Trekking operators and travelers are being advised to prepare for higher costs when climbing Mount Rinjani starting next year, following changes in permit fees and labor costs.
Rinjani trekking packages are expected to see price increases in 2026 due to higher entrance permit fees and anticipated salary adjustments for licensed guides and porters. The permit fee increase has already taken effect since November, while official announcements regarding guide and porter wage increases are expected in early 2026.
The changes have sparked widespread concern and protest among trekking organizers (TOs), many of whom argue that the higher costs will impact competitiveness and affordability for both domestic and international hikers. However, authorities have confirmed that the permit increase is part of a broader policy decision by the Ministry of Forestry.
According to the Ministry, Mount Rinjani—specifically the Senaru, Sembalun, and Torean routes and surrounding areas—has been officially upgraded from Class 2 to Class 1. This reclassification reflects the mountain’s increasing popularity, ecological importance, and the need for higher standards of management, conservation, safety, and visitor services.
As a Class 1 conservation area, Mount Rinjani will require greater investment in environmental protection, infrastructure, and human resources, which has directly influenced the rise in permit fees and operational costs.
Trekking operators note that while the increases are unavoidable, they aim to maintain service quality, fair wages for local guides and porters, and sustainable tourism practices on the mountain. Travelers planning to climb Mount Rinjani in 2025 are encouraged to book early, while those planning trips in 2026 should expect revised package prices reflecting the new regulations.
Despite the higher costs, stakeholders emphasize that the long-term goal is to preserve Mount Rinjani’s natural environment while improving safety, professionalism, and overall trekking experiences.
Source: HaLoMi Trekker
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After eruption of mount Barujari (on Okt./25/2015) which part of Rinjani mountain, the local authority announce that mount Rinjani is available again for trekking.
To ensure the security and look directly the conditions of the trekking routes, Local authority and Tour Operator of Mt. Rinjani, do the trekking to the mount Rinjani’s crater rim.
The mount Rinjani trekking has been carried out successfully and the results of direct monitoring able to ensured that the trekking routes are safety to use. Not only that, the lava activity which seen from a distance brings a wonderful sensation and scenery.
Based on information from the local authority the mount Rinjani trekking can be started in Nov. 25/2015 and we are looking forward for you to feel the amazing experience of mount Rinjani trekking.
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"The volcano is spewing up material upwards, towards a height of 1,000-1,500 metres above Barujari crater. This is a mere 'roar' and has yet to count as a major eruption," said Surono to Tempo on Wednesday, November 4, 2015.
According to Surono, Mount Rinjani has yet to become a danger for local residents despite its' repetitive eruptions. "We have no data that points out how often will it erupt, but basically it poses no danger for local residents," he said.
Indonesia has the highest number of volcanoes in the world - with 127 volcanoes reported to be active across the archipelago. Several of these volcanoes have been on 'high alert' for quite some times - including Mount Sinabung, which has been on high alert since 2013, as well as Mount Karangetang in North Sulawesi.
Because of the particularly large number of active volcano, the likelihood of an eruption is ever present each year. "I think it's almost inevitable that an eruption is reported every year," he said. "Sinabung has yet to stop erupting, and there are others that are still active."
Surono advises local residents to exercise caution around the eruption zone. "We have to respect volcanoes. Although an eruption could be destructive, it makes the surrounding plains much more fertile and scenic," he said.
Source: TEMPO
Volcanic activity of Mount Baru Jari, Mount Rinjani’s caldera, in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, is still quite high.
Visual information and seismic data from the Mount Rinjani Observation Post showed that Mount Baru Jari still sprayed white thick ash measuring 1,000 – 1,500 meters.
In the meantime, spread of thin volcanic ashes on Saturday (7/11) at 11 am Central Indonesian Time was still dominant in the southern part and the southwest of the mountain. However, the spread of ashes is smaller than that in the previous days.
Ngurah Rai in Denpasar, Bali and Banyuwangi airport are still free from the ashes.
“The potential of eruption is still quite high. Mount Rinjani is still at Level 2,’’ said Head of Information Data Center and Public Affairs of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Sutopo Purwo Nugroho.
Sutopo also said that as of now, it is not necessary yet to evacuate the residents.
However, residents living near Rinjani and visitors are not allowed to do any activities within the radius of 3 kilometer from the slope of Baru Jari.
Furthermore, to anticipate the impacts of the eruption, Regional Disaster Mitigaiton Agency (BPBD) has already set up evacuation tents in nine locations.
The government of Indonesia through the Ministry of Tourism has proposed that Mount Rinjani in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, be made a Global Geopark Network (GGN).
The Head of Regional Development and Planning Agency of West Nusa Tenggara, Chairul Mahsul, said here Tuesday that the document regarding the proposal has been sent to the Ministry to be forwarded to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNSESCO).
The document contains data related to sites located in the Mount Rinjani area such as Batu Bolong, Benang Kelambu and Benang Stokel Water Falls, and Pillow Lava found in Gili Trawangan.
"We are now waiting for a response to our proposal," he said, adding that the next site visit by the UNESCO assessor team to study the Mount Rinjani sites is expected in May 2015.
The administration of West Nusa Tenggara is hopeful that the second highest volcano in Indonesia will become a Global Geopark Network by 2015, Chairul noted.
Meanwhile, Adviser to the GGN of the Asia Pacific Region Prof. Mahito Watanabe remarked that the chance to make Mount Rinjani a GGN is wide open.
"Mount Rinjani has great potential. If the government seriously makes efforts, then it can become a world geopark," Watanabe had stated while visiting Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, in August 2014.
The Mount Rinjani Geopark Area covers five districts, namely East Lombok, Central Lombok, West Lombok, North Lombok, and Mataram city.
In November 12, 2013, the Ministry of Tourism and the National Geology Agency had declared Mount Rinjani a National Park.
The declaration was based on geological settings, biological and cultural data, and the local communities roles there.
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