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5 days to meet the Mentawai tribe

5.0(5 reviews)
96 hours
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About This Tour

We bring you in the hearth of Siberut national park in Indonesia to meet the Mentawai tribe. Departure only on Tuesday and Saturday with Mentawai fast (fast boat). Mentawai people lives in the jungle in harmony with nature. They are animist and believe that each things has a soul. They loves tattoos and jewelry. Their tattoos are one of the oldest tattoos in the world. Let's try this adventure and come to discover this amazing people. Meet with the last shamans of Siberut, come and share a bit of their daily life in mutual respect and tolerance. With them, you will discover their unique and close to nature way of life, you will follow their daily activities such sago preparation (their main food), fishing in the river or preparing poison for their arrow. But before all, it will be a stay rich on "sharing experience" with the Mentawai family with who you are gonna spend few days. We support Kolibri association, by sharing with them 3% of the amount .This money goes directly to the association to help disadvantaged children in Sumatra.

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5 days to meet the Mentawai tribe
5 days to meet the Mentawai tribe
5 days to meet the Mentawai tribe
5 days to meet the Mentawai tribe
5 days to meet the Mentawai tribe
5 days to meet the Mentawai tribe
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What's Included

Private transportation
English speaking guide
Porters (food)
Lunch
Dinner
Fast boat (Mentawai fast go and back)
Breakfast
Gift for Mentawai (cigarettes), donation 3% donation to Kolibri association
Permit to ask to local authority to enter Siberut National park

What's Not Included

Hôtels in Padang
Personals expenses, tips
Soft drinks, beers, alcohol
Insurance

Additional Information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meeting Point

At Muaro Padang harbor where the fast boat leaves to Siberut.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

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