06 Days Explore Siberut – Mentawai Primitive Tribe, embark on a fascinating journey deep into the heart of Siberut Island, where you will immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Mentawai tribe—one of the last remaining indigenous groups that still preserve their ancient way of life. This 6-day adventure will take you through dense rainforests, remote villages, and the traditional longhouses of the Mentawai people.

Overview Explore Siberut – Mentawai Primitive Tribe

Mentawai tribe living deep in the forests of Siberut Island who were still practising the ancient traditions and rituals of their indigenous culture. Learn about the Mentawai Tribe and join in everyday’s activities! From hunting to fishing, you’ll learn every little secret about the Mentawai people. Explore and enjoy the natural surroundings, jump in the river for a refresh, try local food and stay at a homestay with the locals. It will be an unforgettable adventure in Sumatra.

Tour Highlights Explore Siberut – Mentawai Primitive Tribe:

• Cultural Immersion: Stay with the Mentawai tribe and learn about their animistic beliefs, tattooing traditions, and traditional healing practices.
• Jungle Trekking: Explore the untouched tropical rainforest of Siberut, home to diverse flora and fauna.
• Traditional Activities: Participate in daily tribal routines such as hunting, fishing, and making sago—a staple Mentawai food.
• Mentawai Shaman Experience: Observe the spiritual rituals performed by the Sikerei (Mentawai shamans) and gain insights into their connection with nature.
• Scenic River Cruise: Travel by canoe through the picturesque rivers of Siberut, a gateway to the hidden settlements of the Mentawai people.

Location Map

Tour Itinerary 06 Days Explore Siberut – Mentawai Primitive Tribe

Day 01 (Saturday/Thursday) : Padang – Siberut – Bat Obay / Bat Rorogot (L,D)

After early breakfast, driver will pick you up at the hotel and then transfer to harbor to catch fast boat to Muara Siberut, fast boat leaving at 07.00, this ferry will stop at Sikabaluan and continue to Siberut, arrive in Siberut around 13.00pm and meet with our guide, prepare and report to authority for trekking, continue by local motorized-canoe in the River, stay in Bat Obay / Bat Rorogot.

Day 02 (Sunday/Friday) : Exploring The Native’s Activities In Bat Obai/ Rorogot (B,L,D)

Wake up for a bath in the river. After having breakfast exploring the daily activities of Native’s Mentawai such as : making loincloth, fishing and making tattoo and other daily activities of Mentawai tribe.

Day 03 (Monday/Saturday) : Bat Obai / Rorogot – Butui (B,L,D)

After breakfast in the morning, continue your trip to Butui by local motorized canoe, it will take about 3-4 hours, arrival at Butui village stay at traditional house of Mentawai called “UMA”.

Day 04 (Tuesday/Sunday0 : Exploring The Native’s Activities In Butui (B,L,D)

After breakfast in the morning, prepare to explore the Native’s Mentawai activities, you will see how the Mentawai making poisoneous arrow for hunting and then go for hunting in the jungle with Mentawai, after hunting you will see how they make Sago (main food of Mentawai) and search for Sago worm and then you will see how to make traditional medicine. Evening you can enjoy traditional dance of Mentawai and also possible to arrange pig feast (Traditional dance and pig feast are optional).

Day 05 (Wednesday / Monday) : Butui – Muntei (B,L,D)

After breakfast, you still have time to enjoy and see the activities of Mentawai and then leaving to Muntei Village by traditional motorized canoe , on the way on the way stop at KULUKUBUK to visit waterfall in the forest, you can swim at waterfall and then return to river to continue your trip to Muntei village, arrival at Muntei village transfer to traditional house of Mentawai for overnight.

Day 06 (Thursday / Tuesday) : Muntei— Muara Siberut – Padang (B,L)

After breakfast free at own leisure or explore the village, at noon transfer to Muara Siberut, to catch fast ferry to Padang, arrive at early evening in Padang. Transfer to your hotel .

Included:

• Meals as specified in the Itinerary, All food brought from Padang, along the Journey in the island the food is carried by porters and cooked by Guide and helped by his crew.
• Return transfer from hotel or Airport to harbor by Car
• Transfer Padang – Siberut by Reguler Fast ferry vice-versa
• Transfer Siberut – Village through river motorized Canoe vice-versa
• Accomodation in the jungle atthe local house (UMA)
• Licensed English & Mentawai Speaking Guide
• Meals during the trip prepare by guide and cook
• Stay in Uma (Mentawai traditional house) with thin matrass and Mosquito Net
• Guide and Cook

Excluded:

• Personal Expenses
• The Expenses of Out from the Programe
• Accommodation & Meals in Padang
• Personal Insurance
• Any extra cost appeared caused by delay or cancel of the Fast boat