Top 15 Volcano Treks in Indonesia

1.2D1N Senaru Crater Rim Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $156Our pick

Spend two days climbing Mount Rinjani from Senaru with a private English-speaking guide and porters. You will hike through forest and grassland to camp at 2,641 meters, with sunset views toward the Gili Islands and Mount Agung. Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, meals, water, and a toilet tent are supplied, but park fees, transport, and personal hiking gear cost extra.

“I am going to write a more honest review than I usually would because I feel duped by the positive reviews this company has. It was overall a below average service that they provided. There are better companies that we saw on the trek so mRead more”

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2.Mount Rinjani 2-Day Trek to Senaru Crater Rim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 89 reviews · 2 days · from $150

Trek from Sembalun through Lombok’s rainforest to Mount Rinjani’s 2,641-meter crater rim, then descend to Senaru. Your English-speaking guide, porter team, meals, tent, sleeping bag, and drinking water are included. Guides such as Ibrahim, Sapar, Ojik, and Odi are available through Rinjani Hero, subject to scheduling.

“We had a great time during our trekking tour! Our guide was very nice, we loved the views and landscapes and the crew prepared delicious meals for us.”

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3.Mt Rinjani Trekking 2 Days 1 Night (Senaru Crater Rim)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $279

Trek Mount Rinjani from Senaru through cool tropical forest to the crater rim, with views of Lake Segara Anak. HaLoMi Trekker includes a local guide, porters, meals, permits, one night’s accommodation, and pickup. You need solid fitness, proper gear, and an early arrival in Senaru.

“It was an unforgettable experience! The journey was certainly not easy, and one should be prepared for serious physical exertion. Everything was well organized, and there was also a lot of delicious food prepared — even too much for just me Read more”

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4.Banyuwangi: Ijen Crater Bluefire and Sunrise Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $25Best value

You’ll leave Banyuwangi around midnight for a guided climb to Kawah Ijen. The goal is the rare blue fire before sunrise, followed by views of the turquoise crater lake and sulfur miners at work. Guides such as Suleiman and Sulliman are praised for keeping the group moving, explaining hazards, and helping on the steep descent.

“The energy and knowledge of Soufian and Suleiman made the trip for me, what an adventure. Would recommend to anyone!”

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5.Trekking Mt. Rinjani 2 Days 1 Night Senaru Crater Rim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $152

Spend three calendar days reaching Mt. Rinjani’s Senaru Crater Rim with a guide, porters, meals, camping gear, and a toilet tent. You sleep in Senaru before the climb, camp above the crater, then hike down for a transfer to your next Lombok destination. Bring a flashlight and prepare for a demanding uphill walk.

“Fantastic hike with a great guide. View at the top is totally worth the hike up. Staff did all the work and let us focus on getting up the mountain!”

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6.Mount Batur Volcano – Sunrise Trekking with White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $90

You’ll leave Kuta around 1:30am, climb Mount Batur by twilight, eat breakfast above Lake Batur, then raft 16 kilometers of the Ayung River through rainforest and waterfalls. Driver Asta has earned special praise for his care, while the hike guide sets the pace. Expect a long, physical day with excellent scenery.

“Great trek up the mountain . Our guide was fantastic and glad we had him from beginning to end!”

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7.Trekking Rinjani Volcano To Crater Rim Senaru 2D-1N Private – Syam Trekker

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $237

Trek from Senaru through tropical forest to Mount Rinjani’s 2,641-meter crater rim, then camp beneath views of Lake Segara Anak and Bali’s Mount Agung. Syam Trekker provides an English-speaking guide, porters, meals, thick sleeping mats, sleeping bags, a toilet tent, and trekking poles. Guides may include Hadi, Dean, Moon, or Yon.

“Our experience was amazing! We had the best guide, Hadi. Hè explained a lot, we had a lot of laughs and he gave us motivation when we needed it. Made sure we were save everywhere and guided us on parts where it was slippery. The fRead more”

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8.volcano hike and jungle trekking adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $76

Join a ranger-led Mount Salak adventure from Bogor, with pickup, lunch, water, permits, and entrance fees included. You’ll trek through rainforest to the crater, walk across frozen lava, see rice fields, swim at a waterfall, and relax in geothermal hot springs. Guides such as Adang and Iwan are known for careful support and local insight.

“Amazing organised, kind and fun guides. Great way of learning about the Indonesian culture, nature and people without seeing a lot of turist. Would definitely recommend it!”

