Announcing the 2015 Mt. Kerinci (3805m) Expedition in Sumatra, Indonesia on April 29 to May 5, 2015

Exactly a year after our successful trip to Mt. Rinjani, the highest mountain in Lombok, Indonesia, I will be organising a trip to Mt. Kerinci, at an impressive 3805 MASL the highest mountain in Sumutra, Indonesia and one of the country’s great volcanoes. As part of the  Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra, Mt. Kerinci is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to various tropical species including the Sumatran tiger and 375 bird species.

GENERAL ITINERARY

Day 0 (April 29)
Arrival in Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta en route to Sumatra
Early arrival in Padang*

Day 1 (April 30)
Arrival in Padang – Must arrive by 0800H*
Proceed to Kersik Tuo Village

Day 2 (May 1)
Trek to Mt. Kerinci Base camp

Day 3 (May 2)

Summit assault
Descent to village
Day 4 (May 3)
Sidetrip/hike: Lake Gunung Tujuh
Day 5 (May 4)
Travel back to Padang
Day 6 (May 5)
Head back to KL or Jakarta then Manila

HOW TO JOIN THE EXPEDITION
For inquiries, contact Daniel at expeditions@pinoymountaineer.com. Please send the following information:

Name:
Age:
Hiking experience:
Occupation:
Address:
Contact number:

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