See

Old Town of Padang. This historical town of Padang with many old buildings and a colouful harbour with Dutch architecture is Padang’s main attraction. It’s located beside the Muaro River. Walk along the beautiful pedestrian at the river bank with a row of old Dutch buildings. On the river there is a historical harbour of Padang built by Dutch. Now the harbour and the river is full of colourful little boats. There’s also a beautiful bridge on the river, Sitti Nurbaya Bridge with colourful lights on night. Still in the old town, there’s an old Chinatown with many old shophouses. There’s a beautiful old Chinese temple, See Hien Kiong Temple and a beautiful old mosque, Muhammadan Mosque.
Adityawarman Museum. Jl. Diponegoro (Lapangan Tugu), +62 752 31523, 39587, Tu-Sa 08:00-16:00. A museum about culture and heritage of West Sumatra.
Grand Mosque of West Sumatra, a new modern large mosque that is built with Minangkabau architecture. The Mosque is located on Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, city centre of Padang.
The Great Mosque of Gantiang. Located in Gantiang, it’s the oldest mosque in Padang and one of the oldest in Indonesia.
Padang Beach. You can ride the bendi (a horse-drawn carriage) along the beach, and stop by the rows of shops to eat some rujak as you watch the waves. It is recommended that you get a glass of naga (dragon fruit) juice from one of the stalls that line the beach and drink it as you enjoy a leisurely stroll down the shore.

Contact information:
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Take a trip into the wild & immerse yourself in ancestral practices and traditions. Discover heavy spiritual semi-nomadic hunter-gatherer people who have chose to continue living their traditional tribal lifestyle.
Culture

The Mentawai lifestyle should be of interest to almost every society for it contains elements of hunter-gatherer, animal husbandry and subsistence level settled farming traditions; all of these forms of existence are at the roots of every contemporary scociety. However traditional Mentawai communities can not be reduced only to a lens on the yesterday of our modern technological societies, they are also an example a sophisticated socialization that balances subsistence with a unique pattern of family well being, in essence a window on a potential tomorrow. Dr Philip Cook, University of Victoria, BC. Canada

If you can move beyond the perception of the Mentawai as only «primitive», then you may be able to appreciate a culture whose veneration of the child, centrality of healing, and the emphasis placed on a rich web of connectivity linking the individual to his or her clan and community, ancestors of the past and future, as well as the spirit of creation manifest in the natural cycle of daily life in the rainforest, makes our own lives seem narrow & disconnected. Dr Philip Cook, University of Victoria, BC. Canada

The Mentawai People have lived for centuries on their unique Archipelago of Islands, now reduced to a few settlements on the southern tip of Siberut Island, they still have a strong traditional lifestyle though their future is threatened by external forces such as logging, introduced diseases, and large scale settlement of Non Mentawai due to economic and population pressures in other parts of Indonesia.

Is giving money a mere means of easing our western conscience? Money is an inevitable part of modern life, even for these tribes. We give them money for experiencing their life, but our aim is to help them use this money to preserve their culture. Have some chats with your guide along that week, as you will be staying in his family & friends’ houses, he will help you to understand the situation more deeply. He is the son of tribes’ people.

Mentawai, one of Indonesian islands, with its millions of beauty, inhabited by one ethnic people, Mentawai, having tattoes all over their bodies. Its exotism and the existence of endangered primate, called pigtail monkey, dwarf siamang and beruk that live wildly and freely side to side with the people in a traditional house inhabited by group of people. Prepare yourself for for the unlimited experiences. You will definitely enjoy

( Option 1 )
Mentawai jungle trekking 6 day / 5 night ( trekking 3 night + 2 night in padang ) Monday until friday ( stay in padang airport on Monday + stay in padang,padang to airport friday )