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9.Hiking Rinjani Volcano To Crater rim Senaru 2 Days, Group – Syam Trekker

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $217

Climb from Senaru through tropical forest to Mount Rinjani’s 2,641-meter crater rim with an English-speaking guide and porters. You’ll camp overnight, watch sunrise, enjoy meals and drinks, then descend to Senaru village. The group is capped at six, with guides such as Rahmin, Amin, Awal, Ari, and Anto leading recent departures.

“Syam Trekker's service way surpass our expectations! Our guide Amin was funny and very kind, gave me a helping hand all the way to the summit. Food was also extremely tasty and nutritious. Tent was and sleeping bag was also of good quality. Very pleased, highly recommended!!”

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10.Private Mount Ijen Crater Volcano Midnight Trek

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $139

Travel from your Bali hotel across Java for a midnight climb of Mount Ijen. A local guide leads the two-hour ascent, a photographer may help with star shots, and sunrise reveals the sulphur lake. Small groups of up to five, breakfast, transfers, entry fees, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Our local guide Ijen was fantastic, he had previously worked in the mine so had great insight into the place. The blue flames and views were breathtaking (so was the hike). Our driver did a great job under difficult circumstances. I was disappointed that when we ran into car trouble after leaving Ijen, there was no support from TripGuru. Our driver was trying to contact them with little success, I reached out to TripGuru to ask for assistance but was offered none. So while I would highly recommend this adventure, our Ijen guide and the driver, I would not use TripGuru again due to the lack of support given to…”

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11.Trekking Mt. Rinjani 2D1N Via Sembalun – Crater Rim – Summit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $375

Climb Mount Rinjani from Sembalun with Rinjani Excellent on a demanding 3-day, 2-night schedule. You spend the first night in Senaru, trek to Sembalun Crater Rim, then leave at 3:00 a.m. for the 3,726-meter summit. Guides such as Suti, Budi, Anton, and Yantoo are associated with the team, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Lombok Island is a beautiful island in West Nusa Tenggara and has several natural beauty spots such as Mount Rinjani , Senaru waterfall and Gili Trawangan. But we only visited Senaru and Gili Trawangan waterfalls guided by the Suti team for 3 days which was extraordinary, they were the best tour guides and drivers during our trip, we really appreciate them.”

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12.Mount Rinjani 3D2N Private Trek – Summit, Crater Rim & Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $365

Spend three demanding days on Mount Rinjani with a private guide and porter team. You will camp at Sembalun and Senaru crater rims, climb to the summit before sunrise, swim at Segara Anak Lake, and relax in natural hot springs. Meals, camping equipment, park fees, transport, and one hotel night are included.

“We had an incredible experience climbing the Lombok volcano. Our guide Rodi was knowledgeable, always kept us informed, and took amazing photos. The porters prepared delicious food and made sure everything was taken care of, sRead more”

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13.From Banyuwangi: Day Trip to Ijen Volcano with Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · from $43

Start before dawn from Banyuwangi, ride by air-conditioned car to Ijen, then hike with an English-speaking guide toward the crater rim. You get transport, entry, flashlight, gas mask, and local guidance. Blue flames are currently unavailable, but sunrise and the turquoise acid lake remain the main rewards.

“The trip was amazing! The driver was great and Fendi the tourguide was so sweet. Their English was very good. I booked the tour at 03:00 am, but they texted me to check whether or not I wanted to see the blue fire. They picked me up earlier to make sure I could witness it :) There is not a thing I would have changed.”

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14.Rinjani Trekking 2D1N Senaru Crater rim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $262

Spend a night in Senaru, then hike to Rinjani’s Senaru Crater Rim, often called the mountain’s second summit for its views. The trek includes guides, porters, meals, transfers, camping gear, and a night beneath the stars. It suits fit beginners and children aged 10 and up, though the climb remains demanding.

“We did the 2 day 1 night hike, and I highly recommend booking with Rinjani Sunrise! Communication to organise was easy, and our guide Ir was amazing. He is so knowledgeable about the mountain and the jungle we were lucky to learn from him.”

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15.Mount Ijen Crater Trekking Tour from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $153

Travel from South Bali to East Java by ferry, then hike 3 km up Mount Ijen before dawn with a local guide. You may see the crater’s blue fire, meet sulphur miners, and view Java’s largest acid lake. Pickup, trekking gear, breakfast, lunch, and return transport are included. The climb is demanding and suited to fit visitors aged 16 and over.

“I would recommend this tour. The volcano is incredible but it isn't for everyone. Its a tough climb overnight and journey from Bali is pretty long. The driver were very courteous and the tour guide was pretty average. There was a wait in a building/house that was unexpected, we had to wait until fellow travelers arrived so we'd leave as a group.”

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