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Sumatra: ascent of the Kerinci volcano

The highest point in Sumatra, the Kerinci volcano (3,805 m) is also the highest volcano in Indonesia. Its ascent is carried out in two days, largely through thick jungle, and your efforts will be rewarded by a superb panorama at sunrise, since Kerinci dominates seven other peaks and no less than 15 high altitude lakes, including the “Gunung Tujuh”, which, at 1,996 meters above sea level, is the highest lake in Southeast Asia.

Highlights

  • crossing the Kerinci-Seblat national park, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site
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Siulak

Day 1Padang – Siulak

Day 1Padang – Siulak

  • Welcome in the morning at Padang international airport by your English-speaking guide, and transfer to the small village of Lempur (allow at least 7-8 hours of driving), located on the edge of Lake Kerinci.

Meal and accommodations

Dinner: Guesthouse

Accommodation: Guest house

Kerinci

Day 2Ascent of the Kerinci volcano

Day 2Ascent of the Kerinci volcano

  • Start of the ascent early in the morning. You are supervised by your guide and a porter.

    Before heading into the jungle, turn around to admire the tea plantations and rice fields of Kayu Aro, as well as the swamps of Rawa Bento and Mt Tujuh in the distance.

    In the jungle you hear the cries of many animals, including endemic monkeys, gibbons, lizards and many birds.

    8 hours of walking.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Guesthouse

Lunch: Made by your team

Dinner: Made by your team

Accommodation: Tent camping

Siulak

Day 3Return to Siulak

Day 3Return to Siulak

  • Two hours of walking are still necessary, through scree and rubble, before reaching the crater. Superb panorama of the entire region at sunrise. With any luck, you'll see the lava bubbling at the bottom of the crater.

    Later in the morning, you begin your return walk (6 hours).

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Made by your team

Lunch: Made by your team

Dinner: Guesthouse

Accommodation: Guest house

Day 4Return to Padang

Day 4Return to Padang

  • Transfer in the morning to Padang airport.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Guesthouse