This hike is a good choice if you're an experienced or moderately skilled climber. However, it's not suitable for children or beginners unless they're in excellent shape.
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3D2N Trekking
Zero Day: (Usually one day before the booking date)
- Flexible pick up at Bangsal harbour and sengiggi one day before the hike starts
- Drive to Senaru main office
- Check into your accommodation
- Short briefing and preparation
Day 01:
- Wake up and have breakfast at your accommodation
- Get ready for the hike
- Move to the hiking starting point and do some stretching
- Arrive at Pos 2, have lunch, take a break, and continue the hike
- Arrive at Pelawangan Sembalun (2,639m), enjoy the sunset, have dinner, and stay overnight
Day 02:
- Have a super/light meal before the summit attack
- Reach the summit, take photos with the sunrise
- Return to Sembalun campsite, get a second breakfast
- Pack up and head down to Segara Anak Lake, enjoy the hot springs, go for a swim, and have lunch
- Start ascending towards Senaru campsite
- Arrive at the campsite, enjoy the sunset, have dinner, and spend your second night
Day 03:
- Enjoy breakfast, pack your belongings, and continue the journey to Senaru Jebak Gawah/starting point
- Have lunch at Pos 1 Senaru and take a rest
- Pack up and continue the descent to the starting point in Senaru
- Arrive at around 2:00 PM at the bottom
- We will drop you Senggigi area or Bansal horber
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The journey begins in Sembalun village at 1,100 metres. This path is covered in grassy fields and treats every hiker to wild and beautiful scenery. The sun can gets very strong, so remember to wear a hat and use sunblock. You'll have to hike for about 7 hours to reach the edge of the Sembalun crater or the night camp at 2,639 metres. So, you'll need to have good stamina.
On the second day, you'll start your climb at 2:30 AM to reach the peak at 3,726 metres and witness a stunning sunrise along with panoramic views of Lombok. After descending from the peak, you'll get to visit Lake Segare Anak and take a dip in the hot springs. You'll spend the night at the second crater's edge in the Senaru camping area, where you can enjoy the sunset and the beautiful surroundings.
The last day, you'll walk along the Senaru trail, which consists of one hour of hillside grasslands and a 5-hour trek through a tropical forest. Finally, you'll reach the basecamp in Senaru village, marking the end of your trekking adventure.