Kerinci Seblat National Park
Kerinci Seblat National Park
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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korian89
Groningen, The Netherlands75 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
Found out about Kerinci National Park via wildsumatra.com. Luke Mackin, an american living in the area has set up a wonderfull website full of info. At the time I was couchsurfing in Padang and some local people booked me a spot in a car (kijang) that was travelling to Sungai Penuh that night. Got of in Kersik Tuo and stayed in the village for a day. Really nice place with lovely locals and a stunning view at the tea plantations and gunung kerinci. Heard there were some nice waterfalls in the area but I was a bit sick and wanted to safe my strength for tackling gunung kerinci the next day. What a trek was that! Stunning!
Two days later I headed on to Sungai Penuh. I just hopped on a minibus that was going every hour orso. Checked in a very nice (cheap) hotel and decided I wanted to go motorbiking in the valley which is surrounded by the national park. Couldn't find a motorbike rentalshop but I found a guy who was willing too drive me around for a few hours for 100.000 Rp. Had a really nice time. The town is very lively, there is a great lookout point, green emerald ricefields and a beautifull lake. Again the locals are ever so friendly and the local boys enjoy racing along on the motorbikes. Went out for dinner at night in Sungai Penuh and again met some really nice people and played card games all night long.
The next day I organized a daytour in the jungle to Lake Kaco. Via WILDSUMATRA I contacted an American who lives in the area and he set me up with a guide in the village of Lempur. The guide picked me up in Sungai Penuh and of we went to Lempur. Lempur is a really nice remote village. Love it! After hanging around a bit we went in the jungle to lake Kaco. It's a skyblue little lake about two hours walk into the jungle. The guides in Lempur can take you on multiple day tours in the jungle as well. I believe they charge around 150.000-200.000 Rp a day or something. I paid 300.000 for the day but that included that transportation as well.
After returning to the village I was invited to spent the night at the guide his house. He invited some friends over and one said he actually ran an official homestay in the village. If you are planning to visit Lempur don't worry to much about getting there and aournd. Somebody can always take you there with a motorbike, there are places to spent the night and one or two people who speak English.
Wildsumatra.com has more info about treks in park etc. It really is a magnificent place and off the beaten track. Only briefly met one other western tourists and a spent some time with a couple from Jakarta. Bit sad really because I reckon it deserves more tourists. Perhaps would help people to get some money out of the national park. It really is a brilliant. One of the highlights of my Sumatra trip!
Two days later I headed on to Sungai Penuh. I just hopped on a minibus that was going every hour orso. Checked in a very nice (cheap) hotel and decided I wanted to go motorbiking in the valley which is surrounded by the national park. Couldn't find a motorbike rentalshop but I found a guy who was willing too drive me around for a few hours for 100.000 Rp. Had a really nice time. The town is very lively, there is a great lookout point, green emerald ricefields and a beautifull lake. Again the locals are ever so friendly and the local boys enjoy racing along on the motorbikes. Went out for dinner at night in Sungai Penuh and again met some really nice people and played card games all night long.
The next day I organized a daytour in the jungle to Lake Kaco. Via WILDSUMATRA I contacted an American who lives in the area and he set me up with a guide in the village of Lempur. The guide picked me up in Sungai Penuh and of we went to Lempur. Lempur is a really nice remote village. Love it! After hanging around a bit we went in the jungle to lake Kaco. It's a skyblue little lake about two hours walk into the jungle. The guides in Lempur can take you on multiple day tours in the jungle as well. I believe they charge around 150.000-200.000 Rp a day or something. I paid 300.000 for the day but that included that transportation as well.
After returning to the village I was invited to spent the night at the guide his house. He invited some friends over and one said he actually ran an official homestay in the village. If you are planning to visit Lempur don't worry to much about getting there and aournd. Somebody can always take you there with a motorbike, there are places to spent the night and one or two people who speak English.
Wildsumatra.com has more info about treks in park etc. It really is a magnificent place and off the beaten track. Only briefly met one other western tourists and a spent some time with a couple from Jakarta. Bit sad really because I reckon it deserves more tourists. Perhaps would help people to get some money out of the national park. It really is a brilliant. One of the highlights of my Sumatra trip!
Written February 18, 2015
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skw_C
Sydney, Australia6 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
We did the hike to renah kemumu village through www.wildsumatra.com. (If you want to know more about the Kerinci NP region, luke mackin has a great map somewhere on the lonely planet forum.)
The trip was 5 days 2 days hike in, 1 day at village, 2 days hike out. For 2 people, Dave (one of the business operators) provided 3 local guides/porters and came along himself to act as translator. The guides are worth a mention as wildsumatra purposely cooperates with a local youth organisation that is focused on preserving the natural beauty of the forest. Kind of like a combination of scouts and landcare.
