Mount Kerinci Expedition (3805m)

Not only is Mount Kerinci both the tallest point on Sumatra and Indonesia’s highest non-Papuan peak, at 3805m above sea level, it’s also the highest volcano in Southeast Asia. In fact, in all of Asia, only Iran and Russia have higher volcanoes. The climb, too, is fantastic. For almost the entire trek you’ll find yourself under the rainforest canopy, with loads of wildlife viewing and bird watching opportunities until you reach the scree at the very top – where the views are out of this world. This is in contrast to the much more popular (thanks to its proximity to Bali) Mt. Rinjani, where the trek is mostly in grassland under the hot sun with little wildlife–although it’s still a fantastic trek in its own right. This is the best alternative to Mount Rinjani and also one of the best training peaks for Kilimanjaro and Everest BC.

ITINERARY:

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN PADANG – PADANG TO KERSIK TUO VILLAGE

Upon arrival at Padang airport, drive to Kersik Tuo village (8-9hrs) using Private Car. We will stop for a local lunch

along the way before reaching the homestay before sunset. (Overnight in Homestay) (L,D)

DAY 02 : KRESIK TUO VILLAGE – REST AND RELAXATION

We will visit traditional coffee factory (water machine) and Bukit Kayangan for a nice view of Kerinci and a good

photographing point. After which, we will have lunch at Korintji Heritage Café. After lunch, we will visit the local

hot spring, the tea factory as well as the old dutch village. Finally, we will end the day at Bukit Cinta for a sunset

photoshoot! (B,L,D)

DAY 03 : KRESIK TUO VILLAGE – CAMP IV MOUNT KERINCI

Start early morning walk to the Kerinci Seblat National Park Entrance Gate. We will trek for 2-3 hours to Shelter 1

before breaking for lunch and then continue by 4-5 hours trekking to base camp (shelter 3) at 3100m. Overnight

in tent (B,L,D).

DAY 04: CAMP IV – SUMMIT – KERSIK TUO VILLAGE

In the wee early morning, we usually start at 04:00 am to climb to the summit of Mount Kerinci at 3805m. We

will enjoy the panoramic views at the highest volcano in Indonesia before going back to Camp IV to pack our

equipment. After lunch, we will go back to Kersik Tuo and arrive at the village around 7-8 pm, we will overnight

at Lempur Homestay and dinner at Korinji Heritage restaurant. (B,L,D)

DAY 05: KERSIK TUO VILLAGE – PADANG

We will leave Kersik Tuo village at around 5am to head back to Padang city. We will have lunch before checking

into our hotel in Padang. The rest of the day will be filled with massages and good food! (B,L)

Day 06: PADANG

After Breakfast in hotel, head home to Singapore or have extension of trip! (B)