My Coming Climb: Mount Rinjani @ 3,726M, Lombok (Indonesia)

Date: 25/6/2012 ~ 30/6/2012

Destination: Lombok, Indonesia

Description: Mount Rinjani is an active volcano situated in Indonesia on the island of Lombok. (30 mins flight from Bali or 6 ~ 8 hrs slow boat ride from Bali) Mt Rinjani forms the 2^nd highest volcanic peak in Indonesia and it rises to 3,726m, making it the 3^rd largest volcano in Indonesia.

Estimated damage to your bank acct: $800SGD

How to get there:

Option 1: Take a direct flight from Sin to Lombok thru SilkAir.

Cost: $358.60 for round ticket

Option 2: Take a flight to Denpasar (Bali) and take a boat ride from there to Lombok. (Approx. 6 to 8 hrs)

Cost: $244 for AirAsia flt. Plus $5 for boat ride. (But might need to stay 2 nights on boat)

Option 3: Take a flight to Denpasar and take a domestic flight to Lombok.

Cost: $244(AirAsia) + $75(Lion Air)

Best Choice: Option 1. Flight is cheap now. Go grab it before it shoots up!

Itinerary:

25/6/12 (Day 1): Depart SIN at 1545 hrs and take a domestic flight from Denpasar (Bali) to Lombok. Reach Lombok at 1640 hrs. Take dinner and checked in hotel. Have to check if we have time for a short trip to the nearby waterfall. Will stay overnight at Senaru.

26/6/12 (Day 2): We will be starting our climb from Senaru Village at 601m. So, we will be climbing to the peak of Mt Rinjani at the height of 3,726m in 3 days!!

We will be climbing thru POS 2 (1,500m), POS 3 (2,000m) and up to Senaru Crater Rim at 2,641m. Will be setting up tents and camp there for the night.

Temperature at Senaru Crater Rim: Daytime: 15 - 22°C, Night: 12 - 15°C

The view from Senaru Crater Rim:

27/6/12 (Day 3): After breakfast, we will be heading to Lake Segara Anak (2,000m). We will be spending the rest of the day swimming and relaxing there and exploring the Caves and hot spring around the area.

Following some rest, you push on to Plawangan 2, Sembalun. Here you set camp for the night before your Summit attempt. We will be setting up tents here for the night.

Temperature at the lake: Daytime: 14 - 18°C, Night: 11 - 14°C

The view of the lake:

28/6/12 (Day 4): We will be starting our climb to the summit of Rinjani at 0300 hrs and reach the summit at 0600 hrs to catch the sunrise!! After spending an hour at the summit, we will ascend via Sembalun Lawang. Will be going back to Sen

ggigi for the night.

Temperature at the summit of Mt Rinjani: 5 - 8°C from 02:00-08:00AM with STRONG WIND!!

The way up to the summit of Mt Rinjani is very challenging!!

The view from the top of Mt Rinjani:

29/6/12 (Day 5): We will be spending a free and easy day on the white sandy beach of Senggigi or Gili Island.

Senggigi Beach:

30/6/12 (Day 6): Return home by taking Silk Air departing Lombok at 1925hrs. Reach SIN at 2210.

Map of Rinjani:

Our trail will start from Senaru and we will descend from the peak of Rinjani thru Sembalun Lawang. (Image taken from www.gunungrinjani.com)

We will be staying in tents like these:

DISCLAIMER: Climbing Mt Rinjani is not for those with weak heart and weak legs!! It is extremely tiring and not to scare you guys, DANGEROUS as well! Coz Mt Rinjani is a LIVE volcano!! But one thing I am extremely sure that is it’s going to be a hell of an experience!! And its 100% worth it!! So, give me your hand and lets conquer Mt Rinjani together!! Yeah~!!!

The pictures used in this post doesn't belong to me as I've yet to climb Mt Rinjani yet. These are just information that I've gathered thru thorough research online. I've my contacts for my Rinjani Climb and hopefully I can update the confirmed details of my climb asap and I will update it here in my blog. =)

*Important Note: Do take note that Rinjani Park is closed due to the monsoon season during Jan to Apr. Please do not book your trip during that period.