3 daysPadang West Sumatra 9-Day Private Tour + Mentawai
Length
9 days
Itinerary
9 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
English
Overview
This is a combining trip between Mentawai and Minangkabau Trip in West Sumatra. We offer you a unique experience in exploring the Mentawai Tribe and Minangkabau trip with us. Here, you'll see and participate in the local people activities and feel how they survive with their family day by day. Then, you'll witness the amazing culture and nature preserved from a long time ago by local people.
Day by day itinerary
1Padang - Mentawai⌄
Tuesday : 06:00 – 07:00 am : Preparing and Going to Muara harbor. 07:00 – 10:30 am : Ferry leaves Padang to Siberut Island, 10:30 – 12:00 am : Stop over at transit harbor, North of Siberut island. 14:00 pm : Arrive at Mailepet harbor (South of Siberut island). 14:15 pm : Lunch. 15:30 pm – 16:30 : Catch a truck to go to Ugai village. 16:30 – 18:00 Then we will walk to Ulu Butui village. 18:00 pm : Introduce to the Family and Rest. 20:00 pm : Dinner + Question time. 22:00 pm : Rest and stay overnight at an Uma.
Meals: Lunch: Lunch will be prepared by our guide · Dinner: Dinner is served in the local people house
Overnight: Overnight stay in the local people house called Uma
2A Full Day Activities With Local People⌄
Wednesday : 08:00 am : Breakfast 09:00 – 11.30 am : Joint a Local activities. 13:00 pm : Lunch. 14:00 – 16:30 pm : Joint a Local activities. 19:00 pm : Dinner. 20:00 Pm : Question time 22:30 pm : Overnight at the same Uma.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast is served at people local house · Lunch: Lunch is served at local people house · Dinner: Dinner is served at local people house
Overnight: Overnight stay at the same house
3A Full Day Activities With Local People⌄
Thursday : 08:00 am : Breakfast. 09:00 – 10:30 pm : Leave Ulu Butui to Monga Butui. (Trekking). On the way we visit a family. 13:00 pm : Lunch + Rest. 15:00 – 17:00 pm : Joint a Local activities. 18:00 pm : Rest. 20:00 pm : Dinner + Question time. 21:30 pm : Overnight at the other Uma.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast is served at local people house · Lunch: Lunch is served at local people house · Dinner: Dinner is served at local people house
Overnight: Overnight stay at other Uma
4A Full Day Activities With Local People⌄
Friday : 08:00 am : Breakfast 09:00 – 11.30 am : Joint a Local activities. 13:00 pm : Lunch. 14:00 – 16:30 pm : Joint a Local activities. 19:00 pm : Dinner + Question time. 21:00 pm : Overnight at the same House.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast is served at local people house · Lunch: Lunch is served at local people house · Dinner: Dinner is served at local people house
Overnight: Overnight stay at the same Uma
5Siberut - Padang⌄
Saturday : 08:00 am : Breakfast. 09:00 : 10:30 am : Leave Monga Butui (Trekking). To catch a truck back to the harbor. 10:30 - 11:30 am : A truck going to harbor. 12:00 : Lunch. 14:30 – 18:00 pm : The ferry back to Padang. 18:30 pm : Transfer to your Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast is served at local people house · Lunch: Lunch is served at local people house
6Padang - Bukittinggi⌄
After breakfast we leave for Bukititnggi. We stop in Padang Panjang to visit Minangkabau Documentation and Information Center (PDIKM). After PDIKM we have lunch at local restaurant and continue our Tour to Pandai Sikek to see the wood carving shop. Then, to Bukittinggi, on the way we’ll stop and see the process of making Minang Pancake (Bika). We go to see Raflesia Arnoldi Flower in Batang Palupuah (if it is blooming). Go back to Bukittinggi and check in Padi Ecolodge or Canyon Jungle Homestay, free program.
Overnight: Overnight stay at Canyon Jungle Homestay
7Bukittinggi - Batusangkar - Harau⌄
After breakfast, we’ll leave for Batusangkar. On the way, we’ll stop to see the Coffee Pruduction House owned by local people and enjoy the coffee leaves there. Then go to Pagaruyung Palace in Batusangkar. Continue our trip to Harau Valley. Check in Abdi Homestay and free program.
Overnight: Overnight stay at Abdi Homestay
8A Full Day Trekking⌄
After breakfast, get ready to do a trekking in Harau. Lunch will be prepared at the jungle. Going back with the motorcycle or called Becak (Tok-Tok). Afternoon relax while having coffee or tea at Abdi Homestay.
Overnight: Overnight stay at Abdi Homestay
9Harau - Airport⌄
After breakfast, we check out Hotel and go to the Airport
What's included
- ✓Local guide to do the trekking in Harau and to see Raflesia Arnoldi Flower
- ✓Mentawai Fast Ferry Padang Siberut Island & return & a boat going to the inner of the Island
- ✓English Speaking Driver
- ✓Tourism objects ticket along the trip
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Accommodation at the Native`s house. Mosquito Net and mattress
- ✓Homestay / Hotel
Not included
- ✕Meals along Minangkabau Trip
- ✕The tip for guide/driver
- ✕Airport tax/ticket
- ✕Meals and drinks in Padang
Good to know
Starts: Just come over the office and you can ask about our Tour's name because we'll have been already there before your arrival at the harbor or we'll call you then.
Ends: We'll drop you to the Airport or we can drop you around Bukittinggi and Padang
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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