Review Author: AK

Review Date: 03 Apr 2024

Review Body: Did the Torean route and it blew my mind. I've done hikes in New Zealand and Switzerland and the views here are comparable. Lush valleys, waterfalls, etc I still can't believe I was in Asia. We heard from the locals that the Torean route was created by the earthquake so most people still don't know about it. Basically the only difference between the Torean route and the others is that after summit, you come down a different way from everyone else. On the Torean route you get an EPIC view of the mountains and valley. As you come down, you eventually walk through the valley with the mountains flanking your sides. Very cool and because it’s so green, I felt like I was in Hawaii (like the islands in the movie Moana!). Need to be careful though because one wrong step and you literally tumble down the mountain… Bruno, my guide, was awesome – he even massaged my thighs when I had a cramp - total legend! Food was SO good, like a mountain warung. I honestly didn't expect food to be so good up on the mountain. There was a fruit platter with every meal!! Tips: - It's tough! Even fit hikers should do the 4-day for a bit more time and to enjoy the views. - There's a ton of food but you should bring snacks just in case! you'll be grateful for it. - If it’s raining / bad weather, the guides won’t bring guests through the mountain/valley Torean route because its very slippery and dangerous. So if you're super set on Torean, then avoid rainy season. - The sleeping arrangements are comfy. There's a tent with foam mat and sleeping bag on top.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: James Applewhite

Review Date: 15 Oct 2025

Review Body: An unforgettable Rinjani experience with Rudy Trekker! We recently completed a 4D3N expedition to climb Mt. Rinjani with Rudy Trekker, and it was an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide Bruno was exceptional — his deep knowledge of the mountain, calm leadership, and sense of humour made all the difference. It was clear from the very beginning that our safety and comfort were always his top priority, but he also made the trek fun, engaging, and memorable. Bruno’s experience really shone through, from pacing us perfectly on the steep climbs to sharing fascinating stories about the mountain and its surroundings. Our two porters were also outstanding, anticipating our needs and always ready with food, drinks, and smiles. The food on the mountain far exceeded our expectations — fresh, varied, and delicious, even at high altitude. Hot showers and cold towels were waiting for us after the trek, a very welcome surprise! Overall, Rudy Trekker delivered an experience that was not only professionally run and safe, but also warm, personal, and full of heart. We cannot recommend them — and especially Bruno — highly enough to anyone planning to climb Mt. Rinjani.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kim

Review Date: 04 Aug 2025

Review Body: I had an amazing experience hiking Mt.Rinjani with Rudy Trekker. Big shout-out to our guide, Kabul, and porters, Davet and Awan (the Black Cobra crew), for providing us with the best hospitality. Kabul was very diligent and always prioritised our safety - he’d make sure we held on to the ropes and pre-empt us on slippery parts. He’d always ensure we were well rested, well fuelled and hydrated throughout the hike. The porters would always try to find us the best camping spots and provide us with the best comfort, and the food they cooked were all so yummy. The other services provided by Rudy Trekker from before the hike and after were tip-top as well. Am immensely grateful for all the effort they’ve put in to make this such an enjoyable trip for us. 10/10 would recommend! My advise if you’re considering this hike: Please listen to your guide and wear the right kind of shoes. Trekking poles are immensely useful for the summit. Always watch your step, the pictures can wait. Stay safe.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kallie

Review Date: 07 May 2026

Review Body: The adventure of a lifetime! Cannot recommend Rudy Trekker enough. Three days before I started the hike I got very sick, so I wasn't in great condition when we started. But our guide Kabul and his team of porters always made sure I was safe and supported. The tour company provides any and all equipment you might need on the trek. And the guesthouse you stay at on the first night is soooo nice. Huge and clean room with pools overlooking the jungle and ocean. The trekking was so difficult but so worth it. The most beautiful views I have ever seen. Watching the sunrise over the crater rim is a moment I will remember my whole life. And as a bonus, all the food in the trails was amazing!! Seriously impressed at how they whip up such delicious dishes in the wild. If you're considering hiking Rinjani, definitely go with Rudy Trekker!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Sophie

