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Mentawai
Island Sumatra Indonesia
The Mentawai Islands are located approximately
100 miles off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia's northern most and
largest island, and the port city of Padang, launching point for ferry
travel and Mentawai surf charters. There are 4 main
islands in the archipelago, the largest Siberut, Sipura, North and South
Pagai and numerous smaller islands surrounding these.
The recent discovery of world-class surf in the Mentawai archipelago and
subsequent exposure of images of the region in international surf media has
pushed the archipelago to the brink of an explosion of surfing tourism
development. Foreign tourism operators in the area are, however, aware of
the potential for negative impacts upon the local environment, culture,
social fabric, and economy if tourism is allowed to develop unchecked. For
this reason, attempts are being made from within the surfing tourism
industry, as well as from local government, to manage surfing tourism
development. In an effort to minimise the exploitation of this sovereign
area and to build sustainable tourism, surf travel is nearly completely
restricted to authorised surf charter companies.
You can either catch an overnight ferry across to the Mentawai Islands from
the seaport in Padang or you can fly by Mentawai Air - a 45 minute flight.
Places to stay
There are some great villas located on Mentawai catering for surfers
including Katiet Villas located in Katiet village. Located on the beach and
only 120m paddle out to some great surf breaks.
Kandui Resorts is a new up market resort in the
Mentawai Islands. With 7 traditional 2 room thatched houses.
Mentawai Surf Trip Package
Your Surf Trip at Siloinak
Resort
Your Surf Trip begins at Padang Airport in Sumatra and end back at Padang
Airport. It includes twin or single accommodation, 3 meals per day plus
snacks, transfer by ferry and speedboat to the resort, daily transportation
to the surf spots and guiding.
Not included: laundry, satellite internet and phone, soft drinks and beers,
Visa fees, Airport and Mentawai Tourism Taxes.
Trips depart every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday at 14:00 (latest) from
Padang Airport and come back to Padang Airport Monday at 12:00.(soonest) for
your flight back home.
Surf Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Padang (Saturday or Tuesday)
A Siloinak Resort staff welcomes you at the airport. You are escorted to a
comfortable open air bar with swimming pool until the transfer to the harbor
at around 5 / 6 pm. The ferry to the Mentawai Islands leaves at 19:00 for a
full night’s crossing.
If you arrive before the surf group’s departure (every Monday, Tuesday and
Saturday) we will also assist you at the airport and transfer you to a hotel
of your choice, until departure to the Mentawai. Note that the nights in
Padang, if any, are not included in the price.
Day 2 - Arrival on Siloinak Island
The Tuesday and Saturday, the ferry is a modern, comfortable, reliable and
on-time vessel with AC cabins of 2 and 4 bunks, one shared shower, by far
the most comfortable way to travel 130 km (about 8/10 hours) to the Mentawai
Archipelago. The Monday, the ferry is a traditional wooden ferry,
uncomfortable and not-so-clean. For adventure-minded surfers only. The ferry
reaches the harbor of Siberut or Tuapajat on the second day of your journey,
at 8:00. From the Siberut or Tuapajat harbor, our speedboats take you to
Siloinak Resort, a 70/120 -minute boat ride. We will arrive around 13:00,
right on time for lunch. Surf in the afternoon.
Day 3 to Day ... - Surf at Siloinak Island
Wake up with the sun, a good breakfast and your speedboat leaves around 8:00
for a full day of surf. Our speed boats take a maximum of 8 surfers each
with your guide choosing the best spots according to the prevailing
conditions and your ability.
Last day at Siloinak Resort After lunch, transfer to Muara Siberut/Tupajat
harbour.The ferry usually leaves between 17:00 and 21:00.
Last day of the Trip Arrival
in Padang (Monday or Thursday) Breakfast in Padang and transfer to the
airport for travelers departing the same day, or to your hotel. End of our
services at 18:00.
Optional day
If you whish to stay at Padang one day more, we propose you a day of
discovery of the Minang Kabau culture in the green hills of Bukittinggi.
Your guide and a driver will introduce you to coffee plantations, wood
carving workshop, silversmiths, and songket workshops. Accommodation at
Bukittinggi or Padang in a 1 or 3 stars Hotel. Lunch and dinner included.
End of Program - Flying back home
The next morning, after breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your
hotel. Transfer to the airport for flying back home. Lunch and Dinner are
not included.
Booking Information
Sembilan Pulau Tour Company
Email:
info@lombokhotelandtravel.com
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