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5 days to meet the Mentawai tribe
Padang,
Indonesia
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Overview
Duration
5d
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
We bring you in the hearth of Siberut national park in Indonesia to meet the Mentawai tribe.
Departure only on Tuesday and Saturday with Mentawai fast (fast boat).
Mentawai people lives in the jungle in harmony with nature. They are animist and believe that each things has a soul.
They loves tattoos and jewelry.
Their tattoos are one of the oldest tattoos in the world.
Let's try this adventure and come to discover this amazing people.
Meet with the last shamans of Siberut, come and share a bit of their daily life in mutual respect and tolerance.
With them, you will discover their unique and close to nature way of life, you will follow their daily activities such sago preparation (their main food), fishing in the river or preparing poison for their arrow.
But before all, it will be a stay rich on "sharing experience" with the Mentawai family with who you are gonna spend few days.
We support Kolibri association, by sharing with them 3% of the amount .This money goes directly to the association to help disadvantaged children in Sumatra.
What to remember
Important info
Not wheelchair accessible. Infants must sit on laps. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Private transportation. English speaking guide. Fast boat (Mentawai fast go and back). Permit to ask to local authority to enter Siberut National park. Porters (food). Gift for Mentawai (cigarettes), donation
3% donation to Kolibri association. 4x Breakfast. 4x Dinner. 5x Lunch. Accommodation included: 4 nights
What's not included
Hôtels in Padang. Personals expenses, tips. Soft drinks, beers, alcohol. Insurance
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Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Samba Lado
Meeting Point
MV. Mentawai Fast, Jl. Batang Arau No.88, Berok Nipah, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25134, Indonesia
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick you up at your hotel in Padang about 1h before the fast boat departure. (so 6am)
Airports
- Minangkabau International Airport, Padang Indonesia
Ports
- MV. Mentawai Fast, Jl. Batang Arau No.88, Berok Nipah, Kec. Padang Bar., Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat 25134, Indonesia