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Upon your arrival at Minang Kabau International Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Kerinci within about 7-8 hours of driving. Usually, before starting the long way to Kerinci, our driver will ask you to enjoy Minang cuisine in the city of Padang.
After dinner, you will meet with our leader and crew to explain the details of trip and all the important things.
Note :
We recommend taking a morning arrival at 10.00 Am so that you arrive at the hotel in the afternoon at about 06.00 Pm.
After breakfast, we’ll head to TrailHead using a local vehicle for 30 minutes.
arrive at the Trailhead (1800m) the climb to campsite shelter 3 begins. along the way you will pass through the tropical rainforest with 3 stopping points post 1 to post 3 there many beautiful birds if you are lucky you will see several types of mammals such as Siamang Gibbon and Surili Sumatra then Shelter 1 (2550m) where lunch.
After enjoying lunch heading to Shelter 2 (3100m) through the sub-montane forest and then campsite Shelter 3 (3349m).
Upon arrival at the campsite, you will be welcomed with hot tea, beautiful scenery, and a sunset. Before the rest our crew will present a fully cooked warm dinner at the campsite will keep your energy high.
After a hot tea or coffee, we start well before sunrise to start the final but climb up the very steep. As it gets light, a spectacular view of Kerinci gets slowly into sight. Finally, we will stand on the highest volcano in Southeast Asia “Mount Kerinci (3805 masl) with an incredible view over West Sumatra and Jambi, with many other volcanic peaks, mountain ranges, and lakes around and below us not only that, the active crater of Mount Kerinci, 300 meters deep, is also in front of us.
After some time spent on or around the summit, we head to the campsite, take brunch, and then descend to the trailhead and hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel drop off at Padang or Airport in the morning and arrive at Minang Kabau International Airport at 05.00 Pm. The trip ends at the airport.
Note :
The best arrival time at Minang Kabau International Airport is at 8 am, remember that heading to Kerinci is at least 7-8 hours of overland driving so you will arrive in Kerinci in the afternoon. however, if it is not possible, you can take the afternoon because we have provided private transportation, making it more flexible.
We will cover all transport costs detailed within a trip program as mentioned on our provided itinerary. This will exclude international flights to and from the destination countries. It is your responsibility to ensure these align with the start and finish of the trip.
The transportation we used can be seen on How to Explore Kerinci page.
All essential equipment is included, e.g. quality tents with a capacity of 4 adults but for your comfort, we maximize 3 people a tent, mattress, inflatable mattress/Sleeping Pad, etc. You are responsible for your gear and clothing. A full list of requirements and advice (if required) will be provided at the time of booking.
We provide 2 nights accommodation 1 night before the hike and 1 night after the hike. Of course, we choose the best accommodation with specifications that have a hot shower, clean, good breakfast, close to Mount Kerinci of course has a beautiful view, etc.
This trip includes a professional and licensed mountain guide with a ratio of 1 Guide 5 participants and also porters as assistant guides with a ratio of 1 porter 3 participants to carry group equipment, Set up the tent, cooking, etc.
Jetz will overall lead many of our trips, but to have him as your guide you will need to enquire with our team about his availability.