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THIS IS NOT JUST ANY ELEVATION MISSION,
THIS IS THE SEMBALUN 7 SUMMITS EXPEDITION.
A privately guided, multi-day expedition across the mountains surrounding Sembalun, Lombok.
You’ll summit seven separate peaks over several days, with flexible pacing and expedition-level planning
— and official recognition on completion.
THE EXPERIENCE.
The Sembalun 7 Summits is a complete journey through one of Lombok’s most varied mountain
regions — a multi-day expedition that brings together seven local summits into a single, thoughtfully
designed program. Rather than chasing one peak, this experience is about immersion: moving
through forest, ridgelines, open savannas and volcanic terrain over multiple days.
Across the journey, you’ll move through a wide range of elevations — from lower slopes around
1,600 metres above sea level to Lombok’s highest point at 3,726 metres. What defines the expedition
is its cumulative nature: effort layered day after day, terrain constantly changing and the landscape
revealing itself gradually rather than all at once.
Each summit demands something different — and gives something different in return. Some climbs
are short but sharp; others are longer and more varied, with changing gradients, technical sections
and expansive views. You’ll move along ridgelines, scramble across rocky sections and look out over
wide-open savannas. On clear days, views stretch across the village below, across the plains
and toward Mount Rinjani & surrounding peaks
During this expedition, we move across and aim to summit seven distinct mountains
– from volcanic crater rims to exposed savanna ridgelines and technical mountain spines.
Rinjani
3,726m
Sempana
2,329m
Gedong
2,200m
Kondo
1,937m
Anak Dara
1,923m
Pergasingan
1,806m
Bao Daya
1,600m
- Rinjani — 3,726m
- Sempana — 2,329m
- Gedong — 2,200m
- Kondo — 1,937m
- Anak Dara — 1,923m
- Pergasingan — 1,806m
- Bao Daya — 1,600m
Successful completion is formally recognised by the Sembalun 7 Summits Committee, subject
to their ocicial criteria
The expedition is paced and structured around you or your group’s goals, fitness and experience.
The length and intensity of each day are set as part of the planning process, based on your objectives
and capacity. This can include long, demanding days or lighter stages focused on recovery, adaptation
and immersion in the landscape. Movement styles may include trail running, hiking or a combination of
both, depending on terrain, conditions and preference.
Whether that means single-summit days, multiple summits in one day, and choosing between an
overnight ascent or a camping-based climb on Rinjani, the expedition adapts to your fitness, stamina
and preferred way of moving in the mountains.
- 5 days — fast-moving & demanding, for those experienced or ultra-trained
- 7 days — balanced pacing with time to recovery built in
- 10 days — slower, more immersive, with more space to explore
This isn’t about ticking summits as quickly as possible.
It’s about moving well, over time — and experiencing the region as a whole.
Here’s how that experience has landed for others.
Karin
visiting from Germany
“Cold!” — that’s the first word that comes to mind when Karin thinks of Sembalun. For her, it’s one of the most off-the-grid places you can reach without a mission: super remote vibes, yet totally accessible, with people who are warm and welcoming.
Cedric
visiting from Germany
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Faustine
visiting from Germany
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FIELD NOTES FROM THE SEVEN SUMMITS.
Insights and lessons picked up through repeated journeys across the Sembalun 7 Summits.
WHAT TO EXPECT.
- Completion of all seven Sembalun summits within a single expedition*
- Flexible pacing, with optional rest or lighter days built in
- Trail running, hiking or mixed movement styles, depending on terrain and preference
- Daily movement through varied terrain and elevation profiles
- A private guiding team with deep local knowledge of the region
- Logistics, accommodation and meals handled end-to-end
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Route plans reviewed daily and adjusted as needed for safety, conditions and group readiness,
subject to guide availability and logistical constraints
* Completion recognition is issued by the Sembalun 7 Summits Committee, subject to their rules and
conditions.
