Author of this guide and Founder of Kerinci Paradise, responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all mountain information provided on this website.
The heart of Kerinci Paradise. Jetz Herwanto embodies our More Than Summit philosophy. With an unparalleled 300+ Kerinci summits, his journey began humbly as a porter, absorbing the mountain’s deepest secrets before becoming one of the region’s most respected guides. His vision is to redefine adventure in his homeland.
This vision is backed by deep, formal expertise. Jetz is a licensed APGI (Indonesian Mountain Guide Association) Expert (Level 3, Pemandu Gunung Utama), a certified Tour Consultant, and a certified Paragliding Pilot. As a recognized Mountain Guide Instructor and the elected Chairman of APGI Jambi (2025–2028), responsible for guide standards across the Kerinci region, his authority in high-altitude operations is unmatched.
Jetz personally oversees guide training and all technical content, ensuring that every safety recommendation and mountain detail on this website reflects real, proven experience on Kerinci.
Choosing Kerinci Paradise means benefiting directly from the vision and certified standard of a true industry master. Learn more about the expert team who climb and guide alongside him.
Calm in command, steady under pressure. Izal’s experience runs deeper than the trails themselves. As Co-Founder and Safety Lead, he fuses decades of mountain wisdom with formal APGI certification and emergency leadership training.
His background as a fire department commander makes him the embodiment of field discipline ensuring every climb is not just successful, but flawlessly safe.
A rare blend of skill and warmth. Andre’s APGI certification and BASARNAS jungle rescue training make him a dual expert in safety and comfort.
The cultural bridge. Ricky combines technical mastery with fluent English, ensuring clarity, connection, and confidence for international guests.
Our Lake Kaco Specialist. A certified APGI Guide, Icay holds the ‘key’ to the deep jungle, specializing in safe passage to the mystical ‘Crystal Lake’ hidden within the rainforest.
Trusted for his calm precision. Anche ensures every client moves safely and smoothly through Kerinci’s most demanding terrain.
The architect of the perfect camp setup, ensuring comfort and balance at every stop.
The storyteller behind the lens, capturing authenticity and presence in every frame.
Logistics backbone, ensuring supplies move efficiently and safely to every altitude.
Precision in preparation, ensuring every gear piece is field-ready and reliable.
Crafting warmth on the mountain through nutrition, taste, and consistency.
An artist of moments, turning every climb into a cinematic story.
Calm precision in motion. Andrean is our hydration and comfort specialist, ensuring every guest stays warm, energized, and cared for throughout Kerinci’s changing elements.
The mission control of Kerinci Paradise, ensuring seamless coordination from airport to summit.
A pillar of endurance. Fadil provides the logistical strength behind every climb, carrying both weight and responsibility with unshakable consistency.
The steady hand of every operation. Wayan’s calm discipline ensures order in chaos, keeping every journey safe, synchronized, and on schedule.
The spirit of the trail. Yori brings warmth and positivity to every trip, uplifting team morale and keeping guests motivated on even the toughest climbs.
Focused and composed. Alan’s attention to detail ensures that safety and comfort align perfectly in every stage of the trek.
The camp strategist. Papang ensures every tent, meal, and rest point is meticulously prepared, creating a rhythm of ease throughout demanding terrain.
The quiet powerhouse. Dival is our logistic stabilizer, guaranteeing that every piece of premium equipment arrives safely and ready when it matters most.
This is the Mount Kerinci guide team behind every safe and well managed Kerinci Paradise operation. Explore the Kerinci Paradise Standard in full detail, and see how we uphold it in every operation.
From guide to chef, from photographer to porter every role carries equal weight in our pursuit of excellence. This is the human engine of Kerinci Paradise. Built on Kerinci. Refined by Experience.
