Mount Rinjani After the Earthquake: Current Status

Mount Rinjani is open and trekking again, with its main routes running through the dry season. Like any active volcano in an earthquake-prone region, it does close periodically for safety, so the single most important thing before you book flights is to confirm the current status.

A quick history of the closures

Rinjani was badly affected by the 2018 Lombok earthquakes, which damaged trails and closed the mountain for a period. It has since reopened and rebuilt its trekking infrastructure. More recently, the park has introduced seasonal closures and restrictions, during the wet season, and in very dry years for fire risk, as part of managing the mountain responsibly.

What’s open now

The main Sembalun and Senaru routes operate during the standard trekking season. Specific trails can be temporarily restricted based on conditions and quotas through the eRinjani permit system. Which routes run affects your options, see Sembalun vs Senaru.

Why it still closes sometimes

• Wet season: the mountain normally closes at the peak of the rains, roughly January to March, see the best time to climb
• Fire risk: in very dry years, parts of the park may close to prevent wildfires
• Volcanic or seismic activity: rare, but the park will close trails if there’s any risk

Is it safe to trek now?

Yes, within the normal risks of any high-altitude volcano trek, which we cover honestly in our safety guide. The park only opens routes it considers safe, and a good operator won’t run a trek it isn’t confident about.

Before you book

Because conditions change, the smartest move is to book through a local operator who tracks the park’s announcements daily and will tell you honestly if a date or route isn’t viable. Message our team with your dates and we’ll confirm exactly what’s running before you commit. Start planning with the complete guide.