Mentawai Tribe Sumatran Expedition Thrills: Unleashing Adventure Amidst Nature

7 Days

From USD.1.679

  • Stay in traditional Mentawai longhouses (Uma) and immerse yourself in authentic tribal life deep within Siberut Island.
  • Journey through remote rainforests and rivers by motorised canoe, connecting with Mentawai villages off the beaten path.
  • Experience ancient Mentawai rituals including traditional tattooing, loincloth weaving, and jungle hunting with poison arrows.
  • Learn indigenous survival skills such as making Sago (a local staple food), finding Sago worms, and preparing plant-based medicines.
  • Witness or participate in Mentawai dance ceremonies and a traditional pig feast (optional and culturally guided).
  • Visit hidden waterfalls in the forest near Kulukubuk and enjoy a refreshing swim in untouched natural surroundings.
  • Explore Butui, Rorogot, and Muntei Villages, key cultural hubs of the Mentawai people in the Siberut archipelago.
  • Travel by fast ferry between Padang and Muara Siberut, offering a scenic sea journey to and from the island.
  • Stay in Padang before and after your expedition, providing a comfortable base in coastal West Sumatra.

Experience one of the world’s last remaining indigenous cultures deep in the rainforests of the Mentawai Islands, off West Sumatra, Indonesia. This journey offers rare insight into the Mentawai people's ancestral customs, spiritual practices, and traditional way of life.

Explore lush jungles on guided treks, encountering unique wildlife and learning about native medicinal plants still used by the tribe. The adventure blends cultural immersion with nature exploration, offering a glimpse into a lifestyle largely untouched by modern influence.

Destinations

Day 1

Arrive Padang

Arrive Padang

Day 2

Padang – Siberut Island

Padang – Siberut Island

Day 3

Bat Obay – Butui Village

Bat Obay – Butui Village

Day 4

Butui Native Activities

Butui Native Activities

Day 5

Muntei Village

Muntei Village

Day 6–7

Muntei – Padang Return

Muntei – Padang Return

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