The Mentawai archipelago form part of a chain of non-volcanic islands, running parallel to Sumatra about 100 km off the West coast. There are large inhabited islands in the group. Siberut (4,480 sq. km) – Sipora (845 sq. km) north and south Pagi (together 11,675 sq. km). They are covered in dense tropical rainforest with isolated farming settlements scattered along the river valley until quite recently the people who lives here retained many stone age traditions that were exceptionally archaic but nevertheless remarkably complex. Nowadays, most Mentawains islands are descended from some of the earliest groups of people who have migrated to Indonesia several thousand years ago. They have preserved a neolithic austronesian culture with some bronze age elements which was virtually unaffected by subsequent Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic cultural influences. The Mentawains people are fond of adornment sand tattoos because they believe that the body that houses the soul should be attractive. " Moile … Moile.. Be good to your soul... "

MENTAWAI TRIBES ADVENTURE
Duration: 10 DAYS / 09 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: PADANG (WEST SUMATRA)
GRADE: MODERATE

Day 01 : PADANG - MUARA SIBERUT
Proceed to Muara Siberut from Padang from where crossing the Mentawai strait. Overnight in boat. (D)

Day 02 : MUARA SIBERUT - UGAI VILLAGE
Arrive in Muara Siberut early morning – proceed to Kampung (village) Madobaq with canoe (approx. 8 hours) – trip continue with trekking to Kampung Ugai. Overnight in local house in Kampung Ugai. (B,L,D)

Day 03 : UGAI VILLAGE - BUTUI VILLAGE
Trekking to Kampung Butui – stay overnight at the village – here you may enjoy the local hospitalities and their traditional life style. (B,L,D)

Day 04 : BUTUI VILLAGE
The whole day you may take part in Mentawains traditional daily activities including the hunting and the ritual ceremony before hunting time. (B,L,D)

Day 05 : BUTUI VILLAGE - MATOTONAN VILLAGE
Exploration continues to the other tribes of Mentawai – travelling deep into the forest headed to Kampung Matotonan. Overnight at the village. (B,L,D)
 
Day 06 : MATOTONAN VILLAGE
Exploring Kampung Matotonan. This is the time for you to see the warrior-making tattoo as the symbol of their bravery. (B,L,D)

Day 07 : MATOTONAN VILLAGE - MADOBAQ VILLAGE
Trekking back to Kampung Madobaq – the starting point and the entrance gate. Overnight at the village. (B,L,D)

Day 08 : MADOBAQ VILLAGE - ROGDOG VILLAGE - MUARA SIBERUT
Crossing to Muara Siberut by canoe – short visit to Kampung Rogdog. Overnight at Muara Siberut. (B,L,D)

Day 09 : MUARA SIBERUT - MASILO BEACH
Crossing the Mentawai strait to Padang, enroute stop at Masilo beach. Overnight in boat. (B,L,D)

Day 10 : PADANG
Arrive in Padang in the morning – upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel or airport for the onward destination. (B,L)

WHAT TO BRING PERSONAL EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST :
• Backpack
• Light trekking shoes and sandal
• Raincoat
• Mattress
• Blanket or sarong
• Personal clothing + spare
• Camera
• Field hat
• Water canteen
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Bath kit
• Personal Medication
• Insect repellent