Mount Kerinci (3805m) & Seven Lakes (1996m)
Tour Code: AINDO-KT05
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Destinations: Padang Airport – Kersik Tuo Village – Camp III – Mt Kerinci Summit– Kersik Tuo Village – Seven Lakes – Padang – Padang Airport
Mt. Kerinci, dominates the rugged landscape between the border of Jambi and Padang. At 3,805m It is situated within Kerinci-Seblat National Park that is spread over West Sumatra, South Sumatra, Jambi and Bengkulu Provinces – home to Sumatran rhinos, tigers and elephants. As the highest volcano in Indonesia, it is surrounded by magnificent views of rain forests, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls that will satisfy your craving of a wild nature adventure.
Optional extension:Â sightseeing tour in Padang, Â climb Mt Marapi, Bukittinggi
Note:
- Not recommended for people who has certain health issues, such as heart attack, epilepsy, high-blood pressure, vertigo, and other complications.
- Training before trip recommended.
Day 1 : Padang Airport – Kersik Tuo Village (7~9hrs by car, 1519m) Overnight guesthouse (LD)
Day 2 : Kersik Tuo Village (1519m) – Camp III Mt Kerinci (4-6 hrs trek, 3306m). Overnight tent (BLD)
Day 3 : Camp III Mt Kerinci (3306m) – Summit Attack (3-4hrs trek, 3805m)– Kersik Tuo Village (4-6 hrs trek, 1519m). Overnight Guesthouse (BLD)
Day 4 : Kersik Tuo Village (1519m) – Gunung Tujuh Lakes (2-3hrs trek, 1996m) – Padang. Overnight Hotel (BLD)
Day 5 :Â Depart airport (B)
5-Days Mt Kerinci & Seven Mountain Lakes (Gunung Tujuh Lakes)
Tour Code: AINDO-KT_05
Itinerary subject to changes
Day 1 : Padang Airport – Kersik Tuo Village (7~9hrs drive, 1518m).  (-/L/D)
0915 Airport pick up at meeting point (Minangkabau Airport)
0930 Drive to Kerinci with stop for lunch at local restaurant. (7 – 8 hours drive)
1700 Arrive at Guesthouse – Kayu Aro Kerinci or similar
1900 Dinner
2000 Briefing for climbing.
2100 Rest
Day 2 : Kersik Tuo Village (1518m) – Camp III Kerinci (4~6hrs, 3306m) (B/L/D)
0600 Preparing for climbing trips.
0700 Breakfast.
0730 Transfer to climbing gate.
0830 Start trekking through forest to campsite
1100 Arrived at Shelter 1 Mount Kerinci for rest and lunch.
1230 Continue the trek to Shelter 2 & 3 Mount Kerinci.
1530 Arrive at Shelter 2 (3100 m)
1700 Arrive at Shelter 3 (3306 m)
1800 Enjoyed the sunset and warm coffee, snack, dinner before reside to tent
Day 3 : Camp III Kerinci (3306m)– Summit (2-3 hrs, 3805m) – Kersik Tuo Village (1518m) (B/L/D)
0300 Get up early, adjust to the weather and breakfast (bread, cereal, coffee or warm tea)
0400 Start summit trek
0600 Arrived at the summit for sunrise if sky is clear.
0700 Descend to campsite.
0830 Arrive campsite for short break and enjoy your hot tea or coffee
0900 Enjoy some snacks and fruit before prepare to descend
1000 Start descend to base
1300 Stop for break at Shelter 1 for tea, coffee and snacks.
1530 Arrived at gate and transfer to guesthouse.
1600 Arrive at guesthouse for rest.
1830 Dinner at guesthouse
Day 4 : Kersik Tuo Village (1518m) – Gunung Tujuh Lakes (2-3hrs, 1996m) – Padang (B/L/D)
0700 Breakfast at guesthouse
0730 Drive to the jungle gate of Mountain Lake Tujuh
0800 Trek to the Mountain Lake Tujuh
1030 Arrive at Mountain Lake Tujuh. You can swim if you want and have early lunch by the lake
1200 Descend and return to the guesthouse
1430 Arrive at guesthouse. Pack and depart for the journey to Padang with stop for dinner along way.
2300 Arrive at hotel for rest. Hotel Havilla Maranatha hotel or similar
Day 5 : Depart Padang (B)
0600 Wake up and prepare to check out
0630 Breakfast in hotel
0700 Check out and drive to the airport.
0800 Arrive airport for check in and fly to Singapore
Reviews
Some parts of the trail are steep and slippery and unstable in extreme weather because the path is not very well maintained conpared to other more developed countries. Hence although the hike does not require special technical skills there are many spots where accidents can happen.
Best moment:Â Reaching the peak because the that was when the weather and views were at theur best.
Least Enjoyed: Wading through deep patches of mud and slippery slopes.
Crews are friendly and hospitality. Especially when the moment we hiking, greater chance to get to know other peoples. Better guidance to us and we enjoyed it.
Best moment: Kerinci Base Camp and Danau Gunung Tujuh. There’s greatest breathtaking ever and able to take drone photos for my memories.
Least enjoyed: Kerinci Summit, due to cloudly which less visions and unable to take an aerial photos.
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