4 Days/3 Nights Meet the Menthawans
5.0 · 6 Reviews
Overview
We take you to meet the flower men, the people of the Mentawais, in the heart of Siberut National Park in Indonesia. Saturday Fast Boat Departures from Padang (Mentawai fast) The Mentawais live in the jungle in harmony with nature. They are animists and believe that everything has a soul and adorns themselves with tattoos and jewelry. Their tattoos are known to be among the oldest in the world. Explore this fascinating people on an adventure. Come and meet the last flower men, the shamans of Siberut. Come and share a small part of their lives with respect and tolerance. With them you will discover their unique way of life and close to nature, follow their daily Things to do like preparing sago, their staple food, or fishing in the river. But above all this stay will be rich in sharing with the family that will welcome you. 3% of the amount of the stay donated to Shama association.
What's Included
Private transportation
English speaking guide
Fast boat (Mentawai fast go and back)
Gift for Mentawai (cigarettes), donation 3% donation to Kolibri association
Permit to ask to local authority to enter Siberut National park
Porters (food)
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Reviews
5.0
based on 6 reviews