WHO THIS IS FOR.
This expedition is best suited for:
- Trail runners and endurance hikers
- Private groups or teams wanting a shared, multi-day challenge
- Those looking for depth, not just a single summit
- Guests who value progression and immersion – whether moving fast or taking their time
This is not a race — but it is physically demanding. Daily intensity depends on itinerary design and the
number of summits attempted each day. The cumulative nature of the expedition means most guests
should expect muscle fatigue across the journey.
PREPARATION & REQUIREMENTS.
- Prior experience with multi-day hiking or trail running recommended
- Ability to move on consecutive days with cumulative fatigue
- Comfort across variable terrain and elevation
- Appropriate footwear and mountain-ready gear (gear list issued following booking confirmation)
- Pre-expedition briefing and readiness check included
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL.
The Sembalun 7 Summits expedition spans multiple days and terrain types, making seasonal conditions
an important part of planning. Timing aMects trail conditions, visibility, heat and recovery across days.
- Most reliable: May to September
- Shoulder periods: April and October, depending on weather and trail access
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Wet season: possible with adjustments, but requires flexibility and experience. During periods
of severe weather — generally between December and February — individual summits may be
closed by local summit management. Mount Rinjani is typically closed from January to March,
subject to oMicial park opening dates.
Final timing is always discussed during planning and shaped by conditions on the ground.
WHAT MAKES THIS EXPEDITION DIFFERENT.
The Sembalun 7 Summits is not approached as seven isolated climbs, but as one considered journey covering
the seven summits. How the days are ordered, where effort is pushed or held back and when recovery is
prioritised all matter.
This expedition has been completed multiple times by the founder of Elevation Lab., across different formats
and timeframes — from fast, demanding pushes to slower, more immersive journeys. That lived experience
shapes how the summits are sequenced, how pacing is managed across days, and how guides are trained to
support you and your group throughout the expedition.
The result is an expedition that feels challenging without being rushed, demanding without being chaotic and
deeply rewarding — guided with care, experience and safety at the core.
OFFICIAL SEMBALUN 7 SUMMITS RECOGNITION.
Completion of the Sembalun 7 Summits expedition is formally recognised by the Sembalun 7 Summits
Committee when specific requirements are met — which our guiding team supports you with throughout
the journey.
Official recognition includes a personalised finisher certificate and finisher tee, with costs incorporated
into your program once your itinerary is confirmed.
Beyond the journey itself, you leave with a tangible reminder of a rare mountain achievement.
Beyond the journey itself, you leave with a tangible reminder of a rare mountain achievement.
WHAT’S INCLUDED.
Each Sembalun 7 Summits epedition is priced individually based on group size,
support requirements, duration and seasonal conditions. After an initial conversation,
we’ll share a detailed proposal and recommended structure
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
– preparation & planning:
- Personalised guidance, including:
– recommended kit and footwear for a multi-day expedition
– layering systems for cold and wind exposure
– hydration and fueling strategies
– altitude awareness and pacing across multiple days
- Pre-departure briefing and readiness check
ON-THE-GROUND SUPPORT
– in Sembalun, before and throughout the expedition:
- Private guiding team – guide(s) and porter(s)
- Permits and entrance fees for all summits
- Transport between summits and daily start/end points
- Medical check fees (where required)
- Daily route planning and weather assessment
- On-route pacing, safety management and communication
- Pre-ascent briefing and logistics coordination
- Final readiness checks before each summit day
COMPLETION & RECOGNITION
- Certificate of completion issued by the Sembalun 7 Summits Committee*
- Official Sembalun 7 Summits finisher shirt*
*Issued subject to committee rules and completion criteria.
READY TO PLAN YOUR 7 SUMMITS EXPEDITION?
This expedition runs privately and on request.
We’ll work with you to shape the duration, pacing and structure to
suit your experience and goals — including guided options for
Rinjani as an overnight push or a two-day camp.