5 days to meet the Mentawai tribe
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About the Activity
We bring you in the hearth of Siberut national park in Indonesia to meet the Mentawai tribe. Departure only on Tuesday and Saturday with Mentawai fast (fast boat). Mentawai people lives in the jungle in harmony with nature. They are animist and believe that each things has a soul. They loves tattoos and jewelry. Their tattoos are one of the oldest tattoos in the world. Let's try this adventure and come to discover this amazing people. Meet with the last shamans of Siberut, come and share a bit of their daily life in mutual respect and tolerance. With them, you will discover their unique and close to nature way of life, you will follow their daily activities such sago preparation (their main food), fishing in the river or preparing poison for their arrow. But before all, it will be a stay rich on "sharing experience" with the Mentawai family with who you are gonna spend few days. We support Kolibri association, by sharing with them 3% of the amount .This money goes directly to the association to help disadvantaged children in Sumatra.4 days
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
English speaking guide
Use of equipment : Other.
Food and drink : Lunch. x 4
Food and drink : Dinner. x 3
Fast boat (Mentawai fast go and back)
Food and drink : Breakfast. x 3
Gift for Mentawai (cigarettes), donation
3% donation to Kolibri association
Permit to ask to local authority to enter Siberut National park
Hôtels in Padang
Personals expenses, tips
Soft drinks, beers, alcohol
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Padang
Padang, IndonesiaEarly 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.6 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
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.6 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Accommodation
- Overnight at inhabitant house, the "uma", under mosquito net.
Meals
- Lunch (Lunch around midday at Sikabaluan habor at local Minang food restaurant.)
- Dinner (Dinner with the Mentawai family.)
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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At Muaro Padang harbor where the fast boat leaves to Siberut.View Location
End point
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At Muaro Padang harbor where the fast boat leaves to Siberut.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We pick you up at your hotel in Padang about 1h before the fast boat departure. (so 6am)
- Travelers will be picked up 1 hour before departure time
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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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- French
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Jakarta time to receive 100% refund.
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