MT. KERINCI ADVENTURE
Towering over the Sumatran landscape, Mt. Kerinci
demands respect. At 3805 meters tall, it’s the highest active volcano in
Southeast Asia, and even rises above the iconic Mt. Fuji in Japan. Trekking up
its forested slopes, protected in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, is
extremely challenging as there are no switchbacks – it’s just straight up to
the top along a ridge trail. But the views at the top are truly unbeatable,
making the struggle and sweat worth it.
Day 1 - Up into the Clouds
Leave your lodging in the morning to begin your climb with a guide & porter. On the way to the trail head, don’t forget to turn around and see the incredible view of the beautiful Kayu Aro tea plantation, rice fields, the Rawa Bento wetlands, and Mt. Tujuh off in the distance. Once in the forest, be on the lookout for Yellow-handed Mitered Langurs (our endemic, orange leaf monkeys), lizards, and birds. You’ll hear the enchanting song of Siamang gibbons, and if you’re really lucky, you might even spot a family of them. After about 8 hours of hiking you will make camp.
Day 2 - On Top of the World
Before the sun rises, scramble an additional two hours up the scree and rubble until you reach the crater. Bask in the views. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see lava bubbling far below in the bottom of the crater, and on a clear day you can see all the way to the Indian ocean to your west. Congratulations, you’re now the tallest person on Sumatra! After a little while, carefully make your way back down the mountain, making your way out of the jungle after about six hours.
KERINCI VILLAGE LIFE UP CLOSE
Day 3 - Sungai Penuh
- After
breakfast, Visit the sugar processing ‘factory’ (really just some people
in a shed pressing and boiling raw sugar cane juice).
- Explore
the coffee farms that are switching over to organic Arabica coffee with
the help of a local NGO.
- Walk
through the endless green tea fields and take a tour of the old Netherland
tea factory in village of Bedeng VIII (Delapan).
- Eat
lunch in KORINTJI HERITAGE cafe, in the Town of the Pungai Penuh.
- grab
a Bendi (horse drawn carriage) through the old neighborhood of Pondok Tinggi filled with traditional
Kerinci longhouses. Head to the nearby Mesjid Agung. Built in the
traditional style in 1874, it’s the oldest mosque in town, and still
actively used.
- up
to Bukit Khayangan or hike up the hill behind Sungai Penuh to get a
beautiful view of the Kerinci valley from Mt. Kerinci in the north, to
Lake Kerinci in the south.
- In
the late afternoon, head to Bukit Sentiong on the edge of town for the
grilled corn stands and a nice view of Sungai Penuh and the Kerinci valley
at sunset.
- In
the evening, visit Pasar Malam, the carnival-like night market, to eat
Martabak, Sate, and other lovely street foods.
- Drive
up to Bukit Tapan at night for some wildlife spotlighting
- Back
to Hotel..
Day 4 – Kerinci Lake and
Lempur Village
- In
the morning Visit the lively Pasar, or wet/dry market, in the center of
town. Get some Sarabi and other goodies for breakfast.
- head to the
village of Pulau Tengah on the edge
of Kerinci Lake. Meet up with some fisherman
there for some canoe rides and to watch/participate with them as they
fish.
- Stop
for lunch at one of the restaurants that sits atop or next to the lake, Don’t
forget to pick up some Dendeng Batokok, grilled beef strips from heaven
native to the area.
- Head
further south to the hills around Lempur to see traditional house.
- Explore
the village of Lempur and the nearby lake of Danau Lingkat to take a ride
on the bamboo rafts, see The Nepenthes and enjoy the scenery.
- Head
to the village of Lempur and meet
your host family
- In
the evening, follow a local honey hunter as they harvest honey from wild Indonesian
honeybees.
- Meet up with your host family in Lempur and turn in for the night.
Day 5 - Lempur Village
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After
breakfast, Visit an English class at the local high school in the village.
- Head
further south to the hills around Lempur to see cinnamon farmers at work
and or Cinnamon Process.
- head
to the rice fields to watch the farmers plant and harvest the Lempur
heirloom rice Beras Payo. Participate if you want to get your hands dirty!
- lunch
at one of the Local restaurants
- Explore
the village other highland farms in the area that produce Tomatto,
potatoes, chilis, etc.
- Visit
the house handicrafts from bamboo and lern how to make.
- Head
back to your homestay for dinner together with your family.
- In
the evening, visit art galleries of traditional dance, and you can also
join and lern for dancing with them..
Day 6
– After breakfast Back to Airport and Say goodbye to Lempur …
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