2D1N Senaru Crater Rim Trekking

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! We ended up making some modifications to our tour due to a few mistakes on my end and they were so nice and accommodating towards us. Our tour guide and porters made the experience so enjoyable. They were constantly giving us water, hot ginger tea, and candy to keep us fueled for the intense hiking. The food they prepared for us was actually incredible and extremely unexpected- it was even prepared very beautifully. I can’t stop thinking about the soup they made us for dinner!! We even got to watch some of the World Cup on the tour guides phone! They were so caring, constantly checking in on us and asking if we needed anything. Overall, this company is 10/10 and I will recommend this to anyone who is interested in hiking Mt. Rinjani.

We arrived at the meeting point wearing sports shoes and sports clothing, which is absolutely necessary during the rainy season. On arrival, we had to pay 550k per person for two days of national park entrance, which is only mentioned very briefly in the description. It is also stated that breakfast is provided at the beginning of the tour, this is not the case. You must have breakfast beforehand, which is not clearly communicated. Afterwards, we were transported on the back of a pickup truck up to around 800 meters in altitude to the new entrance of the national park. From there, the hike started with two porters and one guide. At this point, we would like to clearly emphasize the positive aspects: The guide was extremely friendly, we had very nice conversations throughout the tour, and the porters were incredibly kind and helpful. The food was outstanding – freshly prepared, delicious, and without question an absolute highlight of the entire experience. Unfortunately, from our perspective, there were significant safety concerns. Prior to booking, we contacted TripAdvisor to ask under which weather conditions the tour would take place, and we were told that it would only happen in good weather. On site, however, it became clear that the tour is almost never cancelled, most likely because many people depend on the income, which is completely understandable. However, this also means that safety considerations do not seem to be prioritized, and all booked guests are brought onto the mountain regardless of conditions. Already at the first stage, heavy rain and thunderstorms began. Despite this, the tour continued. It was mentioned quite casually that people do fall from time to time – “it happens”. In the event of an injury, there is no helicopter rescue; instead, injured hikers are carried down. By the second stage, we were completely soaked. Although the food prepared there was excellent, we decided to abort the tour for safety reasons. The trail had become extremely muddy, steep, rocky, slippery, and full of wet roots. It was obvious that the descent would become increasingly dangerous. We later learned that the national park closes just two weeks later, in January, for safety reasons. In our opinion, the park should be closed for the entire rainy season, as the conditions we experienced were already hazardous and clearly unsafe. The cancellation was at our own expense, as refunds are only given if the guides cancel the tour themselves, which seems to happen very rarely. During the descent, one person from our group slipped. There are also many leeches, and we were not warned about this beforehand (for example, no recommendation to wear high socks). When we decided to stop, there were attempts to convince us to continue because it would be “a shame” to quit. At the same time, there was no guarantee of good visibility, which is essentially the main reason people undertake this extremely demanding climb. The hike is only about 7 km in total, but involves more than 1,500 meters of elevation gain on very difficult terrain. Even experienced hikers need to be in excellent physical condition to complete this safely. Conclusion: A genuinely friendly guide, wonderful porters, and outstanding food ,for that, full credit. However, we would not recommend this tour during the rainy season, as weather conditions and safety risks are, in our view, not adequately taken into account. For us, safety had to come first.

We went on a 2 day tour going up to the crater rim, staying there one night before going back. The sight was amazing! The tour was a lot harder than expected and we were happy we didnt book a tour all the way to the top. Especially going down some parts can be slippery so make sure to get appropriate shoes. Nevertheless our guide was fun and made sure we were oke and got everything we needed like food, snacks, drinks etc.

Beautiful hike to the crater rim with a nice guide and porters which prepared amazing food! The last part is a bit challenging but the views are worth it! Would totally recommend this walk since you have the best view over the mini vulcano at sunset!

We have greatly enjoyed this experience. We had a lot of fun with our guide Rudi. Rudi is very friendly and helpful. The porters have made great food for us and taken good care of us! The view is fantastic! The sunset and sunrise were very nice. All in all definitely worth it!

+7

We had the most amazing hike with our guide Mario! He and the two carriers took such good care of us during those two days. We had the best camping spot, on the rim of the crate, with the most amazing view (we could see the vulcano and Rinjani summet from our tent). Mario and the carriers made it possible that we had dinner at sunset and breakfast at sunrise, perfect hospitality and the food was amazing and divers. During the hike the guide addapted to our walking pace and cared for our safety. Mario told us some things about the environment and culture during the trip. We would totally recommend this trip, and especially this guide Mario, to others. An experience of a lifetime!

+1

The most challenging yet rewarding experience! I can't rate these guys high enough. Our guides and porters gave us the most wonderful experience. Patient, encouraging, fun and supportive. Thank you again for everything! ❤️

Accidentally we booked this trip but wanted to go to the top and it turned out in the morning before start but the organizer was very kind and did his best to fix our mistake. The tour to the top is really heavy and requires focus and commitment. Sleeping on the mountain is fun! Porters cooked really delicious food all the time so we had enough energy. But better to bring lots of snacks to have more! Our tour guide was Pendi, with good English and described everything we wanted to know. With my friend we recommend this trip for everyone who wants to challenge themselves and to see something beautiful from the top!

+3

The tour was good, friendly staff, but I could not finish. Had to go back down, but someone escorted me. It was a very rough climb for me

Thank you for arranging the Rinjani trip. 2d/1n was the perfect package for my schedule. I would highly recommend Adi Trekker for a private trip arrangement to Rinjani Summit, they got it all covered!! - The porter team was kind and friendly, very strong and responsive (and walked fast 👍). All needs were planned and executed perfectly. The food was delicious, healthy, and tailored to requests. - Adi was responsive and communicative to all questions during the preparation, making the trip comfortable. - The resort arranged was super comfortable with very helpful staff and matched the schedule. The resort was awesome, not to be underestimated. - Ian the documenter really pushed to the limit to ensure the documentation was achieved. With his struggles and thin jacket, he still made it to the summit. - Transportation, administration, and everything else were perfect. - Most of all, the guide was top-notch. Mas Cakra was indeed an excellent guide. He catered to the customer's needs, arranged everything to make the guests comfortable, gave tips for passing sandy areas, was very experienced on the trail, cleaned up trash (including monkey trash) on the way, was fun to run downhill with, and was very humble and helpful. Overall, it was a great short break for me, well planned, well executed, and well worth the effort to fly to Rinjani. Thank you to the entire team involved in this trip.