4 Days/3 Nights Meet the Menthawans
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About This Experience in Padang
Why Visit Padang?
Padang, Indonesia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Padang provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Padang
You can reach Padang, Indonesia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- English speaking guide
- Fast boat (Mentawai fast go and back)
- Gift for Mentawai (cigarettes), donation 3% donation to Kolibri association
- Permit to ask to local authority to enter Siberut National park
- Porters (food)
What's Not Included
- Hôtels in Padang
- Personals expenses, tips
- Soft drinks, beers, alcohol
- Insurance
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
At Muaro Padang harbor where the fast boat leaves to Siberut.
End Point
At Muaro Padang harbor where the fast boat leaves to Siberut.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 60 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Check-out for Siberut from Padang (Saturday)
Early wake up and fast boat at 7am to reach Siberut island 6 hours
Early wake up and fast boat at 7am to reach Siberut island. Arrival at midday at Sikabaluan harbor where we can have lunch, the arrival at 1:30 pm to Maileppet, little harbor in Siberut island.
Your local guide drop you to Muntei, small... 6 hours
Your local guide drop you to Muntei, small village nearby the harbor where you can rest and wait while he is going to by all supplies for the trip and ask permit to local authority to enter the national park. Then we take a motorized canoe and up the Reirekek river during 1h - 1:30 until the forest. Then walk for 2h or more to reach the "uma", the traditional Mentawai house. Once arriving at the "uma", we can spend the rest of the day exploring, resting and get to know the Mentawai family. Dinner and overnight in inhabitant.
With the Mentawai tribe
Today we will follow Mentawai daily activities such...
Today we will follow Mentawai daily activities such sago preparation (their main food), searching for sago worm, making their loin clothes (kabit), the preparation of poison for their arrows, fishing in the river with the women, or walking around the forest to search for fruits or neighbourhoods. The evenings are special moments to share with the shamans and get to know the family better. Overnights at "uma", traditional houses in the jungle. (under mosquito net).
With the Mentawai tribe
Today we will follow Mentawai daily activities such...
Today we will follow Mentawai daily activities such sago preparation (their main food), searching for sago worm, making their loin clothes (kabit), the preparation of poison for their arrows, fishing in the river with the women, or walking around the forest to search for fruits or neighbourhoods. The evenings are special moments to share with the shamans and get to know the family better. Overnights at "uma", traditional house in the jungle. (under mosquito net).
Back to Padang (Tuesday)
In the morning, goodbye to the Mentawai family... 4 hours
In the morning, goodbye to the Mentawai family and walk again in the jungle, take the motorized canoe down the river and back to Muntei village. Lunch at Muara siberut (local restaurant) while waiting the fast boat.
We take the fast boat at 3pm, back to Padang city 3 hours
We take the fast boat at 3pm, back to Padang city. Approximative arrival between 6 and 6:30pm. Transfert to your hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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