Porters and Guide Mount Rinjani

Porters load during hiking to Mount Rinjani

Burden on the shoulders of our porters during hiking to Mount Rinjani fit 20 kg

Guide and Porter Mount Rinjani

About your porter load when hiking Mount Rinjani

Your porters will bring food, tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, tarpaulins and kitchen utensils included, porters are very suitable to carry all items to Mount Rinjani 20 kilograms each, and do not include carrying your luggage to the porters.

Need extra porters to carry your luggage

If the luggage is really needed for personal needs to Mount Rinjani, then there is an additional porter or extra porter fee, the additional porter fee is IDR 300.000 per porter per day, the details if your ascent on Mount Rinjani for 2 Days, the total cost of extra porter becomes IDR 600.000 for one porter. Load load on our porter's shoulders, fix 20 kilos, yes .. porters will follow you during the ascent of Mount Rinjani. Payments are made directly to your porter after climbing Mount Rinjani.

We provide guides and porters on Mount Rinjani

Provide guide and porter trekking Mount Rinjani package 2 days 1 nights
If 2 participants hikers, we provide 1 porter and 1 guide

Provide guide and porter trekking Mount Rinjani package 3 days 2 nights
If 2 participants hikers, we provide 1 porter and 1 guide

Provide guide and porter trekking Mount Rinjani package 4 days 3 nights
If 2 participants hikers, we provide 2 porter and 1 guide

Provide guide and porter trekking Mount Rinjani package 5 days 4 nights
If 2 participants are hikers, we provide 2 porter and 1 guide

Your porters have done their best while on Mount Rinjani
Your porters have been cooking while on Mount Rinjani, putting up tents, packing tents and doing other things

Guide and Porter duties during hiking on Mount Rinjani

Both guides and porters play crucial roles in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for climbers. Let's break down their duties:

1. Porters:
- Carrying Equipment: Porters are responsible for carrying essential gear, including food, tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, tarpaulins, and kitchen tools. Each porter typically handles up to 25 kilograms of equipment.
- Not Personal Luggage: However, they do not carry personal items for climbers.
- Extra Porters: If you need additional porters to carry your personal luggage, you can arrange for them at an extra cost.
- Fasting and Holidays: During Eid al-Fitr celebrations, porters do not work as they participate in religious activities.
- Load Fit: Porters ensure that the load is secure on their shoulders during the ascent.
- Regarding extra porter payment: Payment for porters is made directly to them after the climb.

2. Guides:
- Safety and Direction: Guides prevent climbers from getting lost, provide directions, and ensure safety during the ascent and descent.
- Responsibility: Guides are responsible for the overall safety and well-being of climbers throughout the Mount Rinjani hike.
- Summit Climb: Guides lead climbers during challenging sections, such as the climb to the summit.
- Advice: Follow your guide's advice, especially during tough climbs.

Remember, maintaining a good relationship with your guide and porter contributes to a positive trekking experience!

Porter's job at Mount Rinjani

Your porters do their best while on Mount Rinjani
Your Porter's job is to cook, put up tents, pack tents and do other things while on Mount Rinjani. Other duties of Mount Rinjani porters are carrying equipment, be it logistics, tents, and other climbing equipment, as well as cooking for climbers, setting up tents, and fetching water for climbers while on top of Mount Rinjani.

Guide duty on Mount Rinjani

Keeps climbers from getting lost and directs for climbers while climbing and descending while on Mount Rinjani.
The Mount Rinjani Guide is responsible for the safety of climbers while climbing Mount Rinjani.

Using professional guides and porters is very important to ensure the safety, comfort and smoothness of climbing Mount Rinjani, especially considering the challenging terrain and logistical needs during the trip.

The Role and Function of Guides

Trail and Safety Directors:

Guides act as guides to ensure climbers don't get lost, and are also responsible for ensuring their safety during the ascent and descent. They have official certifications and extensive experience, resulting in a success rate of over 99% for summit climbers.

– Mental Strength and Motivation:

Guides provide motivational support and guidance throughout the trek, helping climbers navigate the physical and mental challenges of the challenging terrain.

– Information and Cultural Providers:

Beyond technical aspects, guides also serve as a link to local culture, providing knowledge about the history, flora, fauna, and Sasak traditions associated with Mount Rinjani.

– Logistics Coordinators:

They collaborate with porters to organize tent setup, food preparation, and waste management, ensuring a more organized climb.

The Role and Function of Porters

– Load Carriers:

Porters are responsible for carrying heavy equipment such as tents, cooking equipment, food, and climbers' belongings (usually a maximum weight of around 20–25 kg), so climbers only need to carry light personal belongings.

– Camping Preparation:

Before climbers arrive at camp, porters have already set up tents and prepared facilities for climbers to rest comfortably.

– Cooks and Waiters:

Many porters also play a role in preparing nutritious meals during the climb, ensuring climbers receive sufficient energy.

– Environmental Conservation:

Some porters also actively help keep the mountain clean by transporting trash down to the village, supporting nature conservation.

Ideal Ratio and Comfort

– The average recommended ratio is 1 guide for every 4 climbers and one porter for every climber, ensuring climbers receive optimal attention and assistance throughout the trek.
– This ratio can be adjusted depending on the size and needs of the group, helping to maintain maximum safety and comfort.

Reasons for Providing Guides and Porters

– Safety: Mount Rinjani has quite dangerous trails and rapidly changing weather conditions, so an experienced guide is essential to minimize the risk of accidents.
– Climbing Comfort: With the help of porters who reduce the burden, climbers can be more focused and less fatigued, increasing the chances of reaching the summit in good condition.
– Logistical and Physical Support: Handling the needs of food, rest, and tent setup becomes more efficient so climbers can fully enjoy the climbing experience.
– Richer Experience: Guides not only guide the climbers but also provide cultural and natural insights that enhance the climbing experience.

Conclusion

Providing guides and porters when climbing Mount Rinjani is a "mandatory tradition" and is highly recommended for the safety, comfort, and success of the climb. They are essential partners in safely transporting climbers to the summit, while managing logistics and adding value to an unforgettable climbing experience.
It is also important to choose professional and licensed guides and porters to receive the best service and support the sustainability of the ecosystem and local economy around Mount Rinjani.

Burden on the shoulders of our porters during hiking to Mount Rinjani fit 20 kg