Travel Itinerary
Day 1
Padang → Siberut → Mentawai Interior
06:10 AM -
Meet at Muaro Port, Padang, and complete the ferry ticket process.
07:00 AM -
Depart for Siberut Island by Mentawai Fast speedboat.
Transit
Stop for approximately one hour in the Pokkai area, North Siberut.
Lunch
Have lunch at a local restaurant during the transit.
Afternoon
Upon arrival in Siberut, the journey continues by local vehicle to a village located upstream. From there, the trip continues by traditional wooden boat, locally called a pompong, along the river toward the interior.
After arrival, take a light trek through the forest and have the first meeting with the Mentawai family and Sikerei.
Evening
Dinner and rest at the Uma, the traditional Mentawai house.
Day 2 - 3
Living with a Mentawai Family
For two full days, you will live alongside a Mentawai family and take part in their daily activities.
Cultural Activities
- Join traditional river fishing using the local Palikga-gra technique.
- Learn how traditional arrow poison is made.
- Discover medicinal plants and forest vegetation.
- Learn traditional hunting techniques.
- Set up traps for wild animals.
- Search for sago worms, known as Tamra, a traditional Mentawai food.
- Watch the process of making Baiko, a traditional loincloth made from tree bark.
- Participate in various daily activities with the local community.
Evening
Cultural exchange, storytelling, and a deeper introduction to Mentawai life around the fireplace inside the Uma.
Note: The activity schedule is flexible and follows the natural rhythm of the local community. At certain times, guests may have the opportunity to witness sacred traditional rituals if permitted by the family and the Sikerei.
Day 4
Return to Padang
Morning
Enjoy the final breakfast with the Mentawai family.
Return Journey
Travel back to Muara Siberut Port by boat and local land transportation.
Lunch
Have lunch before the ferry departure.
02:00 PM -
Depart for Padang by Mentawai Fast speedboat.
06:00 PM -
Arrive in Padang City, and the tour program ends.
What's included
Round-trip speedboat tickets Padang – Siberut – Padang
Visit permits from the Local Government and HPI
3-night accommodation in an Uma, the traditional Mentawai house
Meals and drinks during the program
Local transportation during the journey
Experienced local guide
Porter during the journey
Six cultural activities and traditional practices
Rubber boots for field activities
Mattress, pillow, blanket, and mosquito net
Not included
Personal expenses
Souvenirs
Important Information
What to Bring
Passport or personal identification
Trekking shoes
Lightweight and quick-drying clothes
Personal medication
Mosquito repellent
Raincoat
Towel and personal toiletries
Hat and sunscreen
Flashlight or headlamp
Power bank
Sufficient cash
