Climb to Kerinci Mountain

KERINCI MOUNTAIN
5 Days 4 Nights

MOUNT KERINCI is the highest active Volcano in Indonesia with the altitude 3.805 above Sea level,the location in NATIONAL PARK OF KERINCI SEBLAT,The biggest National Park in Sumatra,cover the area 1.200 Km Square. Home to rhino's, tigers, elephants, bears,Tapirs,Deers,any kind of birds. the Kerinci sprawls across four provinces, making it Sumatra's largest national park. The scenery is magnificent, dominated by volcanoes,Lakes,jungle,forest,rivers,waterfalls,etc,there is also the best place to see the bird watching.

DAY 01 : PADANG – KAYU ARO (L, D)

Upon arrival at Minang kabau International Airport meeting our Guide, driving the south direction passing through the Bung Hatta National Park ,the lake diatas and dibawah,and typical minangkabau village with the traditional minangkabau houses.the Trip about 7 hours up and down. in the afternoon arriving at Kayu Aro(Kersik Tuo) on the slope of mount Kerinci with the altitude about 1.300M.Overnight at Local Home Stay.

DAY 02 : CLIMBING MOUNT KERINCI (B, L, D)

After breakfast preparation for climbing, our transport drop you to the starting point of climbing with the Altitude.1.600 M. at Shelter 1,climbing to Shelter 2 (Altitude 3005 M) ,It takes about 7-8 hours. Overnight in Tent

DAY 03 : CLIMBING TO THE SUMMIT (B, L, D)

At .04.00 Am. You start climbing to the summit of Mount Kerinci(3.805M) enjoy the sunrise, The beautiful view and taking picture on the top. about 08.AM back to shelter 2.after having breakfast walk down to shelter 1 about 5 hours. Drive to local Guest House.

DAY 04 : KAYU ARO – PADANG (B, L, D)

Sight Seeing around Kayu aro,tea plantation,etc and driving to Padang.Overnight at Ambacang Hotel or Similar

DAY 05 : PADANG – AIRPORT (B)

Free at own leisure before transfer to Airport for next destination. Package Included :

Transportation by private AC car, Fuel and Driver
Accomodation at Kersik Tuo Simple Guest House and Hotel in Padang
Meal as per program at local restaurant
Guide fee
Tent, Sleeping bag and Meal on Top of Kerinci Mountaint
Porter to bring food and tent equipment only
Mineral Water on Tour

Not Included :

Personal Expenses
Out of the Program
Tips for Driver and Guide

KERINCI MUARO SAKO AND GUNUNG TUJUH
5 Days 4 Nights

DAY 1 : PADANG – KERSIK TUO (L, D)

On arrival in Padang meet and greet with your guide, city tour in Padang and depart Padang on the seven hour drive on the Trans-Sumatran Highway passing through Bung Hatta National Forest and small cinnamon and fruit plantations en route. Stop for a short stroll around the twin highland lakes of Danau Diatas and Dibawah and then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon the road heads east along the flanks of Mt. Kerinci; a dormant volcano and the highest mountain in Western Indonesia rising to an elevation of 12,502'. Midafternoon arrive at Kersik Tua, check into your simple guesthouse. and relax at your leisure. Overnight at Kersik Tua homestay - Kersik Tua

DAY 2 : KERSIK TUO – MUARO SAKO (B, L , D)

Following an early breakfast transfer to Muaro Sako Area a full day's exploration of the national park. Much of the national park comprises montane and hill forests, some still virtually unexplored. The park is an ASEAN Heritage site and since 2004 has been a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site. It is recognized as one of the most important reserves in the world for conservation of wild tigers and as a global hotspot for biodiversity. The park is famous for its wealth of species. Field research to date has identified more than 375 species of birds, and (excluding bats and rodents) more than 86 species of mammal, including elephants, bears, tapirs and Sumatran clouded leopard. in the afternoon back to Kersik Tua homestay - Kersik Tua

DAY 3 : KERSIK TUO - GUNUNG TUJUH (B, L , D)

Following an early breakfast depart Kersik Tua on the one hour drive to Gunung Tujuh from where you take the nature trail to Danau Gunung Tujuh a lake on top Gunung Tujuh which at almost 6,600' is the highest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. It is also one of the best locations for birding anywhere on Sumatra including spotting the Fire-tufted barbet, a monotypic genus typically confined to the upland forest of Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra but delightfully common on Tujuh and Gunung Keriinci. in this afternoon return to Kersik Tua for a much deserved night's rest. Overnight at Kersik Tua homestay - Kersik Tuo

DAY 4 : KERSIK TUO - PADANG (B, L , D)

After Breakfast, Sight Seeing around Kayu aro,tea plantation, water fall and driving back to Padang via Muaro Labuh. Overnight in Padang.

DAY 5 : PADANG - AIRPORT (B)

after breakfast free program in Padang till depart to Airport. Tour End Package Included :

Transportation by private AC car, Fuel and Driver
Accomodation at Kersik Tuo Simple Guest House and in Padang Non Star Hotel twin share basis
Meal as per program at local restaurant
Guide fee
Porter to bring food and tent equipment only
Mineral Water on Tour