The price includes:
– Picking up in airport and return
– transfort from airport to guest house then guest house to harbour then guest house to airport
– Ticket ferry boat return and travel permit in Mentawai
– Accomodation staying at local people’s house
– Meals in staying at local people’s house
-guide + porter trekking
– transfort from harbour mentawai to montai
– transfort from local people’s house to harbour mentawai
-stay guest house in padang return

The price not includes:
– flight to Padang
– Tipp
– insurance
– Visa

Things needed to be prepared:
– Daypack and backpack
– Shoes and Sandal for tracking
– Personal medicine
– Camera or handycam for documentation
– Flashlight and back up battery

Important Notes:
Note:
The schedule for speed boat can sometimes be changed without prior notice depending on the weather.

Day 1: PADANG – SIBERUT ( L,D )
from airport to Padang

Day 2: PADANG – SIBERUT ( L,D )
Boarding at the port of Muara Dagang Padang at 6.30 AM early morning, it
takes us 6 hours sailing on the way to Siberut Island includng 1 transit to the north
Island before go to the south. Upon our arrival at the port of Siberut, we keep straight
away to the first drop at the local village for taking rest while having a lunch. Stay
overnight at the local house of Siberut.

Day 3: EXPLORING NATIVE’S ACTIVITIES ( B,L,D )
After having breakfast and preparing all the necessities, we will start our
jouney to visit Shaman tribe of Mentawai by wooden boat. On the way to inland of
jungle we will find ourself passing idyllic rainforest river. As we reach the point trek
we have soon access to move in at the “uma” or Clan House. Here everything started
with the new living of days, where everything is seemed back to the stone age.
During this moment our cooker will prepare for the lunch, after having lunch we take
a trek in the jungle with the Flower Man (Shaman) to find out the materials of
making poison arrow then witness the processing.

Day 4: WALKING TO ANOTHER CLAN HOUSE ( B,L,D )
Wake up in the morning and go for traditional shower, then having breakfast.
After that preparing stuffs that you need for capturing moments during trek to
another clans. As we reach to a new clan house we will be having greeting from this
family and will be trekked with new Shaman from this clan in the jungle to find sago
worm, experiencing feeding pigs, and seeing sago processing. After having those
things we get back at the clan house for lunch, after having lunch we proceed to visit
new clan house with new shaman and having him to show the process of making
loincloth and dressed with then having time to experiencing and knowing your skill
of using catching fishing net into riverbed to catch tiny prawn. After having them all,
back at the uma while waiting for dinner.

Day 5: HEADING BACK TO SIBERUT – PADANG ( B,L )
After having breakfast early morning we will do canoe riding on the way
back to Siberut. Upon our first transit at Siberut, we catch the local transport to drop
us at the port. There we can have rest and lunch. When the fast boat gives token of
leaving in Padang we get in the fast boat and sailing back to the City of Padang.

Day 6 : PADANG – airport ( L,D )
from airport to Padang

(Option 2)
Mentawai jungle trekking 5 day / 4 night ( trekking 2 night + 2 night in padang ) Wednesday until Sunday ( stay in padang,padang airport on Wednesday + stay in padang,padang to airport Sunday )

The price includes:
– Picking up in airport and return
– transfort from airport to guest house then guest house to harbour then guest house to airport
– Ticket ferry boat return and travel permit in Mentawai
– Accomodation staying at local people’s house
– Meals in staying at local people’s house
-guide + porter trekking
– transfort from harbour mentawai to local people’s house
– transfort from local people’s house to harbour mentawai
-stay guest house in padang return

The price not includes:
– flight to Padang
– Tipp
– insurance
– Visa

Things needed to be prepared:
– Daypack and backpack
– Shoes and Sandal for tracking
– Personal medicine
– Camera or handycam for documentation
– Flashlight and back up battery

Note:
The schedule for speed boat can sometimes be changed without prior notice depending on the weather.

