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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.
Itinerary
Departure to Siberut from Padang
Padang
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEarly 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.Muntei
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYour 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.- AccommodationsOvernight at inhabitant house, the "uma", under mosquito net.Food And DrinksLunch - Lunch around midday at Sikabaluan habor at local Minang food restaurant.Dinner - Dinner with the Mentawai family.
With the Mentawai tribe
Siberut National Park
Admission Ticket FreeToday we will follow Mentawai daily activities such sago preparation (their main food), searching for sago worm, making their loin clothes (kabit), the preparation of poison for their arrows, fishing in the river with the women, or walking around the forest to search for fruits or neighbourhoods. The evenings are special moments to share with the shamans and get to know the family better. Overnights at "uma", traditional houses in the jungle. (under mosquito net).- AccommodationsOvernights in "uma", traditional house under mosquito net.Food And DrinksBreakfast - Breakfast cooked by your guide : pancakes, omelets, local food, tea/coffee.Lunch - Lunch cooked with rice, noodle, veggies, eggs, patatoes, sometimes chicken and local Mentawai food.Dinner - Dinner cooked with rice, noodle, veggies, eggs, patatoes, sometimes chicken and local Mentawai food.
With the Mentawai tribe
Siberut National Park
Admission Ticket FreeToday we will follow Mentawai daily activities such sago preparation (their main food), searching for sago worm, making their loin clothes (kabit), the preparation of poison for their arrows, fishing in the river with the women, or walking around the forest to search for fruits or neighbourhoods. The evenings are special moments to share with the shamans and get to know the family better. Overnights at "uma", traditional house in the jungle. (under mosquito net).- AccommodationsOvernight at "uma", traditional house in the jungle under mosquito net.Food And DrinksLunch - Lunch cooked with rice, noodle, veggies, eggs, patatoes, sometimes chicken and local Mentawai food.Dinner - Dinner cooked with rice, noodle, veggies, eggs, patatoes, sometimes chicken and local Mentawai food.Breakfast - Breakfast cooked by your guide : pancakes, omelets, local food, tea/coffee.
Back to Padang
Muntei
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn the morning, goodbye to the Mentawai family and walk again in the jungle, take the motorized canoe down the river and back to Muntei village. Lunch at Muara siberut (local restaurant) while waiting the fast boat.Padang
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe take the fast boat at 3pm, back to Padang city. Approximative arrival between 6 and 6:30pm. Transfert to your hotel.- Food And DrinksBreakfast - In the jungle : pancakes, omelet, tea and coffee, local food.Lunch - Lunch at Muara Siberut (local restaurant).
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
English speaking guide
Porters (food)
Lunch (4)
Dinner (3)
Fast boat (Mentawai fast go and back)
Breakfast (3)
Gift for Mentawai (cigarettes), donation
3% donation to Kolibri association
Permit to ask to local authority to enter Siberut National park
NOT INCLUDED
Hôtels in Padang
Personals expenses, tips
Soft drinks, beers, alcohol
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Location
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Padang, Indonesia
Provider
Samba Lado
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