Rinjani volcano trekking

3 days 2 nights A very intense climb. First day, trial under the sun and a short transition over 6 hours, breaks in the shade and for lunch. Accommodation in a tent and dinner in the first camp. Second day. We started to the summit at 2 AM (less than 3 hours of sleep), after a very light breakfast. Climbing and descending to the summit took 5.5 hours (be sure to bring poles!!!) After returning, another light breakfast, an hour of rest, and we began the descent into the crater. The hardest part of the hike in our opinion, descending a pretty challenging section, especially after the legs got sore from the first day and the summit climb/descend. About 3 hours descent to the lake, lunch on the shore, the hot springs, unfortunately, were cold due to the season. After about an hour of rest, we started the climb to the Senaru caldera, 3 hours of constant ascents and descents, a difficult route with ascent right into the clouds. Legs nearly stopped moving. The second day turned out to be about 13 hours of constant movement and 15 hours on foot. Followed by 9 hours of bad sleep and the last day. Third day. It should be noted that because of immense fatigue and movement beyond possibility, I began to experience a state of shock, lack of appetite, bathroom problems, shaking, and poor sleep. With great difficulty, we woke up and began to descend into the jungles of the village of Senaru, which took about 5 hours, from where we were picked up by car and returned to the hotel. Clearly not enough food and snacks, per day if there was any appetite at all, we ate 2000-2500 kcal, but it felt like we spent 4000-8000 kcal depending on the day. It's worth taking electrolytes and a lot of Snickers, about 10-15 pieces. You will enjoy the food on the first day, the second and third will make you nauseous and completely lose appetite. Decent toilets are only available in the first camp Sembalun, beyond that only bushes or a special tent where you will sleep. As a fisherman, I recommend bringing a fishing rod to cast for an hour in the crater of the volcano at an altitude of 2000m :) The hike is extremely challenging, especially the second day being 15 hours on foot, if you're afraid, it might be worth taking either just to the summit for 2 days 1 night or 4 days and 3 nights with crater visits. The ascent to the summit is much easier than the descent into the crater afterwards, so be sure to bring trekking poles. Despite everything, I enjoyed it. I would definitely repeat, but bring my extra food and snacks. Regarding MyBaliTrips, poor communication, practically no answers to questions, had to find everything on the supplier's website. They promised between the lines a transfer the day before the start; after payment, it turned out they would pick up only on the day of start.

3 days 2 nights Very intense ascent. The first day, a trial under the sun and a short trek for 6 hours, breaks in the shade and for lunch. At the first camp, accommodation in a tent and dinner. Second day. We started for the summit at 2AM (less than 3 hours of sleep), after a very light breakfast. Climbing and descending to the summit took 5.5 hours (be sure to bring poles!!!) After returning, another light breakfast, an hour of rest, and then began the descent into the crater. The hardest part of the trek in our opinion, descending on a quite challenging section, especially after the legs were tired from the first day and the ascent/descent to the summit. About 3 hours descent to the lake, lunch on the shore, unfortunately, the hot springs were cold due to the season. After about an hour of rest, we began the ascent to the Senaru caldera, 3 hours of constant ascents and descents, a challenging route ascending right into the clouds. The legs practically wouldn't move. The second day came out to about 13 hours of constant movement and 15 hours on foot. Then followed 9 hours of poor sleep and the final day. Third day. It should be noted that due to enormous fatigue and movement beyond my ability, I went into a shock state, loss of appetite, toilet issues, shaking, and poor sleep. With great effort, we woke up and began the descent into the jungles of the village of Senaru, lasting about 5 hours, from where we were picked up by car and returned to the hotel. Clearly not enough food and snacks, for the day if there was any appetite at all, we were eating at 2000-2500kcal, and seemed to burn 4000-8000kcal depending on the day. It's worth taking electrolytes and a lot of Snickers, about 10-15 of them. The food on the first day you'll enjoy, the second and third you'll feel nauseous with complete lack of appetite. Toilets are decent only at the first camp, Sembalun, after that only in bushes or in special tents where you'll sleep. As a fisherman, I would advise taking a fishing rod, just for the sake of it, to fish for an hour in the volcano's crater at an altitude of 2000m :) The trek is very tough, especially the 15 hours on foot on the second day, if you're worried, it's worth doing only to the summit for 2 days 1 night or 4 days and 3 nights with a crater visit. The summit ascent is much easier than the descent into the crater, definitely take trekking poles with you. Despite everything, I liked it. I would definitely do it again, but taking my additional food and snacks. As for mybalitrips, poor communication, almost no answers to questions, had to search everything on the supplier's website. They implied transfer a day before the start, but after payment, it turned out they'd only pick us up on the start day.

