Mount Rinjani trekking difficulty. Take extra precautions and safety when you plan to trek up Mount Rinjani and whether you want to reach the summit or not. There have been reports of fatalities here. The trek is also challenging and not to be taken lightly. Make sure your guide are well concerned with the safety of everyone. Also stay informed with the volcanic activities as it is still an active volcano.
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| Savannah through Sembalun ascent route |
Rinjani most difficult part is when climbing the top. You start at the crater rim around 2-3am in order to catch the sunrise at the peak. The path is difficult as its steep and and the ground is mostly soft sand that means for every two steps forward you might drop one step back. Furthermore, the way is fully exposed that means there can be strong winds and it can be really freezing. This said, this trek is really not an easy one and you should bring a decent physical fitness.
If you do manage to make it to the top (quite many won’t due to exhaustion, so be prepared!), the view is magnificent and well worth it looking at the crater and all the way to the island of Bali and the Gilis while surrounded by giant clouds. The photography here is also out of the world!
The summit trekking is optional. You always have many option such as go for a
Rinjani rekking package that doesn’t include the summit, like the 2 Days 1 Night package. Or, you can choose a package that includes the summit climb (3 Days 2 Nights and 2 Days 1 Night), and decide at the end of the first day if you want to do it on the second day. If you feel that the first day was hard on your body and decide to skip the second day summit climb, you can always decide to do so.
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| Sand and loose rock another one hr to the top |
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| Porter load logistic up and down |
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| Porter load equipment up and down |
The trek is also challenging and not to be taken lightly. Make sure your guide are well concerned with the safety of everyone. Also stay informed with the volcanic activities as it is still an active volcano.
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| Sharp rock |
Also please keep the mountain clean and do your bit to clean up after yourself. It is also recommended to take a guide or join a hiking trip up
Mount Rinjani for safety. If possible, choose an agency that takes responsibility in keeping the mountain clean and carry the groups waste back down.
We have posted this article in our official website entitle: "Rinjani Difficulty Level - How Hard is to Trek Rinjani?"
