This route, located on the southern slopes of Mount Rinjani, is perfect for those who want to avoid the busy northern trails. It offers a pristine trekking experience through thick monkey forests, beautiful grassy meadows, and a spectacular sunrise from Mount Sangkareang (the “Second Summit” of Rinjani), with panoramic views of the Segara Anak Lake and Mount Baru Jari.
Trek Profile & Quick Facts
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Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night (plus Day 0 arrival)
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Start / Finish: Tetebatu Village (approx. 700 m)
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Highest Point: Mount Sangkareang Summit (3,200 m)
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Total Distance: Approximately 22 km round trip
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Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging. It features a steep ascent on Day 1 and an early morning summit push, but overall shorter than the main Rinjani summit trek.
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Highlights: Peaceful, uncrowded trails, dense forests teeming with black monkeys and wildlife, and a stunning alternative perspective of the crater lake from the southern rim.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival (Day 0):
Upon your arrival at Lombok Island, we will pick you up and provide a transfer to Tetebatu Village, which is a 2–3-hour drive in an air-conditioned private car. After checking into your hotel in Tetebatu, you will meet your guide who will brief you on the route details and your program, after which you will have free time at your leisure.
(Day 1) The Monkey Forest & Ascent to the Crater Rim
Trek Duration: 7–8 hours | Start: Tetebatu Village (700m) | Finish: Tetebatu Crater Rim Camp (2,580m)
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07:00 AM – 08:00 AM (Breakfast & Start): Wake up at your accommodation in Tetebatu. After a hearty breakfast, meet your Em Adventure guide and team of porters. We begin the trek directly from the village edge.
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08:00 AM – 11:30 AM (The Monkey Forest): The journey starts with a gentle walk into the thick, pristine tropical rainforest of the Rinjani National Park. This southern route is famous for its wildlife. As you hike toward Pos 1 (1,300m) and Pos 2, look up into the canopy—you are highly likely to spot families of the rare Black Ebony Leaf Monkey (Lutung) and long-tailed macaques swinging through the trees.
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11:30 AM – 01:00 PM (Lunch at Pos 2 – 1,800m): Arrive at Pos 2. Here, take a well-deserved rest while your porters prepare a freshly cooked, hot lunch accompanied by fresh tropical fruits and hot tea or coffee.
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01:00 PM – 04:30 PM (Ascent to the Rim): Continue the climb. As you pass Pos 3 (2,300m), the dense jungle gives way to beautiful open savannas and fields of Edelweiss flowers. The incline becomes steeper as you approach the rim.
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04:30 PM (Sunset at Camp): Arrive at the Tetebatu Crater Rim (2,580m). Your tents will already be set up by our porters. Change into warm clothes, enjoy a hot drink, and watch a spectacular sunset above the clouds. Dinner is served under a blanket of stars before you sleep early to prepare for the summit push.
(Day 2) Mount Sangkareang Summit & Jungle Descent
Trek Duration: 8–9 hours | Peak: Mount Sangkareang (3,200m) | Finish: Tetebatu Village (700m)
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04:00 AM (Wake Up & Preparation): Wake up in the dark to the crisp mountain air. Enjoy a light pre-trek breakfast of hot tea, coffee, and toast to fuel your summit push.
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04:30 AM – 06:00 AM (The Summit Climb): Put on your headlamps and begin the steep, 1.5-hour climb up the ridgeline to the summit of Mount Sangkareang, the “second summit” of the Rinjani volcanic complex.
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06:00 AM – 07:00 AM (Sunrise at 3,200m): Reach the peak just as the sun rises. From Mount Sangkareang, you are rewarded with an incredible, unique vantage point. Look down into the massive caldera to see the emerald Segara Anak Lake and the smoking cone of Mount Baru Jari, with the main peak of Mount Rinjani towering to the north.
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07:00 AM – 09:00 AM (Descent to Camp & Breakfast): Carefully hike back down to the Tetebatu Crater Rim camp. A massive, freshly cooked breakfast awaits you. Eat, relax, and pack up your gear.
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09:00 AM – 01:00 PM (The Long Descent): Leave the crater rim behind and begin the long hike down the mountain, passing back through the savanna and re-entering the lush monkey forest.
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01:00 PM (Lunch Break): Stop at Pos 2 or Pos 1 for your final mountain meal cooked by the team.
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03:00 PM (Return to Tetebatu): Arrive back at Tetebatu Village, completing your trek. Our driver will be ready to transfer you to your next destination on Lombok Island (airport, Senggigi, Kuta, or Bangsal harbor).
Trekking Price per person:
- 1 participant = USD 225
- 2 + participants = USD 175
Hiking Rates Includes:
1. Licensed and Experienced:
– Mountain Guide
– Local Porter
2. One night accommodation before the trek at hotel in Tetebatu.
3. All camping equipment:
– Tent
– Sleeping bags
– Mattress
– Pillow
– Cooking gears
– Toilet tent
4. All meals (3 times daily) + hot drink + Mineral water + Soft drink + Fresh Fruits
5. Entrance ticket to enter Rinjani National Park 400.000 IDR per person
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