are. During the drier months (July-September) some springs completely disappear. Park staff and guides constantly monitor these water there water sources to determine their abundance.

Guides and porters: Rinjani Mountain Treks Guides and porters, Our guides and porters  reside in Senaru and have guided trekkers through the Senaru route and Sembalun for more than 20 years. Fluent in English, the guide will have experience you can trust to lead you through a safe and enjoyable journey.  Our guides are some of the most qualified in the mountains. Each guide certified in first aid, basic and advanced skills of the mountain, climbing, lowering our environmental impact and more. Also important, our guide always pays careful attention to the health of every trekker including proper hydration and sustenance. Our guides now have done hundreds of treks in Rinjani and know the best way to make the trip one which you will fondly recall for the rest of your life.