How do you get from Padang to Mentawai Islands?
The only way to get to the Mentawai Islands is by boat. Fast ferry boats leave the city of Padang every day. These public transfer ferries go to Siberut on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, then to Tuapejat the rest of the weekdays (refer to MAP).
How do I get to aloita resort?
In order to get to Aloita, you have to reach Padang (Sumatra) and take a ferry to Tua Pejat, the Mentawai capital where our crew will take you to Aloita by private speed boat (15 minutes). We organise an ALL-IN Transfer Package from Padang Airport to Aloita.
How many islands make up the Mentawai Islands?
70 islands
Mentawai Islands, Dutch Mentawei Eilanden, group of about 70 islands, West Sumatra (Sumatera Barat) propinsi (province), Indonesia. They lie off the western coast of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean.
Why do Mentawai people have tattoos?
Because the soul is pleased by beautiful and complete body tattoos, the Mentawai believe that it allows them to bring their material wealth into the afterlife. The Mentawai also say that their tattoos (titi) allow their ancestors to recognize them after death.
Where are the Mentawai people located?
Sumatra, Indonesia
The Mentawai are the indigenous people of the Mentawai Islands in Sumatra, Indonesia. They live mainly on Siberut Island, which is about 5 hours by speedboat from Padang City, the capital of West Sumatra. Usually a few families of the tribe live together in wooden houses that stand on pillars, called Uma.
When should I surf Mentawai?
The prime surfing season in the Mentawais is between March and October/November. This roughly coincides with the dry season, as well as the best time to surf throughout most of Indonesia.
What do the Mentawai eat?
The main food they eat is sago, a type of flour from ground palm medulla, which is usually grilled. Small animals are hunted by women. The Mentawai people keep pigs, dogs, monkeys, and sometimes chickens as pets.
How many Mentawai Islands are there?
seventy islands
The Mentawai Islands Regency are a chain of about seventy islands and islets approximately 150 kilometres (93 miles) off the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia.
How much does a Mentawai surf trip cost?
The “Mentawai Fast” costs you 295’000 RP/ person, if you travel with light hand baggage. A board bag that weighs less than 15 Kg, is an additional 230’000 RP. If your bag is more then 15 Kg, you pay double! The ferry leaves from Padang around 6 am, and you’re on the island around 9-11am.
Are the mentawais crowded?
Some spots at the Mentawai are getting crowded, namely at the famous Playground area, because access to this area became easier recently. In short, the only crowded spots at the Mentawai are at the Playground area (northern Mentawai) …and we don’t go there very often (unless you want to).
How to get to Mentawai Islands from Malaysia?
Air Asia: has daily services from Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. The only way to get to the Mentawai Islands is by boat. Fast ferry boats leave the city of Padang every day. These public transfer ferries go to Siberut on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, then to Tuapejat the rest of the weekdays (refer to MAP).
What days does the Mentawai fast ferry work?
Contact us to know the Schedule, it often changes, but normally works on Friday . On the way back to Padang the Mentawai Fast Ferry works the same days (Tuesday (3h), Thursday (6h) and Saturday (3h) ) and it arrives at the same time: 6 PM to Padang.
What is the best ferry from Padang to Siberut?
MENTAWAI FAST FERRY: is the best choice regarding time and quality. It works on: Tuesday: 7am from Padang. It arrives at 13.30 to Siberut. (it takes more than 6 hours as it does not go direct) Thursday: 7am from Padang. It arrives at 10.30 to Siberut. (it takes more than 3 hours as it goes direct) (FERRY IS NOT WORKING DURING COVID-19.
How to get from Padang to Tuapejat?
Fast ferry boats leave the city of Padang every day. These public transfer ferries go to Siberut on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, then to Tuapejat the rest of the weekdays (refer to MAP).