Day 1: PADANG – SIBERUT ( L,D )
from airport to Padang

Day 2: PADANG – SIBERUT ( L,D )
Boarding at the port of Muara Dagang Padang at 6.30 AM early morning, it
takes us 3 hours sailing on the way to Siberut Island. Upon our arrival at the port of
Siberut, we keep straight away to the first drop at the local town for taking rest while
having a lunch. During lunch time I and the porters of mine will take time to ensure
everything stuffs that we need are covered and well managed. After that we heading
inland of the jungle by taking wooden boat which is take 5 hours journey on the way
there. It’s depend on the level of water in the river. Stay overnight at the clan house.

Day 3: EXPERIENCING NATIVE’S ACTIVITIES ( B,L,D )
Rose up in the morn time at Jungle with new things in lifetime obviously will
be greeted by natural view of this basic lifestyle while having breakfast. Then after
having breakfast it’s time to experience the indigenous people since this tribe has
been occupied as a ethnic group who has titi/traditional tattoo which is done by
hand-tapped. According to the story is the oldest tattoo in the world. Along day with
the Shaman tribe of Mentawai in overview jungle trip will bring to you the vibrant
activities such as trekking in the heart of jungle while finding the rubber tree, locally
called “Baiko Tree” for making loincloth as Mentawaian pants and experience to
dressed with, exploring while knowing how good your skill of using catching fishing
net into riverbed to catch tiny prawn, having time to witness sago processing as the
staple food of local tribe, and last but not least looking for sagu worm and taste
them.

DAY 4: HEADING BACK TO SIBERUT – PADANG ( B,L )
After having breakfast early morning we will do canoe riding on the way
back to Siberut. Upon our first transit at Siberut, we catch the local transport to drop
us at the port. There we can have rest and lunch. When the fast boat gives token of
leaving in Padang we get in the fast boat and sailing back to the City of Padang.

DAY 5 : PADANG to airport ( B,L )

(Option 3)
Mentawai jungle trekking 7 day / 6 night ( trekking 4 night + 2 night in padang ) Wednesday until Sunday ( stay in padang,padang airport on Wednesday + stay in padang,padang to airport Sunday )

The price includes:
– Picking up in airport and return
– transfort from airport to guest house then guest house to harbour then guest house to airport
– Ticket ferry boat return and travel permit in Mentawai
– Accomodation staying at local people’s house
– Meals in staying at local people’s house
-guide + porter trekking
– transfort from harbour mentawai to local people’s house
– transfort from local people’s house to harbour mentawai
-stay guest house in padang return

The price not includes:
– flight to Padang
– Tipp
– insurance
– Visa

Things needed to be prepared:
– Daypack and backpack
– Shoes and Sandal for tracking
– Personal medicine
– Camera or handycam for documentation
– Flashlight and back up battery

Note:
The schedule for speed boat can sometimes be changed without prior notice depending on the weather.

Day 1: PADANG – SIBERUT ( L,D )
from airport to Padang

Day 2: PADANG – SIBERUT ( L,D )
Boarding at the port of Muara Dagang Padang at 6.30 AM early morning, it
takes us 6 hours sailing on the way to Siberut Island including 1 transit to the north
Island before go to the south. Upon our arrival at the port of Siberut, we keep straight
away to the first drop at the local village for taking rest while having a lunch. Stay
overnight at the local house of Siberut/ dinner.

Day 3: MENTAWAI PRIMITIVE ( B,L,D )
After an early breakfast, we leave behind of Siberut 08.00 AM to the
upstream of Jungle by canoe riding. On the way of this journey we’re completely
going through the lush of rainforest river. As we arrive at the starting point of trek,
we have soon accesss to encounter the extended family members who had lived the
ancient lifestyle for centuries ago at the long house called “Uma”. Say “anaileusita”
to every single person on this living space. The word of Analeusita means “how are
you”, during this moment our cooker will take care of the lunch. After having lunch
we do trek at the jungle to looking for caterpillars which is lived inner of the rotten
sago tree as the delicious meals for the native then having time to feeding pigs. Stay
overnight at the clan house/ dinner.

