Mount Kerinci Information
Mount Kerinci is the highest volcano in Indonesia and one of the highest in Southeast Asia. At 3805 meters above sea level, this mountain is nicknamed the roof of Sumatra. There are two climbing routes for Mount Kerinci. You can go via Kersik Tuo, Kayu Aro District, Kerinci Regency and South Solok, West Sumatra. The Mount Kerinci climbing route via Kersik Tuo is the most popular with climbers because it is gentler than other routes.
Getting to the top via this route takes quite a long time, around 11-12 hours on foot. For beginner climbers, it usually takes 3 days and 2 nights to travel from the jungle entrance to the peak until the estimated descent back.
Mount Kerinci Seblat National Park (KSNP) holds outstanding universal values in terms of ecosystems and biodiversity conservation in Indonesia. This large park consists of almost 1.4 million ha, which Elon gates in four provinces in Sumatra.
Those four provinces are Jambi, West Sumatra, South Sumatra, and Bengkulu. Various ecosystems and topographies, such as Gunung Tujuh Lake, Mount Kerinci, Bento Swamp, and Kasah Cave, form unique and beautiful views.
Most of the KSNP area is tropical rainforest, which protects all the flora and fauna within it. Several wildlife species are regarded as endemic and endangered, such as the Sumatran tiger, Sumatran elephant, Malayan sun bear, Asian tapir, Rafflesia, etc. Because of its critical values, UNESCO has enacted KSNP as a Natural World Heritage Site since 2004.
How do you get into Mount Kerinci?
By Flight (Nearest Airport)
The gate of Kerinci is through Sultan Thaha Airport—Jambi (Code: DJB), Depati Parbo Airport—Kerinci (Code: KRC), and Minang Kabau International Airport—Padang (Code: PDG). However, only Minang Kabau International Airpot services international flights.
Most Asian travelers take direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Singapore. It takes about 20 hours from America to Kerinci but transits in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) or Singapore, as do other European travelers. If you are from Australia, you must transit to Soekarno—Hatta International Airport in Jakarta or Ngurah Rai International Airport—Bali, and then the last transit is to Minang Kabau International Airport—Padang.
Driving routes from the Airport to Kerinci
- From Minang Kabau International Airport to Kerinci
Most travelers choose Minang International Airport as the last flight because it has the easiest access to Kerinci. It takes about 7 – 8 hours to get to Kerinci by minibus/van (public transportation). Operational public transportation only 2 times daily at 9 am and 7 pm, but the morning is highly recommended; you have to spend IDR 220.000/seat one way to Kerinci.
- From Sultan Thaha Airport – Jambi
It takes about 12 hours to get to Kerinci by minibus/van (public transportation). Public transportation is operational only two times every day, at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., but the morning is highly recommended.
- From Depati Partbo Airport to Kerinci
It takes an hour to reach Sungai Penuh (City Town) by Car or motorcycle (Ojek, public transport). There are many hotels in Sungai Penuh. If you want to trek to Mount Kerinci, you must go to Kersik Tuo Village (Kayu Aro district), which takes about two hours from Sungai Penuh.
By Overland Tour
Most travelers who visit Kerinci on overland trips, especially those from Europe, America, Australia, etc., usually visit Kerinci after they are in Medan (Bukit Lawang, Lake Toba), they go to Bukit Tinggi (West Sumatera), and then they go to Kerinci by minibus/van (Public transport). It takes at least 10 hours to get there.
Suppose you book the Kerinci Tour Package with us. In that case, we will pick you up at Mining Kabau International Airport and any arrival place or location within Padang And Bukit Tinggi, then transfer you to your homestay/guesthouse provided in Kersik Tuo village.
How to Explore Kerinci
Before departing on your exciting adventure across the various wonders of Indonesia, be sure you have all the necessary travel documents to bring along. It will also be wise to know all the policies regarding immigration and visas to Indonesia from your home country to avoid all unnecessary inconveniences.