The best months to visit Mount Rinjani are Apr – Nov. Dry season; Jul–Aug peak trekking.
Quick facts
When to go
A 3,726-metre volcano rising from Lombok, with a crater lake, hot springs, and one of Indonesia's most rewarding treks.
Apr – Nov is the busiest window in Mount Rinjani, so accommodation and flights go first. Book ahead. The shoulder weeks either side are usually quieter for the same reason.
Visa & Entry in Mount Rinjani
- Visa on arrival at Lombok airport (LOP): $35 for 30 days, extendable once. Many nationalities get visa-free entry for 30 days. Passport must have 6+ months validity
- Lombok International Airport (LOP) has direct flights from Jakarta (2hrs), Bali (25min), Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. Airport to Senaru: 2.5–3 hours by car
- Fast boats from Bali to Bangsal (for Senaru) take 2–3 hours. From the Gili Islands, public boats to Bangsal take 15–30 minutes, then 2 hours by road to Senaru
For month-by-month detail, itineraries and costs, see the full Mount Rinjani travel guide.
Timezone: WITA (UTC+8) (Central Indonesian Time)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mount Rinjani?
The best months to visit Mount Rinjani are Apr – Nov (Dry season; Jul–Aug peak trekking), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Mount Rinjani budget breakdown.
