This trek takes you deep into the jungle of Kerinci Seblat National Park, home to some of the last remaining Sumatran tigers. The chance of spotting one is obviously very slim, but the adventure is well worth it: as you hike along ridge paths, cross streams, pass incredible waterfalls, and even plunge into the magnificent turquoise waters of Lake Kaco, the sheer beauty of the wilderness will strike you.
You're bound to see gibbons, hornbills, and many other bird and wildlife species. If you're v...
Meet your English-speaking tour-guide at Padang international airport in the morning, and transfer to the small village of Lempur, on the shores of Lake Kerinci.
At dawn, you set off on your trek, passing through lush market-gardening lands where villagers carefully harvest cinnamon, bamboo, and rattan. A gentle crossing of the Manjuto River leads you to the threshold of the primary forest—an untamed world marking the entrance to Kerinci Seblat National Park.
3 to 4 hours of trekking
Breakfast: Included
Lunch: Included
Dinner: Included
Accommodation: Tent camping
Your trek leads you towards Lintang Hill, where you'll set up camp for the night.
This remote jungle outpost is home to a rich array of wildlife—wild boars, Malayan tapirs, and several species of deer, with the elusive Sumatran tiger roaming in the shadows.
On the far side of the hill, the calls of gibbons and hornbills echo through the morning mist.Guided by your expert tracker, you’ll search for signs of tigers or tapirs before continuing through dense equatorial forest.
After around five hours of hiking, you reach a secluded, unnamed waterfall—a pristine spot to rest. Enjoy a refreshing swim in its natural rock pool before further exploring the untouched wilderness surrounding your camp
5 to 6 hours of trekking
Breakfast: Included
Lunch: Included
Dinner: Included
Accommodation: Tent camping
As you enjoy breakfast by a bubbling waterfall, the symphony of birdsong sets the perfect tone for another day of adventure.
You resume your trek, making your way towards Bukit Lumut, a high-altitude region draped in moss and often shrouded in mist.Today, the search for the elusive Sumatran tiger intensifies.
While spotting one remains a rare privilege, the forest floor tells its own story—you’ll come across fresh paw prints, claw marks on tree trunks, and other unmistakable signs of its presence.
4 to 5 hours of trekking
Breakfast: Included
Lunch: Included
Dinner: Included
Accommodation: Tent camping
You press on through the dense, untouched jungle, where nature reigns supreme. Soon, you arrive at the mesmerizing Lake Kaco, its waters glowing an almost phosphorescent blue—like a hidden aquarium deep in the forest. A refreshing swim awaits, surrounded by exotic fish and freshwater crabs in this spring-fed natural pool.
As night falls, you set up camp on the lake’s edge. Then, equipped with headlamps, you venture into the darkness for a nocturnal walk, searching for civets, flying squirrels, and elusive tree frogs in the shadows of the jungle.
Breakfast: Included
Lunch: Included
Dinner: Included
Accommodation: Tent camping
The morning is free, before you set off on a 3-hour walk in search of birds and animals on your way to civilization.
You'll take a break at the Siluang Bersisik Emas waterfall, then finish your trek through sumptuous rice fields before reaching Lempur.
3 hours of trekking
Morning transfer to Padang airport.