3 Days 2 Nights Siberut Jungle Trekking Mentawai Experience

4.0 (1 reviews) Padang, Indonesia
Duration3 days
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Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Sleeping Essentials – Mattress & Mosquito Net
  • Gift for the Mentawai Shaman
  • Motor Canoe Ride (Round Trip) – To cross the jungle river before trekking
  • Meals & Drinks – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the trip
  • Siberut National Park Entry Permit
  • Transportation – Tuk-tuk motor from South Siberut port to Muntei village (round trip)
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation in a Mentawai Traditional Longhouse
  • Ferry Tickets (Round Trip) – Padang to Siberut and return
  • Local Guide Assistance
  • Accommodation in a Local House/Community Stay
  • Meals in Padang arrange IDR 100.000/meals
  • Airport Pick-Up IDR 500.000 per way per car
  • Hotel Accommodation in Padang arrange IDR 1.000.000 per room per night
  • Travel Insurance (we suggest to issued the insurance on the country of origin)
  • Gratuities Driver and Guide Tipping (pay as you like)

What to expect

Day 1: PADANG – SIBERUT ISLAND – MENTAWAI CLAN HOUSE
  1. Pelabuhan Muaro
    1h · Admission ticket 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.
  2. Siberut
    2h
    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
  3. Mentawai Islands
    12h
    meet the mentawai shaman and family, and enjoy the feeling and moment

    NOTES: Arrival in Padang one day prior of the tour period (Wednesday)
Day 2: STAY WITH MENTAWAI CLAN IN THE JUNGLE - EXPLORE REMOTE VILLAGE – EXPERIENCING LOCAL LIFE MENTAWAI
  1. Mentawai Islands
    1 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.
Day 3: LEAVING REMOTE VILLAGE – SIBERUT PORT AND COMEBACK PADANG
  1. Mentawai Islands
    3h
    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.
  2. Siberut
    5h
    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.
  3. Pelabuhan Muaro
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Arrival in Padang and transfer to your hotel

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

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 details

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).

Additional information

  • 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
  • Not recommended for Infant and Kid

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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