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Program :
Day 1
: Transfer
From Airport/Hotel – Senaru
You will be picked up from the Mataram Airport
or your hotel and then directly transferred to Senaru North of Lombok for
about 2 hours drive. Upon arrival at the Traditional Village of Senaru,
you will be greeted in the Sasak Manner by the local villagers. In the
evening you will be invited to a ritual called Ntaoq Lekoq Buaq which
will be led by a Melokaq (the spiritual leader of the village).
The ritual is intended for blessing and cleansing the visitor of any
unholy intentions before entering the spiritual areas of Mount
Rinjani. Prayers are included for good health and safety during the
climb. Local food will be served for dinner. You will stay overnight
at the village's Berugaq (the traditional pavilion of the village)
Day 2
: Senaru – Base Camp/Pelawangan
Senaru
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
After light breakfast and another blessing form
the Melokaq, proceed to Rinjani Trek Center for the trek
briefing. Start trekking from Senaru at 600 m above sea level. First
hours of the route climb through thick tropical forest that is rich of flora
and fauna. Lunch stop will take place at Mondokan Lokaq (2,000 m)
which can be reached after about 5 hours climb. After lunch, continue the
ascent for another couple of hours through grassy meadows to Base camp
I/Pelawangan Senaru, the Crater Rim at 2,641 m above sea level. After
dinner, stay overnight at Pelawangan Senaru.
Day 3
: Pelawangan
Senaru – Pelawangan Sembalun
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
After breakfast early in the morning, Melokaq
will make the traditional prays and offerings at
the crater rim before the 2 hours steep descent down to the
Segara Anak Lake. Upon arrival at the Lake, enjoy the views, relax,
swim in the Lake, explore the caves and the hot spring. Lunch will be served
by the Lake. In the afternoon, depart from the Lake site and climb for 3
hours on the steep ascent to Pelawangan Sembalun/Base Camp II at 2,639 m.
Enjoying dinner and the night sounds.
Day 4
: Pelawangan
Sembalun - Summit - Sembalun Lawang
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
An 3 A.M. start is necessary for the hard 3 hours
climb to the Summit (3,726 m). Once there enjoy proud feelings
of satisfaction and the stunning sunrise views (depending on the weather
condition). At about 6.30 A.M. start the 1.5 hours descent back to the base
camp for breakfast. After breakfast, leave the base camp and start
trekking for about 3 - 4 hours through savanna grassland to Tengangean
(1,500m) where lunch will be served. After lunch, a 3 hours
descent through open country to Sembalun Lawang Village. The trek
ends at Rinjani Information Center at Sembalun Lawang Village. Dinner
and overnight at a local Guesthouse.
Day 5
: Sembalun
Lawang - Village Walk - Next Destination
( Breakfast
and Lunch)
Breakfast at hotel, afterwards there is
time for a village walk, exploring the local farms, a traditional village
called "Desa Beleq", and weaver's home. After lunch, served at the
local guesthouse, you will be transferred to Senggigi or to the airport for
your next destination.
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