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4 Days 3 Nights Siberut Jungle Trekking Mentawai Experience
4 Days 3 Nights Siberut Jungle Trekking Mentawai Experience
4 Days 3 Nights Siberut Jungle Trekking Mentawai Experience
4 Days 3 Nights Siberut Jungle Trekking Mentawai Experience
4 Days 3 Nights Siberut Jungle Trekking Mentawai Experience

4 Days 3 Nights Siberut Jungle Trekking Mentawai Experience

By Ocean Queen
Price is AU$764 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Mentawai Cultural Immersion and Jungle Adventure

Join us on a 4-day journey to Mentawai Island, where you’ll live among the Mentawai tribe, immersed in their unique, traditional way of life. Beginning from Padang City, this adventure takes you through scenic jungle rivers, remote villages, and the heart of the Mentawai culture. Experience life in clan houses, where you’ll connect with Mentawai shamans, learn their spiritual beliefs, and participate in daily activities like fishing, hunting, and gathering. This tour offers an authentic glimpse into one of Indonesia’s most preserved indigenous cultures.

Activity location

  • Pelabuhan Muaro
    • Batang Arau
    • Padang, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PELABUHAN DAGANG MUARO PADANG
    • No.1 Jalan Nipah
    • Kecamatan Padang Barat, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia

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4 Days 3 Nights Siberut Jungle Trekking Mentawai Experience
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$763.54 x 2 AdultsAU$1,527.08

Total
Price is AU$1,527.08

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedMosquito Net: Provided for protection while sleeping.
  • What's includedWhat's includedMotor Canoe Ride (Return) – To cross the jungle river before trekking
  • What's includedWhat's includedMeals & Drinks – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the trip
  • What's includedWhat's includedMentawai Porter: Assists with carrying food supplies.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation in a Mentawai Traditional Longhouse
  • What's includedWhat's includedMentawai Cook: Prepares traditional meals during the trip.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation in a Local House/Community Stay
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport – Tuk-tuk motor from South Siberut port to Muntei village (return)
  • What's includedWhat's includedFerry Tickets (Return) – Padang to Siberut and return
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed Guide: English-speaking guide and Mentawai speaker for a deeper cultural experience.
  • What's includedWhat's includedSleeping Mat: Ensures a comfortable rest in traditional accommodation.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals in Padang
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAirport Pick-Up
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel Accommodation in Padang
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel Insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for Infant and Kid

Activity itinerary

Day 1: PADANG – SIBERUT ISLAND – MENTAWAI CLAN HOUSE
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Mentawai Clan House
Pelabuhan Muaro
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Our journey will start from Pelabuhan Muaro, Padang, Indonesia by fast ferry with 1-hour stopping/transit in Pokkai, Northern part of Sibeurt island then proceed lunch that we will provide in a local restaurant.
Siberut
  • 2h
Arrival in South Siberut we will travel straight to our transit village near Siberut’s port. While our team prepare for logistics and lodging our stuff, you guys can take some rest/coffee break before we get ready to continue our trip to the jungle by traditional motor canoe.
Mentawai Islands
  • 12h
crossing scenic jungle river, once we reach trek point, continue trekking to Mentawai clan house (1,5 hours trek) and meet the Mentawai shaman and family. NOTES: Arrival in Padang one day prior of the tour period (Friday)
Day 2: IMMERSION WITH THE MENTAWAI CLAN – JUNGLE ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Mentawai Clan House
Mentawai Islands
  • 1d
After breakfast, we will begin our journey deep into the jungle, where we will spend the day engaging in the daily life of the Mentawai tribe. Activities include: - Traditional Farming – Learn how the Mentawai people plant sago trees, which are a staple food source. - Foraging for Jungle Food – Discover how the tribe identifies and gathers edible plants and other natural resources. - Medicinal Plants & Healing Traditions – Gain insight into the tribe's traditional medicine, as the Mentawai shaman (flower man) teaches about the healing properties of jungle herbs. - Cultural Immersion – Experience the unique traditions of the Mentawai people, including their beliefs, rituals, and connection with nature. As we explore the jungle and remote villages, we will move to another clan family house, where we will meet a new Mentawai host family. Dinner will be prepared in the traditional way, and we will rest in a Mentawai longhouse.
Day 3: EXPLORING THE REMOTE VILLAGE – LEARNING MENTAWAI TRADITIONS & DAILY LIFE
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Mentawai Clan House
Mentawai Islands
  • 1d
Today, we continue our cultural experience by participating in more hands-on activities with the Mentawai community. Activities may include: - Traditional Clothing Making – Observe and try crafting traditional Mentawai garments. - Sago Processing – Participate in the process of extracting and preparing sago, the tribe’s primary food source. - Hunting & Fishing – Learn the ancient techniques used for survival in the jungle. - Hand-Weaving from Rattan – Try weaving traditional handicrafts using natural materials. - Mentawai Poison Preparation – Understand how the tribe prepares natural poison used for hunting. Throughout the experience, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the Mentawai people, ask questions, and learn about their way of life. This immersive journey will offer a deep understanding of their ancient traditions, beliefs, and close connection to nature. In the evening, we will gather for a final meal with the clan before resting in the traditional longhouse
Day 4: LEAVING REMOTE VILLAGE – SIBERUT PORT AND COMEBACK PADANG
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Mentawai Islands
  • 1h
Breakfast and farewell with our host family, continue trekking back to the river bank and motor canoe will drive us back to our transit village near to the Siberut's port and transfer at Mentawai local house.
Siberut
  • 1h
Cleaning your stuff/coffee break then proceed lunch and Leaving Siberut at 3:00 p.m by fast ferry, estimate time arrival in Padang city 6:30 p.m.
Pelabuhan Muaro
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Arrival in Padang and transfer to your hotel/hostel choice.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPelabuhan Muaro
    • Batang Arau
    • Padang, Indonesia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPELABUHAN DAGANG MUARO PADANG
    • No.1 Jalan Nipah
    • Kecamatan Padang Barat, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia

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