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 Led by local guides, the first day
starts early from the Rinjani information centre in east Lombok
village of Sembalun Lawang(1,156m) and eastern gateway into Gunung
Rinjani National park. Winding through agricultural fields belonging
to the community, the walk climbs gently up 100m. climb to the
undulating caldera rim from where there are sweeping views of
Sembalun Lawang and Sembalun Bumbung villages.
Formerly Sembalun was
known for coffee production until the crop was changed to garlic to
take advantage of the garlic boom in the early 1990s.
On clear days
many Lombok villages can be seen to the north with the ocean beyond. To the west is the soaring summit of mount Rinjani
(3,72m).
 After a couple of hours walk from
Sembalun, reach the grassland area of Dandaun, home of wild animals
particularly groups of wild pig. October is their breeding season.
After another hour the walk arrives at the open grassland at Kanji
where various species of orchid flourish in the trees and the ground
is carpeted in wild flowers. Along the way the guide explains local
agricultural activities, such as the traditional of owners calling
their cows using only salt. After about there hours the trail
reaches our camp site at propok(1,600), a beautiful flat valley with
beautiful views of the topical forest. At sunset and early morning,
wild animals such as pigs, deer, various bird and, if you are
fortunate, even the rare black ebony leaf monkey may be observed
here.
Next day the walk returns through
the forest using a different route. Arrive in the afternoon at the
Rinjani information centre at Sembalun Lawang. A special feature of
this hike is to be accompanied by the local Pemangku (traditional
spritual leader) and on the way blessings are made in sacred places
to celebrate the creation of nature and ensure a safe
journey.
WHAT TO
BRING: make sure you bring
your camera - the views are simply wonderful! The best season is May
to October, but upon request we can do it in any day. Days can be warm (29- 32 degrees C). although during
June to August the night time temperatures can drop to well below 10
degrees C. Bring some warm clothing as well as a hat, sun lotion
and an umbrella. Camping equipment, all meals and drinking water
will be provided by Lombok Network Outdoor & adventure team.
HOW TO
BOOK: please book at least
3 days in advance. The Sembalun wildflowers walk operates on a
demand basis with minimum two persons.
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Price per person
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1 pax |
2 - 3 |
4 - 8 |
9 - 15 |
16 - up |
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US $ 260.00 |
US $
160.00 |
US $ 140.00 |
US $
130.00 |
US $ 95.00 |
Price
includes:
- Full AC Private Car
from hotel - sembalun - hotel (roundtrip)
- Full board meals
(breakfast, lunch, dinner, fruits, tea or coffee, bottled water)
- English Speaking Guide
- Local Guide
- National Park Entrance
Fees
- Local porters
- Camping tents
- Toilet tent
- Comfortable Sofa bed mattras
- Sleeping bags
- Clean Cooking Equipment and use no wood for fire to
preserve the nature.
- Electrical
lantern
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