:: Mount Merapi Trekking - West Sumatra ::
Merapi Mountain (Gunung
Merapi) is the most active volcano on Sumatra
island (50 eruptions since 18th century). Its
elevation is 2,891 m. It is located near the
centre of Minangkabau culture – Bukittinggi.
Merapi Mountain is the most important mountain
for Minangkabau people. In Tambo (Minang
literature) it is told that first people arrived
to West Sumatra when all the Earth was covered
by sea. They landed on the only piece of land
that juts out of the water - the top of Merapi
Mountain. In the region, you can find a lot of
burial stones oriented in the direction of
Merapi mountain. This fact shows her spiritual
and cultural importance.
There is two ways to the top.
We recommend starting climbing in early morning
from Koto Baru, which you can reach from
Bukittinggi. Through a rainforest you arrive to
the part with sparse vegetation where a
beautiful view will open in front of your eyes.
You can see the opposite Singgalang Mountain,
Padang Panjang and Bukittinggi towns. After this
the rocky part starts and it is useful to make a
tent under the rocks and spent a night there,
before the hike to the top. The second day in
the morning you reach the main crater and the 4
peaks of the volcano. Except of the main crater
full of smoke you can see a lot of smaller
craters.
After passing this area you
arrive to the so called “Edelweiss gardens”.
Edelweiss flower is a symbol of endless love for
Minangkabau girls. From this point, there is a
wonderful view on the Maninjau Lake and Indian
Ocean. Than you go through the fern vegetation
to the rainforest level again. In the afternoon
you arrive to Pariangan village.
According to the tradition,
the climbers meeting on the mountain, call each
other as Pak (for man) or Buk (for women). You
will also find this habit when you climb other
mountains in West Sumatra.
MOUNT MERAPI TREKKING 04 DAYS 03 NIGHTS INCLUDED
SIKUAI ISLAND
Day 1
Padang – Bukittinggi/Merapi Mt(L/D)
Arrive at Minangkabau International
Airport, meeting service before transfer to
Bukttinggi via Anai Valley, enroute stop at Anai
Waterfall, Minangkabau Village and Pandai Sikek,
the villages where you can find the good quality
of wood carving and loam weaving. Then proceed
to Bukittinggi and stop for visiting Sianok
Canyon, Big Clock Tower. Lunch and Dinner at
local restaurant. Take rest short time, around
11 Pm transfer to Koto Baru Village, after
preparing all trek equipment, we find the local
guide will be company you to trekking at Merapi
mountain.
Day 2 MERAPI – BUKITTINGGI –
PADANG (B/L/D)
It’s about 4 hours trekking to the
virgin jungle, we reach at the top of mountain,
on the way we will stop for a wail at sandstone
for get et top. When sun rice come up we arrived
at the top and get fresh air with wonderful
natural mountain view. After breakfast come down
to Koto Baru and transfer to Padang.
Day 3 Sikuai Island (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, go to Muara Harbor by
boat to the New Sikuai Island, it take 45 minute
from the port. The Island have facilities such
as walking around, sunbathing, canoeing,
fishing, snorkeling and diving with nice coral
reef under water view.
Day 4 Padang / hotel – Airport
(B)
Breakfast at hotel, at the
appropriate time transfer to the airport for
your onward flight
The above price inclusive: Transport AC,
Accommodation base on twin sharing, Daily B’fast,
Lunch 2x, Dinner 2x, English speaking Guide,
Entrance fees and Airport handling.
PRICE : Rp.5.200.000/PERSON MIN 02 PERSON
INCLUDED:
* Airport transfers
* Private land transportation (Air-conditioned Car/Bus)
* Accommodations as per the itinerary
* Camping gear (Sharing Dome Tent & Kitchen Equipment) for
Mt. Kerinci Trekking
* Meals as per the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D:
Dinner)
* Tours & Services as per the itinerary
* Permits and Donations
* English speaking guide
EXCLUDED:
Flights, Travel insurance, Extra meals, Alcoholic beverages
and mini bar at Hotel, Laundry and other personal expenses,
Optional Tours, Tips and Any expenses due to flight delay or
cancellation.
WHAT TO BRING:
Good and comfortable trekking shoes, Comfortable suits and T
- Shirt, Sandals/slippers, Warm cloth, Rain coats, Day pack,
Flash light, Binocular, Camera, Personal medicine and first
aid kit and other personal things.
