Mount Rinjani trekking permits & regulations
Mount Rinjani trekking requires an official permit from the Rinjani National Park Authority, valid for three days and obtained at the park offices in Senaru or Sembalun, or via licensed trekking operators and the official E-Rinjani app. The daily quota limits trekkers to 240 per day across the three routes (Sembalun, Senaru, and Torean), with permits needing to be booked 2-4 weeks in advance, especially during the peak season (April–October).
Key regulations include:
– Mandatory hiring of a licensed guide (1 guide per 6 foreign trekkers).
– Use of authorised porters with load limits.
– Camping is only allowed at designated sites.
– Strict adherence to environmental rules: no littering, no cutting trees, no fires, no disturbing wildlife or damaging facilities.
– Minimum age of 10 years; under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
– Health and fitness requirements due to the strenuous nature of the trek.
– Permits are generally non-refundable except for official cancellations.
– No on-trail extensions of trekking duration allowed; trekkers must follow their registered itinerary strictly.
Permit fees (2025) are approximately IDR 200,000 (~$13) per day for international trekkers and IDR 20,000 (~$3) for Indonesian nationals [3]. Trekkers must carry a valid ID or passport during registration and trekking. Travel insurance covering accidents and evacuation is strongly recommended.
Following these permit rules and regulations is essential for a safe, legal, and environmentally responsible trek up Mount Rinjani.
