Exploring Sumatra’s Kerinci Seblat National Park

Duration: 7 Days

Overview

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Kerinci Seblat National Park sprawls from the coastal plains of West Sumatra, up the Barisan Mountains, and over deep river gorges, offering a vast expanse of biodiversity and adventure. Covering more than 13,000 square kilometers, this UNESCO-listed park is the largest in Sumatra, home to rare and critically endangered species such as the Sumatran tiger, clouded leopard, and the elusive tapir.

The road from Padang City to Sungai Penuh offers an unforgettable journey, winding through pristine rainforests, where hornbills glide through the canopies and long-tailed macaques curiously greet travelers. The eight-hour drive may be long, but it rewards adventurers with some of the most scenic landscapes in Southeast Asia.

Beyond its incredible wildlife, TNKS offers unmatched experiences:

Trek to Mount Kerinci, Southeast Asia’s tallest volcano, for panoramic views of the surrounding rainforest.
Visit Lake Gunung Tujuh, the highest caldera lake in the region, perfect for serene hikes and breathtaking scenery.
Explore the park’s dense jungles, home to over 370 bird species, including the rare Raffles’s malkoha and Sumatran cochoa.
Discover the Rafflesia arnoldii, the world’s largest flower, blooming in the heart of this tropical paradise.

For the critically endangered Sumatran tiger, tourism provides hope. By visiting TNKS, you contribute to conservation efforts that protect these majestic creatures and their habitat.

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Highlights

Visit Kiambang and Pandai Sikat village to see traditional hand carving and weaving
Drive to Kersik Tuo via Muara labuh, on the way stop at Lake Diatas and Lake Dibawah and passing several MinangKabau Village.
Visiting Telun Berasap Waterfall and passing tea plantation at Kayu Aro
Arrive at at Sei Penuh , the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park
By bus to Lake Mount Seven National Park for about 1 hours. Lake Danau Tujuh is a huge-mysterious lake on 1.995 m above sea level and surrounded by primary rainforest and 7 hills.
The pristine area around the lake is known as the habitat of Sumatran Tigers, Sumatran Elephants, Primates, endemic birds of Sumatra as well as research area for the “small man” who live in the jungle around the lake.
Most of the day is spent by trekking and explore the surrounding in search for animals, birds and exotic plants.
Explore Semurup Hot Spring, Old Historical Mosque with its Giant Drum and Lake Kerinci
2 Hours to the village near the jungle then walking to the jungle to explore where the nomadic Kubu people live and witness their daily activity and its traditional and culture
Stop at Muara Bungo, Singkarak Lake on the way to Padang city

Itinerary

DAY 01: AIRPORT / PADANG – BUKITTINGGI (Royal Denai Hotel / Pusako Hotel)

Upon arrival at Minangkabau Internationl Airport Padang, pick up by our guide and then drive to Bukittinggi by passing Anai Valley, on the way stop at Kiambang and Pandai Sikat Village to see traditional hand carving and weaving, arrival at Bukittinggi check in to Hotel.

DAY 02: BUKITTINGGI – KERSIK TUO (Subandi / Paiman Guest House) (B)

After breakfast drive to Kersik Tuo via Muara labuh, on the way stop at Lake Diatas and Lake Dibawah and passing several MinangKabau Village. Visiting Telun Berasap Waterfall and passing tea plantation at Kayu Aro and arrival at Sei Penuh , the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park check in to simple guest house.

DAY 03: LAKE GUNUNG TUJUH TREKKING (Subandi / Paiman Guesthouse) (B,L)

After breakfast, transfer by bus to Lake Mount seven National Park for about 1 hours. Lake Danau Tujuh is a huge-mysterious lake on 1.995 m above sea level and surrounded by primary rainforest and 7 hills. Lunch will be served on the side of the lake. The pristine area around the lake is known as the habitat of Sumatran Tigers, Sumatran Elephants, Primates, endemic birds of Sumatra as well as research area for the “small man” who live in the jungle around the lake. Most of the day is spent by trekking and explore the surrounding in search for animals, birds and exotic plants.

DAY 04: KERSIK TUO – BANGKO (Permata Hotel / Bukit Indah Hotel) (B)

After breakfast visiting Semurup Hot Spring, Old Historical Mosque with its Giant Drum and Lake Kerinci, then drive to Bangko on the way passing rain tropical forest with its flora and fauna. Stop will be made at several interesting places and arrival at Bangko check in to hotel.

DAY 05: EXPLORE KUBU PRIMITIVE TRIBE (B)

After breakfast drive around 2 hours to the village near the jungle then walking to the jungle to explore where the nomadic Kubu people live and witness their daily activity and its traditional and culture, picnic lunch box provide and afternoon return back to hotel.

DAY 06: BANGKO – PADANG (Pangeran Beach Hotel / similar) (B)

DAY 06: BANGKO – PADANG (Pangeran Beach Hotel / similar) (B)
After breakfast drive to Padangi via Trans Sumatra highway ant with stop at Muara Bungo, Singkarak Lake and passing several interesting places, arrival in Padang directly check in to hotel.

DAY 07: HOTEL – AIRPORT (B)

After breakfats free at own leisure until time transfer to airport. Tour End

DAY 07: HOTEL – AIRPORT (B)

After breakfats free at own leisure until time transfer to airport. Tour End

More Information

Price: 888 / person

Inclusions

6 Nights accommodation during tour, Daily breakfast, Return transfer and tours with air conditioned car, Entrance fee and donation on tours, Local Guide and Permit for Kerinci, escorts for Kubu tribe, Meals as indicate on above itinerary, Mineral water and English speaking guide ( other language base on availability)

Exclusions

Domestic flight , Other meals than those mentioned in tour price, Tips and donations, Personal travel insurance & Other personal expenses such as laundry, telephone call, minibar, room service, High & Peak season surcharge