The hike itself is no walk in the park with plenty of slippery mud, clay and leeches but it's nothing an experienced hiker couldn't manage. There are also many positives such as all the jungle fruits and food the guides showed us (Stir fried ferns and forest strawberries!), scenery and constant jungle sounds. The dedication of the guides really shined throughout.
At the village Dave helped organised a day trip in a 4WD (additional cost) to an ancient stone carving, old village site, small-scale hydroelectric plant and best of all natural hot springs site. The hot springs was a great highlight with little sign of human activity except for us. The next day we visited the local school to be personally greeted by the principal and to donate some english children books we carried in.
Overall, if you want to add something unique to your kerinici climb, this is it. You will get the best of kerinci nature and culture all rolled into one. wildsumatra offers a 4 day option but this means you arrive for dinner on the 2nd day and leave after breakfast on the 3rd.
The trip was 5 days 2 days hike in, 1 day at village, 2 days hike out. For 2 people, Dave (one of the business operators) provided 3 local guides/porters and came along himself to act as translator. The guides are worth a mention as wildsumatra purposely cooperates with a local youth organisation that is focused on preserving the natural beauty of the forest. Kind of like a combination of scouts and landcare.
The hike itself is no walk in the park with plenty of slippery mud, clay and leeches but it's nothing an experienced hiker couldn't manage. There are also many positives such as all the jungle fruits and food the guides showed us (Stir fried ferns and forest strawberries!), scenery and constant jungle sounds. The dedication of the guides really shined throughout.
At the village Dave helped organised a day trip in a 4WD (additional cost) to an ancient stone carving, old village site, small-scale hydroelectric plant and best of all natural hot springs site. The hot springs was a great highlight with little sign of human activity except for us. The next day we visited the local school to be personally greeted by the principal and to donate some english children books we carried in.
Overall, if you want to add something unique to your kerinici climb, this is it. You will get the best of kerinci nature and culture all rolled into one. wildsumatra offers a 4 day option but this means you arrive for dinner on the 2nd day and leave after breakfast on the 3rd.
Written May 4, 2014
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dentsyahrudin
Bengkulu, Indonesia108 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
More or less 13.000 square kilo meter, The length is from Tapan wast Sumatra to Muara Aman Lebong Bengkulu, nearly 300 km in west coast and From Bangko Jambi to Muara Rupit Jambi at east side . About 40 km for the width. The hill is average 1000 meter above sea level what we call Bukit Barisan. You can cross the hill at Tapan to Sungai Penuh Kerinci at North side or Bengkulu to Kepahiang at south side. Due to hilly road from Tapan to Sungai Penuh and foot of Mt Kerinci so National Park area on spot will be better to get bu bus or prive vihicle from Tapan - Sungai Penuh. than Bengkulu - Kepahiang. The air is so fresh , 3000 meter above sea level on top , Scarce animals like tiger somestimes can be seen at road, Elephant, bear, monkey etc The forest is uncultivated with plantation here but At Kepahiang Bengkulu is not, Farmers do illegal logging to plant coffee.arabica or robusta to earn a living - Nice place for bird lover to watch scarce birds. The main problem for the exixtence for the forest is illegal logging. Some conservation groups must step to intervene. this valuable ecosystem I think.
Written January 26, 2017
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Benjamin-Cassandra
6 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We travelled from padang to kerinci for 240,000 rupiah for two by private van because we missed the bus. Turns out it was only 40,000 more. We stayed at subandi homestay which was awesome, the owner helped organise our trek into the jungle of the national park which was great. The trek itself was great, unfortunatly we didnt see much wildlife like tigers, elephants, rhino, bear and those carniverous plants ect that they say is in there. We only saw squirrels and great views. Would recommend doing the kerinci volcanoe trek and leaving jungle treks for up north of sumatra (If its wild animals you are seeking). On the upside it was very quiet with hardly any tourists.
Written April 12, 2015
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La S
7 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
I visited many national park and in Sumatra is a big shame that the environment is completely full of trash dumped everywhere.
You can hike Kerinci and Gunung tujuh by yourself ,it is impossible to get lost and it is not mandatory to have a guide to entry.When they told you it is obbligatory at your guesthouse it is only because they want to rip you off .I did alone and there is no danger in walk alone.
The guides almost always are disrespectful about the environment as there are the first to leave the bin up there.
You are paying a fee to government/rangers that goes in their pockets,animals and ambient are not protected .
You can hike Kerinci and Gunung tujuh by yourself ,it is impossible to get lost and it is not mandatory to have a guide to entry.When they told you it is obbligatory at your guesthouse it is only because they want to rip you off .I did alone and there is no danger in walk alone.
