We take you to meet the flower men, the people of the Mentawais, in the heart of Siberut National Park in Indonesia.
Saturday Fast Boat Departures from Padang (Mentawai fast)
The Mentawais live in the jungle in harmony with nature. They are animists and believe that everything has a soul and adorns themselves with tattoos and jewelry. Their tattoos are known to be among the oldest in the world.
Explore this fascinating people on an adventure. Come and meet the last flower men, the shamans of Siberut. Come and share a small part of their lives with respect and tolerance.
With them you will discover their unique way of life and close to nature, follow their daily Things to do like preparin...
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
English speaking guide
Lunch
Dinner
Fast boat (Mentawai fast go and back)
Breakfast
Gift for Mentawai (cigarettes), donation
3% donation to Kolibri association
Permit to ask to local authority to enter Siberut National park
Porters (food)
Hôtels in Padang
Personals expenses, tips
Soft drinks, beers, alcohol
Insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Mentawai Fast Ferry
At Muaro Padang harbor where the fast boat leaves to Siberut.
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Early wake up and fast boat at 7am to reach Siberut island.
Arrival at midday at Sikabaluan harbor where we can have lunch, the arrival at 1:30 pm to Maileppet, little harbor in Siberut island.
6 hours
2
Muntei
Your local guide drop you to Muntei, small village nearby the harbor where you can rest and wait while he is going to by all supplies for the trip and ask permit to local authority to enter the national park.
Then we take a motorized canoe and up the Reirekek river during 1h - 1:30 until the forest.
Then walk for 2h or more to reach the "uma", the traditional Mentawai house.
Once arriving at the "uma", we can spend the rest of the day exploring, resting and get to know the Mentawai family.
Dinner and overnight in inhabitant.
We take you to meet the flower men, the people of the Mentawais, in the heart of Siberut National Park in Indonesia.
Saturday Fast Boat Departures from Padang (Mentawai fast)
The Mentawais live in the jungle in harmony with nature. They are animists and believe that everything has a soul and adorns themselves with tattoos and jewelry. Their tattoos are known to be among the oldest in the world.
Explore this fascinating people on an adventure. Come and meet the last flower men, the shamans of Siberut. Come and share a small part of their lives with respect and tolerance.
With them you will discover their unique way of life and close to nature, follow their daily Things to do like preparin...
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
English speaking guide
Lunch
Dinner
Fast boat (Mentawai fast go and back)
Breakfast
Gift for Mentawai (cigarettes), donation
3% donation to Kolibri association
Permit to ask to local authority to enter Siberut National park
Porters (food)
Hôtels in Padang
Personals expenses, tips
Soft drinks, beers, alcohol
Insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Mentawai Fast Ferry
At Muaro Padang harbor where the fast boat leaves to Siberut.
