🌴 Pulau Asli – Mentawai Cultural Tour Packages
For travelers seeking an untouched island culture and the wild beauty of the Mentawai rainforest.
3 Days 2 Nights – Jungle & Culture Immersion
General Description
Step into the heart of Mentawai life on a 3-day journey from Padang to Siberut. Travel by ferry and small boat to a riverside village, where you’ll be welcomed into a traditional uma and introduced to the rhythms of island life. Trek through lush jungle with a native guide, learning about medicinal plants and sacred trees, then try your hand at crafting bark-cloth clothing in the evening glow. Share stories by the campfire with village elders, join in daily activities like sago harvesting or fishing, and carry home memories of a culture that lives in harmony with the forest and sea.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Padang ➡ Siberut – Ferry, boat to village, welcome & cultural orientation
- Day 2: Jungle trekking, medicinal plants, bark-cloth workshop, campfire storytelling
- Day 3: Join villagers’ daily activities, farewell, ferry back to Padang
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Price
USD 408 / person (min. 2 pax)
4 Days 3 Nights – Jungle, Culture & River Life
General Description
Immerse yourself in the rhythms of Mentawai life on a 4-day journey from Padang to Siberut. Cross the sea by ferry and glide upriver by boat to a remote village, where a warm welcome awaits in a traditional uma. Trek through lush jungle with a local guide, discovering medicinal plants and ancient forest lore, then learn the art of crafting clothing from tree bark. Drift along the river, bathe beneath a jungle waterfall, and join in daily village activities from sago harvesting to fishing. Each day blends adventure and tradition, ending with the gentle pace of island evenings before your return to Padang.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Padang ➡ Siberut – Ferry, boat to village, welcome dinner
- Day 2: Jungle trekking, medicinal plants, bark-cloth workshop
- Day 3: River boat ride, waterfall bathing, daily village activities
- Day 4: Breakfast, farewell, ferry back to Padang
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Price
USD 450 / person (min. 2 pax)
5 Days 4 Nights – Deep Cultural Immersion
General Description
Embark on a 5-day journey deep into the Mentawai Islands, where tradition and nature live in harmony. Travel by ferry and boat to a riverside village and be welcomed into a traditional uma. Trek through lush jungle to discover medicinal plants and sacred trees, then learn the ancient craft of making clothing from tree bark. Spend a day exploring skills and traditions — from handicrafts or non-permanent tattoos to cooking local dishes — before an evening of music and dance. Drift down the river, bathe beneath a jungle waterfall, and join in fishing or sago harvesting. Each day reveals a new layer of Mentawai life, ending with a heartfelt farewell before your return to Padang.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Padang ➡ Siberut – Ferry, boat to village, welcome & orientation
- Day 2: Jungle trekking, medicinal plants, bark-cloth workshop
- Day 3: Handicraft/tattoo workshop, traditional cooking, music & dance
- Day 4: River adventure, waterfall, fishing/sago harvesting
- Day 5: Breakfast, farewell, ferry back to Padang
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Price
USD 600 / person (min. 2 pax)
9 Days 8 Nights – Full Mentawai Experience
General Description
Venture deep into the Mentawai Islands on a 9-day journey where every day reveals a new layer of tradition and wilderness. Arrive in a riverside village after a ferry and boat ride from Padang, and settle into a traditional uma. Trek through dense jungle to learn about medicinal plants and witness traditional hunting, then craft bark-cloth clothing and handmade items. Glide along the river, bathe beneath waterfalls, and try your hand at fishing. Immerse yourself in village life, join in cooking, and trek further into remote forests for wildlife encounters. Share stories with elders, learn music and dance, and enjoy a free day to connect, explore, or simply absorb the atmosphere before bidding farewell and returning to Padang.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Padang ➡ Siberut – Ferry, boat to village, welcome & orientation
- Day 2: Deep jungle trekking, medicinal plants, hunting demo
- Day 3: Bark-cloth clothing workshop & handcraft making
- Day 4: River boat ride, waterfall, traditional fishing
- Day 5: Village life immersion & cooking with host family
- Day 6: Extended trek & wildlife observation
- Day 7: Cultural exchange with elders, music & dance
- Day 8: Free day in the village
- Day 9: Breakfast, farewell, ferry back to Padang
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Price
- USD 951 / person (min. 2 pax)
✅ What’s Included
- Pick-up to meeting point
- Ferry Padang–Siberut round trip
- Local boat to village
- Uma accommodation (shared)
- All meals in Mentawai
- Local guide
- Cultural workshops & daily activities
- Mineral water & local snacks
❌ Not Included
- Airfare to/from Padang
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides or Mentawai translators
ℹ️ Notes
- All trips are community-led: guides, chefs, and hosts are local residents.
- Activities may be adjusted according to weather conditions and guest requests.