Mount Kerinci
Mount Kerinci
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Alex L
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
if you want to visit kerinci choose the best guide and always professional in his field and I use the guide @kerincitanahsurga which makes us happy on vacation,thank you dodi the owner of the instagram account @kerincitanahsuga
Written 23 October 2022
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Hanah
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Friends
Saw multiple recommendations here for Endatno (endatno@gmail.com) as local guide. Emailed him right away and his response was super fast, we exchanged number and from there communication was easily done via whatsapp.
Endatno was nothing but the best guide you’ll ever need. He has climbed the mountain many times, so he’s super experience. He gave us realistic hike time and was pretty accurate. He understands the mountain inside out, and that’s a key factor to getting a good guide. There were moments my friends and I were either injured, slow or tired. It’s with such ordeals that you’ll see someone’s true self. Endatno remained true to himself and stood by us patiently. He truly filled us with endless encouragements throughout the entire journey from kerinci gate to the summit. He often made the effort to create conversations with each of us while hiking, to distract us from the tiredness! Littlest things that matters and goes a long way, whatever to get the hiking going. He definitely guided us and took care of our safety amazingly well and efficiently!
His motto will always be “aman aman sahaja”.
Translates to “be at ease, stay calm always”.
Funny guy too! Highly recommend him!!!!!! 10/10
As a whole, kerinci was magnificent. But to get an amazing view, you’ll have to struggle first. No pain no gain, but it’s worth it. It’s a mountain, covered with different types of terrains. I must say shelter 2 to 3 was the longest ever, while shelter 3 to base camp was an experience I’ll never forget. 10/10.
Package:
2 days/ 1 night trek.
Included porter, camping gear and meals.
But if you’re a beginner, consider doing 3days/ 2 night trek, slow and easy pace will do the work.
We also engaged his transport service:
1. From Minangkabau airport to Swarga Lodge ~8-9hrs climb (highly recommend Swarga lodge before/after your kerinci climb, check them out!)
2. From Swarga Lodge to Padi Ecolodge ~9-10hrs
We compared with other offers, he gave us the best rate!
Endatno was nothing but the best guide you’ll ever need. He has climbed the mountain many times, so he’s super experience. He gave us realistic hike time and was pretty accurate. He understands the mountain inside out, and that’s a key factor to getting a good guide. There were moments my friends and I were either injured, slow or tired. It’s with such ordeals that you’ll see someone’s true self. Endatno remained true to himself and stood by us patiently. He truly filled us with endless encouragements throughout the entire journey from kerinci gate to the summit. He often made the effort to create conversations with each of us while hiking, to distract us from the tiredness! Littlest things that matters and goes a long way, whatever to get the hiking going. He definitely guided us and took care of our safety amazingly well and efficiently!
His motto will always be “aman aman sahaja”.
Translates to “be at ease, stay calm always”.
Funny guy too! Highly recommend him!!!!!! 10/10
As a whole, kerinci was magnificent. But to get an amazing view, you’ll have to struggle first. No pain no gain, but it’s worth it. It’s a mountain, covered with different types of terrains. I must say shelter 2 to 3 was the longest ever, while shelter 3 to base camp was an experience I’ll never forget. 10/10.
Package:
2 days/ 1 night trek.
Included porter, camping gear and meals.
But if you’re a beginner, consider doing 3days/ 2 night trek, slow and easy pace will do the work.
We also engaged his transport service:
1. From Minangkabau airport to Swarga Lodge ~8-9hrs climb (highly recommend Swarga lodge before/after your kerinci climb, check them out!)
2. From Swarga Lodge to Padi Ecolodge ~9-10hrs
We compared with other offers, he gave us the best rate!
Written 19 October 2022
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Carl N
5 contributions
Mar 2019
My girlfriend and I visited Mount Kerinci during February of 2019. Our guide was Endatno Een. He was mentioned on the tripadvisor page multiple times and came highly recommended. And rightfully so. Afer contacting Endatno he basically managed our entire trip for us by giving us advice on how to reach Kerinci, where to stay and so on.
We were quite worried about the weather back then as we had heard that weather conditions during that time of year are often not perfect and the weather can change quite fast. Endatno gave us a realistic assessment of the situation though and encouraged us to do the hike even though we might get wet.