Review Date: 11 Jul 2026

Review Body: This trip was so amazing on so many levels. We did the 4 days 3 nights one and even though it was really really tough, the porters and guides made it possible and really enjoyable. I also found out that the one of the most important people are the porters! It wouldn't be possible without them. They worked so hard to carry our stuff from campsite to campsite each day. They also cooked the food and set up the tents. Our guide was very kind and looked after us very well! So grateful to Rudy for planning it so well and taking care of every little detail. The food was so good! The tents, mattresses and sleeping bag were provided and very much appreciated.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Bernd

Review Date: 29 Sep 2026

Review Body: We (2 guests) had an amazing time on our Mount Rinjani hiking adventure! From the warm welcome and thorough briefings to our friendly and incredibly helpful guide and porters, the entire team was simply awesome. The hike itself is challenging, but incredibly rewarding and absolutely worth the effort. The Rudy Trekker team made the whole adventure a truly memorable, fun, and enjoyable experience from start to finish. A big thank you to the entire team — highly recommended!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kate

Review Date: 15 Nov 2024

Review Body: This was an amazing experience. We did the 3 day trek and was blown away. We each had a porter that carried all our food and camp setup. The food they cooked for us was amazing and they never repeated a meal. Honestly I have no idea how they do it. Our guide was amazing as well. It was the most challenging hike I’ve done to date (the summit being the hardest) but we made it in time for the sunrise!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jan

Review Date: 01 Sep 2024

Review Body: Wonderful hike (summit plus Torean descent) - I highly recommend that route! Our Guide Kundin was super helpful and knowledgeable and the food was always great. Transfers from Airport and to the Gili Islands were organized by Rudy Trekker. I found the ascent to be more challenging than Gunung Kinabalu due to the sandy terrain, just in case someone needs a point of reference:)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Chloe Heidke

Review Date: 03 Oct 2026

Review Body: I had the BEST experience with Rudy Trekker, my guide Eddie and all the porters (especially Dandi) were so incredibly supportive and friendly. The food was unreal throughout the trip, the continued support when I needed it the most to keep pushing and the laughs and great times shared along the way. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to climb Rinjani.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tyler

Review Date: 23 Nov 2024

Review Body: Rudy was very accommodating and helpful during my trip. He was always available for questions and recommendations. My guide was excellent, sharing intimate knowledge of the area and offering encouragement when needed!!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Karel

Review Date: 14 Aug 2026

Review Body: Food was wonderfull, great guide and porters, nice surprises along the way and at the start and end of the trekking. Very professional and ethical organisation. We would recommend Rudy to everyone!!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Robert M

Review Date: 04 Apr 2023

Review Body: My girlfriend and I did our climb with Rudy's team and they really blew us away with their hospitality and their professionalism. We were recommended by a friend who said that Rudy had the best team in Lombok and we definitely agree! We were super unprepared for the climb - we didn't actually even train, or bring warm clothing. At Rudy's guesthouse, they basically gave us all the equipment we needed including sweaters, warm hats and walking sticks for our climb. Rudy's guesthouse was a gorgeous oasis in Lombok (he built it himself with his savings from his porter and guiding days!) and we really enjoyed being there before the climb. On the climb, Rudy's guides took amazing care of us the entire way. What really shows their attention to detail was that they even plated the meals that we had on the mountain! It was a really tough climb and those meals were what we really looked forward to. Knowing that we had an incredible 2-3 course meal at each stop made us push a little bit harder during our climb. We were also super impressed by how eco-conscious Rudy's guides are. Climbers to Rinjani would know that Rinjani usually has a trash problem. But Rudy's guides would actually pick up their own trash, and also all the trash of the groups around us. It was pretty amazing to see how a small trekking company can make such a big difference just by their own actions. We would highly recommend Rudy and his team for being professional, really caring, helpful and eco-conscious! We wouldn't have made it up and down the mountain without their help!!!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: MIng Siew

