Kerinici (Sumatra - Indonesia)
Scheduled Events
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Sharing our hiking passion with you...
Important
Please note that the
Indonesian airport
authorities levy an
airport tax for every
departing flight of
IDR150,000.00 per person.
Hikes on request
If you have a certain destination
or target in mind, do contact us
and we will work out the perfect
hike for you or your group.
Indonesian Hikes
5 Days / 4 Nights
Mt. Kerinci is the second highest
mountain (3,805 m) in Indonesia after
Carstenz Pyramid in Papua.
It is the highest volcano in Indonesia and the
second highest volcano in Southeast Asia.
Situated in Sumatra, home of Sumatran rhinos,
tigers and elephants. Reaching the summit
entails 7 hours trekking through tropical
rainforest and 3 hours on gravel and sand.
Upon arrival at Minangkabau International Airport in Padang, we will be transferred by car to
Kersik Tuo Village. The ride will take about six hours. We have dinner and spend the night at a
homestay.
The next day we will start our treking through tropical rainforest. We will camp at an alitude of
approximately 3300 meters.
The following day will start very early with a climb to Kerinci’s summit. After viewing the sunrise,
we will return to the campsite for breakfast and continue the trek down to Kersik Tuo Village. We
have dinner and spend the night at a homestay.
After breakfast at the homestay on the fourth day, we climb up to Gunung Tujuh lake, the highest
lake in South-East Asia. After we come down, we will be transferred back to Padang. Overnight in
hotel.
The last day after breakfast at the hotel we’ll be transferred to Minangkabau International Airport
in Padang for our flight back home.
In fact almost all you need is included in this package: transportation from and to Minangkabau
International Airport in Padang, accommodation in guest house and hotel, camping equipment
(tent, mats, sleeping bag, lighting), cooking and dining equipment, meals (from lunch on day 1 till
breakfast on day 5), mountain guide, porter fees, climbing permit and entrance fees, certificate of
participation and photo CD.
What's not included? Air ticket, airport tax, insurance, personal expenses such as extra meals and
drinks, telephone call, laundry, etc.
Itinerary
Day 1: 26th September 2012
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Arrival at Minangkabau International Airport in Padang
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Transfer to Kersik Tuo village
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Dinner and overnight stay at homestay
Day 2: 27th September 2012
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Breakfast at homestay
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Trekking from Kersik Tuo village to Shelter 3 campsite
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Dinner and overnight stay at Shelter 3 campsite
Day 3: 28th September 2012
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Summit attack at 2:30am
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Watching sunrise over Kerinci
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Breakfast at campsite
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Descent to Kersik Tuo village
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Dinner and overnight stay homestay
Day 4: 29th September 2012
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Breakfast at homestay
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Ascent to Gunung Tujuh lake, the highest lake in South-East Asia
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Lunch at homestay
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Transfer to Padang
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Dinner en route and overnight stay at hotel
Day 5: 30th September 2012
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Breakfast at hotel
•
Transfer to Minangkabau International Airport in Padang
Price
RM1,390.00
Booking modalities
Your participation is only confirmed after payment of 50% non-refundable deposit.When you have
made a payment, it is understood that you have read, agreed and accepted the terms and
conditions.
Your hike leaders
Alex KL Hiking & Lily Choo