For that we are grateful because the hike itself was amazing even though we did get wet (like extremely wet) on the way down. The reason why the hike was so great for us was the vegetation that changed with each stage of the mountain, the chance to see some rare animals as well as the specacular view from the summit area. When the sky cleared you were able to see the Kerinci valley other mountain areas and even the ocean at the horizon.
The hike itself was not extremely easy but definetly manageable as we are not experienced hikers and only somewhat sporty. It was important to have Endatno though as he and his colleague carried the supplies and the tent and you definetly need a guide for directions.
All in all the hike on Mount Kerinci made for an unforgettable experience and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great experience off the beaten track to give it a try. And give Endatno a call. With him you got the right guide!
Cheers.
We were quite worried about the weather back then as we had heard that weather conditions during that time of year are often not perfect and the weather can change quite fast. Endatno gave us a realistic assessment of the situation though and encouraged us to do the hike even though we might get wet.
For that we are grateful because the hike itself was amazing even though we did get wet (like extremely wet) on the way down. The reason why the hike was so great for us was the vegetation that changed with each stage of the mountain, the chance to see some rare animals as well as the specacular view from the summit area. When the sky cleared you were able to see the Kerinci valley other mountain areas and even the ocean at the horizon.
The hike itself was not extremely easy but definetly manageable as we are not experienced hikers and only somewhat sporty. It was important to have Endatno though as he and his colleague carried the supplies and the tent and you definetly need a guide for directions.
All in all the hike on Mount Kerinci made for an unforgettable experience and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great experience off the beaten track to give it a try. And give Endatno a call. With him you got the right guide!
Cheers.
Written 10 February 2020
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Ong4193
30 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Best and had a good guides climbing.
The paths quite rough but manageable
reached to summit.We enjoyable from
Beginning till we descending from
the mount.We will be back if time
available.
The paths quite rough but manageable
reached to summit.We enjoyable from
Beginning till we descending from
the mount.We will be back if time
available.
Written 4 November 2019
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E. Filou
6 contributions
Oct 2019
I was guided by Mr Endatno (endatno@gmail.com) for a 2 days/ 1 night trek to the mount. For a really reasonnable price, he will welcome you from your arrival in the village before the hike and help you for everything you'll need about transportation to your next stop, accomodation and so on.
I highly recommend this guide.
I highly recommend this guide.
Written 3 October 2019
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Russ S
Ringwood, UK2 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
I came to Kersik Tuo as a solo traveller and originally wanted to try to get on a 2d1n trip with a group. When I arrived I asked around and it seemed very quiet, so this didn't seem likely. Having read various reviews on trip advisor I decided to contact Een. Een was very approachable and actually came and met me where I was having dinner to discuss the hike and my needs. Budget was a big thing to me and Een lowered and already reasonable price without me asking him to.
The climb itself was tough but enjoyable, and Een really looked after me in terms of advice, food and drink. I summited twice, one on the first afternoon and once at sunrise.
Een even helped me arrange forward transport from Kersik Tuo which I was struggling to organise myself, and came and met me when the bus arrived in the evening to make sure I got on safely and the driver understood what I needed!
I'd highly recommend the climb, and using Een as a good local guide. His number is +6285266266992
The climb itself was tough but enjoyable, and Een really looked after me in terms of advice, food and drink. I summited twice, one on the first afternoon and once at sunrise.
Een even helped me arrange forward transport from Kersik Tuo which I was struggling to organise myself, and came and met me when the bus arrived in the evening to make sure I got on safely and the driver understood what I needed!
I'd highly recommend the climb, and using Een as a good local guide. His number is +6285266266992
Written 17 September 2019
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Julien B
Paris, France2 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
We climbed Kerinci volcano and travel + hike totally worth it. First the hike in the jungle is really nice especially if your enjoy wildlife, we saw many birds, squirrels and monkeys. Second the view from the top of the volcano with the sunrise is just breathtaking. Make sure you bring warm clothes or a jacket against the wind. We hiked with Een Endatatno who is probably the person who climbed the most this volcano. He has been a guide for 20 years and has climbed the Kerinci over a thousand times! Everything was perfectly organised for a really reasonable price. He has a very good English and it’s really nice to do the hike with him. If you want to contact him go to his website gokerinci.com where you’ll find his contact details.
