The Mentawai Islands are one of the most consistent surf destinations in the world. This archipelago is located approximately 100 miles off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia's northernmost and largest island, and the port city of Padang, gateway to the Mentawai. Surfers will be taken in charge on arrival at Padang airport.
The boat...25 meters... A cheaper option to surf the Mentawaii.
Location:
Mentawai Islands. Indonesia
Highlights:
9 people
Level:
Intermediate to advanced
Products:
Surf Boat trip
Open:
Feb to December
THE BOAT
25 meter long.
5 meter wide
12 knots maximum speed
2 engines 6d 22 Mitsubishi 280 Horse power
Dingy boat 25 CV Yamaha
GPS Gramin
THE
SURF
The Mentawai Islands are one of the most consistent surf destinations in the world. It's broad exposure towards the vast, southern Indian Ocean provides these islands with remarkable consistency and quality. During the dry season, from late April to early November, the Indian Ocean is a powerful groundswell producing machine. During this time, surf charters offer curious surfers the opportunity to score the best waves of their lives. The Mentawai Islands are located approximately 100 miles off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia's northern most and largest island, and the port city of Padang, launching point for Mentawai surf charters. There are 4 main islands in the archipelago, with numerous smaller islands surrounding these, many lined up perfectly to catch the swells from the Indian Ocean.
Prices
1500 € per person 10 days, 11 nights.
Includes Padang airport pick up. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and lots of surfing!!!
LOCATION
The Mentawai Islands
The Mentawai Islands are located approximately 100 miles off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia's northern most and largest island, and the port city of Padang, launching point for Mentawai surf charters. There are 4 main islands in the archipelago, with numerous smaller islands surrounding these. The recent discovery of world-class surf in the Mentawai archipelago and subsequent exposure of images of the region in international surf media has pushed the archipelago to the brink of an explosion of surfing tourism development. Foreign tourism operators in the area are, however, aware of the potential for negative impacts upon the local environment, culture, social fabric, and economy if tourism is allowed to develop unchecked. For this reason, attempts are being made from within the surfing tourism industry, as well as from local government, to manage surfing tourism development. In an effort to minimise the exploitation of this sovereign area and to build sustainable tourism, surf travel is nearly completely restricted to authorised surf charter companies.
THE TRIP
Mentawai,
Gateway to the Mentawai is Padang (Sumatra)
Padang Airport (PDG)
Daily flights to Jakarta, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (Garuda Airlines)
30-Day visitor visa issued on arrival (EU, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens).
Malaria treatment required
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