Mount Rinjani
Mount Rinjani
1995 eruption
Mount Rinjani
Elevation 3,726 metres (12,224 ft)
Location Lombok, Indonesia
Prominence 3,726 m Ranked 39th
Coordinates 8°25'00?S 116°28'00?E? / ?8.416667°S 116.466667°E? / -8.416667; 116.466667Coordinates: 8°25'00?S 116°28'00?E? / ?8.416667°S 116.466667°E? / -8.416667; 116.466667
Type Stratovolcano (active)
Last eruption 2004
Listing Ultra
Mount Rinjani or Gunung Rinjani is an active volcano in Indonesia on the island of Lombok. It rises to 3,726 m (12,224 ft), making it the third highest volcano in Indonesia, and similar in height to Mount Fuji. The first historical eruption occurred in September 1847. The most recent eruption of Mount Rinjani was on 10 May 2009. The volcano had started erupting again on 27 April 2009, and the mountain was closed as the eruptions intensified with plumes of smoke and ash as high as 8,000 m. [1]
The 6 km by 8.5 km oval-shaped caldera is filled partially by a crater lake known as Segara Anak ('Child of the Sea') and is approximately 2000m above sea level and estimated at being around 200m deep); the caldera also contains hot springs. The eruptions of 1994, 1995, and 1996 have formed a small cone, Gunung Baru (or 'New Mountain' - approximately 2300m above sea level) in the center of the caldera and lava flows from these eruptions have entered the lake. This cone has since been renamed Mount Barujari (or 'New Finger').
The highlands are forest clad and mostly underdeveloped. The lowlands are highly cultivated. Rice, soybeans, coffee, tobacco, cotton, cinnamon, and vanilla are the major crops grown in the fertile soils of the island.
The volcano and the caldera are protected by a national park established in 1997. Tourism is increasingly popular with trekkers able to visit the rim, make their way into the caldera or even to make the more arduous climb to the highest point; fatalities, however, are not uncommon.
04 Days / 03 Nights
Day 01
After a good breakfast at Senaru we will drive you to Sembalun (1 hour) where you will starts your trek. The path starts through fields where you can look up awe at the majestic summit of Gunung Rinjani. From the foothills of the mountain you will slowly start to climb up to Base Camp III where the porters will look a tasty lunch. from here you will climb one steeply through scenery that varies from barren grassland to woodland. The next stop is the campsite at the crater Rim, where you will be cooked a hearty Dinner that will give you the energy needed for the climb to the Summit the next morning after a good night sleep.
Day 02
At 02.30 Am, You will be woken up with a hot drink and a light breakfast. We starts the climb to the Peak at 03.00 Am in time to see the spectacular sunrise at the Summit. The effort is well worth it when you can see Java on one side and over to bali on the other side. On the way down you can see pause to look at the Magnificent lake and volcanic cone. After breakfast you will descent for three hours to the Crater Lake and also visit the refreshing Hot Spring and Waterfall.
Day 03
After an early starts you will climb back up to the other side of the Rim after a short walk around part of the Lake. Visit The Cave which takes you 04 hours roundtrip. Continue to climb up to Senaru Rim, From this side of the Rim you can see more awe inspiring views of the crater Rim. Summit and lake. Overnight.
Day 04
Wake up by a Spectacular view of the Sun rise, Enjoy the view before heading to Base Camp III and heading for your final meal - a well needed lunch. The last part of our journey passes through tropical rain forest for around 03 hours until you reach the road back to Senaru. Then it's time for a cold Beer at Rinjani Trekking Club Restaurant and congratulate your self for amazing achievement! Transfer back to your hotel in Senggigi.
Mount Rinjani
1995 eruption
Mount Rinjani
Elevation 3,726 metres (12,224 ft)
Location Lombok, Indonesia
Prominence 3,726 m Ranked 39th
Coordinates 8°25'00?S 116°28'00?E? / ?8.416667°S 116.466667°E? / -8.416667; 116.466667Coordinates: 8°25'00?S 116°28'00?E? / ?8.416667°S 116.466667°E? / -8.416667; 116.466667
Type Stratovolcano (active)
Last eruption 2004
Listing Ultra
Mount Rinjani or Gunung Rinjani is an active volcano in Indonesia on the island of Lombok. It rises to 3,726 m (12,224 ft), making it the third highest volcano in Indonesia, and similar in height to Mount Fuji. The first historical eruption occurred in September 1847. The most recent eruption of Mount Rinjani was on 10 May 2009. The volcano had started erupting again on 27 April 2009, and the mountain was closed as the eruptions intensified with plumes of smoke and ash as high as 8,000 m. [1]
The 6 km by 8.5 km oval-shaped caldera is filled partially by a crater lake known as Segara Anak ('Child of the Sea') and is approximately 2000m above sea level and estimated at being around 200m deep); the caldera also contains hot springs. The eruptions of 1994, 1995, and 1996 have formed a small cone, Gunung Baru (or 'New Mountain' - approximately 2300m above sea level) in the center of the caldera and lava flows from these eruptions have entered the lake. This cone has since been renamed Mount Barujari (or 'New Finger').
The highlands are forest clad and mostly underdeveloped. The lowlands are highly cultivated. Rice, soybeans, coffee, tobacco, cotton, cinnamon, and vanilla are the major crops grown in the fertile soils of the island.
The volcano and the caldera are protected by a national park established in 1997. Tourism is increasingly popular with trekkers able to visit the rim, make their way into the caldera or even to make the more arduous climb to the highest point; fatalities, however, are not uncommon.
04 Days / 03 Nights
Day 01
After a good breakfast at Senaru we will drive you to Sembalun (1 hour) where you will starts your trek. The path starts through fields where you can look up awe at the majestic summit of Gunung Rinjani. From the foothills of the mountain you will slowly start to climb up to Base Camp III where the porters will look a tasty lunch. from here you will climb one steeply through scenery that varies from barren grassland to woodland. The next stop is the campsite at the crater Rim, where you will be cooked a hearty Dinner that will give you the energy needed for the climb to the Summit the next morning after a good night sleep.
Day 02
At 02.30 Am, You will be woken up with a hot drink and a light breakfast. We starts the climb to the Peak at 03.00 Am in time to see the spectacular sunrise at the Summit. The effort is well worth it when you can see Java on one side and over to bali on the other side. On the way down you can see pause to look at the Magnificent lake and volcanic cone. After breakfast you will descent for three hours to the Crater Lake and also visit the refreshing Hot Spring and Waterfall.
Day 03
After an early starts you will climb back up to the other side of the Rim after a short walk around part of the Lake. Visit The Cave which takes you 04 hours roundtrip. Continue to climb up to Senaru Rim, From this side of the Rim you can see more awe inspiring views of the crater Rim. Summit and lake. Overnight.
Day 04
Wake up by a Spectacular view of the Sun rise, Enjoy the view before heading to Base Camp III and heading for your final meal - a well needed lunch. The last part of our journey passes through tropical rain forest for around 03 hours until you reach the road back to Senaru. Then it's time for a cold Beer at Rinjani Trekking Club Restaurant and congratulate your self for amazing achievement! Transfer back to your hotel in Senggigi.