4 Days/3 Nights Meet the Menthawans
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About this experience
We take you to meet the flower men, the people of the Mentawais, in the heart of Siberut National Park in Indonesia.
Saturday Fast Boat Departures from Padang (Mentawai fast)
The Mentawais live in the jungle in harmony with nature. They are animists and believe that everything has a soul and adorns themselves with tattoos and jewelry. Their tattoos are known to be among the oldest in the world.
Explore this fascinating people on an adventure. Come and meet the last flower men, the shamans of Siberut. Come and share a small part of their lives with respect and tolerance.
With them you will discover their unique way of life and close to nature, follow their daily Things to do like preparing sago, their staple food, or fishing in the river. But above all this stay will be rich in sharing with the family that will welcome you.
3% of the amount of the stay donated to Shama association.
What to Expect
Day 1: Check-out for Siberut from Padang (Saturday)
- Padang — 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,…
- 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…
🏨 Overnight at inhabitant house, the "uma", under mosquito net.
Day 2: With the Mentawai tribe
- Siberut National Park — 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…
🏨 Overnights in "uma", traditional house under mosquito net.
Day 3: With the Mentawai tribe
- Siberut National Park — 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…
🏨 Overnight at "uma", traditional house in the jungle under mosquito net.
Day 4: Back to Padang (Tuesday)
- 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…
- Padang — We take the fast boat at 3pm, back to Padang city. Approximative arrival between 6 and 6:30pm. Transfert to your hotel.
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)
Not included
- ✘ Hôtels in Padang
- ✘ Personals expenses, tips
- ✘ Soft drinks, beers, alcohol
- ✘ Insurance
Meeting Point & Pickup
At Muaro Padang harbor where the fast boat leaves to Siberut.
Languages Available
Good to Know
- 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
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 days.
At Muaro Padang harbor where the fast boat leaves to Siberut.
English, French, Spanish.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
See the "What's included" list above for full details.
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