Day 4: MENTAWAI PRIMITIVE LIFESTYLES ( B,L,D )
After having breakfast, we’ll be participating a typcal Mentawaian activities
along with Medicine man (Shaman) at the jungle to make “kabid” or Loincloth made
from the inner of the bark tree called “Baiko” and dressed with, experiencing and
knowing how good your skill of using catching fishing net into riverbed to catch tiny
prawn, and taking sago leaf for making sago roasted. Stay overnight at the clan
house/ dinner.

Day 5: MOVING TO ANOTHER CLANS ( B,L,D )
After early breakfast, take preparation of all the stuffs and ready for a new
journey of moving to another clans. We’re going to explore the jungle on the way to
a new clan. At the this next Clan we’ll have a new host that will show us what is the
Jungle’s life has to provide. This time we’ll have a look how do native people
manufacture nice craft which all the materials come from the jungle. Such as makng
basket for collecting fruits, chicken’s wicker basket, and traditional bracelet. Stay
overnight at the new clan house/ lunch /dinner.

Day 6: HEADING BACK TO SIBERUT – PADANG ( B,L )
After having breakfast early morning we will do canoe riding on the way
back to Siberut. Upon our first transit at Siberut, we catch the local transport to drop
us at the port. There we can have rest and lunch. When the fast boat gives token of
leaving in Padang we get in the fast boat and sailing back to the City of Padang.

DAY 7 : PADANG to airport ( B,L )

How To Get mentawai?
The first step of your journey will be to arrive in Padang which is the capital city of West Sumatra Province (Sumaterra Barat) and the gate to the Mentawai’s archipelago. From Padang you will take a passenger’s ferry to the island of Siberut, the biggest island in the Mentawais. Specifically you have to arrive to Muara Siberut, which is the port located at the South-West corner of the island. There are few companies doing this journey. You can take a fast ferry that will take you there in 3 to 6 hrs depending on the day (check schedule below) or you can take the government cargo and passenger’s ferry that will take you there in 12 hrs or more depending on the load and the amount of people traveling.
Padang airport only receives international flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. If you are outside Indonesia you can check the connecting flights offered by Airasia, a Malaysian carrier which has the best prices in South East Asia. If you are in another area of Indonesia you must likely have to flight through Jakarta to reach Padang as direct flights from other cities in Indonesia are very limited or scarce. For airfares on national flights in Indonesia check: Garuda Air and Lion Air. Padang airport code is: PDG.
A 30-day Indonesian visa is available on arrival to practically everyone for a fee of around $35.00 USD.

Ferries Schedule:
Fast Ferry Schedule (Mentawai Fast):

Padang to Mentawai Islands:
Tuesdays and Saturdays: (1 stop in north Siberut) the fast ferry departures at 7: 00 a.m. from Padang and arrives at Maura Siberut harbor at 1:00 p.m. The journey takes about 6 hours as the boat made a stop in North Siberut before getting to Muara Siberut in the South of the island.
Thursdays: (no stop) the ferry departures at 7: 00 a.m. from Padang and arrives at Maura Siberut harbor at 10:00 a.m. The journey takes about 3 hours as it comes directly from Padang.

Mentawai Islands to Padang:
Tuesdays and Saturdays: the ferry departures at 3:00 p.m. from Maura Siberut in the Mentawai Islands and arrives at Padang’s harbor at 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays: the ferry departures from Maura Siberut- Mentawai Islands at 1:00 p.m. and arrives at Padang’s harbor around 4:00 p.m

Note: Ferry departures can be cancel within a short notice period of time.