Review Date: 12 Nov 2025

Review Body: Honestly I think I was extremely lucky to have booked this trip with Rudy Trekker on Seek Sophie, it turned out to be an out of the world experience for me. I think November is a low season so the trip became like a private trip because I was the only trekker they had for a 2D1N crater rim hike package. My guide Dika was very profesional and attentive, I don't feel hurried in my hike, moreover, i'm not a seasoned hiker and absolutely did not train for this, I booked everything on a whim. So i was extremely grateful for Dika's patience and tolerance with my hiking speed. Then there's Adi, my porter. Words can't describe how incredible porters are. In addition to carrying loads that are insane heavy, hiking up the mountain, Adi prepared all these AMAZING MEALS along the hike.....which is mind blowing, it still feels surreal to me. This experience is so incredible that I have decided to join another hike next year! Till we meet again guys !

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Sebastien

Review Date: 02 Jun 2026

Review Body: The trip was perfectly organized from start to finish. Upon arriving at the guesthouse, Rudi provided us with all the necessary information about the tour and made sure everything was clear. Every detail was taken care of, from pickups and drop-offs to the transfer to our next hotel. During the tour, our guide Edy and the porters went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable and stress-free. They were always attentive to how we were feeling, adjusted the pace when needed, and shared interesting explanations and insights throughout the journey. Their professionalism, kindness, and dedication made this an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a well-organized and authentic adventure.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Damien

Review Date: 14 Sep 2026

Review Body: An unforgettable journey from start to finish with Rudy Trekker. Every leg of the adventure brought something special—from the cozy night in the guesthouse before the climb, to sleeping under the stars on the mountain, and finally relaxing next to the river while descending via the stunning Torean route. The crew truly made the experience exceptional. The guide and porters were attentive, incredibly kind, and kept everyone motivated. To top it all off, the food they prepared along the trail was nothing short of amazing, offering the ultimate comfort and reward after a long day of walking. Anyone looking for a seamless, well-supported, and deeply rewarding trek needs to look no further. I would definitely recommend going with them.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Henrike van Zanten

Review Date: 26 Oct 2025

Review Body: Wow wow wow wow, what an amazing experience was this! Rudy Trekker is definitely the 5* company and that makes such a huge difference. The climb is hard and it's so extremely convenient that they literally take care of EVERYTHING, so you only have to worry about putting your one foot before the other and keep on walking. I was extremely surprised by all the different food they gave us. It's like you are in a very good restaurant, but then on top of a mountain. Seriously incredible. Also a big shoutout to Kabul, Gigi and all other porters. They are true heroes. I can recommend everyone to book here!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: LB

Review Date: 26 Oct 2024

Review Body: Rudy does a great job providing an excellent mountain experience. The guest house is beautiful, and the trek is well organized. Our guide, Hari, did a great job leading us up the mountain. He kept a good schedule, adjusted the pace as needed, and gave us accurate time estimates to each resting point. We never waited long for our meals and they were always a huge portion - I never felt hungry. The porters were amazing in there ability to haul our supplies up the mountain, and cook us fantastic food. Overall a really great experience with seasoned porters and guides.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Marcus Hong

Review Date: 22 Jun 2026

Review Body: We enjoyed the entire process from the pickup from airport as it was efficient and smooth. Once at Rudy's inn, there was warm hospitality and smooth check in and briefing on what to expect the next day. In summary for the hike, our tour guide Hiru was very supportive and encouraging as he pace us towards the summit. Not to forget our porters too who are the unspoken MVP who carried our logistics and prepared our delicious food to keep us fueled. Would definitely recommend others seeksophie if they would like to go mount rinjani

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Nicole & Mirko

Review Date: 10 Aug 2026

Review Body: An unforgettable experience! The trek was definitely hard and requires some preparation, but our guide and porters were always helpful and supportive. The food was great too, even for me as a vegetarian. Everything was perfectly organized from pick up to drop off, and sleeping in a tent on the crater rim was an incredible experience that we will never forget. The possibility to have a shower after the trek was also very much appreciated. A big thank you to the whole team, and especially to Teguh, Dandi and Adih!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: stefan

Review Date: 18 Nov 2024

Review Body: amazing trip, magical, rudy was easy to communicate with, really looked after us at all times, our guide had real knowledge about the area and was such a nice guy to talk to and good hike buddy. we walked fast :) also big shout out to our porters, without you that trip would have only been half the fun. you guys are so so soooo strong and rock. if you read this please make sure you tip these guys nicely, they deserve it so much…. 💙

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Pickup and guesthouse stay in Lombok

Itinerary Description: Pickup available anytime — free of charge, from any area in Lombok! Arrive at guesthouse and spend the night before trek.

