West Sumatra
Sumatra Barat
Outlining the traditional homelands of the Minangkabau and Mentawai people, West Sumatra has a distinct culture from the rest of Indonesia. West Sumatra is the home of the highest mountain of in the Asian parts of Indonesia, the 3805 m tall Gunung Kerinci, the world-famous Nasi Padang and some of the best waves of Indonesia. Besides these there are various other natural and cultural wonders like the gorgeous Maninjau lake, the cultural center of the Minang, Bukittinggi, the mountains around Payakumbuah or the islands of Puncak Mandeh south of Padang and many more. All these make West Sumatra a great place for anyone interested in discovering unique cultures, stunning natural places and nearly empty waves.
West Sumatran Tours
An Experiance of a lifetime
In this cultural tour, guests will visit a group of flower people who live close to one of the beautiful natural valleys of Siberut island. These Indigenous people practice animism and live centered at the Uma, a Mentawaian communal house lead by a clan chief. They believe All living things have both a spirit and soul. Guests will be taken to experience the shamanic ceremonial dance, chanting, hunt, medicine herbs, beautiful nature, and local wisdom.
Guide: Robi Parmonangan Siagian
Duration: 6 Days/ 5 Nights
Price: 350€/Guest
Mentawai Cultural Tour
This tour will allow you to get immersed in the Mentawai culture and enjoy Siberut's beautful nature. You'll meet with the tattoo covered Mentawai shaman and learn about the local wisdom of Arat Sabulungan which full of diversity, uniqueness, and curiosity.
Guide: Robi Parmonangan Siagian
Duration: 4 Days/ 3 Nights
Price: 320€/Guest
Mentawai Photography Tour & Bounty Island Stay
This tour is ideal if you're interested in photography and experiencing culture. You'll first get a chance to experience the traditional Mentawai culture and Siberut's stunning nature , while visiting one of the Mentawai shaman and learn about the local wisdom of Arat. This tour will end on Bounty island giving you time to relax and enjoy the Mentawai beaches.
Guide: Robi Parmonangan Siagian
Duration: 6 Days/ 5 Nights
Price: 520€/Guest
Stay at Blue Surfcamp
Located in E Bay and just a short walk away from the surf spots at E Bay, Pitstops and Beng-Beng, Blue Surfcamp is a great spot for your Mentawai surf trip on a budget. Ade will pick you up at the harbor in Siberut and be there for you during your stay. Three Meals as well as non-alcoholic drinks like Coconut water, tea, coffee etc. are included in the price, boat rides to surf spots which are further away are excluded.
Guide: Ade ''Kept''
Duration: no minimum (recomended min. 1 week)
Price: 450000 Idr pppd* +3.6 million per boat
*per person per day