Tips to travel to mentawai

Our recommendations you should not forget

Travel medical insurance. Required.
Solar protection
At least two boards, one of them for large waves.
Wax
At least 2 leash
Mosquito repellent
Raincoat jacket.
We recommend bringing a vitamin supplement or
supplements such as protein shakes to regain strength for the next day
Photocopy of passport
Cash in rupees for eventual expenses such as beer, soft drinks or photos. Last ATM in Padang.
Some medicines you may need occasionally such as ibuprofen, paracetamol, etc …

Frequent questions

These are the frequent questions that our guests have

Travel insurance is mandatory

Check out the Mentawai fast Ferry departures to avoid waiting days in Padang and thus optimize your surf days.
See schedules

At least two boards, one of them for large 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 (Pulau Masokut).

Each room has its key and safe 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 work the same day.
From you alone with your friends to 30 people.

The weather is unpredictable, the temperature is around 25º to 30º
You still have 2 weeks of sun to rain heavily.

There is a primary care hospital 15 minutes away by boat

* Cash payments only.