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 – Journey into the Mentawai Interior

• Fast ferry from Padang to Siberut Island.
• Continue by car and traditional canoe along the river.
• Trek to a traditional Uma house.
• Welcome by the host family and cultural introduction.

Day 2 – Experience Daily Mentawai Life

• Join the daily activities of the local community.
• Learn about the Arat Sabulungan belief system.
• Discover traditional tools and local craftsmanship.
• Spend time interacting with the host family.

Day 3 – Explore the Siberut Rainforest

• Guided rainforest trekking adventure.
• Discover Siberut’s unique flora and fauna.
• Learn about traditional medicinal plants.
• Enjoy the tranquility of life in nature.

Day 4 – Traditional Hunting & Jungle Survival

• Accompany local hunters into the rainforest.
• Learn traditional Mentawai hunting techniques.
• Demonstration of bows, arrows, and natural poison.
• Evening storytelling and cultural exchange at the Uma.

Day 5 – Ancestral Traditions & Spiritual Heritage

• Meet a Mentawai Sikerei (traditional healer).
• Learn the philosophy behind Mentawai tattoos.
• Participate in cultural activities and traditional ceremonies (if available).
• Farewell evening with the host family.

Day 6 – Return to Padang

• Breakfast and farewell to the community.
• Travel back to Siberut Harbor.
• Fast ferry 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

• Thursday : Depart 07:00 AM, arrive around 11:30 AM.
• 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

• Tuesday : Depart 2:30 pm, arrive around 7:00 PM
• 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)