11
DAYS SIBERUT NATURE, MENTAWAI
ISLAND
Departure to Siberut every
Thursday and back to Padang every Friday
With Mentawai Express.
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.
Day 1
Arriving in Padang and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Thursday The voyage (LD)
You will meet your local trekking crew who
will inform you of the current island conditions' he 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 a morning crossing
to Siberut the largest island in the chain. Overnight stay at local simple
guest house in Muara Siberut.
Day 3 – 6 Siberut Trek (BLD)
You will arrive in the early hours of the
morning at Siberut port, from here you commence your trek into the islands
interior. A moderate level of fitness is required as the trekking can be
demanding, balancing on slippery logs along muddy tracks in the tropical
humidity. You will however be rewarded with stunning views and beautiful
jungles abounding with unique plant and wildlife. The real highlight of your
journey though, is the chance to meet the people of Siberut, traditionally
hunter, gatherer clans who are now coming into contact with the modern
world. You will stay as guests of a local Kerei (medicine –man) in the Uma
(traditional family house). Here, where conditions are basic, you will gain
a unique insight into the lives of these people who maintain a belief system
based on living in total harmony with nature.
Day 7 – 8 Masilok Beach…beach…beach.. (BLD)
Trekking to the south of the island you will
discover idyllic unspoiled white sandy beaches : perfect for swimming,
snorkelling and beach combing. Today you will stay at a local simple guest
house at Masilok Beach.
Day 9 Back to Muara Siberut (BLD)
After breakfast you will take a motorized
canoe back to Muara Siberut. Overnight stay there.
Day 10 Back to Padang (BLD)
Your voyage to Padang will take 3,5 hours to
Padang. Here you can enjoy a much appreciated hot shower in the air
conditioned comfort of your hotel, take the time to contemplate the
complexities as well as differences of this world. In the evening you will
be joined by the team including your guide and tour leader for a farewell
dinner. Masura Bagata
Day 11 End of the tour (B)
Free for your own before transfer to airport
for your next destination.
The price is inclusive of :
Accommodation
Local guest house, Uma ( traditional family house) and Sedona Bumi Minang
hotel (twin sharing)
Meals,
while in the city or major town you will eat at good quality restaurant or
hotel and while trekking our guide will prepare simple but satisfying meals.
Please inform us if you have any special dietary or vegetarian requirements
at the time of booking, Tea and coffee and English speaking guide and
porters. All transfers.
NOTE : For more comfortable trip we use an express
ferry that takes only 3,5 hours. But in case the weekly schedule changed or
cancelled we will take the wooden ferry and have an overnight trip to
Siberut every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
