EXPLORATION of MENTAWAI

Mentawai Island consists of four main islands, North Pagai, South Pagai, Sikakap, and Siberut about 100 Km from the West Sumatra coast in the Indian Ocean. Among the 4 islands, Siberut Island is the biggest but has the lowest population among the four islands.

Their culture, and language are different from people who live in Sumatra, their culture back to the Stone Age. Most of the old people decorate their bodies with a tattoo. According to the story is the oldest tattoo in the world. They also are very professional as a hunter using the bow and poison arrow.

They still practice magic. Magic men an important men because they lead the ceremony, cure somebody ill, give advice to ordinary people before going hunting, build houses, make canoes, etc. There are hundreds of islands with a beautiful beach and coral reefs. Mentawai is also the best place for surfing

EXPLORATION of MENTAWAI  4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

(By Mentawai Fast: Saturday to Tuesday)

DAY 01: PADANG – SIBERUT (L, D)

Boarding in Muara Harbor at 6 AM, sailing to Muara Siberut. Arrival at Muara Siberut make a report to the police station and after lunch, we go to the local village by a small boat for about 2 hours. It depends on the depth of water in the river. Stay overnight at a local house

DAY 02: THE NATIVE’S VILLAGE (B, L, D)

After having breakfast explore the daily activities of the Mentawai such as hunting, fishing, and making sago powder (the main food of the Mentawaian ), when you are lucky you have a chance to see the traditional dances of the Mentawai during the ceremonies in the evening.

DAY 03: WALKING TO ANOTHER VILLAGE (B, L, D)

In the morning free at own pleasure together with the native people and walk to the other village (Sakala) for about 2,5 hours. Overnight at native’s house

DAY 04: SAKALIO VILLAGE – MUARA SIBERUT – PADANG (B, L)

After breakfast, we go to Muara Siberut Harbour by small boat and sail back to Padang at 3 PM (15.00) about 3 – 3,5 hours. Arrive in Padang and transfer to your hotel for your hotel for an overnight stay.

Price included:

• English-speaking guide and local guide
• Porter
• Permit fee and entrance fee
• Accommodations at Native’s house or Simple bungalow at the beach for 10D/ 9N.
• All transport to complete the Journey (Ticket Ferry, Motorized Canoe)
• Meal as specified in the Itinerary, All food brought from Padang, along with the Journey on the Island the food is carried by porters and cooked by a guide and helped by his crew
• Mosquito Net

Exclude :

• Insurance
• Others personal needs
• Tips

TOUR CONDITION:

This is a challenging trek that will take you far from the tourist trail, into the heart of the Mentawai Islands. Deep within their jungles, indigenous people live close to nature.

A people in transition, these uncomplicated rainforest dwellers are struggling to maintain their traditional lifestyle against the paradoxes of modernization. This trek is only recommended if you are prepared to accept very basic and often uncomfortable conditions. The Mentawai Islands are in the Indian Ocean, approximately 100 km to the west of Padang. Now the island is also a paradise for surfers. Your journey begins with an overnight boat crossing to Siberut the largest island in the chain.

If there is any delay or cancellation caused by the weather or the ferry delay or cancellation all of the costs belong to the clients.

What to Bring :

Good sports shoes, rain jacket or poncho, hat, sun cream, snorkel mask, medicine, flashlight or torch, and other personal needs