Are you searching for an adventure that goes extraordinary travel experience in the Mentawai Islands? Look no further, let Kasita Mentawai Travel take you on an adventure.
At Kasita Mentawai Travel, we understand that every traveler is unique, which is why we offer customized travel plans that cater to your individual needs and preferences. Our team of experienced local guides will work with you to create an itinerary that suits your budget, schedule, and travel style. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide personalized service that exceeds your expectations. Whether you're looking for nature, treks, and adventure, we can make it happen. So why choose us? Because at Kasita Mentawai Travel, we make your travel dreams a reality.
Tailored Experiences: Due to our understanding that every traveler is unique, we craft personalized itineraries to suit your interests and preferences.
Local Expertise: As local guides, we have an in-depth known of the region, enabling us to take you off the beaten path and show you hidden gems that most travelers miss to have a life experience outside the circuits.
Responsible Tourism: We are committed on ecotourism participative to be able to point off sustainable and responsible tourism. Our tours are carefully designed to have a positive impact on the local communities and environment.
Travel days: 3 days 2 nights
Minimum 2 PAX
Sample itineraries
Day 1. Padang – Siberut – Mentawai flower men.
The travel started in Padang city on the fast boat to Siberut island. The crossing then takes about 5 hours (depending on fast boat schedule) including 1 hour transit in North Siberut (Sikabaluan) before continue sailing to South Siberut Island (Maileppet harbor). Arrival on Siberut, you will meet and greet by teams local guide then straight way to transit town, break for coffee or tea while teams prepare all stuffs to be taken to the forest. After all, giving access to the upstream to visit our Mentawai hosts. We will do trekking, the time is depending how fast we walk and trek path condition (dinner).
Day 2. Mentawai flower men: loincloths, fishing net, traditional medicines.
Today you learn making loincloths made from tree bark. This is the traditional clothing of the Mentawai Shaman. After we will follow how the women here do fishing net in the riverbank. In meantime there is possibility to visit other families close by. Then finally, another thing: You will learn how to prepare traditional medicine. The shaman tells you about medicinal plants (3x meals).
Day 3. Mentawai flower men – Siberut – Padang City.
After breakfast, you will prepare your own belongings and farewell with Mentawai hosts. Family photos might be a good memories. Return to Siberut transit town, break for coffee or tea before dropping you to the harbor for sailing back to Padang city.
Travel days: 4 days 3 nights
Minimum 2 PAX
Sample itineraries
Day 1. Padang – Siberut – Mentawai flower men.
The travel started in Padang city on the fast boat to Siberut island. The crossing then takes about 5 hours (depending on fast boat schedule) including 1 hour transit in North Siberut (Sikabaluan) before continue sailing to South Siberut Island (Maileppet harbor). Arrival on Siberut, you will meet and greet by teams local guide then straight way to transit town, break for coffee or tea while teams prepare all stuffs to be taken to the forest. After all, giving access to the upstream to visit our Mentawai hosts. We will do trekking, the time is depending how fast we walk and trek path condition (dinner).
Day 2-3. Mentawai flower men: loincloths, sago worm, Poison, fishing net, traditional medicines.
On day 2- 3 you learn making loincloths made from tree bark. This is the traditional clothing of the Mentawai Indigenous People. Looking for and eat sago worms! Sago itself considers as a tree of life and is the most important staple food for the Mentawai People, It’s extracted from the sago palm and then you can cook on the bamboo or wrap it up with palm: Nutrition source and Mentawaian delicacy! You will learn how to prepare poison arrow which all the ingredients come from nature. Also you will following down the riverbank to do fishing net: a beautiful technique of catching prawn, small fish, grab, and etc. In meantime there is possibility to visit other families close by. Finally, another thing: You will be get introduced to the traditional medicine. The shaman tells you about medicinal plants (3x meals).
Day 4. Mentawai flower men – Siberut – Padang City.
After breakfast, you will prepare your own belongings and farewell with Mentawai hosts. Family photos might be a good memories. Return to Siberut transit town, break for coffee or tea before dropping you to the harbor for sailing back to Padang city.
Travel days: 5 days 4 nights
Minimum 2 PAX
Sample itineraries
Day 1. Padang – Siberut – Mentawai flower men.
