It’s time to meet the rest of the group at the check-in desk at London’s Heathrow Aiport. A Charity Challenge representative will be there to assist with check-in for the indirect overnight flight.
Bleary-eyed but raring to go, the group will be met by a local Charity Challenge representative for the transfer to Sembalun village, at the foot of the volcano 158 kms away. Overnight in a guesthouse.
And we’re off! The set-off point is at the traditional Sasak village of Sembalun Lawang (1,156m), where we must register for entry to the national park. Once that’s done, we ascend from the village towards Plawangan II Base Camp (2,650m), arriving late afternoon or early evening. The climb is no walk in the park as the terrain is steep and rocky. Dinner and overnight at a campsite.
This morning you will be starting at 3am for a tough 3 hour climb to try and reach the summit of Mt. Rinjani (3726m) in time for sunrise and amazing views across the Wallace line to Bali, Mt Agung and Sumbawa. The climb will be tough so you will need to dig deep but the reward will be big! After our early morning start breakfast will be taken at base camp and then we will go on to Segara Anak Crater Lake and then onward to Gua Susu Pancuran Emas to bathe in the hot springs. You will be camping by the lake.
Begin early with a quiet walk around the Segara Anak Lake where we explore the caves and hot springs – just don’t forget to bring swimwear! The hike continues after lunch up to the active cone Gunung Baru Jari. This is a challenging climb on volcanic sand. Our campsite will be set in this area, where we will also enjoy a hard-earned team dinner.
Don’t expect a lie-in today! It’s another early start for the trek up to the Tetebaru crater rim on the east of the caldera. The walk is steep and the terrain challenging. We stop for lunch at a perfect picnic spot, affording breathtaking views of the Segara Lake and the Baru Jari volcano. It’s then downwards to camp, where the group will spend a relaxing evening.
It’s the last day of trekking but for those of you still feeling strong there is an option for a 2am start with a light breakfast and hot drink followed by a trek to see the sunrise from the second summit of Mt. Rinjani (3495m). After this you will return back to camp for a second breakfast. For those who’d prefer a longer sleep, breakfast will be at 9am. After breakfast you will all trek back through the jungle to the finish point, Tumba Nuh Village. You will then transfer to the Harbour and catch a boat to Gili Air where you will check into the hotel.
The days is yours to spend at leisure on this beautiful island - whether relaxing on the beach or snorkeling in the crystal waters. Then later raise a glass to your achievement during a celebratory team meal. Overnight at hotel.
There’s time for breakfast and even a lie-in before checking out! Alternatively, head to the shops for some last minute souvenirs before the 20-minute speedboat ride back to the mainland. Transfer by road to Lombok Airport, for the indirect overnight flight home.
Be sure to swap contact details with new friends and trekking partners, before going your separate ways.
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