Sumatra Kerinci Birding Tours 6D/5N
Kerinci Seblat National Park, situated along the Barisan Mountain range in western Sumatra, is a remarkable natural sanctuary that hosts the island's highest peak, Mount Kerinci, towering at 3,805 meters. This diverse montane park is a treasure trove of geological wonders, featuring active volcanoes, soothing hot springs, meandering rivers, and stunning waterfalls. Among its notable attractions is Lake Gunung Tujuh, the highest caldera lake in Southeast Asia. The park's unique ecosystem supports over 4,000 plant species, including the fascinating Rafflesia arnoldii and the Titan Arum. Additionally, it provides a critical habitat for endangered species such as the Sumatran tiger and the majestic clouded leopard. With its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, Kerinci Seblat National Park is not only a haven for wildlife but also a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and researchers alike, making it a true gem of Indonesia.
Sumatra Kerinci Birding Tour
Krinci Seblat ,Tapan Road Birding and Danau Kaco Birding tour, Trip 6 Days / 5 nights
⏰ Duration : 6D / 5N
🚐 Transportation : Private Car
🏕️ Accommodation : Home Stay
🏕️ Accommodation : Hotel
📌 Start/end : Padang Airport
The Birding Trip :
✅ Day 1 : Padang Airport – Kerinci
Pick up at Padang airport drive to Kersik Tuo Kerinci it,s about 7 hours Drive through the hill mainly through forest and village occasional stop for birding around Danau Krinci and around swamps or Padi, Stay at Kersik Tuo Subandi Home Stay or Smiliar.
✅ Day 2-3 : Birding Kericni National Park
Full day Birding at Gunung Kerinci National Park for
Key Species : Sumatran Frogmouth, Schneider’s Pitta, Salvadori’s Pheasant, Red billed Partridge, Bronze-tailed Peacock Pheasant, Sumatran Whistling Thrush, Golden and Rusty-breasted Wren-Babbler, Sumatran Wren-Babbler, Rajah Scops Owl, Sumatran Cochoa, Sumatran Blue Robin, Sumatran Shortwing, Sumatran Trogon and Black Eagle, Gray-Chinned minivet and Sunda Minivet, White Throated fantail, Long Tailed shrike, Large Niltava, Shiny Whistling_Trush, Black-Browed Barbet, Sunda Owlet,
Sumatran Ground Cuckoo lives in Danau Kaco.
Sumatran Treepie, Black-browed Barbet, and Ruby-throated Bulbul. Green-billed Malkoha, Wreathed and Rhinoceros Hornbills, Blue Nuthatch, Banded Kingfisher
✅ Day 4 : Kerinci – Danau Kaco – Sungai Penuh
Birding to Danau Kaco main target for Sumatran Ground Cuckoo after birding drive to Sungai Penuh Stay at DVania Hotel or Kerinci Hotel 1n the town of Sungai Penuh.
✅Day 5 : Sungai Penuh – Birding Tapan Road
Sungai Penuh Drive to Tapan Road full day birding along the along the Tapan Road.
Tapan Road Key Species: Graceful Pitta, Barred Cuckoo-Doves,Temminck’s Sunbird, Sumatran Green Pigeon, Sumatran Flowerpecker, Cinereous Bulbul, Wreathed Hornbill, Red-headed Trogon, Orange-bellied Flowerpecker, Blue masked leafbirds, Sumatran Leafbird, Spectacled Bulbul, Hairy-backed Bulbul, Red-bearded Bee-eater, Oriental Honey Buzzard (which is often treated as Sunda Honey Buzzard) Spot-necked Babblers , Sumatran Bulbul, Long tailed broadbill, Black and crimson oriole and fire tufted barbet, Sumatran treepie, Marbled wren babbler.
✅ Day 6 : Sungai Penuh – Tapan Road Birding – Padang
Early morning birding at Tapan Road and drive to Padang, About 6 hours drive Arrival at Padang Hotel /or Padang Airport end of trip.
🗺️Price of Tour :
1 pax : 2360 USD/pax
2 – 3 pax : 1450 USD/pax
4 -6 pax : 1325 USD/pax
🛒The trip includes:
Transportation Private Car along the trip, Accommodation. Entry permit, Snacks, Coffee & Tea, Meal ( B, L, D ), Mineral water, Snack, Room base on twin share, Local tour and Local guide, Logistic.
About Sumatra Birding Tours
Kerinci Seblat National Park
Kerinci Seblat National Park is located along the Barisan mountain range in western Sumatra and includes Mount Kerinci, the island’s highest peak (3,805 m). This montane park features active volcanoes, hot springs, rivers, caves, waterfalls and Lake Gunung Tujuh, the highest caldera lake in Southeast Asia, The Great Sumatran fault runs through the park, attracting geologists, while the park surrounds the populated Kerinci Valley.
The park boasts incredible biodiversity with over 4,000 plant species, including the iconic Rafflesia arnoldii and titan arum. Its wildlife includes several rare and endangered animals like Sumatran Tiger:
The Big cats like : Clouded leopards, Marbled cats, Leopard cats and Asian golden cats, other species such as Sumatran dholes, Elephants, Sunda clouded leopards, Malayan tapirs and Malayan sun bears.
Rediscovered species, like the Sumatran Muntjac (a deer thought lost since the 1905s.
Kerinci Seblat is a haven for birdlife, with over 370 species, including the Sumatran ground-cuckoo (rediscovered in 2002) and 17 of Sumatra’s 20 endemic birds, making it a vital destination for ornithologists and birdwatchers.
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