Tips for traveling to Mentawai

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Our recommendations that you should not forget

Travel medical insurance. Mandatory .
Sun protection
At least two boards, one of them for big waves.
Wax
At least 2 leashes
Mosquito repellent
Waterproof jacket.
We recommend bringing some vitamin supplements or supplements such as protein shakes to regain strength for the next day.
Photocopy of passport
Cash in rupiah for eventual expenses such as beer, soft drinks or photos. Last ATM in Padang.
Some medicines that you may occasionally need such as ibuprofen, paracetamol, etc…

Frequently Asked Questions

These are the most frequently asked questions by our guests

Travel insurance is mandatory

Check the Mentawai fast ferry departures to avoid waiting days in Padang and optimize your surfing days.
View schedules

At least two boards, one of them for big waves.

There are no ATMs in Mentawai, we recommend you to bring extra money for eventual expenses, beers, gifts, photos.

It is located on the island of Nyan-Nyan (Pulao Masokut).

Each room has its own key and safety boxes to store your belongings.

We do not have wifi in the surfcamp, so that the disconnection is total.
But if you need it, we have a wifi point 50 meters from the camp.

For minor accidents, there is a health center 15 minutes away by boat.

In case of serious injury, transfer by speedboat to Padang 4 hours (+1000€).
Reason why you should have travel insurance.

It depends on how many waves are running on the same day.
From you alone with your friends to 30 people.

The weather is unpredictable, the temperature is around 25º to 30º
You can have 2 weeks of sunshine or heavy rain.

There is a primary care hospital 15 minutes away by boat

*Cash payments only.