Mt. Rinjani (Gunung Rinjani) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Mt. Rinjani. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 2D1N Senaru Crater Rim Trekking

• Mount Rinjani 2 Days Summit Full Sunrise View Point 3726m

• 3 Days and 2 Nights Summit Via Sembalun

• Rinjani Trekking 3D2N Summit

• Mt. Rinjani Trekking 2 Days 1 Night (Senaru Crater Rim)

The entry fee to the most popular routes up Mt. Rinjani is 250,000 rupiah per day for overseas visitors; Indonesian nationals pay 50,000 rupiah on weekdays or 75,000 rupiah on weekends or holidays. Less popular trails cost 200,000 rupiah per day for international travelers or from 20,000 rupiah for Indonesian nationals.

Yes, Mt. Rinjani is absolutely worth visiting. For serious hikers, it's one of Indonesia's most coveted treks, with its summit at 12,224 feet (3,276 meters), a spectacular crater lake, and epic sunrise and sunset views. Traveling with a guide and, usually, a team of porters is essential: Operators can streamline the climb, provide camping gear, cooked meals, and drinking water, not to mention keeping you on the correct trail for the route you've chosen.

Per one customer who booked the Mt. Rinjani Trekking 2 Days 1 Night (Senaru Crater Rim), "It was an unforgettable experience! The journey was certainly not easy, and one should be prepared for serious physical exertion. Everything was well organized, and there was also a lot of delicious food prepared—even too much for just me alone, but it was really good. The views and landscapes were absolutely breathtaking and definitely worth the effort and cost. A big thank you to the team for these amazing memories!"

The best time to visit Mt. Rinjani is on full moon nights, considered particularly auspicious for Lombok's Sasak people and Balinese Hindus. Try to plan your visit for a clear day and note that the mountain is often closed to visitors during the rainy season, which runs from December through March.

Yes, there are guided trekking tours to the summit of Mt. Rinjani, and climbing the mountain with a guide is the way to go. Different routes are available depending on how long you have and your fitness level, but most are either 1- or 2-night adventures.

Trekking to the top of Mt. Rinjani requires decent physical fitness, but it's best to consult your doctor to know what's right for you. Many people prepare by running regularly and hitting the gym, and practicing treks will help you gain endurance and strengthen your leg and back muscles.

Yes, you can combine a Mount Rinjani trek with visits to nearby attractions. While many visitors to Lombok come specifically for the chance to ascend Rinjani, there's plenty more to do on the island, from hiking to the Sindang Gila and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls to exploring rice terraces.

Mt. Rinjani trekking tour packages typically include the services of an English-speaking guide, professional porters, meals, and camping gear. You will generally be expected to bring your own daypack, shoes, and a headlight, but porters will often carry the bulk of your gear along with tents, sleeping bags, food, cooking equipment, and even drinking water.

Most tours to the top of Mount Rinjani last either two days and one night or three days and two nights. There are two routes up to the summit: the Sembalun and Senaru Route. Some people use one to ascend and the other to descend.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Mt. Rinjani. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Indonesia:

• Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu)

• Tanah Lot Temple (Pura Tanah Lot)

• Tegalalang Rice Terrace (Sawah Terasering Tegalalang)

• Tirta Empul Temple (Pura Tirta Empul)

• Mt. Batur (Gunung Batur)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Indonesia.