Written 20 August 2019
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Ong4193
30 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Tour guides. I reconnended looks for Pak Pani, this grp are very experienced and friendly. Thank you support from them bring us around kerinchi and Padang.
Written 31 July 2019
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Mick
Rovaniemi, Finland11 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Been traveling quite a lot and lately overland and sea from Europe to Indonesia. In every country, we went hiking alone.
In Sumatra, due to our lack of knowledge about volcanoes, we decided to go with a local guide and found Een who had load of good reviews.
Een is someone very friendly and very professional.
First of all, he is very organized and will make your hike something that you will remember.
Second, “he knows the volcanoe” and everything that lives or grow on it.
Without him, we would have missed so much. He always took time to show us plants, animals and told us many small stories.
Talking about the price he charges for two days/1night, it is definitely fair regarding the quality of the service, the knowledge he has and also the food he was providing during the hike.
I’m really glad we could go with him. It was a chance for us and make the 2 days on Kerinci something memorable.
Mick and Sanna (Finland)
In Sumatra, due to our lack of knowledge about volcanoes, we decided to go with a local guide and found Een who had load of good reviews.
Een is someone very friendly and very professional.
First of all, he is very organized and will make your hike something that you will remember.
Second, “he knows the volcanoe” and everything that lives or grow on it.
Without him, we would have missed so much. He always took time to show us plants, animals and told us many small stories.
Talking about the price he charges for two days/1night, it is definitely fair regarding the quality of the service, the knowledge he has and also the food he was providing during the hike.
I’m really glad we could go with him. It was a chance for us and make the 2 days on Kerinci something memorable.
Mick and Sanna (Finland)
Written 4 June 2019
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Fess S
Tucson, AZ339 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We booked a tour with Kerinci View Homestay in Pelompek for 1,700,000 for 2 people (we joined 2 other tourists who already had arranged that price) including everything- park entry, transport to trailhead, tent, food and they lent a head flashlight too. We arrived at the Kerinci Trek Car dropoff which is 1750 meters at 9am and it took 2 hours to reach Shelter 1. We then continued to Shelter 3 arriving in under 6 hours that included a 1 hour lunch break. We were the only tourists at the campground. We took breakfast at 4am and went for the summit at 4:35 and arrived at 5:55. We had amazing weather. It took about 1 hour to return to Shelter 3 and at 9am we decensded and reached the car pickup at 13:00. The trail is easy to follow on maps.me and a guide is not needed but you would need all your equipment. There is a lot of trash unfortunately.
Written 23 May 2019
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MuhammadJauhar
Brunei Darussalam26 contributions
Can one hike without a guide like most mountains in Indonesia?
Ong4193
30 contributions
No,need guide for safety reason.
Ong4193
30 contributions
Nice and beautiful scenery. Looks for Pak Pani for tour guide very good service and tip top.
and can stay in kerinci view homestay Google maps ..
Bonjour j'aimerais savoir combien de temps minimum il faut pour faire l'ascension depuis l'aéroport de padang. j'aimerais aussi avoir le contact d'un guide sur place. Merci par avance
Arie iixii
Bekasi, Indonesia3 contributions
Perjalanan padang - kresik tuo 6 - 8 jam
kashew_katie
Vancouver11 contributions
Hi, how did you organize your ride from Padang to Kersik Tuo? Did you have request a car/van beforehand or was it easy to find someone to take you? Thank you!
Zebs777
Singapore3 contributions
Its a day's drive from padang and recommended to prearrange transport. Try searching for kerinci guides online, there are a few notable ones who will be able to assist (they do guiding for the lake as well). Hope this helps.
Mount Kerinci (Jambi) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Kerinci
- Mount Kerinci is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Mount Kerinci tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 Mount Kerinci tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Mount Kerinci:
- (1.77 km) Swarga Lodge and Homestay
- (2.70 km) Homestay Family
- (3.39 km) Pelangi Guest House
- (11.08 km) Kerinci Travelling
- (12.64 km) Kerinci View Homestay