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+6281374006060

MENTAWAI JUNGLE TRIBE SIBERUT mentawai tribe

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PADANG ISLANDS SNORKELLING,FISHING

Saturday, 30 December 2023 by Handra

(Pasumpahan Island, Sikuai Island and Pagang Island)

South Padang gathers numerous small islands, uncrowded white sandy beaches & turquoise blue waters are all yours, lay on the beach, sunbath, snorkel.From our private wooden pier in Bungus Bay, get on our local wooden speedboat, it is about 1 hours distance to Pagang Island. on the way We are passing Pasumbahan Island, Sikuai Island, sirandah and Sironjong Island. In Pagang Island before snorkling start for warming up on the beach, you will see corals and fish arround while snorkling. Another activities we can do such on the beach, fishing, walking arround Island.

he tropical beaches densely covered by lush virgin rainforest and you can expect fascinating biodiversity and marine ecosystem across the Padang islands. It’s no surprise that Pulau Marak, Pasumpahan, Pagang is a snorkeler’s favourite playground – the island surrounded by coral reefs full of colourful fishes and other marine creatures! Spend four days discovering the enchanting, remote beauty of tropical beaches in Padang. Padang has many clusters of beautiful islands and directly in front of the Indian Ocean. The untouched tropical beaches along the island offer plenty of activity such as swimming in scenic freshwater, snorkelling from a soft sandy beach, sunbathing until visiting exotic fisherman village. This experience will allow you to see the local living and trekking to the waterfall, or just relaxing to enjoying the stunning scenery beach all around and relax in the adorable bungalow while enjoying the ocean from your veranda.

Trip Summary

Day 1 Padang – Bungus bay

Leave Padang city to bungus bay by minibus, Arrived at Bungus then coffe time and relax before trip to the islands, When we reached in island and the rest of the day is for enjoying and relaxing, accommodation at nice bungalow.

Day 2 Island hopping

In the morning blowing fresh air from the ocean will wake you up and enjoy the fresh air through from Hindia ocean hitting to your bungalow windows, there’s Pagang a its coral reef for snorkeling with fresh scenic water also home of many kinds of colorful fish and if you are lucky you might see some turtles also in the island do some trekking to the top of island to enjoy spectacular view all around. At the noon back to your bungalow for free programs and enjoy the sunset.

Day 3 Island hopping – visiting local village fisherman and waterfalls trekking

On this day you have a chance to choose the activity that we offer, such as waterfalls trekking through village and ricefield, excursion visiting adorable fisherman village to experience how the local fisherman activities and walking tour around the village. After some hours visiting the village, we will have an adventure visiting waterfall with jungle pool in the middle of Jungle

Day 4 relaxing and enjoy the beaches

At this day is a free day from any activity, you will have all day free just to relax and enjoy the beaches ( snorkelling or swimming )

Day 5 Leaving the island back to Padang or straight to the airport (it depends on your flight schedule)

Leaving our ecolodge and back to Padang, or you could travel straight to Padang’s airport ( it all depens on your flight schedule), instead of back to Padang city. Tour end

Term And Conditions

Since the Padang area is covered with rainforest and located right on the equator, it has a tropical climate, the weather is hot and humid all year round. The driest season normally starts from May to September, although there are sporadic rains and may occur during this period. Rains are abundant between November and January. The average temperature is 30 °C degree in the island so be ready for hot, humid, and hasty conditions.
The weather in the island so unpredictable, rain, strom with strong wind it occurs sometimes
During our trip we might will visiting small village close the island so it required to respect the tradition of every local community, for example, local wisdom, their law order, their way of living, the way they dress (their upbringing methods, different life perspectives, and views of the world and local environment in the community.
Our Commitment
Promoting good practice to spread the idea of responsible for traveling
Working with expert local guides and partners to achieve sustainable goals and practices
Bringing benefit to local communities when it comes to boost their economic and social standard, teaching them about the tourism industry, as well as helping local children with ongoing education
Preserving culture and nature through eco-tourisme responsible travel
Things to carry
Small backpack (we can leave some stuff at the previous place we stayed in (hotel/hostel)
Long trousers, long sleeves, swimming suit, t-shirt, fresh underwear
We recommend bringing a dry bag/pocket (waterproof) to protect your camera and any other important documents and equipment you need to take care of
sneakers, mosquito repellent, high protection sunscreen, a sun hat/cap, sunglasses, water bottle
First aid such as paracetamol, pain killers, anti-diarrhea, disinfectant, all other medication you would usually take
Do not overpack! Keep it simple

