Gunung Kerinci (also known as Indrapura) is the highest peak on Sumatra and the highest volcano in Indonesia.
It’s also one of the major fire mountains in the Pacific Ring of Fire. It is located in the Barisan Mountain Range at the northwest end of Kerinci Valley and towers around 2600 m above the Kayu Aro plateau, where the tea plantations make you feel like you are in Darjeeling.
The base of the massive structure measures 13 x 25 km in width. The main crater on top, which covers an older cone that stayed in the southwest direction of the actual one, is open, around 600 m deep, and sulfured water steam comes out.
Often, it shows a small lake at the northwest end of the main crater floor. Kerinci is a stratovolcano, and its birth dates back to historical times, estimated around 23 million years ago. The lava type is Andesite.
The first recorded activity dates back to 1838, while the most recent one occurred in 2009 and was not associated with persistent activities like dome building or degradation. The explosive activity data pulled out some nice volcanic bombs, which you can find in the upper part of the cone.
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The itinerary for the 4 Days, 3 Nights Trekking Mount Kerinci Tour Package is available.
Day 1: Padang-Kersik Tuo Village
When you arrive in Padang early in the morning, meet and greet the guide. Depart Padang (8-hour drive on the Trans-Sumatran).
Lunch at the local restaurant
The highway passes through Bung Hatta National Forest and small cinnamon and fruit plantations.
Stop for a short stroll around the twin highland lakes.
The road heads east along the flanks of Mt. Kerinci, a dormant volcano and the highest mountain in Western Indonesia, rising to an elevation of 12,502′.
At Kersik Tuo Village, evening arrives.
Check-in at Kerinci View Homestay and stay overnight.
Dinner at Kerinci View Homestay
Meals: lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Kerinci View Homestay
Day 2: Kersik Tuo Village Base Camp Mount Kerinci
After breakfast, get ready to trek Mount Kerinci.
Transfer to the starting point at an altitude of 1.600 m, where the Mount Kerinci Trekking begins.
Lunch at Shelter 1 (Altitude: 2500 m)
6 hours of trekking from Shelter 1 to Shelter 2 (Altitude 3005 M)
Stay overnight at Camping Shelter 3 for the summit hike the following morning.
The porter team sets up tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping mats.
Serve both hot drinks and dinner.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Tent/Camping
Day 3: Base Camp, Summit, and Homestay
Wake-up call in the early morning and light breakfast, then start the ascent to the summit of Mount Kerinci (3,805 m).
Enjoy the sunrise and take pictures on top.
On the way to the summit, look for Gunung Tujuh Lake.
8 a.m.: Back to the campsite and enjoy breakfast.
Descending to the starting point for 6 hours
Return to the homestay for a rest.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Kerinci View Homestay
Day 4: Kersik Tuo Village, Padang
Get up early in the morning, prepare to check out of the homestay, and then directly drive back to the Padang airport or hotel. This journey should take approximately 8 hours, following the same route from Padang to Kersik Tuo Village.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Kerinci View Homestay
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