Tour Package 6D / 5N
- Package Single : €650 (solo travel)
- Package Group min 2 people : €495 per pax
- Package family min 3 people : €450 per pex
Mentawai Fast Ferry Schedule – Padang ↔️ Siberut
Departures from Padang to Siberut
- Tuesday: 07:00 → ~13:30 (via Sikabaluan)
- Thursday: 07:00 → ~10:30 (direct)
- Saturday: 07:00 → ~13:30 (via Sikabaluan)
Departures from Siberut to Padang
- Tuesday: 14:30 → ~18:30 (direct)
- Thursday: 12:00 → ~18:00 (via Sikabaluan)
- Saturday: 14:30 → ~18:30 (direct)
Ticket Information
- Regular Ticket (Foreigners): Around IDR 355,000 per person (one-way)
- Ticket counter open from 14:00 – 17:00, one day before departure
- Departures from Muaro Harbor, Padang
Note: Schedules may change or be canceled due to weather or operational reasons. It is recommended to allow extra buffer time.
Important Information Before Visiting the Mentawai Tribe
A. Terms & Conditions
- This tour is suitable for travelers ready to step out of their comfort zone.
- You will stay in local homes with simple facilities.
- Conditions are not like Western standards — an open mindset is needed.
- Weather is hot and humid (around 30°C).
- No electricity in the forest — bring a power bank.
- Respect local culture: dress modestly, cover shoulders & knees; avoid shorts or sleeveless tops.
B. Our Commitment
- Support sustainable and responsible tourism
- Promote cultural exchange between visitors and the Mentawai community
- Ensure tour revenue goes back to local families & education
- Support environmental preservation & tree planting
C. Items to Bring
- Small backpack
- Long pants & long-sleeve shirts
- Raincoat
- Dry bag for electronics
- Rubber trekking shoes
- Mosquito repellent, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Headlamp, tissues, water bottle
- Personal medication
WHAT TO BRING
- Towel
- Warm clothing
- Raincoat
- Power bank
- Camera
- Medium-sized bag
- Long-sleeve shirts & long pants
- Flashlight + spare batteries
- Sandals / trekking shoes
- Personal medication
INFORMATION
Please note that this tour typically operates with a small group size of around 2 to 6 participants, allowing for a more intimate, flexible, and immersive experience.
To secure your booking and ensure availability, a deposit is required as confirmation. This allows us to begin all preparations and ensures you have the most authentic and unforgettable Mentawai experience.
DAY 1 – Padang ➝ Siberut ➝ Uma
- Depart from Padang to Siberut by ferry
- Pick-up by car to the drop-off point
- Continue by motorized tuk-tuk to the trekking trail
- Trek through the forest until arriving at the Uma (traditional Mentawai house)
- Welcome by the host family, dinner, and rest
DAY 2 – Daily Life of the Mentawai Tribe
- Breakfast at the Uma
- Learn how to make traditional Mentawai fire
- Forest walk to find medicinal plants
- Lunch with the Mentawai host family
- Learn to make traditional Mentawai bracelets
- Free time and rest
DAY 3 – Hunting & Tattoo Philosophy
- Breakfast
- Join local hunters for forest hunting
- Learn to read animal tracks and forage for natural food
- Lunch at the Uma
- Introduction to the philosophy and meaning of traditional Mentawai tattoos by the Sikerei family
- Dinner and overnight stay
DAY 4 – Nature Activities & Waterfall
- Breakfast
- Forest walk to observe natural food gathering activities
- If weather permits, visit a small natural waterfall for bathing
- Return to the Uma for lunch and rest
DAY 5 – Sikerei Ritual, Forest Medicine & Traditional Dance
- Breakfast
- Participate in a traditional Mentawai ritual led by the Sikerei
- Learn how to make herbal medicine from roots and forest plants
- Watch a traditional Mentawai dance (if available and aligned with the Sikerei family’s schedule)
- Lunch at the Uma
- Free time for rest or photography
- Dinner and overnight stay
DAY 6 – Farewell ➝ Siberut ➝ Padang
- Breakfast
- Farewell photos with the host family
- Trek back to the pick-up area
- Transfer by car to the harbor
- Ferry back to Padang — end of tour
- All meals during the tour (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Accommodation in a traditional Uma & local village
- Ferry ticket Siberut → Padang
- Car transportation on Siberut (round trip)
- Motorized tuk-tuk
- Local guide & translator
- Porter
- Cook
- All cultural activities
- Ferry ticket Padang → Siberut
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips (optional)
- Traditional tattoo fees (if you choose to get one)
