To reach Mentawai you
to fly to Padang first, then from Padang, sail by the local ferry for
about 12 hours to the archipelago. At the moment, ferry boat from Padang
is available every Monday, Thursday, and Friday. The ferry schedule is
subject to change in the future.
Our main activity will
be visiting various places / villages, stay with the local family and
join them in their daily life.
The walk there 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.
This trek is only
recommended if you are prepared to accept very basic and often
uncomfortable conditions.
The program we propose
you below is flexible. Village of the destination is subject to change.
We do not mention the name of the village one by one.
MENTAWAI TRIBE
ADVENTURE
Duration : 6 days / 5
nights
Grade : challenging
Arrival / Departure :
Padang
ITINERARY
DAY
01: PADANG – MUARA SIBERUT (D)
Boarding at Muara
Harbour at 18.00, overnight on board
DAY
02: MUARA SIBERUT – THE NATIVE’S VILLAGE (B,L,D)
Early in the morning
arriving in Muara Siberut, after getting permit from the local
government, taking motorized canoe to Rorogot or Madobak, it depend on
the water in the river, walking to Sakaleo or to Bat Nusa about 3,5
hours. Overnight at Sakaleo or Bat Nusa at Native’s House
DAY
03: EXPLORING THE NATIVE’S ACTIVITIES (B,L,D)
After having breakfast
exploring the daily activities of Native’s Mentawai Tribe Such as:
Hunting, Fishing, Making Sago Powder (Main food of Mentawaian Tribe),
when you are lucky, you have chance to see the traditional dances of
Mentawai during the Ceremonies in the evening.
DAY
04.WALKING TO ANOTHER VILLAGE (B,L,D)
In the morning free at
own leisure together with the Native’s before leaving to Bat Alemoi by
walk about 2,5 hours. Overnight at Native’s House at Bat Elemoi
DAY
05: BAT ELEMOI – MUARA SIBERUT (B,L,D)
Half day exploring the
native’s activities before leaving to Muara Siberut such as: To see how
they making clothes from the Bark of Tree, Making Tatoes, Bow and Poison
Arrow, Etc. The Ferry depart to Padang in the evening, Overnight on
Board
DAY06: ARRIVING IN PADANG (B)
Early in the morning
arriving in Padang, transfer to hotel or airport for your next
destination.
Tour end
Included:
• English Speaking
Guide and Local Guide
• Porter
• Permit Fee and
Entrance Fee
• Accommodation at
Native’s house
• Return Transfer
Airport-Harbor or Hotel-Harbor
• All transport to
complete the Journey (Ferry Ticket & small motorized canoe)
• Meal as specified in
the itinerary (All food brought from Padang. Along the journey
Excluded:
• Insurance
• Others Personal
Needs
* Any cost due the
ferry / flight delay / cancellation
• Tips
Recommended personal gear
• Good walking shoes
• Rain Jacket or
Poncho
• Hat and sun glass
* Rubber shoes
• Sun Cream
• personal first aid
kit
• Flash Light or
Torch,
• And Others Personal
Needs
