Overview
Join the Mentawai Heritage Tour—a compact yet enriching cultural escape to the heart of Mentawai life on Siberut Island. Over three unforgettable days, you’ll stay in a traditional uma (longhouse), engage with indigenous Mentawai families, and experience rituals, crafts, and daily activities that have remained unchanged for generations. This tour is designed for those seeking deep cultural immersion in a short timeframe, without strenuous trekking.
Tour Info
- Place Covered: Siberut Island - Mentawai
- Duration: 3 Days, 2 Nights
- Start Point: Padang Harbor (Fast Ferry Terminal)
- End Point: Padang Harbor
Tour Highlights
- Stay in a traditional Mentawai longhouse (uma)
- Witness authentic rituals and ceremonies with local families
- Learn traditional body tattooing philosophy and Mentawai crafts
- Participate in cooking local food and preparing herbal medicine
- Enjoy calm village life surrounded by pristine forest and river
More About the Mentawai Heritage Tour
- Designed for those seeking cultural experience without intense trekking
- Simple accommodation and no mobile signal—unplug and connect
- Includes local transportation on Siberut (canoe & motorbike)
- Ferry ticket Padang–Siberut not included in the package
- Perfect for cultural travelers, slow explorers, or short-trip seekers
- Contact us for price details and availability
Itinerary
- Depart Padang by fast ferry to Muara Siberut.
- Meet your local guide and prepare logistics.
- Take a motorized canoe up the river into the interior (approx. 2–3 hours).
- Short jungle walk to reach the Mentawai traditional house (uma).
- Dinner and cultural introduction with the host family.
- Join your host in daily activities such as sago processing, fishing, or foraging.
- Witness tattoo-making techniques or natural medicine preparation (based on availability).
- Free time to explore surrounding jungle, river, or engage in conversations with the family.
- Evening storytelling and rest in the uma house.
- Say goodbye to your Mentawai hosts and trek back to the river point.
- Return by canoe to Muara Siberut harbor.
- Board the fast ferry back to Padang.
- Optional transfer service available upon request (hotel or airport).
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusion
- 2 nights accommodation in Mentawai traditional Uma house
- All meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the tour
- Local Mentawai guide and cultural facilitator
- Cultural interaction: tattoo demonstration, traditional crafts, sago preparation
- Motorized canoe transport within Siberut Island
- Entry permits and community contribution fees
Exclusion
- Ferry ticket Padang – Siberut – Padang (Mentawai Fast)
- Accommodation and meals in Padang
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Optional porter service for personal luggage
Tour Policy
Confirmation Policy:
Guests will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours after booking.
If selected dates are unavailable, we will offer an alternative date or full refund based on guest preference.
Booking will only be considered confirmed after full payment is received.
Cancellation Policy:
- More than 30 days before departure: Full refund (excluding bank transfer or admin fee)
- 15 - 30 days before departure: 50% refund
- 7 - 14 days before departure: 25% refund
- Less than 7 days before departure: No refund
- Non-refundable components: Mentawai Fast ferry tickets and permits are non-refundable once issued
All prices are in Indonesian Rupiah and may change without prior notice.
Any fees related to payment gateway or transfer will be borne by the customer.
Refund Policy:
Eligible refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days after cancellation confirmation.
Refunds will be made through the same payment method used at the time of booking.