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MOUNT KERINCI MOUNTAIN TREK - PADANG WEST SUMATRA
Explore the Sumatra's largest national parks the Kerinci
Seblat National Park, the home to rhinos, tigers, elephants, bears and orangutan.
We will trekking up the highest peak in western Indonesia and the highest
volcano in South East Asia Mt. Kerinci (3,805 m above sea level), while enjoying
the magnificent scenery. The Lake Kerinci, the highest altitude volcanic lake in
Indonesia, is perfect place to watch the bird life: hornbills, banded-broadbills
and drongos, and many more …
Bukit Tinggi
Highland is centre of the colourful cultures of the Minangkabau, the indigenous
people of West Sumatra, nestled in the highlands north of the provincial capital
of Padang at about 930 m above sea level.
WEST SUMATRA
Also known as the
Land of Minang, or Minagkabau, is an intensely green natural tapestry of rolling
hills and tall forest clad volcanoes, dotted by lakes, rice field and villages
nestled peacefully against the foothills. The province’s virgin natural beauty
and the serenity of its landscape seldom fail to impress visitors and their
penchant for travelling and settling elsewhere. The mountains, lakes, islands,
beaches, flora and fauna all are just waiting to be explored.
It is the
traditional home land of the Minangkabau, who are known far and wide through the
archipelago for they're shrewd business sense, their fiery-hot dishes and
ancient matriarchal customs. The women own property and the men leave home to
seek their fame and fortune.
Travelling is
considered a mark of success and West Sumatrans and their Minang or Padang
restaurants are found in all major towns across the nation. The people are
hospitable and eloquent, with a poetic style of speech. West Sumatran days are
filled with colourful ceremonies and festivals. Legend has it the Minagkabau are
descendants of the youngest son of Alexander the Great, King Maharjo Dirajo.
West Sumatra's centre of culture and tourism is Bukittinggi, nestled in the
highlands north of the provincial capital of Padang. Surrounded by high
mountains, picturesque valley and lakes, Bukittinggi is considered by many
tourists to be the most hospitable city in all of Sumatra.
KERINCI SEBLAT
NATIONAL PARK
Located in the 4
provinces of Sumatra island: West Sumatra, Jambi, Bengkulu and South Sumatra
province, the park consist of 1,484, 650 hectares. Started as a game reserve for
the protection of the Sumatran endemic mammals such as Sumateran tigers (Panthera
tigris sumatrensis), Sumateran Rhinos (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) etc. and was
upgraded to a National Park in 1982. It is the only protected area in South East
Asia, which is located in the high land. The park also functioned as an
important hidro-orologis for the area surroundings with large rookeries that
provide breeding grounds for a wide population of mammals.
THE SUMMIT OF Mt.
KERINCI (3,805 m asl):
The highest active volcano in South East Asia, reachable by 12 hours trekking up
the mountain from Kersik Tuo (Day 1 starting in the early morning to the last
camp (3,100 m asl) in 8 hours; Day 2 continue hike up for 4 hours to the summit
-- total 12 hours).
DAY 01 : ARRIVAL PADANG
Arrival at
Padang airpoirt, ransefr to hotel and rest time. Stay at 3* hotel.
DAY 02 :
PADANG – KERSIK TUO (L,D)
After breakfast, drive to
Sungai Penuh via Muara Labuh and stop at Lake Diatas and Lake Dibawah,
passing several Minangkabau villages. On the way visit Telun Berasap
waterfall and passing tea plantation at Kayu Aro, arrival at Sei Penuh , the
area of Kerinci Seblat National Park check-in to simple hotel and dinner.
Day 03 : GATE MOUNT KERINCI NATIONAL PARK - SHELTER II (CAMPSITE) (B,L,D)
Early morning breakfast then transfer by local transport to gate of Mt.
Kerinci Seblat National Park. After obtain the permit, start our 6 hours
trekking up to Shelter II, the Campsite for overnight. Lunch en route and
dinner provided by our guide team
Day 04 : SHELTER II - KRESIK TUO VILLAGE (B,L,D)
After breakfast at Shelter II and take the obligatory photographs you will
enjoy the spectacular panorama. Return to Kresik Tuo Village by 3-4 hours
trekking, upon arrival at Kresik Tuo Village. Overnight stay at Guest House.
DAY 05 : KERSIK TUO - PADANG - AIRPORT (B)
Today you will go to
Padang then direct fly to. END of our service
INCLUDED;
* Local Transportation
* Accommodation at Hotel /
Guesthouse indicated on the itinerary based Twin Share
* Overnight in Two-Men Dome Tent during climbing Mt. Kerinci
* Meals as indicated on the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
* Permit climbing Mt. Kerinci
* Entry Fees & Donations.
* English speaking guide & Mountain porter
* Basic camping gears (Cooking & Dinning equipment)
EXCLUDED;
* Travel Insurance
* All Flights
* Extra Baggage and Airport Tax
* Airport & Hotel Porters
* Extra Meals & Beverages (Alcoholic, Soft drink, Mini bar at hotel)
* Private camping gears (Sleeping bag)
* Optional Tours & Services are not mentioned on the itinerary
* Private expenses (Laundry, Phone call etc)
* Tips
* Any expenses due to flight delay or flight cancellation
HOTEL
PLAN :
Padang : Hotel Ambacang,
3*
Kersik Tuo : Paiman GH,
non AC
WHAT TO BRING:
Good and comfortable
trekking shoes, Comfortable suits and T - Shirt, Sandals/slippers, Warm cloth,
Rain coats, Day pack, Flash light, Binocular, Camera, Personal medicine and
first aid kit and other personal things.
Important:
Before you travel please check your Tour Voucher and Arrival
Information for the latest joining instructions. This will be sent to you
upon receipt of final payment. All itineraries are
subject to change without prior notice.
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