Comments on: Trekking Mount Rinjani: Conclusion and Tips

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 02:18:25 +0000

Hey Cherene! We booked the trek literally the day (or maybe a day and a half) before departure, and yup, we left Gili T that morning and started the hike the same day. I can’t remember what time we got back to Gili Trawangan the third day, but I think it was right around sunset. You’d have to wait until the next morning to get to Lembongan, I think. Maybe you could get to Lembongan more easily from Lombok? Not sure about that though. And I gave all the info I have about the company we booked with in this post, sorry I don’t have more info. You can rent a big puffy jacket from your trekking company — that’s what we did.

It’s hard for me to compare this with the Inca Trail because I was SO unprepared for this and I was like the most prepped person ever before the Inca Trail. So in a lot of ways this was harder for me because I just wasn’t ready or packed properly. But considering the days and distance of the Inca Trail, I’d say objectively it’s probably a bit harder.

Good luck! Hope that helps!

By: Cherene Saradar

Cherene Saradar — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 01:12:00 +0000

Hello! Loved your series. Entertaining and informative! Your photography is great.

I was hoping to do this trek next month. I will also be staying in Gili prior. I was trying to figure out logistics. How far in advance do you need to book? What was the company? Are you able to leave GIli in am and start hike that day? The day the hike ends…what time is it approximately? Is it possible to get to Lembongan after the hike or would I have to wait until next am?

How did you find the difficulty compare to Inca Trail (which I recently did). I’m concerned that I have no warm clothes since I’ve been in SE Asia for 2 months.

Sorry for all the questions. I can’t seem to find this kind of info very easily. I am also a blogger and would definitely return the favor! LOL

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 04:24:36 +0000

In reply to Chelsea. We just booked the day before in Gili Trawangan. It was easy peasy!

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:07:35 +0000

Thanks for the post! I’m going to Bali in may and had been researching this hike. Did you book the hike in advance, or just showed up the first day?

Thanks 🙂

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 22:10:15 +0000

In reply to Hajar. But not tooooo many... I like that Lombok is still a hidden gem :) You have a beautiful home!

By: Hajar

Hajar — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 23:17:51 +0000

Hi Alex!
Firstly I would like to thank you for your inspiring post about mount Rinjani, it is such an actual information that might help traveler easily finding what to prepare, mentally and phisically before commencing the hiking trip.
Secondly I wish as there more blogger writes about our country especially Lombok, there will be more and more tourists will come.
Thanks Alex

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 23:30:15 +0000

In reply to Bill. Huh... I haven't heard that it's dangerous though it was indeed extremely challenging! No special gear was required so I'm not sure how technical that is. Best of luck if you decide to tackle it, Bill.

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 02:07:11 +0000

Thank you for the report. How much difficult, technically speaking, is the trekking? I read reviews of some people saying that is dangerous. So I’m not sure if going for it

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:13:45 +0000

In reply to Kyle. That's awesome to hear Kyle. Enjoy Rinjani -- it's gorgeous!

By: Kyle

Kyle — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:37:30 +0000

Hi Alex,

I’m going for the hike next week and after reading your blog..I definitely know what to expect! Great work! Keep it up!