What’s include :

All transport and transfers by private vehicle from the hotel to our transit point bungus bay
4 Nights accomodation in Ecolodge ( eco – house bungalow, “basic local comfort ” and 3 meals included)
Program / activities as the itineray
All meals, drinks during your stay ( coffe, tea, mineral water free )
Local expert team( English and French, Speaking guide available )

The price above is not include:

Flights
Insurance
Alcohol drinks outside the meals
Medication
Personal expenses : souvenir, etc
Food

During our trip all meals will be provided in the Ecolodge where we stay with all authentic and typical Padang dishes also known as Padang food, such as curry, rice, chicken, beef, fish coconut milk and full of spices, vegetables, and typical tropical fruits will be provided as well. ( Vegetarian and Vegan option is available )

Insurance

We strongly recommended that you will have to take your responsibility for your travel insurance during the trip with us, or as soon as you book this tour. And do not forget to bring all those important documents and information with you.

Please inform yourself about getting vaccinated before traveling to Indonesia.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: You already found all necessary info, what to bring and carry, dos and don’ts, however, there are other details and questions I have for you: – do you have any allergies? – do you have any dietary restrictions? – do you have any health issues (diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, heart disease, etc)?

Contact information:
handraharbi@gmail.com
or +6281374006060

FISHING PADANG ISLANDS SNORKELLING

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HOLLOW TREES SURF CAMP KATIET

Saturday, 30 December 2023 by Handra

I invite you to come to the Mentawai islands. Here you will have great opportunities to ride awesome waves everyday. Our surf camp offers comfortable facilities that will please your surfing dream at a very affordable budget price. We provide basic accommodation in local traditional style bungalows, have common pleasurable areas for relaxing time and provide excellent quality fresh meals. Though our facilities are simple, they supply all the comfort you need to be in perfect communion with nature. We are conveniently located at the heart of the surf breaks; having some world class quality waves just a short walking distance away. We have electricity The rooms are basic but very clean with mosquito nets over each bed. Bed sheets are changed regularly during your stay. We have fans in every room. We also have Power Jacks available in every room so you can charge your electronics. Showers and sitting “western” toilets are also part of our basics. A refrigerator for cold drinks is also available.

At our surf camp we have traditional bungalows located right on a beautiful beach at the stunning and hidden Katiet island. The camp can house a maximum of 10 persons and provides a traditional feel with modern facilities. The ideal Indonesian atmosphere gives our visitors a unique memorable stay. Our island offers amazing surfing opportunities with excellent breaks such as: HTs,Bintang,lance right You can find these high quality waves within a walking distance from our camp. With white sandy beaches, countless palm trees, turquoises waters, coral reefs and breathtaking waves, our Camp,offers an exciting priceless experience.

Designed as a traditional house, this budget Mentawai surf camp features single and single bed and double bed in rooms is equipped with fans and mosquito nets and plugs; some tasty recipes will keep you well fed. You usually end up sharing chats & laughs with some funny locals who often come to hang out in the comfy lounge. Indonesia Toilet

The basics and some amenities on our nature’s retreat:

surfboards rental.
surfboards for sale.
electricity.
one fan per room.
refrigerator.
mosquito nets over every bed.
Showers.
“Western” toilets.

The most important thing, as you basically come to surf is that we have a great quality and quantity of world class waves. With 3 surf-breaks at a short walking distance from our camp, you can surf all you want, at any time you want. You can even get tired of surfing!

