Mount Kerinci | What it feels like to climb the highest volcano of Indonesia

Mount Kerinci is the highest volcano in Indonesia. Mount Kerinci forms part of the Barisan Mountains, a chain of volcanoes that are spread out from the Northwest to the South East of Sumatra. Its massive cone occupies an area of 13 km in width and 25 km in length and reaches an elevation of 3805 AMSL.

MT.KERINCI
Elevation: 3,805 m
Province: West Sumatra
Country: Indonesia

First Ascent: The first known ascent to the peak was in December 1877 by Arend Ludolf van Hasselt and Daniël David Veth.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
Day1: SINGAPORE – PADANG – KERSIK TUO
Day2: KERSIK TUO – SHELTER 3 KERINCI
Day3: SUMMIT KERINCI – KERSIK TUO

Duration of the climb: 2D1N
The trek up Mount Kerinci takes two days with a night halt at the base camp. The first day starts on a leisurely note as you need to reach the base camp only by night. The second day usually starts very early in the morning so you can get to the summit by day break.

Getting there and away:
Padang International Airport with daily flights from Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Medan is the nearest airport for travelers to Mount Kerinci.

From the airport to Kersik Tua, which is the nearest village to the mountains is an 8 hour drive. It is generally advised to arrange transportation beforehand, either through your home-stay or tour operator.

For any queries related to the event do contact below person:
Phone: +65 92700908 (WhatsApp)
Email : [email protected]

This trip is organised by :
SGTREK PTE. LTD.
Reg. No. 201816267K
STB License No. 03160

Address : 28A, Kandahar Street
Singapore 198889
Email: [email protected]
Whatsapp: +6592700908
Website: https://sgtrek.com/

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