Itinerary Day 2

Itinerary Summary: Rinjani trek: Sembalun to crater rim. Hike, lunch, camp.

Itinerary Description: Day 1 Rinjani Trek 6:30am: Wake up and have breakfast. 7:15am: Transfer to Sembalun village. The drive to Sembalun will take approximately 45minute to 1 hour. 8:00am: Registration at Rinjani Information Center (RIC) ⁠8:30am : Start trek from Sembalun to POS 1 (Pemantauan) 1300m. The trek will take approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival at Pos 1 (Pemantauan), we will take a 5 to 10min rest. 10:30am : Continue from POS 1 (Pemantauan) 1300m to POS 2 (Tengengean) 1500m. The trek will take approximately 1 hour. Upon arrival at POS 2 (Tengengean), we will take a 5 to 10min rest. ⁠11:30am : Continue to POS 3 (Pada Balong) 1800 m. The trek will take approximately 1 hour. At POS 3 (Pada Balong), we will rest for 2 hours. Your guide and porters will prepare lunch and a hot drink (tea, coffee, hot chocolate or lemon tea) for you. ⁠1:30pm : After resting and lunch, we are recharged and will continue to Sembalun Crater Rim (Pelawangan Sembalun) 2639M. This trek will take approximately 3 hours, involving a prolonged steep climb. ⁠4:30pm : We will camp at Sembalun Crater Rim where we can enjoy the awesome views and beautiful sunset. When the clouds clear at sunset, you will have a clear view of Segara Anak Lake, Sembalun Village and the summit of Mount Rinjani. 7pm : Sleep early for Summit Trek.

Itinerary Day 3

Itinerary Summary: Rinjani summit trek, crater rim breakfast, Segara Anak Lake soak, hike to campsiteRinjani summit trek crater rim breakfast Segara Anak Lake soak hike to campsite

Itinerary Description: Day 2 Rinjani Trek⁠ 2:30am : Wake up and have light breakfast. 3:00am : Begin trek to Rinjani Summit (3726 m). This trek will take approximately 3.5 hours to 5 hours depending on your fitness. The first stage is a moderate climb (approximately 2 hours). The second stage is a fairly easy but long trek (approximately 1 hour). The last stage is very steep and difficult (approximately 1.5 hours). The last stage has many loose stones. You may experience "take two steps forward and slip one step back. You are strongly advised to use at least one walking stick/trekking pole. At Rinjani Summit (3726m), you can see the Segara Anak Lake, all of Lombok island, Bali, and Sumbawa. ⁠From the Summit, we will trek down to Sembalun Crater Rim (2639m) and have breakfast. After breakfast and a rest, we will leave Sembalun Crater Rim (2630m) and trek down to Segara Anak Lake and Hot Springs (2008m). The trail down is very steep and slippery. Be extra careful. The trek is approximately 3 hours. At Segara Anak Lake, we will have lunch and enjoy the hot springs, which is located about 150m from the lake. Soaking your body and legs in the hot springs will rejuvenate your sore muscles, helping you to recover. After lunch and rest, we will trek down hill to Torean trail need to walk to Birisan Nanggka campsite for over night which about 3-4 hours walk

Itinerary Day 4

Itinerary Summary: Breakfast, trek to Torean, transfer to Senaru base camp, trip concludes.

Itinerary Description: Day 3 Rinjani Trek 7:00am : Breakfast and enjoy the moment. Then we prepare for exit to Torean village which take about 4-5 hours walk and will exit the gate around 12:30-1 pm. The car will be waiting to take you to the base camp in Senaru. You can freshen up, collect your luggage, and bid farewell to the team before continuing to your next destination. (End of service)