We Don't Sell Tours.
We Open Doors.
Community-based trip handler. 4 generations Siberut. Direct access, transparent pricing, no booking fees.
⚡ Small group only. Intimate, personalized experiences.
Our Approach
Real Tribal Access
4 generations of family bonds with Sikerai. Not a middleman service.
Direct Pricing
What you see is what you pay. No hidden fees, no platform markups.
Same-Day WhatsApp
Direct response from Andrian personally. No call centers or bots.
The Team
Andrian Salis — Founder & Lead Guide
Born Juni 1989 in Muara Siberut. His family has called Siberut Island home for 4 generations. 15+ years in Mentawai. Professional guiding launched November 2025. Speaks Indonesian and English; understands Mentawai language.
Dr. Eka Mariyanti, SE., MM., CBV., CHRA
Andrian's older sister, born on Siberut Island. Head of the Undergraduate Tourism Study Program at Dharma Andalas University (UNIDHA), Padang. Her expertise in Human Resource Management in the Tourism Industry brings institutional depth and academic discipline to Pulau Asli Tour.
Local Expert Team
Mentawai-Born Specialists
Johan — Local surfer & field guide. Expert knowledge of all 20+ breaks. Fluent in Mentawai language, boat operations, and community protocols.
Supporting team of Siberut-born boat captains, jungle guides, fishing specialists, and Sikerai community hosts. All local, all fluent in tribal languages, all with generational ties to the communities.
✓ Real local expertise — not imported guides
Local Voices
"Whatever form this journey takes — keep going. God bless your work and your livelihood. As long as it is honest and good, you will be supported."
Simon Sapojai — Kepala Suku (Tribal Chief), Siberut Community
"Stay strong, Andrian. I hope your journey goes smoothly, whatever it brings, and that your blessings come easily."
Alalatek Koat — Local Community, Siberut Island
"Keep your spirits up — all the best for what you are building!"
Lucia Tasir — Local Community, Siberut Island
What Makes Pulau Asli Tour Different
Most Mentawai tours are operated by businesses in Jakarta, Padang, or overseas — companies that hire local people as day workers and keep the profit outside the community. Pulau Asli Tour is different at the root. Andrian Salis was born on Siberut Island. His family has lived here for four generations. The host families, boat captains, jungle guides, and Sikerei shamans who make these experiences possible are not suppliers on a contract — they are neighbours, cousins, and lifelong friends.
This origin shapes everything. When you book with Pulau Asli Tour, every dollar you spend goes directly to the local Mentawai community — to the host family who feeds you, the boat captain who transports you, the porter who carries your gear through jungle trails. There is no intermediary company extracting a margin. There is no platform fee. There is no commission to a travel agent in another city.
Andrian founded Pulau Asli Tour specifically because he observed that most tourism money was leaving the Mentawai community rather than staying in it. His approach is deliberately simple: keep prices honest, keep the group small, and let the experience speak for itself. The result is a 4.9-star rating earned entirely through word of mouth and repeat referrals — not through advertising spend.
Government support at the highest level: Pulau Asli Tour operates with the direct backing of Adi Hamdani, DPRD Mentawai Commission 3 — the regional government body responsible for tourism and development on the Mentawai Islands. This institutional relationship ensures smooth access to tribal territories, permits at both government and village chief level, and compliance with all local regulations.
4th-generation Siberut Island native. Not a guide who moved here — someone who grew up here.
Licensed and registered tour operator (ijin usaha) in West Sumatra. Fully compliant.
Max 8 people per trip. Never crowded. Your group gets Andrian's full attention.
100% of your payment flows directly to local guides, hosts, porters, and transport operators.
Common Questions About Pulau Asli Tour
What makes Pulau Asli Tour different from other Mentawai operators?
Pulau Asli Tour is owned and operated by Andrian Salis, a 4th-generation Siberut Island native. Unlike most operators based in Padang or overseas, every dollar paid goes directly to local Mentawai community members — host families, boat captains, local guides, and porters. There is no agency commission or platform fee extracted before money reaches the community.
Is Pulau Asli Tour an officially registered company?
Yes. Pulau Asli Tour is a registered tour operator (ijin usaha) in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The company also operates with the direct institutional support of Adi Hamdani, DPRD Mentawai Commission 3 — the regional government body for tourism on the Mentawai Islands.
How does booking with Pulau Asli Tour benefit the local Mentawai community?
Every trip directly employs Siberut Island locals: boat captains, jungle guides, host families, porters, and local stall vendors. None of the payment goes to an outside agency or platform. Andrian's goal since founding Pulau Asli Tour has been to ensure that tourism money stays inside the community — not in the hands of intermediaries in other cities.
What languages does the Pulau Asli Tour team speak?
Andrian speaks Indonesian and English fluently and understands Mentawai language. The broader team includes guides fluent in Mentawai language, Indonesian, and basic English. French-speaking guests can be accommodated — contact Andrian for details.
Can I book a trip directly with Andrian without going through a platform?
Yes — and that is the recommended way. Direct booking via WhatsApp or the booking form means no platform commission is deducted, and you deal directly with the person leading your trip. Andrian personally responds to all booking inquiries, usually within the same day.
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