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Are you an adventurer seeking a life-changing experience? Look no further! We offer a rare opportunity to explore the wilderness and connect with the Mentawai tribe. Immerse yourself in their rich culture and experience an authentic way of life, far from the crowds of mass tourism. Our journey is designed to foster deep connections with the local community, providing you with unforgettable memories and lasting inspiration. Join us for an extraordinary adventure that will stay with you for a lifetime.
What to expect during this trip
• Meet the Mentawai shaman (“Sikerei”) learning about their unique culture and their way of life in the forest.
• Having a real cultural experience by living with the Mentawai tribe family
• Engage in activity with the tribe family daily, and immerse yourself in different cultures and lifestyle
• Explore the jungle of Siberut
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Padang
06:00 AM – Hotel Pick-Up in Padang. Your adventure begins with an early morning hotel pick-up in Padang. 07:00 AM – Fast Ferry to Siberut Island Depart from Muara Port, Padang, on a fast ferry to Siberut Island. Along the way, we will have a one-hour stop in Pokkai, located in the northern part of Siberut Island, we’ll proceed to a local restaurant for a traditional lunch before continuing our journey.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Our arrival in South Siberut, from the port, we travel to a nearby transit village before embarking on a scenic river journey by traditional motorized canoe, crossing lush jungle landscapes. Upon reaching the trekking point, we continue on foot through the rainforest to the Mentawai clan house, You will be expected to trek through some swampy jungle areas with mud, where you will meet the Mentawai shaman and his family, gaining an intimate insight into their ancient traditions and way of life.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Stay with a Mentawai family in the heart of the jungle and fully immerse yourself in their daily life. Experience their traditions, participate in their routines, and gain a deep understanding of their unique culture and connection to nature. While living traditionally with a Mentawai family in the jungle
1 day • Admission ticket free -
4Siberut National Park
you will fully immerse yourself in their daily life, gaining a deep understanding of their unique culture, traditions, and way of living. This experience offers a rare opportunity to not only witness but actively participate in their daily activities, for example: • Cutting sago trees and processing them into food • Fishing using traditional methods • Preparing and making poison for hunting • Hunting and learning survival skills in the jungle • Scouting the jungle and setting traps for animals • Gathering food from the forest
24 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Siberut National Park
you will fully immerse yourself in their daily life, gaining a deep understanding of their unique culture, traditions, and way of living. This experience offers a rare opportunity to not only witness but actively participate in their daily activities, for example: • Cutting sago trees and processing them into food • Fishing using traditional methods • Preparing and making poison for hunting • Hunting and learning survival skills in the jungle • Scouting the jungle and setting traps for animals • Gathering food from the forest
1 day • Admission ticket included -
6
Start the day with breakfast and a farewell to your Mentawai host family. We trek back to the riverbank, where a motorized canoe will take us to our transit village near Siberut Port. Upon arrival, we will transfer to a local Mentawai house to freshen up and organize our belongings. Transfer to ferry’s port and lunch at the local restaurant before departing Siberut at 2:40 PM on the fast ferry. Estimated arrival in Padang is 6:30 PM, where you will be transferred to your chosen hotel or hostel, concluding your unforgettable Mentawai adventure. Tour end
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Padang
Estimated arrival in Padang is 6:30 PM, where you will be transferred to your chosen hotel or hostel, concluding your unforgettable Mentawai adventure. Tour end
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Padang - Siberut Island and Tribe Stay
Immersion stay living with the Mentawai tribe
Living with the Mentawai tribe
Living with the Mentawai tribe family
Siberut jungle - Back to Padang
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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