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.
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).
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.
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.
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
meet the mentawai shaman and family, and enjoy the feeling and moment NOTES: Arrival in Padang one day prior of the tour period (Wednesday)
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.
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.
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.
Arrival in Padang and transfer to your hotel
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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