The following waves are located at a short walking time distance from our camp:

HTs 10 front
Lance’s left 1 hour walking
lance Right 1 hour. walking
Bintang 1 hour walking

Mentawai will surpass your expectations! It gives no disappointments.

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGES!

All Inclusive Packages: This complete packages can be arranged for up to a maximum of 4 persons. The amount of days to stay at our Camp is decided by the guests although it is subjected to availability and ferries’ schedules. Below we show some examples of our all inclusive packages which were conveniently organized by taking into count the fast ferry’s schedule.

All inclusive 10 days/9 nights (7 nights at the surf camp and 2 nights at Mother’s Home Stay in Padang).

Solo: the price for 1 person at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.

Couples: the price for 2 persons at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Which will be IDR or $ USD per person. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.

Group: the price for 4 persons at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Which will be IDR or $ USD per person. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.

All inclusive 12 days/11 nights (9 nights at the surf camp and 2 nights at Mother’s Home Stay in Padang).

Solo: the price for 1 person at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.

Couples: the price for 2 persons at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Which will be IDR or $ USD per person. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.

Group: the price for 4 persons at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Which will be IDR or $ USD per person. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.

All inclusive 17 days/16 nights (14 nights at the surf camp and 2 nights at Mother’s Home Stay in Padang).

Solo: the price for 1 person at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.

Couples: the price for 2 persons at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Which will be IDR or $ USD per person. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.

Group: the price for 4 persons at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Which will be IDR or $ USD per person. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE:

1) Transportation from the Airport to Home Stay the day of arrival and from the Home Stay to the Airport the day of departure.
2) Round trip transportation from Home Stay to Padang’s harbor.
3) 2 nights of accommodation at Home Stay in Padang (one night before going to the islands and one night after your return from the islands).
4) the amount of nights of accommodation at Surf Camp as described per package above.
5) 3 meals per day at the Surf Camp in Mentawai and at Home Stay in Padang (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Unlimited Mineral Water, Tea and Coffee is also included.
6) Round trip Fast Ferry tickets from Padang’s harbor to Mentawai’s harbor in Tua pejat.

Not included:
1) Visa payment at the airport.
2) Mentawai’s Surfer’s tax. (below you can find information about the Surfer’s tax).
3) Ferry extra-charges for Surfboards. Please check: http://www.mentawaifast.com
4) Rent of Surfboards. ($ 10.00 USD per day).
5) speed boat from harbor to surf camp return

Important Notes:

Katiet island.
For a more accurate planning, I will like to tell you that the Fast Ferry departures from Padang only on Monday,wednesday,friday returning on the same days.
Tua pejat to Katiet charter boats are small motor boats that carry a maximum of 4 guests with their respective luggage. Very rarely and due to safety issues and only when the load regarding the passenger’s luggage is extremely heavy or bulky (by having excessive weight and volume) an extra boat needs to be recruited. Groups of 6 or more guests will require the recruitment of a second boat.or transportation with car
Extra days to your camp stay in our all inclusive packages can always be added with an additional payment of Rupiahs or its equivalent in US Dollars, which is around $ USD.
Transportation Services: Boats and Taxis are scheduled for the specific days a guest or a group of guests reserved. Free changes on the scheduled days of arrival and departure can be possible if all the guests included in a sharing reservation move together. Any changes that implies the recruitment of an additional Boat or Taxi which weren’t charged on the initial reservation must be paid by the guests.
The above US dollars prices were calculated with an exchange rate of Rupiahs per $ USD.
BOOKING: To proceed with a reservation, the guest should supply the specific amount of people visiting, as well as the expected days and duration of the visit. To hold or confirm a reservation, the client most pay in advance 20% of the total final price. This payment should be made as soon as possible through a direct deposit or electronic transference into the services provider’s bank account, or through Western Union. This reservation fee will be used to secure the accommodation and to coordinate and arrange all the logistic regarding the resources and services needed for the trip; staff, food, transportation, etc. The final Payment (the other 80%) must be provided to the service provider before the guest departures to the Mentawai Islands. Payment should be done preferably in Indonesian Rupiahs. The 20% reservation fee (deposit) will not be return to the guest if there is a cancellation before the final booking.
If there are changes on the main plan on your traveling reservation after it has been finally and officially booked, your money will not be refunded.