The travel started in Padang city on the fast boat to Siberut island. The crossing then takes about 5 hours (depending on fast boat schedule) including 1 hour transit in North Siberut (Sikabaluan) before continue sailing to South Siberut Island (Maileppet harbor). Arrival on Siberut, you will meet and greet by local guide then straight way to transit town, break for coffee or tea while teams prepare all stuffs to be taken to the forest. After all, giving access to the upstream to visit our Mentawai hosts. We will do trekking less than a hour treks depending how fast we walk and trek path condition (dinner).
Day 2-4. Mentawai flower men: loincloths, sago worm, Poison, fishing net, making bracelets, set bat trap, traditional medicines.
On day 2- 4 you learn making loincloths made from tree bark. This is the traditional clothing of the Mentawai Indigenous People. Looking for and eat sago worms! Sago itself considers as a tree of life and is the most important tree and staple food for the Mentawai People, It’s extracted from the sago palm and then you can cook on the bamboo or wrap it up with palm: protein source and Mentawaian delicacy! You will learn how to prepare poison arrow which all the ingredients come from nature. Also you will following down the riverbank to do fishing net: a beautiful technique of catching prawn, small fish, grab, and etc. On these days there is possibility to visit other families and stay with them, we’ll do trekking, the time is depending how fast we walk and trek path condition. Chance to make bracelet, made of rattan. Do treks to set bat trap. Finally, another thing: You will learn how to prepare traditional medicine. The shaman tells you about medicinal plants (3x meals).
Day 5. Mentawai flower men – Siberut – Padang City.
After breakfast, you will prepare your own belongings and farewell with Mentawai hosts. Family photos might be a good memories. Return to Siberut transit town, break for coffee or tea before dropping you to the harbor for sailing back to Padang city.
Details Price Included:
•Forest accommodation (Uma-Mentawai Traditional House).
•Police Permit.
•Dropping to and from (Siberut/Maileppet Harbor - Siberut Town).
•Boat transport to and from (Siberut Town - Our Mentawai Hosts - The Mentawai Flower Men).
•Participative role in their traditional lifestyle (Subject to availability or relevant in the field).
•Food and beverage (with Mentawai Hosts).
•Mattress and mosquito net.
•Cooker/Kitchener.
•Teams Local Organizer/Tour guide.
Details Price Excluded:
•International and domestic flight tickets and visa.
•Accommodations cost in Padang (Hotel, food, and beverage or etc).
•Mentawai fast boat tickets to and from (Padang city-Siberut island 2X).
•Insurances (Mandatory).
•Appreciated Gifts or local given for The Mentawai Hosts (Cigarettes, Sugar, Coffee & tea).
•Appreciated Tipping for (teams, Kitchener, carries, and boat captain).
•All personal expenses or anything out of inclusions.
What to brings:
•Light clothing for hiking, the most practical are fast drying clothings, we will get dirty and wet no matter how.
•Light hiking shoes with good grip.
•Backpack, the most practical are dry bags, to keep the valuable things.
•Flashlight, raincoat, socks, and back up battery.
•Sun glasses, hat or cap, sun block, mosquito repellent, sandals, and toilettries.
•Personal necessities ( mandatory medication and supplements, etc).
•Some cash money – no ATM during our stay in Siberut Island.
•Two copies of your passport and passphoto – you never know.
•Mandatory travel insurance.
Awera Island Long board paddle
Travel days: 3 days 2 nights started from IDR 4.750.000 Per PAX
Minimum 2 PAX
Details Price Included:
•Homestay in Sipora island.
•One scooter to explore Tuapejat/ Sipora island.
•Boat Islands hopping.
•Life Jacket and possible equipment for snorkelling.
•Barbecue.
•Teams Local Organizer/Tour Guide.
Details Price Excluded:
•Mentawai fast boat tickets 2X.
•Dropping to and from (Sipora harbor – Homestay)
•Insurances (Mandatory).
•Rent for Long board paddle.
•Appreciated tipping (Teams Organizer/Tour Guide).
•All personal expenses or anything out inclusions.
Sample itineraries
Day 1.
•Get off to Sipora island.
•Check in at the homestay.
•Explore Tuapejat island by scooter or chill out nearby homestay.
Day 2.
•Explore Awera island, Long board Paddle, and possible snorkelling around the islands.
Day 3.
•Check out from the homestay.
•Prepare to get to Mentawai fast boat for sailing back to Padang city.