26/03/2026
Insurance Regulation Mount Rinjani
All trekkers on Mount Rinjani must have valid insurance coverage, with optional premium insurance for helicopter evacuation introduced in 2026 to enhance safety during treks.
Mandatory Insurance Overview
Mount Rinjani National Park Authority (TNGR) requires that every hiker trekking the mountain holds valid insurance. Insurance ensures coverage for accidents or medical emergencies in this challenging high-altitude environment (3,726 meters). Regulations were updated in March 2026 with the introduction of a Premium Trekking Insurance program
Types of Insurance
Basic Insurance (Included with Permit)
Automatically included in the e-Rinjani digital permit system.
Covers: accident protection, limited medical support, and manual ground evacuation.
Limitations: May not cover serious emergencies or helicopter evacuation
Premium Trekking Insurance (Optional, Recommended/Required for Some Trekkers)
Provides enhanced safety coverage, including:
Accident protection and medical treatment due to accidents.
Ground-based ambulance and rescue operations.
Helicopter evacuation with hoist in critical situations.
Cost: IDR 290,000 (approx. USD $17–18) per person per trek, valid for up to 4 days.
Mandatory for trekkers whose personal travel insurance does not cover helicopter evacuation, particularly foreign visitors
Who Needs Premium Insurance?
Trekkers with personal insurance covering only standard medical expenses must purchase the Premium tier.
Trekkers whose personal insurance already covers helicopter or air evacuation may rely on basic coverage included in the permit. Verification documentation is required during registration.
Foreign visitors are explicitly required to have insurance covering high-altitude trekking risks and air evacuation as of March 5–6, 2026
Documentation and Submission
Trekkers must submit insurance policy documentation electronically before their trek start date via the e-Rinjani system or through trekking company in our place
Required documents: policy or certificate showing the trekker's name, coverage period, and clear confirmation of helicopter or air evacuation coverage if applicable.
Failure to provide valid documents can lead to denied access to the mountain
Additional Notes
Comprehensive travel insurance, even beyond the mandatory requirements, is strongly recommended; this should cover trip cancellation, medical repatriation, and trekking/mountaineering activities.
Premium insurance can be sourced through local or international providers, including specialized adventure insurers. For Australian and Singaporean trekkers, providers such as World Nomads, Cover-More, MSIG Travel Insurance, and FWD are commonly used
Some premium credit card travel insurance policies may meet Mount Rinjani National Park Authority requirements if they explicitly cover helicopter or air evacuation; verification in writing is essential.
By adhering to these regulations, trekkers ensure personal safety, comply with Mount Rinjani National Park Authority rules, and facilitate emergency responses in the unique volcanic and high-altitude terrain of Mount Rinjani.
