点评:Our adventure with Jou Trekking to the second summit of Mount Rinjani was wonderful and we wholeheartedly recommend the tour.
We climbed to the second summit (2D1N departing from Seranu), as we arrived during shoulder season and only had 2 days of time in Lombok. This alternative journey is offered by only a few tour guides and adds something extra to the normally advertised Crater Rim tour. We were a group of 2 however the Jou Trekking team also caters to larger groups.
From the moment we met our guide, Anton, we knew we were in good hands. Anton's great knowledge of the local flora and fauna added depth to our hike, which was most appreciated. He catered to all walking speeds and is fluent in English and Bahasa.
Bar the view (which really speaks for itself), one of the highlights of our trek was the rare sight of the ebony leaf monkey, endemic to the region. We were incredibly lucky to spot these three times during our hike, adding a magical touch to our adventure. Anton highlighted that this was likely due to us walking the track at an unusual time of day (having done the 2nd Summit peak instead of starting the descent earlier).
From a practical perspective, Jou Trekking also covered transport to and from the airport, managed by WhatsApp which was a huge plus for us as it was all included in the package. Additionally, the food provided throughout the trek was delicious and satisfying (tempeh curry, pasta and ayam stirfry), keeping our energy levels high!
One should note, Jou trekking is on the more expensive side for such a hike, however the company takes much of the hassle and thinking out of organisation, making the increased price worth it in our experience.
Finally, one regret is not staying longer in the beautiful Seranu area. This trek has left us eager for more, and we can't wait to explore further and summit next time we arrive in Lombok.
For anyone seeking an educational, sometimes difficult hike experience, we highly recommend Jou Trekking.
翻译:我们与 Jou Trekking 一起登上 Rinjani 山第二峰的冒险之旅非常精彩,我们诚挚地推荐这次旅行。
我们爬到了第二峰(2 天 1 夜,从 Seranu 出发),因为我们是在平季到达的,在龙目岛只有 2 天的时间。只有少数导游提供这种另类旅程,为通常宣传的火山口边缘之旅增添了额外的内容。我们是一个 2 人团体,但 Jou Trekking 团队也为更大的团体提供服务。
从我们遇到导游 Anton 的那一刻起,我们就知道我们交到了可靠的人手中。Anton 对当地动植物的丰富知识为我们的徒步旅行增添了深度,这是最令人感激的。他迎合所有步行速度,并且能说流利的英语和印尼语。
除了风景(这真的不言而喻)之外,我们徒步旅行的亮点之一是罕见的乌木叶猴,它是该地区的特有物种。我们非常幸运地在徒步旅行中三次发现了它们,为我们的冒险增添了神奇的色彩。安东强调,这可能是因为我们在一天中不寻常的时间行走(已经完成了第二座峰顶,而不是早点开始下山)。
从实用的角度来看,Jou Trekking 还涵盖了往返机场的交通,由 WhatsApp 管理,这对我们来说是一个巨大的优势,因为这一切都包含在套餐中。此外,整个徒步旅行期间提供的食物美味可口(豆豉咖喱、意大利面和鸡肉炒菜),让我们保持高能量水平!
需要注意的是,Jou 徒步旅行对于这样的徒步旅行来说比较昂贵,但是公司承担了很多麻烦和组织思考,从我们的经验来看,增加的价格是值得的。
最后,一个遗憾是没有在美丽的 Seranu 地区停留更长时间。这次徒步旅行让我们渴望更多,我们迫不及待地想在下次到达龙目岛时进一步探索和登顶。
对于任何寻求有教育意义、有时很困难的徒步旅行体验的人,我们强烈推荐 Jou Trekking。