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Explore the Sumatra's largest national parks the
Kerinci Seblat National Park, the home to rhinos, tigers, elephants,
bears and orangutan. We will trekking up the highest peak in western
Indonesia and the highest volcano in South East Asia Mt. Kerinci
(3,805 m above sea level), while enjoying the magnificent scenery.
The Lake Kerinci, the highest altitude volcanic lake in Indonesia,
is perfect place to watch the bird life: hornbills,
banded-broadbills and drongos, and many more …
For those who want to experience the colourful
cultures of the Minangkabau, the indigenous people of West Sumatra,
we will take you to the province’s center of culture and tourism,
the Bukittinggi, nestled in the highlands north of the provincial
capital of Padang at about 930 m above sea level. This cooled
climate town is surrounded by three volcanoes: Tandikat, Singgalang
and Merapi, picturesque valleys and lakes and considered by many
tourists to be the most hospitable town in all of Sumatra.
Itineraries:
Mt. Kerinci
Volcano Trekking
Duration
: 05 DAYS /
04 NIGHTS
Start/Finish
:
PADANG AIRPORT
Grade
: MODERATE
- CHALLENGING
DAY 01: PADANG – KERSIK TUO VILLAGE
Upon arrival at Padang airport,
drive to
Kersik Tuo village.
Overnight
in Kersik Tuo home stay (L, D).
DAY 02: KRESIK TUO VILLAGE – BASE CAMP MOUNT KERINCI (3.100 m)
Start early morning walk
to the Kerinci Seblat National Park Entrance Gate. Continue by 4-5
hours trekking to base camp (shelter) at 3.100 M asl.
Overnight
in tent (B, L, D).
DAY 03: SUMMIT of MOUNT KERINCI – KERSIK TUO VILLAGE – PADANG
Early morning climbing
the summit of Mount Kerinci (3,805 M). Return to Kresik Tuo Village.
Directly drive back to Padang. Overnight at a hotel in Padang
(B, L)
DAY 04:
PADANG -
BUKITTINGGI
- PADANG
Drive to Bukittinggi of the Minangkabau Highland visiting:
traditional hand weaving and wood carving process, Sianok Canyon,
Fort de Kock, Minangkabau historical Museum, traditional market.
Return to Padang (B, L).
DAY 05: PADANG
DEPARTURE
Transfer to
the airport for flight to your next destination (B).
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West
Sumatra Cultural Tour
Duration
: 05
DAYS / 04 NIGHTS
Start/Finish
:
PADANG AIRPORT
Grade
: EASY
DAY 01: PADANG – BUKITTINGGI
Upon your arrival at Padang Airport,
drive
to Bukit Tinggi
at Minangkabau Highland.
En route stop at
Lembah Anai Nature Reserve
to see
waterfalls, wild orchid and giant Rafflesia flower,
traditional hand weaving and wood carving process.
Before check into a hotel we visit
Sianyok Canyon and Japanese Tunnel, Fort De Kock and Museum
(B, L, D)
DAY 02: LAKE MANINJAU
Take a scenic drive to Lake Maninjau, one of Sumatra’s beautiful
mountain crater lakes. Enroute stop at a silver smith work village
and enjoy the beauties of the highland. Trekking around the lake
which offer an excellent view (B, L, D).
DAY 03: HARAU VALLEY
Proceed drive to Harau Valley passing the Harau Valley to the heart
of traditional Minangkabau country. Visit the Fort Van Der Cappelen,
the traditional house of Minagkabau People etc. Afternoon return to
Bukittinggi (B, L, D).
DAY 04: BUKITTINGGI – DANAU SINGAKARAK – PADANG
Drive eastern to Danau Singkarak, the largest West Sumatra crater
lake and 2 others beautiful large lakes. Proceed drive to Padang.
Overnight hotel in Padang (B).
DAY 05: PADANG
DEPARTURE
Transfer
you to the airport for your flight to your next destination (B).
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