Sumatra Kerinci Birding Tours 6D/5N
Embark on an unforgettable birding adventure in the stunning landscapes of Kerinci, where highland bird species thrive. The Kerinci birding tour showcases the region's avian diversity, allowing enthusiasts to witness a plethora of unique birds in their natural habitat. The Tapan Road birding tour further enhances this experience, providing opportunities to spot rare species while traversing the breathtaking scenery. Meanwhile, the Danau Kaco birding tour is a highlight for those hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive Sumatran ground cuckoo, a true gem of the region. Each tour not only promises spectacular sightings but also a chance to appreciate the rich biodiversity that Kerinci has to offer, making it a must-visit destination for birdwatching enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Explore Kerinci Seblat National Park and Tapan Road including Danau Kaco of highland Sumatran's Endemic Species of birds
Sumatra Ground Cuckoo
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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