About the tour organization: The tour organization is excellent, with round-trip transfers in a comfortable car, a good hotel with hot water, the possibility to rent equipment, transfer to the starting point and back + registration at the national park - everything is clear, without delays. The only downside is that renting equipment at the Rinjani trekking center is expensive, but a few blocks from the accommodation there is a stall with gear that is three times cheaper. Be sure to take trekking poles, flashlights, and jackets. About the tour itself: a physically challenging ascent, be prepared for the fact that for all 3 days, you will walk more than 8 hours a day NOT on a straight path: rocks, stones, earth, volcanic sand, cliffs, mountain rivers, and streams. There may be a steep climb up, a sudden descent down stones, a winding road, a passage next to a sheer cliff, and so on. You must realize that your preparation will allow you to be constantly fully concentrated and to control your body well, despite fatigue. If you ignore this, it can be dangerous. But some people still somehow take the risk. Food: You will be fed Indonesian food and fruits. Tasty, sometimes a bit spicy. Nasi goreng, mi goreng, chicken curry, rice, meat, local greens like beans and vegetables. From fruits, apples, pineapples, watermelon, oranges. The first day's program raises no questions: from around 10 am to 4-5 pm you gradually ascend to the base camp at an altitude of approximately 2600 meters. There will be a break for lunch, snacks, and rest. We once got caught in the rain, and it was hard to dry clothes afterward - take quick-drying clothing with you. The second day evokes mixed emotions. According to the plan, you should start at 2 am, reach an altitude of 3700 in 4 hours, spend half an hour at the summit, descend in an hour and a half, have breakfast in an hour, and begin descending to the lake. Reach it in 3 hours, swim in the hot springs, and then ascend again to another overnight stay at around 2600 m in another base camp (where there is wind and clouds). The reality is that it is possible to ascend to 3700 to the summit in 4 hours (we managed it in 3.5 hours of intensive climbing), but descending to the base camp in an hour is very difficult. The descent is steep, so we did not want to strain our knees with striking jumps and risk slipping, so we took it slow. We descended in 3 hours with photo breaks and were at the base by 9 am. Then we had breakfast, and the guide suggested we don’t ascend to the base camp after the lake because we were running out of time, but instead stay overnight near the springs and continue down the next day. We supported this suggestion. Here’s why: we descended to the lake in 4 hours over sheer rocks (here you need to be extremely cautious, and our legs were tired at 6 am), had lunch, and walked for another 40 minutes to the hot springs. We reached the springs after 3:00 pm - with this timing, we would not have managed to ascend according to the initial plan (and the ascent is also the sheer rocks in the clouds). After the springs, we descended to the overnight spot, conveniently located in a wind-free place near a mountain river. As we later discovered from reviews, the path to the second base camp is no less severe and the prospect of ascending, then descending again is less attractive than a walk through a stunning gorge, hot springs, and overnight in a secluded place by a mountain river. On the third day, we descended further down similar cliffs and sheer rocks, but without rushing, with a break for lunch and with wonderful landscapes that we wouldn’t have seen if we had followed the usual route 7 hours down from the second camp. In total: challenging and sometimes dangerous ascents and descents (no jokes or exaggerations), insanely beautiful nature, incredible sensations, and joy from listening to the guide. Intact knees thanks to trekking poles and feeling like a pensioner due to muscle fatigue for 4 days after the descent). An experience you’ll definitely remember and, like any mountains, it’s about overcoming oneself and expanding boundaries. As quoted from a movie with guys in suits: -Is it worth it? -Oh yeah, it’s worth it if you're strong enough!

It was an unforgettable journey!) With full comfort. I was met at the port on the island of Lombok, taken to a hotel with a fantastic view of the Rinjani stratovolcano. This journey was not easy for me, I got sick, had to postpone the trip, the guys helped me in every way they could: they resolved arising difficulties, supported me morally and kept me entertained. I was surrounded by care everywhere and all the time: delicious lunches, dinners, sweet snacks during the ascent, a great tent, and warm sleeping bags at the camping site.)) A friendly and understanding team? ❤️ Thank you MyBaliTrip for such a journey, I will definitely come back to you again ????