Exploring the impressive Kerinci Seblat National Park, you will realize that Sumatra has one of the richest ecosystems in the world. No one can deny the beauty of Sumatra, from the top of its majestic volcanoes to the lush jungle, down to sea level, where idyllic pristine beaches are scattered throughout the island.
With almost 40 million inhabitants, the cultural variety that exists around Sumatra will also provide you with constant emotions during your stay on the island. Sumatra is also home to an interesting and unique tribe which has its own culture and language.
This will be a wild journey full of adventure and culture that we will start in Padang City. We will address Bukittinggi to learn about some of its traditions and visit the Sianok canyon. On the way to Kersik Tuo, we will stop at the twin volcanoes, bathe in a waterfall, and visit a tea plantation.
You will make several walking routes inside the impressive Kerinci Seblat National Park, where we will have the opportunity to experience what it feels like to spend a night camping in the middle of nature near Lake Gunung Tujuh.
You will take a tour of the city of Bengkulu and stay at a hotel on the slopes of Dempo Mountain. We will take a tour of Pagar Alam to explore the megalith stones and visit the plantation and the tea factory. We will visit the elephant training camp in Bukit Selero and end our adventure in the city of Palembang.
Arrival at Minangkabau International Airport of Padang, meeting service with our guide and drive to Bukittinggi. On the way, pass Anai Valley waterfall and visit Pandai Sikat village to see traditional wood carving and hand weaving. Arrival at Bukittinggi, visit Sianok Canyon, Fort-de-Kock, museum and market. In the afternoon, check in to hotel.
Meals:
Accommodation: Royal Denai Hotel
Once finished the breakfast, drive to Kersik Tuo via Muara Labuh and stop at Lake Diatas and Lake Dibawah or also known as twin lakes. The word Diatas means over the top and guess what Dibawah means? Down below. On the way, pass by several Minangkabau Village. Visit Telun Berasap Waterfall and pass by tea plantation at Kayu Aro. Arrival at Sei Penuh, the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park, check in to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Subandi / Paiman GuestHouse
After breakfast, drive to the slope of Gunung Tujuh (Mount Seven) and then start trekking and explore the nature of Kerinci Seblat National Park. It is the largest national park in the island of Sumatra.
During the trekking is a good chance to observe the wildlife, such as Birds, Snake, Deer, Mouse deer and other kinds of animals. Overnight in a Tent near Gunung Tujuh Lake. (Meals provided by Tour Guide).
“The Jungle part Area for this trekking could be discuss with our experienced Tour guide in Kerinci, about what you are looking to see. Since there are other interesting part such as for Sumatera Tiger watching, will be better to do trekking at Ladeh Panjang Area”
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight Tent Near Gunung Tujuh
Once finished the breakfast, continue trekking at Kerinci Seblat National Park to explore more deeply the wild jungle of National Park.
Over 4,000 plant species have been identified to date in the park area, including the world’s largest flower, Rafflesia arnoldi, and the plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence, the titan arum. overnight in a tent (Meals provided by Tour Guide).
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight Tent or Shelter
In the morning, continue trekking at Kerinci Seblat national park. The national park is home for many kinds of big, medium, and small cats, such as clouded leopard, marbled cat, leopard cat, and Asian golden cat. In the afternoon, return to Kersik Tuo for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Accommodation: Subandi GuestHouse
After breakfast, drive to Bangko via Sungai Penuh, on the way visit Lake Kerinci and pass by several villages, Batang Masai River and then in the afternoon, arrive at Bangko. Check in to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Royal hotel
After breakfast depart to Bengkulu, on the way stop will be made in the jungle to see Raffles Flower (It is only possible when the flower blooming). Afternoon arrival at Bengkulu check in to hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grage Horison Hotel
After breakfast, have some city tour in Bengkulu to visit the old Marlborough Fort, Panjang Beach, and Soekarno House and museum, the place of exile of our founding father Ir. Soekarno. Return to hotel in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grage Horison Hotel
In the morning, leave Bengkulu for Pagar Alam. On the way, stop at several traditional market, villages and plantation. In the afternoon, arrive at Pagar Alam to check in to hotel at the slope of Dempo Mountain near tea plantation.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Seganti Setungguan Hotel
In the morning, do some excursion at Pagar Alam to explore the megalith stones and visit Tea Plantation and Tea Factory. In the afternoon, drive to Lahat for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Bukit Selero Hotel
Once finished the breakfast, depart to Palembang, on the way visit Elephant Training Camp at Bukit Selero. In the afternoon, arrive at Palembang and continue driving to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Emilia Hotel or similar
Today is a free for you at own leisure. It is possible to do a Musi River tour on request (optional).
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Emilia Hotel or similar
Today, you will have free at own leisure until time transfer to Airport. Sampai Jumpa!
Meals: Breakfast
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