(MENTAWAI SURFER’S TAX)

Conveyed to all that commencing August 1, 2016 Mentawai Regional Government through the Department of Tourism Mentawai Surfing has imposed levies Voting in accordance with the Mentawai Regional Regulation No. 2 Year 2015 on the Management and Utilization of Tourist Attractions surfing and Regional Regulation No. 8 Year 2015 about retribution Recreation and Sports.

Surfing Levy payments made directly in Nagari Bank Deposit Slip Model A Mentawai Regional Government Accounts.

Purchase Tickets and Bracelet Surfing in the Office of Tourism Information Center (TIC) at Jln Padang. Azizi No. 121 Andalas Padang and Tourism Office in Tuapejat.

Thank you
Aban Barnabas
Head of Tourism Mentawai

Note:
Tourism Department has put Post Officer Supervisor “Surfer Mentawai Service Officer” in Karamajat island, Pulau Nyangnyang / Mapadegat Camp, JatiTuapejat Beach, Coastal Mapadegat, Katiet, Silabu.

So that all his reports to the Supervisor Post Officer on the day of arrival of the first guests at the location before a surfing For stamp given by the clerk at a ticket so that’s when the calculated 15-day period that visit.

Contact me
handraharbi@gmail.com
+6281374006060

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SURF HOMESTAY KATIET

Saturday, 30 December 2023 by Handra

At our surf camp we have traditional bungalows located right on a beautiful beach at the stunning and hidden Katiet island. The camp can house a maximum of 10 persons and provides a Modern feel with modern facilities. The ideal Indonesian atmosphere gives our visitors a unique memorable stay. Our island offers amazing surfing opportunities with excellent breaks such as: HTs,Bintang,lance right You can find these high quality waves within a walking distance from our camp. With white sandy beaches, countless palm trees, turquoises waters, coral reefs and breathtaking waves, our Camp,offers an exciting priceless experience.

Designed as a traditional house, this budget Mentawai surf camp features single and single bed and double bed in rooms is equipped with fans and mosquito nets and plugs; some tasty recipes will keep you well fed. You usually end up sharing chats & laughs with some funny locals who often come to hang out in the comfy lounge. Indonesia Toilet

The basics and some amenities on our nature’s retreat:

surfboards rental.
surfboards for sale.
electricity.
one AC per room.
refrigerator.
mosquito nets over every bed.
Showers.
“Western” toilets.

The most important thing, as you basically come to surf is that we have a great quality and quantity of world class waves. With 3 surf-breaks at a short walking distance from our camp, you can surf all you want, at any time you want. You can even get tired of surfing!

The following waves are located at a short walking time distance from our camp:

HTs 25 minute scooter
Lance’s left 20 minute scooter
lance Right 25 minute scooter
Bintang 20 minute scooter

Mentawai will surpass your expectations! It gives no disappointments.

All Inclusive Packages!
All Inclusive Packages: This complete packages can be arranged for up to a maximum of 4 persons. The amount of days to stay at our Camp is decided by the guests although it is subjected to availability and ferries’ schedules. Below we show some examples of our all inclusive packages which were conveniently organized by taking into count the fast ferry’s schedule.

All inclusive 10 days/9 nights (7 nights at the surf camp and 2 nights at Mother’s Home Stay in Padang).

Solo: the price for 1 person at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.

Couples: the price for 2 persons at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Which will be IDR or $ USD per person. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.

Group: the price for 4 persons at the present moment is: IDR or $ USD. Which will be IDR or $ USD per person. Below there is a descriptive list of all the included services.