How do you get to Mentawai island?
The only way to get to the Mentawai Islands is by boat. Fast ferry boats leave the city of Padang every day. These public transfer ferries go to Siberut on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, then to Tuapejat the rest of the weekdays (refer to MAP).
What should I pack for a Mentawai surf trip?
Clothing & Supplies
- Headlamp/Flashlight/Torch.
- 8 GB USB drive (for pictures)
- Reuseable water bottle (we have one waiting for you at the resort, but hey! – your trip starts when you board the plane 🌏)
- Solar Resin.
- Sunglasses.
- Sandals.
- Hat.
- T-Shirts (4-5)
How do you get from Bali to Mentawai?
There is no direct connection from Bali to Mentawai Islands Regency. However, you can take the taxi to Ngurah Rai airport, fly to Minangkabau, take the walk to Padang Airport, take the bus to Hotel Inna Muara, take the walk to Padang, take the ferry to Muara Siberut, then take the travel to Mentawai Islands Regency.
How do you get from Singapore to Mentawai?
There is 1 way to get from Singapore to Kepulauan Mentawai by ferry or plane
- Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Batam Centre.
- Fly from Hang Nadim (BTH) to Minangkabau (PDG)
- Take the ferry from Padang to Sioban.
How do I get to aloita resort?
How do I get to Aloita? In order to get to Aloita, you have to reach Padang (Sumatra) and take a ferry to Tua Pejat, the Mentawai capital where our crew will take you to Aloita by private speed boat (15 minutes). We organise an ALL-IN Transfer Package from Padang Airport to Aloita.
How long does it take to get to the Mentawais?
PADANG AND THE MENTAWAI FAST FERRY The Mentawai Fast ferry departs from Padang every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 am and Sunday at 10:00 am and arrives in the Mentawais approximately 3 and half hours later.
Is surfing good in the Maldives?
The Maldives has some of the best waves in the world. This country has 1192 islands and endless surf breaks. Maldives’ waves can’t be considered super powerful, as the swell normally reaches shoulder-to-head high, but it offers big chances of barrels and long fun waves.
How do I get to Padang?
Currently the best way to get to Padang ( airport code: PDG) is to fly from Jakarta (with Garuda, Citylink, Batik Air or Lion Air) or Kuala Lumpur (with Air Asia). Once in Padang Airport you have two options: A.
Where can I surf on Mentawai Islands?
Wavehunters also offers a land based surf resort in the Playgrounds zone of the Mentawai Islands. A live-aboard charter is ideal for the surfer keen on exploring the entire Mentawais Island chain. Live- aboards have the advantages of mobility and flexibility when it comes to finding the right spot for any swell or wind direction or dodging crowds.
Where are the Mentawai Islands?
The Mentawai Islands are an archipelago of islands containing dozens of renowned world class waves scattered among several major island clusters, and lie approx. 100km off the Sumatran mainland. Padang, West Sumatra is the nearest point of access and major airport, serviced by daily flights from Jakarta.
What Islands does wavehunters’Mentawais fleet cover?
Wavehunters’ Mentawais fleet consists of 4 boats which service all of these islands: North Sumatra trips are typically groups only and a North Sumatra itinerary must be requested at time of booking.
What are the best lefts in the Mentawai?
Macaronis more commonly referred to as “Macca’s” is one of the best lefts our planet has to offer. It is the premiere destination of every boat charter in the Mentawai’s and more often than not there are a minimum of six boats camped out in front of it.