Women in traditional Kerinci attire, Kenduri Sko festival in Semurup, Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia
This historically isolated highland valley sits at the heart of the island of Sumatra, tucked deep within the Bukit Barisan mountain range. Known as the “secret valley of Sumatra” by the Dutch, Kerinci was one of the last places in Indonesia to fall to their control, as late as 1903, and the first road out of the valley wasn’t built until the 1920’s. Even now, there are only three roads out of the area, with the nearest city, Padang, being a full 8 hours away by car. Being so secluded, local cultures remain very traditional, and tourists are few and far between– despite there being an endless plethora of beautiful sites to see and unique experiences to engage in. Come visit!
Come discover Kerinci for yourself! Learn about the region, visit our itineraries page, or view additional points of interest around Kerinci to create your own custom trip. Be sure to check out our travel tips when you’re ready to start planning.

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