1. Ferry tickets one way (Siberut Island, Mentawai  to Padang)
2. Permits from local government and Siberut National Park
3. Meals and drinks during trip (breakfast, lunch, and dinner + follow water)
4. Round-trip local transportation (car or canoe)
5. Porter available
6. Live cultural activities with the Mentawai tribe
7. Accommodation 2 night in Mentawai Traditional House (Uma)
8. Mosquito Net, Mattress, Blanket, & Pillow
9. Trip buddy (local guides speaking English and Indonesian)
10. Boots safety (for water activities)

1. Personal expenses (souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, etc.)
2. Travel insurance (recommended)
3. Personal medicines
4. Accommodation in Padang city
5. Raincoat
6. Power-bank and its kind
7. Flashlight + battery (nighttime needs)
8. Toiletries (bath soap, laundry soap, shampoo, toothbrush + toothpaste and other need)
9. Tips for local guide (opsional)
10. Mentawai tattoos (if you needs)

Day 1:

- Departure from Padang by ferry (Fast Bot) to Siberut Island, Mentawai
- Pick-up point at Muara Siberut Harbor
- Continue journey (car or canoe) to the Mentawai inland village
- Light trekking to the traditional house (Uma)
- Welcome by the Mentawai family & introduction to the Sikerei (shaman)
Evening: dinner together & cultural storytelling

Day 2:

- Observe the daily activities of the Sikerei (shaman)
- Learn to make traditional clothing from tree bark (baiko/loincloth)
- Traditional hunting or fishing (Palikga-gra method)
- Learn how to make poison arrows & basic archery
- Search and taste traditional food: sago caterpillars (tam’ra)
Evening: cultural sharing & Mentawai life

Day 3:

- Breakfast & farewell
- Return to Muara Siberut Harbor
- Lunch together at the harbor
- Ferry back to Padang
- Tour ends

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITING THE MENTAWAI TRIBE

1. What to bring when visiting the Mentawai tribe?

• Personal medicine, mosquito repellent, raincoat, flashlight, toiletris, light clothing, change of clothes for sleeping, towel, flips, hat or head covering, suncreen, thin sweter, copy of your passport, sunglasses, and another personal needs.
• Power bank (limited electricity), plastic bag for elektronics protection and wet clothes because of the humid area.
• Money Cash because ATMs are hard to find

2. Departure Schedule From Padang to Siberut Island

• Tuesday or Saturday : Depart 07:00 AM, arrive around 1:30 PM (with a stop at Sikabaluan).
• Travel duration : Approximately 4 – 6 hours, depending on route and sea conditions.
• One-way ticket : Around IDR 350,000 – IDR 400,000 per person (additional charge for surfboards).

3. Return Schedule From Siberut Island to Padang

• Saturday : Depart 2:30 PM, arrive around 6:30 PM
• Thursday : Depart 12:00 PM, arrive around 7:00 PM (with a stop at Sikabaluan),
• Travel duration : Approximately 4 – 6 hours, depending on route and sea conditions.

• One-way ticket : Around IDR 350,000 – IDR 400,000 per person (additional charge for surfboards).

  Aditional Notes:

• Puck-Up Point : Muara Siberut Harbor in (Mentawai Fast Boat) at the (Ferry Ticket Counter)