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Rinjani
Trek Centre :
The Centre
is located at the trailhead above Senaru
Traditional Village. It offers information's
and display for visitors on the trek, the
National Park Sasak culture and a range of
activities available in Senaru. Display
includes maps, Park interpretation, Village
walk and environmental guidelines. All trek
arrangements can be made here, cultural tours
booked and purchases made of local produce and
handicrafts.
Park Fees
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Fees are paid at the Rinjani Trek Center (RTC).
They contribute to the protection, maintenance
and management of the National Park, Rinjani
Trek Route, Village Attractions and Visitor
Facilities.
Guides and Porters
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Trained and
licensed guides and porters are available. You
will need three days and two nights to trek
from Senaru via the spectacular Crater Lake,
to Sembalun Lawang (or the other way). More
time will be needed to explorer the summit of
Mt. Rinjani.
All trek arrangements can be made and paid for
at the Rinjani Trek Centre (RTC). If not with
a guide, please ensure you are will equipped
and have knowledge of mountain safety.
Warnings
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The Rinjani trek is a challenging mountain
walk and you must be prepared with good
equipment, warm and windproof clothing.
Rinjani can attract severe storms, lightening
and strong winds. When the weather is settled,
the sun is intense and the nights frosty.
Parts of the trail are steep and slippery.
Beware of bad weather and risks of exposure to
the wet and cold (hypothermia). If caught in
an electrical storm, take shelter and avoid
prominent ridges. Beware of snakes, and
stinging insects and plants. Leeches can be a
nuisance in the wet season.
Volcanic Hazards
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Although Mt. Rinjani has not erupted in recorded history,
Mt. Baru (2,351m) in the crater lake is an
active Volcano. It last erupted dramatically
in 1994. Check the notice boards for recent
hazards, and take advice from park staff and
guides.
Spring Water
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Fresh water springs are a feature of the trek and determine
campsites. Your guide know where these are.
During the drier months (July - September)
some springs completely disappear. Park staff
and guides constantly monitor these water
sources to determine their abundance.
Radio
Telecommunications :
You are
advised to ensure that your guide is carrying
a radio handset. Radios are available for rent
at the Rinjani Trek Centre (RTC). In case of
emergency the National Park authorities
are also equipped with radio communications.
Telephone Communication :
There are
Satellite Telephone at the Rinjani Trek Centre
(RTC) and the number is 086812104132. This
available for public use; cost is dependent
all call destination and duration. Ask for the
rate chart.
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Meet
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Saturday, July 22 2006 |
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John is chairman of Senaru Trek
Organizer Association and from Indonesian Guide
Association in Senaru, He also runs "John's
Adventures" which can arrange trekking trips
from I up to 4 days all along the years
including for families with young children.
starting in 1982. Mr. John is the first person
who took trekkers to Rinjani Mountain. 3 years
as a porter and 14 years as a trekking guide
until nowadays.
Quality of the trekking equipment is one of
John's Adventures top priorities and it is re
newer every years. Quality of the service it
self is permanently checked through a
questionnaire filled up by each trekker at the
and of the trip. |
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Quality of the trekking equipment is one of
John's Adventures top priorities and it is re
newer every years. Quality of the service it
self is permanently checked through a
questionnaire filled up by each trekker at the
and of the trip.
Most of the
porter and trekking guide a members of Mr. John
family and all of them from Senaru Village
because they have always been to Rinjani
Mountain for religious purpose (mediates,
sacrifice, etc) they have great experience of
the area and professional. More and more people
are using John's Adventures "service to go on
trekking.
Protection of the environment is John's
Adventures number one priority and all porters
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Lombok Intro |
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LOMBOK
is a series of small islands in the
Indonesian archipelago. It stretches for some
5000 km between Malaysia and Australia. Lombok
spans 90 km from North to South and 80 km from
East to West. Although this beautiful area is
not as well-known as its' popular neighbor,
Bali, it boasts untouched, pristine beaches, a
bigger Volcano and a huge variety of different
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Rinjani Stories |
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Monday, July 24 2006 |
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At 3.726 m,
Mt. Rinjani is the second highest Volcanic peak
in Indonesia and is a part of celebrate "Ring of
Fire". Forested slopes rising directly from the
sea create their own weather pattern and act is
the main water-catchments for the island of
Lombok. Gunung Rinjani National Park lies within
a major bio-geographical transition zone (Wallaceae),
where the flora and fauna of South East Asia ................ |
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Senaru & Beyond |
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The village of Senaru, an
easy 2.5 hours drives from Mataram or Senggigi,
is the main access to the national park. As a
non trekking destination it is also popular a
cool, flower filled mountain village stretching
along a hill side spur above Bayan. Senaru has
range of accommodations in simple home stays (Losmen),
and a number of cafes serving delicious local
specialties.................. |
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GIli Islands |
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Around the three Gili
Islands in the North-West of Lombok (Gili Air,
Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan) are more than 15
different dive spots and there are new reefs
being explored all the time. Some of our spots
are more suitable for advanced divers, but many
are also suitable for beginners. Our
experienced dive masters will always find the
right spot for you...........................
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Scuba Diving |
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Monday, July 24 2006 |
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Did you know that 25
percent of all reefs are in Indonesia? With
over 3,500 species living in the Indonesian
underwater world, we have one of the richest
diversities of marine life in the Indo-Pacific
region. In comparison, the Great Barrier Reef
has just 1,500 species and the Red Sea has
only 600 species. Our drop-offs, plateaus and
slopes reflect a good cross-section of what
Indonesia has to offer............
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Cultural Tips |
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Monday, July 24 2006 |
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The Rinjani
trek is a challenging mountain walk and
you must be prepared with good equipment,
warm and windproof clothing. Rinjani can
attract severe storms, lightening and strong
winds, but when the weather is settled, the
sun is intense and the nights frosty. Visitors
are attracted to the stunning view, panorama
and wildlife. Our trek programmes are sets to
minimize the impact on the
environment,..............
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Villages & Watefall |
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The village of Senaru is the main entrance to Gunung Rinjani
National Park, the most popular start point
for the trek to Indonesia’s second highest
peak (3,726 m). Within the spectacular crater,
the lake Segara Anak is the destination of
many pilgrims who place offerings in the water
and bathe away disease in the nearby hot
springs. The cool, flower – filled mountain
village of Senaru on the slopes of Mt. Rinjani..............
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John's Adventures -
Trekking Specialist
Senaru - Lombok -
Indonesia (83354)
Mobile : +62 81 757 88
018
E-mail :
johnrinjanimaster@gmail.com
Homepage :
http://www.lombok-rinjanitrek.com |
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