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Mount Kerinci Trekking
Mt. Kerinci Overview
Mount Kerinci is the highest volcano in Indonesia, and the highest peak in
Sumatra.
It is located in Province of Jambi, the west central part of the island,
in the Pegunungan/Bukit Barisan, near the west coast, and is about 130 km
(81 mi) south of Padang. It is the most prominent feature of the terrain
of Kerinci Seblat National Park, with pine-forested slopes rising
2,400-3,300 metres above the surrounding basin, and a cone 13 km (8 mi)
wide and 25 km (16 mi) long at the base, elongated in the north-south
direction. At the summit there is a deep 600 m (1,969 ft) wide crater,
often partially filled with green-yellow water.
Kerinci is more active than most Indonesian volcanoes, with nearly annual
phreatic eruptions. Kerinci last erupted in 2004, and continues to spew
clouds of sulphurous smoke, with plumes reaching as high as 1,000 m (3,281
ft) above the summit. While there is farmland in the area, and a tea
plantation on its southern slope, Kerinci, being located in an Indonesian
national park, and perhaps out of respect for its frequent growlings as
well, sits in an area that is sparsely populated by Indonesian
population-density standards.
Kerinci can be climbed from the village of Kersik Tuo, 6 or 7 hours away
from Padang by car or bus. The climb and descent normally takes 3 days and
2 nights, if you choose to go to the summit. You may also choose to go up
only till Camp 2 or 2.5, skipping the summit attempt which is a night
climb; and take 2 days and 1 night instead.
As of November 2007, the alert level for Kerinci was raised to Level 2-
Orange, due to black smog seen coming out of the crater. But climbing the
volcano is still relatively safe and allowed; though you may not climb any
further than 1km to the crater.
Kerinci's terrain consists of thick jungle, it can get muddy and slippery
even if there are only mild drizzles, which may occur occasionally even
during the dry season. To climb the volcano you need a guide, for there
have been rare cases of people disappearing after attempting to trek
alone.
MOUNT KERINCI TREKKING PACKAGE
Duration : 06 DAYS / 05 NIGHTS
Start & Finish : Padang Airport (West Sumatera)
Grade : Moderate - Challenging
Tour Code:
TREKKING ITINERARY
Day 01: a.m. Arr. PDG from CGK by domestic flight. MTG wz your
guide at Padang airport and Transfer to Kerinci Seblat National Park,
designated to UNESCO Wolrd Nature Heritage. LL at en route. DD and o/n:
Tourist Guesthouse in Kersik Tuo village, located at the foot of Mount
Kerinci. (L,D)
Day 02: BB at Guesthouse. Lv. for trail head (altitude:1,500m) by
car wz guide.Start trekking upto 3rd shelter(3,200m). DD and o/n:
Camp/Tents. (B,L,D)
Day 03: Early morning start and Full day climbing for the Peak of
Mount Kerinci wz guide. Pack LL served. After finished climbing, descend
down to Kersik Tuo village on foot via 3rd Shelter. DD and o/n: Tourist
Guesthouse in Kersik Tuo village. (B,L,D)
Day 04: BB at Guesthouse. FD excursion for Lake Gunung
Tujuh,located in the crater of Mount Tujuh by car wz guide incl. Jungle
walking in the tropical rainforest where can be observed wildlife animals
i.e.Tiger, elepahant. DD and o/n: Tourist Guesthouse in Kersik Tuo
village. (B,L,D)
Day 05: BB at Guesthouse. Lv. for padang by car wz Guide. LL at en
route. DD and o/n: HTL at Padang. (B, L, D)
Day 06: BB at HTL.a.m. HD sightseeing of Padang city wz guide incl.
LL at Local restaurant en route. Evening proceed to Padang airport and
check-in. Lv. for CGK by domestic flight. (B)
Price on Request ( Please advice the
participants number)
INCLUDED:
• Transfer in/out from/to Padang airport
• Land vehicle (Toyota Kijang or Mini bus)
• Local speaking English guide (6 Days)
• Trekking equipment
• Cooking gears
• All Porters
• Entrance park fee + parking
• 3 Nights Guest House Kersik Tuo based on twin share
• 1 Nights Padang hotel at Hotel Pangeran city or similiar based on twin
share
• Local Meal as per itinerary (B5x, L5x, D5x)
• Jungle walking
• Tipping Driver
• Mineral water
• Padang city tour
EXCLUDED:
- Airfare
- Laundry
- Alcoholic beverage
- Insurance
- Private Rain coat
- Personal flash light
- Private Jacket
- Other personal Expenses.
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