The guides almost always are disrespectful about the environment as there are the first to leave the bin up there.
You are paying a fee to government/rangers that goes in their pockets,animals and ambient are not protected .
Written August 10, 2018
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Balira17
Banda Aceh24 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
The Kerinci Seblat National Park is accessible from different location, but the best one is from Sungai Penuh town. To be able to do the bird watching activity inside the park you should arrange the permit at the National Park office. The best time to do the birdwatching is in the morning, start from 0600 am, were you can spotted the Sumatran Trogon, Kerinci Bulbul, minivet, woodpecker, Barbet, broadbill, etc.
Written July 7, 2019
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fdvic7
Zurich, Switzerland11 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
I have been there in 2017 and it's a very beautiful place. The mountain Kerinci itself can be climbed by yourself, although local guides are preferable.
Getting to the top and returning takes you two days - three if you take your time. There are three camping stations along the path.
The highest one should be used for a night, to enjoy an astonishing sunrise on the top.
Nice people, tasty and cheap food. 5 stars.
Getting to the top and returning takes you two days - three if you take your time. There are three camping stations along the path.
The highest one should be used for a night, to enjoy an astonishing sunrise on the top.
Nice people, tasty and cheap food. 5 stars.
Written November 5, 2017
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DnaUSA
Berkeley, CA36 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Needs more conservation preservation effort. No infrastructure to fund the efforts, Are the forests being cleared for tea plantations? Tigers or Tea?! I hope the Tigers win
Written September 11, 2019
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Darnel-HDI
Jakarta, Indonesia2,110 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
This National Park is located in the border of West Sumatera and Jambi provinces. It is best accessed from Padang. This national park has plenty of objects, Kerinci volcano, hot springs, rivers, caves, waterfall and caldera. It has more than 4000 species of tropical plants including Raflesia, and home of more than 370 species of birds, Sumatera Tiger, Elephant, Rinos, Tapir and Bears. It needs more infrastructure to enable visitor exploring the park.
Written May 25, 2016
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aji suryanto
Jakarta, Indonesia151 contributions
Sep 2015
Nice landscape and fresh air. we can climb the Kerinci Mountain or we can walk to tea plantation. Its good place for mountaineer as well
Written September 30, 2015
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Laomara
España6 contributions
Hello..i'm moving to Kerinci seblat natural park and i need someplace to sleep as cheaper as possible..thanks so much
dentsyahrudin
Bengkulu, Indonesia108 contributions
If you are really to look for a cheap one.. Subandi guest house / losmen at Kersik Tuo is ok Us $ 5, Wisma Mama at Mukomuko Us $ 10, Pasir Putih losmen Kemumu Argamakmur Bengkulu US $ 10. I guided Cristian Goblet to Enggano Island Last year.
SyahidKhadri
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia86 contributions
I will be travel with my friends to Padang on 15 march 2016, next year. One of the places that we want to visit would be Lake Kaco but we have least information on how to go there. Can someone help us?
dentsyahrudin
Bengkulu, Indonesia108 contributions
Lake Kaco? It is near to my home town where I was born " Mukomuko" Lempur . I f You are at Padang, Jambi, Or Bengkulu .. find some travel agents who can deliver you to Sungai Penuh Kerinci and get a motor bike rental to Lempur, Do not hesitate to bargain about the fares.
SyahidKhadri
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia86 contributions
Hi Korian89, i just want to ask you how many hours from Padang Airport to Lake Kaco? Is it easy to find a transport to go there?
dentsyahrudin
Bengkulu, Indonesia108 contributions
Padang air port to Sungai Penuh needs 6 hours to get by bus via Muara Labuh or you can rent a car with a driver at Padang more or less IDR 400.000,- ( us $ 25 ). It is easy to find car / travel agent at Air port of Padang. Lempur village is my home town and Tapan , Mukomuko. Say Den Labo Mukomuko to them.
Kerinci Seblat National Park (West Sumatra) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Kerinci Seblat National Park
- Kerinci Seblat National Park is open:
- Mon - Sat 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Kerinci Seblat National Park:
- (0.14 mi) Bamboosa Guest House
- (0.17 mi) Treeli Boutique Hotel
- (0.16 mi) Hotel Asia
- (0.41 mi) Hello Guest House
- (0.18 mi) Hotel Gajahmada
- Restaurants near Kerinci Seblat National Park:
- (0.08 mi) Ayam Geprek Bensu
- (0.21 mi) Turret Cafe
- (0.27 mi) Hau's Tea Bukittinggi
- (0.29 mi) Family Benteng Indah
- (0.30 mi) Warung Mas Blangkon
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