2:00 am Wake for a hot drink and light breakfast

3.00 am Under the cover of darkness, you start the Rinjani summit ascent. The trek starts with a moderately steep section, followed by an easier but longer stretch. The final approach involves a challenging steep climb on loose scree.

6.00 am You arrive at the summit of Mt Rinjani (3726m) to be rewarded with a beautiful sunrise, panoramic view of the islands of Lombok, Bali, and Sumbawa and of Lake Segara Anak. From here we return to camp to enjoy our well-earnt main breakfast at about 8.00 am

Your mid-morning hike descends down to your lunch spot at the lake. This downhill section is steep and somewhat slippery and will take about 2.5 hours At Lake Segara Anak (2,000m) you will be well-rewarded for your challenging day. Here you can swim in the lake, widely known for its natural healing powers and bath in the hot water springs to soothe away any aches and pains. After lunch we leave the lake to trek up to the Senaru Crater Rim (2641m) for our last overnight camp.

Arrive at Senaru Crater Rim (2641m). This vantage point boasts some of the most spectacular views in the national park. While we cook your meal and set up camp, you will enjoy an incredible sunset over Mount Agung in Bali and marvel at the smoke coming from the new volcano on the lake's edge.

After breakfast with a beautiful sunrise we start the 5-hour descent to Senaru village through the rainforest. If you’re lucky, you’ll see the rare black monkey swinging through the trees. You’ll enjoy a lunch stop along the way before arriving back in Senaru village where a car will take you to your next Lombok destination.