4D3N Sembalun Wildflowers Walk,
Lombok, Indonesia
We invite you to join us on our two day walk through the grassland and tropical forests that clothe the ancient Sembalun caldera and to camp the night in a hidden valley on the lower slopes of Mt. Rinjani, the second highest volcanic peak in Indonesia. Mt. Rinjani is sacred to Sasak and Balinese people and renowned for the challenging Rinjani Trek. This beautiful nature hike wanders through the hills, providing an unforgettable Rinjani experience for the less ambitious walker.
Led by local guides, the first day starts early from the Rinjani Information Centre in East Lombok village of Sembalun Lawang (1156m) and eastern gateway into Gunung Rinjani National Park. Sembalun was known for coffee production until the crop was changed to garlic to take advantage of the garlic boom in the early 1990s. On clear days many Lombok villages can be seen to the north with the ocean beyond. To the west is the soaring summit of Mount Rinjani (3,726m).
We climb for 3 hours resting at Pos 1 Pemantauan, and at Pos Tenhengean where we stop for lunch. We then descend for 2 hours to reach the grassland area of Dandaun, home of wild animals particularly groups of wild pig. October is their breeding season. After another hour we arrive at the open grasslands at Kanji where various species of orchid flourish in the trees and the ground is carpeted in wild flowers. Along the way the guide explains local agricultural activities, such as the tradition of owners calling their cows using only salt. After about three hours the trail reaches our camp site at Propok (1,600m), a beautiful flat valley with beautiful views of the tropical forest. At sunset and early morning, wild animals such as pigs, deer, various birds and, if you are fortunate, even the rare black Ebony leaf monkey may be observed here.
The next day the walk returns through the forest using a different route. We arrive in the afternoon at the Rinjani Information Centre at Sembalun Lawang.
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Day 01 / Singapore – Mataram
Depart Singapore in the afternoon for Lombok’s Mataram Airport and on arrival, meet/greet by our guide or driver and transfer to Jayakarta Hotel Senggigi. The rest of the evening is free and easy. (No meals today)
Day 02 / Mataram – Sembalun – Dandaun – Kanji – Propok 1 (1,600m) (B/L/D)
Day 03 / Propok 1 – Sembalun – Senaru (B/L/-)
The return walk is through forest via a different route. Arrive in Sembalun and transfer to the beautiful village of Senaru. Overnight in guesthouse.
Day 04 / Senaru – Mataram – Singapore (B/-/-)
The village of Senaru is a cool, flower-filled mountain village stretching along a hillside spur above Bayan. Senaru has a range of accommodation in simple home stays (losmen), and a number of cafes serving delicious local specialities. The Rinjani Trek Centre at the trailhead offers displays, ecotourism activities, and visitor information. Village guides, including several local women, escort visits to the adjacent traditional village, three waterfalls, and a number of Village Walks. Circuits include the one hour Rice Terraces and Waterfall Walk, or discover the highlights of Senaru in a lovely half-day Senaru Panorama Walk.
After lunch we transfer to the Lombok International Airport for our departure flight to Singapore.
Tour Cost
Prices are per person in SGD dollars, and based on 02 persons travelling together.
- SGD $1,005 Twin-share
- SGD $95 Single Supplement
Tour Package Validity
- Apr 01 – Oct 30, 2011
Please note
- Silkair flies from Singapore to Lombok 03 times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
- This 4-day trip is best suited for Silkair Monday/Thursday flights.
Inclusions
- Return airfare on Silkair “H” Class: SIN/AMI/SIN
- All airport & land transfers in Lombok as stated on the itinerary
- 01 night in Standard Garden View Room at Jayakarta Hotel in Senggigi
- 01 night in Standard Room at Pondok Senaru in Senaru
- 01 night camping in tents
- All camping equipment: tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, cooking gear
- Licensed mountain guide(s) & local porters
- Meals: Daily Breakfasts, 02 Lunches and 01 Dinner plus refreshments after meals while on trek
- Mineral water while on trek
- Gunung Rinjani National Park Entrance Fee
Exclusions
- All airport & other taxes
- Travel Visa & documentation charges, where applicable
- Insurance covering emergency evacuation (mandatory)
- Personal expenditure like hard/soft drinks, phone bills, laundry, etc.
- Additional tours and meals not listed under ‘Tour Cost Includes’
- Camera and film license
- Tips & gratuities for guide(s) & trekking crew
Tour Package Validity
- Apr 01 – Oct 30, 2011
Note Silkair flies from Singapore to Lombok 3 times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
This 4-day trip is best suited for Silkair Monday/Thursday flights.