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Mentawai Tribe Journey


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Mentawai Tribe Journey Explore the wonderful and diverse culture of Indonesia by visiting the Mentawai tribe. Spend a few days exploring its heavenly nature and getting to know the locals. Join them in living their daily life and practicing their unique tradition of tattoo-making, and hunting, as well as making their own clothes using a special kind of wood. To complete your knowledge about this tribe, make sure you take part in the Sikerei ceremony, that's known as a healing ritual. Make sure you get your seat on this wholesome tour! Explore the Natural of Mentawai Islands The Mentawai Islands consist of more than 70 large as well as small islands which are mostly dense rainforests. The four main islands include Siberut, North Pagai, South Pagai, and Sipora. Although Mentawai is an isolated area, it has many beautiful beaches and well-know as one of the best surfing spots in the world. Recently, several investors have developed bungalows and resorts. You could reach the islands by a fast ferry from Padang City.
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About Mentawai Tribe Journey
About Mentawai Tribe Journey
Mentawai Tribe Journey is an exploration of Indonesia's diverse culture. You will visit the Mentawai tribe, spending several days exploring the beautiful nature and getting to know the locals. Participate in their daily lives, learn their tattooing traditions, hunting, and making clothes from special wood. To further your knowledge of this tribe, you will participate in the Sikerei ritual, known as a healing ceremony.
Why Mentawai Tribe Journey is a must
Experience living with the Mentawai tribe. Learn unique traditions and cultural ways, such as tattooing and hunting. Participate in the Sikerei ritual, a healing ceremony.
Top things to do at Mentawai Tribe Journey
Main activities include learning traditional tattooing methods, hunting, making clothes from special wood, and participating in the Sikerei ritual, which is a healing ceremony.
How to get to Mentawai Tribe Journey
The Mentawai Islands can be reached by fast ferry from Padang City.
Location of Mentawai Tribe Journey
The Mentawai Islands consist of over 70 large and small islands, mostly covered in dense rainforest. The four main islands are Siberut, North Pagai, South Pagai, and Sipora.
Facilities at Mentawai Tribe Journey
Some bungalows and resorts have recently been developed on the Mentawai Islands.