Closed. Mountain reopens early April. Book your April trip now if you want the first-of-season experience.
Mount Rinjani is officially closed in March — the final month of the January-March closure period. Conditions remain too dangerous for trekking. The mountain reopens in early April. Don't plan March trips around Rinjani.
# Mount Rinjani in March: The Final Closure Month
March is the third and final month of Mount Rinjani's official January-March rainy season closure. While weather conditions slowly improve through the month, the mountain remains officially closed for trekking until early April reopening.
Same enforcement as January and February:
March sees weather improvement compared to January-February peak rainy season:
But the improvement isn't enough to make trekking safe. Trail damage from January-February rains needs repair, landslide risk remains, and summit visibility is unreliable.
Late March is when trail maintenance crews begin pre-season repair work:
This work continues through early April. By mid-April, trails are ready for the new trekking season.
For travelers wanting the unique "first trekker of the year" experience, March is when you should book April trips. Reputable operators (John's Adventures, Green Rinjani, Rudy Trekker) accept pre-season bookings during March for April reopening dates.
Recommended booking timing:
Early April spots have a unique appeal — first trekkers of the year, freshly maintained trails, lowest crowds, and lowest prices.
If you're locked into March travel for Lombok, your trip will not include Rinjani. Possible alternatives:
Beach focus:
Cultural focus:
Diving focus:
Wellness focus:
None of these match the appeal of Rinjani trekking, but they make a Lombok trip viable during the closure period.
Pricing in March hits late-rainy-season lows:
Combined with low tourist numbers, March is a budget-friendly Lombok option for travelers who specifically don't need Rinjani.
If you're committed to Mount Rinjani and want to be among the first trekkers of the new season, book a trip for April 5-15 with a reputable operator. Early April spots fill up because returning trekkers know the value of being first on the mountain after closure.