Siberut Island And Mentawai People.

                                                                             

                                                                           

The Mentawaians believe that all living objects, men , plants and animals are supposed to have spirits. The only specialist in the community is the medicine man, KEREI , responsible for communication with the spirit and the souls. In case of misfortune or illness, he is called in to restore harmony within the group or in relation with the spirits in the environment. An elaborate Taboo system based on religious beliefs with respect to the environment is a dominant characteristic of traditional life on siberut.

The Mentawaian are traditionally organized as patrineal groups and the social life centered around the UMA, a communal long house which held a clan of people related through a common ancestor. The UMA vary in size. between 10 to 20 members divide in nuclear family units, referred to as LALEP. Because of internal friction, the clan might split up and form a new group might or a single family.

Siberut A Part Of Indonesia.

Siberut island is one of indonesia's treasures with unique biodiversity and culture that should be preserved.

Community and Culture.

                                                                           

                                                                   

Althought Siberut is only a small island, the internal variations in languange,culture,life styles,and resources is rather substantial. There is no clear indication of when the first man arrived on Siberut., but anthropologist suggest that the bataks of North Sumatra first settled on the island several thousand years ago. In many ways, the people of Siberut are among the most archaic people in Indonesia.

                                                                     

                                       
                                                                         
                                                                 

                                                                                                      

                                         

                                                                                   

Factors Supporting This Unique Trip :

                                                                                

 

  Feel The Magic Of Siberut's Rain Forest Exiting Trailing Trek of Muddy Water And Waterfall, See Serene Hamlets Of an Almost Forgotten Tribe.

  The Amazing Mentawai Archaic Tribe, Have Long Hair, Sweeping Tattoos Not Least Of All Beautification. That includes Choppened Teeth Sharpened To Points.

Itinerary For 6 Days.

ITINERARY FOR 6 DAYS.

• DAY 01 : Leave Padang At 2 PM. To harbour. 30 Minutes by minibus. The Ferry Leaves for Siberut between 5-9 PM. overnight.
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• DAY 02 : Arrive at Siberut early in the morning around 7 AM. Report in the police station. Leave for Bat Rarogot between at 8-10 PM. by speed boat take 1,5 hours. Overnight at the local house.
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• DAY 03 : After breakfast leave.........................................for.................................................................
• Trekking for about...........................Hours.  Overnight.     ( B / L / D ).
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• DAY 04 : After breakfast leave...............................for.........................................trekking
•                 for;.........................about..........hours overnight.                        ( B / L / D ).
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• DAY 05 : After lunch leave..............................for Muara Siberut take the ferry. 1,5 hours by speed boat. Overnight at the ferry. Stop over and leave for Padang at 7 PM.
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• DAY 06 : We arrive in at the morning in Padang,then leave for airport by public bus.

THE JOURNEY END.

NOTE : SEE ( B.L.D ) = Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner.

Those are meals we will serve only.

THIS ITINERARY CAN BE CHANGED IF IT IS NECESSARY.

Trip Rate And Activities.

• TRIP RATE AND ACTIVIES.
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• A GROUP : Person.    Price Per Person. ( USD ).
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• Note : Each reseravation must pay a deposit of 5 %. reservations without deposit will not be entertained. non - refundable deposit.
• deposit payments made ​​via Western Union to our address listed at the contact and booking of the web page.
• please let us know after you have paid a deposit for the next process.
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• Tel : +6281266111286.

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• INCLUDE : 
•               #   Transportations.
•                    -Shutle from hotel to the harbour.
•                    -Shutle from harbour to the hotel.
•                    -Transportations in the island.
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•              #  Meals.
•                    -Lunch or Dinner before boarding the ship.
•                    -Dinner on the ship.
•                    -Meals in the interior on the island.
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•              #   Accomodations.
•                    -Rent local house.
•                    -Eat at local house.
•                    -The special menu fit your order.
•                      *Breakfast  *Lunch  *Dinner 

•             #    Daily activities.
•                    -Processing and how to cooking the sago.
•                    -Making a loin cloth from the bark.
•                    -Making poison for the arrow.
•                    -Photoghraphy with the locals.
•                    -Swimming at the waterfall / depend the weather.
•                    -Fishing.
•                    -Tatto.
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•            #    Souvenirs.
•                  *Arrow / depends on the willingness of the material and the additional cost.
•                  *Loin cloth.
•                  *Bracelet from rattan.

•           #     Licensed English and Mentawai speaking guide.
•           #     All Permits.          
•           #     Porters / Crew.
•           #     First Aid Kit.
•           #     Guide Fee.

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• EXCLUDE : - Present for the local people like candy and cigarettes.
•                  - Other item of personal expanses.
•                  - Hotel in padang.
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• PERSONAL NEEDS :
•                          - Mosquito net ( we have ).                A water bottle.
•                          - Slepping mat ( we have ).                Sun cream
•                          - Sport shoes.                                  Swimming suit.
•                          - Insect repellent.                              A hat.
•                          - Malaria tablet.                                Tiger balm / balsem
•                          - Poncho / rain jacket                        A photocopy of your passport.
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• SUGGESTION TO BRING : 
•                           - A sweater.                                        A torch / flaslight.
•                           - 2-3 t-shirts / shirts.                            Slipper / Flip-flop / Sandals.
•                           - 2-3 pair Trousers / shorts.                  Some medicines.
•                           - 2 pair of socks.                                 Satellite phone.
•                           - Etc. 

Links :

                                                                                                                                                                              

A art of Mentawai hunting and Surfing.

                                                                             
                                                                         

In addition to jungle trekking, beach in Mentawai is one of the world's major destinations for surfing. many people were surfing here just to have fun even professional ones. many choice of beaches and spots that can be selected according to need. from beginner to a pro though. the height of the waves crashing and a fantastic range of about 3-4 meters. make the surfer and thumbs hooked to the beach this one. there is even a mention that the Mentawai Marine is the second Hawaiian beach.

All accommodation and utilities are available in such a way as to your needs. can be tailored to your needs. surfers typically need a minimum range about 167 U.S. $ Per Day Per Surfer for 10 days. it includes accommodations. boat trip. and eating.






Photo by : Alan Bordeaux.

Contact and booking

Feel the uniquelly and naturally of virgin forest and the local clan..

Address and Contact :

Fadlan M.

Jl.Pemuda No.29 Padang. West Sumatera. Indonesia.

Phone : +6281266111286

Email : rajoputiah@gmail.com

Info : The vessel will leave for the island of Siberut every Monday and Friday. and will return to Padang on Tuesday and Saturday.

Links : http://www.worldtourism.ca

NOTE : PLEASE EMAIL US 3 DAYS BEFORE YOU FLY TO PADANG CITY.