"Pagaruyung Palace"Danau Kaco In Kerinci National Park You are going to embark on a journey to West Sumatra, visiting the cities of Padang and Bukit Tinggi, several national parks in Kerinci, the city of Sungai Penuh, the southern coastal islands, and ending the trip at the Minangkabau International Airport in West Sumatra. During this 15-day journey, you will have many opportunities for adventure, activities, scenic views, local culture and traditions,...

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...

Spend four or more days exploring five unique lakes in the southern reaches of Kerinci, closest to the village of Lempur, along with the surrounding diverse landscape. You’ll experience Sumatran wildlife and culture up close as you pass through ricefields and traditionally managed customary forests (hutan adat) of cinnamon, bamboo, and other forest crops, walk along (and through) small rivers and wetlands, swim in and paddle bamboo rafts on...

Day ZERO - From Iport To Home Stay Day 1 - Sungai Penuh Arrive in Sungai Penuh and head straight to your homestay to meet the family and drop off your things. Some activities to do in town: Walk 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. Visit the lively Pasar,...

Spend four or more days exploring five unique lakes in the southern reaches of Kerinci, closest to the village of Lempur, along with the surrounding diverse landscape. You’ll experience Sumatran wildlife and culture up close as you pass through ricefields and traditionally managed customary forests (hutan adat) of cinnamon, bamboo, and other forest crops, walk along (and through) small rivers and wetlands, swim in and paddle bamboo...