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Two people in a forest, one holding a green coconut. 1
A person in traditional attire navigating dense tropical foliage. 2
A group of people in a forested area, one person cutting a log with a machete. 3
A group of people sitting on steps in a rustic setting with wooden beams and a hanging artifact. 4
A thatched-roof hut with a wooden path leading to it, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation. 5

Siberut: 3-Day Mentawai Tribe Experience

By Mentawai Tribe
Free cancellation available
Price is €282 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the traditions of the Mentawai tribe on a 3-day tour
  • Stay in a traditional longhouse and share daily life with a local family
  • Meet the Mentawai Shaman and learn about the link between nature and soul
  • Navigate hidden rivers by dugout canoe and trek through the rainforest
  • Experience the soul of the Mentawai tribe on an immersive 3-day tour

Activity location

    • Padang Indonesia
    • Padang Indonesia, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Padang Indonesia
    • Padang Indonesia, West Sumatra, Indonesia

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Siberut: 3-Day Mentawai Tribe Experience

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€282.31 x 1 Adult€282.31
Total
Price is €282.31
Until Mon, 29 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick up in Padang to the Mentawai ferry port
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ferry ticket Padang – Siberut 2x
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    Permit to the local government and Siberut National Park
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    Logistics ( all meals and drinks, coffee, tea, and mineral water during our trip, Duguout canoe ( upriver to Siberut to reach our trek point )
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    Porter ( whenever you need it )
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accommodation in a Mentawai traditional house
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    Mosquito net, mattress
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    Gumboots ( available size 37 up to 44 EU )
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Present to the Mentawai clan
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide/team
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    1. Hotel in Padang city
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    2. Medication
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    3. Personal expenses: souvenirs, alcoholic drinks, etc
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    4. If the ferry is cancelled before departure due to bad weather or a technical issue, travellers will receive a guaranteed full refund.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Baby buggies, Bachelor & hen party groups, Littering, Party groups
  • Not suitable for: Children under 7 years, People over 287 lbs (130 kg), People over 70 years, People with back problems, People with claustrophobia, People with epilepsy, People with heart problems, People with insect allergies, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

What to Expect
• Walk with the Sikerei: Meet the Mentawai Shaman, the spiritual guardians of the forest, and learn the ancient link between nature and soul.
• The Living “Uma”: Become a member of the family. Share the daily meals and cultural exchange within a traditional Mentawai longhouse.
• True Wilderness: Navigate hidden rivers by dugout canoe and trek through the untouched rainforest of Siberut.

Day 1 | The Crossing: Padang – Siberut Island
• 06:00: Morning pickup in Padang
• 07:00: Fast Ferry departure to the Mentawai archipelago.
• Afternoon: Arrival in South Siberut. We swap the ferry for a motorised dugout canoe, winding 1.5 hours deep into the Rereiket jungle.
• Evening: A 2.5km trek brings us to the family Uma. Settle in for your first traditional dinner under the forest canopy.
Day 2 | Living the Tradition: Immersion with the tribe family
• Jungle Immersion: Participate in daily life. Help gather food, prepare meals, and learn the “Mentawai Style” of jungle living.
• Skills & Survival: Learn to weave rattan bags, craft jungle huts, and witness the preparation of traditional hunting tools.
• During our stay, we will experience living traditionally like the Mentawai community.
Note: This experience will push you beyond your comfort zone. Unlike a standard itinerary, this journey is flexible, allowing for a deeper immersion into local life and culture. There is no fixed schedule, as each day unfolds organically based on the rhythms of the Mentawai peopleDayy 3 | The Farewell: Siberut – Padang
• After a final jungle breakfast, we trek back to the riverbank.
• River & Transit: We board our motorised dugout canoe for a final glide through the Siberut waterways, arriving at our transit village near the port.
• The Return Crossing: After a final local lunch at the port, we depart Siberut at 2:40 PM via the fast ferry.
• Arrival in Padang: We reach Padang harbour at approximately 6:30 PM, where our team will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Tour End

Location

Activity location

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    • Padang Indonesia
    • Padang Indonesia, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Padang Indonesia
    • Padang Indonesia, West Sumatra, Indonesia