Indonesia
The Kerinci volcano region, often nicknamed "the secret valley of Sumatra", is a little gem just 6 hours by car from Padang.
Surrounded by Kerinci-Seblat National Park, the largest in Sumatra (around 13,500 km2), the Kerinci valley is full of places still preserved from tourism.
Then take advantage of a unique circuit, in bivouac, to explore 5 magnificent lakes: Lake Lingkat, Lake Nyalo, Lake Duo, Lake Kecik and Lake Kaco, renowned for its transparent turquoise waters.
Highlights
- the turquoise waters of Lake Kaco
Day 1Padang - Lolo Kecil
Day 1Padang - Lolo Kecil
Departure from Padang in the morning and drive to Sungai penuh. About 7 hours of driving. We will stay in a small guest house in the small village of Lolo Kecil, in the middle of orange plantations.
Day 2-4Discoveries of the five lakes
Day 2-4Discoveries of the five lakes
Departure for a 4-day and 3-night circuit to discover the lakes of the region, within the Kerinci Seblat national park. We will start with Lingkat Lake, then continue to Nyalo Lake, Duo Lake, Kecik Lake and end at the beautiful Kaco Lake. Nights in bivouac and meals on site.
Breakfast: Made by your team
Breakfast: Made by your team
Breakfast: Guesthouse
Lunch: Made by your team
Dinner: Made by your team
Accommodation: Tent camping
Day 5Immersion in local culture
Day 5Immersion in local culture
Return to the small village of Lolo Kecil and night at a local’s home. Opportunity to help give English lessons with Netra, who teaches English to children and young people in the village.
Day 6Return to Padang
Day 6Return to Padang
Return to Padang.
