A waterfall falling directly into the ocean gives this North Sumatra island an unmistakable signature.
Mursala waterfall meets the sea off the coast of Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra. · Photo: FarxhanAll destinations
Danau Kaco in the forest near Lempur, Kerinci, Jambi. · Photo: Ardi Ryan Dirza · CC BY-SA 4.0
SUMATRA · INDONESIA
Danau Kaco
Kerinci, Jambi
A small blue lake deep in the Kerinci forest rewards travellers who enjoy the journey on foot.
A DIFFERENT SIDE OF INDONESIA
Forest trekking & lakes
Danau Kaco lies near Lempur in the Kerinci Seblat landscape of Jambi. The lake is reached on forest trails, making the walk through its mountain-forest setting part of the experience.
Plan a Danau Kaco journeyWhat draws you here
- Danau Kaco's blue water
- Forest trekking from Lempur
- Kerinci's mountain-forest atmosphere
PLACE & CONNECTIONS
Make room for the journey.
Sungai Penuh → Lempur → forest trail to Danau Kaco
View location on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)- Use a local guide and confirm park entry and current trail conditions.
- Allow a full walking plan matched to fitness, rain and available daylight.
Share your dates and travel interests. We’ll shape a proposed route and check local access, guiding and accommodation for your brief.
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