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8 Days off-the-beaten-track encounter the Mentawai Tribe
04 Mei 2021 1745 Mentawai Tribe
Authentic Mentawai Immersion (8 Days / 7 Nights)
Cultural Experience • Jungle Life • Local Community
Trip Overview
Trip Type: Small group or private (on request)
Destination: Siberut Island, Mentawai
Experience Style: Cultural immersion, nature, jungle life
Comfort Level: ★★☆☆☆ (basic and rustic)
Price: Starting price 520 euros
Contact us to check availability, group options, private
trips, and all details you need for planning your journey.
What is this trip about?
Are you ready for a next-level adventure?
An adventure for those who want to hike in the wilderness, this trip will
take you deep into the jungle. Mentawai travels across the dense jungle of
Siberut to meet the native Mentawai tribe. You will have a chance to share
knowledge about the forest with them, medicine and herbs, plus their traditions
and lifestyle.
This off-the-beaten-track trip is specially designed for
an adventurous traveler who is passionate about nature, cultural experiences,
and jungle life. The experience we offer will take you deep into several jungle
areas in Siberut, where you can live with the Mentawai tribe and practice their
traditional way of life as a semi-hunter and gatherer community.
A. What to expect during this trip
- Meet the Mentawai shaman (“Sikerei”), learning
about their unique culture and their way of life in the forest.
- Having a real cultural experience by living with
the Mentawai tribe family
- Engage in activity with the tribe family daily, and
immerse yourself in a different culture and lifestyle
- Explore the jungle of Siberut
Day 1: Padang → Siberut → Mentawai Family
06:00 – Hotel pick-up in Padang
Your guide meets you early in the morning for a smooth start. 07:00 –
Fast ferry to Siberut Island. Set off toward Siberut, crossing the Mentawai
Strait.
There will be a 1-hour stop in Pokkai, giving time for rest and
logistics.
Arrival in South Siberut
Transfer to a nearby transit village where our team organizes equipment and
supplies. Motor canoe ride upriver
Travel through beautiful jungle waterways by traditional canoe.
The scenery shifts from mangrove edges to untouched rainforest. Trek to
the Mentawai clan house (1.5 hours). Begin your walk through forest trails,
crossing muddy paths, wooden logs, and lush surroundings before reaching the
remote village.
Arrival at the Uma (traditional house)
Warm welcome from your Mentawai host family and the Sikerei (shaman).
Settle in, share your first evening with them, and get a feel for life in the
jungle.
Day 2 - 4 Stay with the Mentawai tribe in the
Rereiket jungle area
Join
or participate with the family for food preparation and any other activities
in our presence. During our stay, we will experience living traditionally like
the Mentawai community by
joining or participating with the family for food preparation, and any other
activities during our presence
Day:4 Move to the different
jungle area/ remote village “Rorogot”
ü Breakfast
ü 08:00 a.m trekking back to the bank river
ü Take the canoe down the river for 2,5 hours, once we reach our
transit village/government settlement
ü Trekking to Rorogot jungle area ( 4 k.m )
ü Arrive in the Rorogot Jungle area, meet and greet with the
Mentawai family
ü Dinner and evening with the Mentawai family
Day 5 - 7 Living with the Mentawai family in the Rorogot jungle area
ü You can ask questions and talk about culture and tradition
with the Shamans
ü During our stay with the family, you can ask them anything you
would like to know about their way of living, culture, and traditions that they
want to talk it and answer your questions
ü During our stay, you will learn jungle life
skills as the Mentawai such as setting the trap for wild boar and deer, learn
how to weave baskets, trays, and bags from Ratan or leaves that the
Mentawai people usually use to support their daily life in the jungle, and make poison for the bow and arrow
Day 8: Leaving the remote
village – back to Padang.
ü 08:30 a.m Leaving the remote area, trek back to
the bank river
ü Ride back, downriver to the Siberut town ( 1,5 h
)
ü Arrive in our transit village ( government
settlement )
ü Transfer to the ferry’s port
ü Lunch will be provided in the local restaurant at the
harbor
ü Back to Padang (estimated time of arrival 18:50 ) Tour
End
🚢 Ferry Schedule (Padang ↔ Siberut)
Padang → Siberut: Tue, Thu, Sat – 07:00
Siberut → Padang: Tue, Thu, Sat – 14:45
✅ Good to Know (Realistic Expectations)
Accommodation
- Floor mats with mosquito nets
- Basic level of cleanliness
- No electricity in the jungle
Physical Conditions
- Muddy, uneven trails
- Tropical heat and humidity
- Wet/rainy weather possible
- Trekking through the deep jungle
Cultural Respect
- Ask before taking photos
- Avoid expensive accessories
- Be patient and open-minded
- Observe without judging
- Do not influence their lifestyle
🌿 Our Commitment
- Supporting local communities
- Working with experienced Mentawai guides
- Practicing responsible tourism
- Respecting culture and nature
- Contributing to education and local development
🎒 What to Bring
- Small backpack
- Comfortable trekking shoes
- Light clothing (T-shirts, shorts)
- Dry bag
- Rain poncho
- Mosquito repellent
- Flashlight/torch
- Sunscreen & hat
- Personal medication
- Toilet paper
- Water bottle
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