The Rinjani Trek was lauded in the award citation as .a place doing superb work in protecting its overall natural and cultural heritage, the volcanic heart of the island of Lombok, Indonesia.. Visitors to this tropical island enjoy long jungle treks to the awe-inspiring crater valley, waterfalls and hot springs, and emerge from the forest canopy to enjoy an amazing panoramic ocean view.
 

Area: 41,330 acres Rainfall average: 2,000 mm / year Elevation: 550 - 3,726 meters above sea level Geographically: 8 ° 18 '- 8 ° 33' LS, 116 ° 18 '- 116 ° 32' BT

Mount Rinjani is located in the North Island of Lombok with the elevation 3,726 m above sea level, no. 2 the highest in Indonesia. For the Hindu community they believe it as peak in the sanctuary, a place of the Gods. To climb Mt Rinjani can be an unforgettable experience. At the height of 2,000 m above sea level, there is caldera which formed the lake Segara Anak. In the middle there are small cone shaped Mt Barujari that still active, this place is also a source of hot springs that are used for treatment, while Lake Segara Anak can be used as a fishing place. Mt Rinjani’s summit can be reached via two routes, from Senaru Lombok Sembalun West and East Lombok. There are beautiful places to camp on the shores of Lake Segara Anak.

The Rinjani Trek Ecotourism Programme has been developed since 1999 with assistance from New Zealand.s International Aid and Development Agency (NZAID). To strengthen conservation and ensure that communities on the boundary of the National Park benefit from tourism revenues, community-run co-operatives coordinate the Trek at the Rinjani Trek Centre in Senaru and the Rinjani Information Centre in Sembalun Lawang.