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Activity Padang, Indonesia
3 Days 2 Nights Siberut Jungle Trekking Mentawai Experience
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About this activity
Mentawai Immersive Jungle Experience
Embark on a unique 3-day cultural journey to Mentawai Island, starting from Padang and leading deep into the heart of Mentawai’s rainforest. This adventure allows you to live among the Mentawai tribe, experience their daily life, and engage in activities that reveal the soul of their traditions. From learning about medicinal herbs to making traditional sago and hand-woven crafts, this journey is a blend of adventure and cultural immersion that brings you face-to-face with one of Indonesia’s oldest indigenous communities.
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 10 people
- People per booking
- 1–10
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Ocean Queen
Ages: Adults (0–65 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Sleeping Essentials – Mattress & Mosquito Net
- Included: Gift for the Mentawai Shaman
- Included: Motor Canoe Ride (Round Trip) – To cross the jungle river before trekking
- Included: Meals & Drinks – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the trip
- Included: Siberut National Park Entry Permit
- Included: Transportation – Tuk-tuk motor from South Siberut port to Muntei village (round trip)
- Included: Lunch
- Included: Dinner
- Included: Breakfast
- Included: Accommodation in a Mentawai Traditional Longhouse
- Included: Ferry Tickets (Round Trip) – Padang to Siberut and return
- Included: Local Guide Assistance
- Included: Accommodation in a Local House/Community Stay
Not included
- Not included: Meals in Padang arrange IDR 100.000/meals
- Not included: Airport Pick-Up IDR 500.000 per way per car
- Not included: Hotel Accommodation in Padang arrange IDR 1.000.000 per room per night
- Not included: Travel Insurance (we suggest to issued the insurance on the country of origin)
- Not included: Gratuities Driver and Guide Tipping (pay as you like)
Itinerary
Day 1 · PADANG – SIBERUT ISLAND – MENTAWAI CLAN HOUSE
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Pelabuhan Muaro
one hour Admission included
Our journey will start from Pelabuhan Muaro, Padang, Indonesia at 07:00 am by fast ferry and Transit in Sikabaluan ( north part of Siberut ) 1 hours then Lunch will provide in local restaurant.
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Siberut
2 hours
Arrival in muara Siberut, transit in govermnet village take some rest and coffe break, and continue to jungle by traditional motor canoe ( crossing scenic jungle river), when the moment we reach trek point Trekking to mentawai clan house
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Mentawai Islands
12 hours
meet the mentawai shaman and family, and enjoy the feeling and moment
NOTES: Arrival in Padang one day prior of the tour period (Wednesday)
Mentawai clan house
Day 2 · STAY WITH MENTAWAI CLAN IN THE JUNGLE - EXPLORE REMOTE VILLAGE – EXPERIENCING LOCAL LIFE MENTAWAI
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Mentawai Islands
one day
In the morning, after breakfast, we will begin our activities with the Mentawai clan in the jungle. We will immerse ourselves in their traditional daily life, participating in activities such as planting sago trees, foraging for jungle food, and learning about natural medicine (herbs) used in the jungle. Additionally, the Mentawai shaman (flower man) will guide us in understanding the uniqueness of Mentawai culture and traditions.
As we explore the remote jungle village, we will move to another clan family's house and meet our new Mentawai hosts. Here, we will take part in their daily activities, including making traditional clothing, processing sago as their staple food, hunting, fishing, hand-weaving with rattan, and even learning the intricate process of making traditional Mentawai poison.
Mentawai clan house
Day 3 · LEAVING REMOTE VILLAGE – SIBERUT PORT AND COMEBACK PADANG
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Mentawai Islands
3 hours
Breakfast and farewell with your host family, and trekking back to the bank river and motor canoe will drive us back to government village and transfer at Mentawai local house.
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Siberut
5 hours
Cleaning your stuff, coffee break and lunch and Leaving Siberut at 12:00 pm by fast ferry, estimate time arrival in Padang city 18:30 pm.
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Pelabuhan Muaro
30 min Admission included
Arrival in Padang and transfer to your hotel
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
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We would like to remind you that you must arrive at the meeting point at least 1 hour before the departure time.
Additionally, our team will reach out to you one day before your trip to provide further details and assistance. Please ensure that your contact number is reachable through WhatsApp.
End point
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We would like to remind you that you must arrive at the meeting point at least 1 hour before the departure time.
Additionally, our team will reach out to you one day before your trip to provide further details and assistance. Please ensure that your contact number is reachable through WhatsApp.
Pickup points
- OYO 90468 Monalisa Guesthouse
- Kyriad Bumiminang Hotel
- Kawana Hotel
- fave Hotel
- Amaris Hotel Padang
- Oyo 3690 Wisma Yani Syariah
- The ZHM Premiere Hotel Padang
- RedDoorz Plus Syariah Near RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang
- OYO 3376 Sinar Residence
- Capital O 92417 Sawahan Residence Syariah
- Hotel Padang
- Hotel Santika Premiere Padang
and 22 more pickup points
WeTravel designated driver will pickup Travelers at Hotel's Lobby. Our team will inform travelers the pickup Time and please be ready on time. (Tolerable waiting time is 10 minutes due to punctuality of the Trip).
Using your ticket
What to bring
Change of clothes
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Caps or hats
Raincoat or poncho
Personal medication
Cash
Towel
Snacks
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
- The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not recommended for Infant and Kid
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