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Mount Kerinci

Indonesia's highest volcano, climbed in two days through Sumatran rainforest from the tea plantations at its foot.

Photo: Uprising · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best Time to Go
Jun–Sep
Our full guide to Mount Kerinci is being written. It's on the Sumatra and Borneo list as If You're Nearby.

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Cities · Local culture

Bukittinggi

West Sumatra
About 114 miles away

A cool highland town of Minangkabau peaked roofs, canyons and a volcano view.

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Nature · Lakes

Lake Toba

North Sumatra
About 344 miles away

A giant volcanic crater lake, with the Batak villages of Samosir Island in the middle.

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Spiritual · UNESCO

Borobudur

Central Java
About 738 miles away

The world's largest Buddhist temple, a stone mountain of carvings.

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The Full Short List

Sumatra and Borneo

Orangutans and Lake Toba.

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