Kerinci Lake has an area of ​​4200 hectares with a depth of 110 mtr and is situated at an altitude of 783 meters above sea level. This makes Kerinci Lake as the largest lake in Kerinci district. The lake holds many species of fish. Semah Fish is the most popular type and is an endemic fish. Lake Kerinci is located on two district namely "Danau Kerinci" District and "Keliling Danau" District.

The specialty of this lake have come from the natural beauty that is captivating. The lake is against the background by the graceful mountain ranges. Tourists can enjoy the view of fishing boats that navigate the surface of the lake and ready to accompany the fishermen to hunt fish.

In the vicinity of Kerinci Lake there are several villages. It is said that in the villages there is a carved stone megaliths of human heritage. The existence of these stones to prove there is life of early man in this location.

When it comes at a time when the right time, you can see the other tourists along Kerinci Lake Festival held every year. In this festival lot of art displayed some typical Jambi attractions. The purpose of this festival is to give treats to tourists.

At this location have found no star hotels, but tourists can stay at the hotel in Sungai Penuh City. Rates offered are also not too expensive, ranging between $ 2 USD to $ 15 USD of course adjusted to the services. About culiner, in this place there are also many places to eat foods that provide typical Kerinci foods.

To reach this location, tourists can travel overland. The trip can be started from the three places. First place, namely from Jambi City to the Sungai Penuh. Between Jambi and Sungai Penuh distance is about 500 km. Second, starting from Padang to Tapan, then proceed to Sungai Penuh. This trip can be gone for 7 hours. And, third trip starts from Padang to Muaralabuh, which continued to Kersik Tuo. All of these trips can be reached using public transportation, car rental, and private cars.