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Desa Muntei

Siberut Selatan, Kepulauan Mentawai

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Desa Muntei
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Desa Muntei (Muntei Village) is a village in South Siberut that frequently serves as the main transit hub and connecting gateway to various inland traditional Mentawai settlements, such as Rorougot. From this village, the overland journey (by car) transitions into a river journey aboard a small motorized wooden boat known locally as a pompong. Beyond its role as an access route, Muntei also offers views of the daily life of local Siberut communities living along the riverbanks.

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Siberut Selatan, Kepulauan Mentawai
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Desa Muntei, Kecamatan Siberut Selatan, Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai, Sumatera Barat.
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-1.58246, 99.18985

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Uma Cultural Stay Experience – Rorougot Settlement 3D2N

Experience 3 days and 2 nights living in the heart of Mentawai culture with MENTAVAGEN. Stay in an Uma (traditional communal house), learn ancestral skills alongside the Mentawai community, witness traditional sago processing, engage in cultural discussions with the Sikerei, and enjoy the harmony between nature and tradition. A seamless blend of adventure, culture, and local wisdom in one unforgettable journey! Trip Summary: Day 1 – Welcome & Uma Exploration: Arrive at Maileppet Pier, continue overland to Muntei, and take a motorized pompong boat to Rorougot. Receive a warm welcome at the Uma, followed by an exploration of Uma traditions. In the evening, attend an activity briefing and cultural discussion with the Sikerei around the campfire. Day 2 – Cultural Activities & Traditional Skills: In the morning, observe the making of squirrel traps (loga) and sago palm thatch roofs (tobat). From afternoon to late afternoon, witness the traditional sago flour processing (masirere sagu) and make sago containers from sago leaves (tappri). Wrap up the evening with a cultural discussion with the Sikerei about Mentawai traditions and philosophy. Day 3 – Farewell & Return: Morning breakfast and photo session with the Uma family. Travel back to Maileppet Pier, have lunch, enjoy free time, and prepare for MF ferry check-in to return to Padang.

Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Price per person
USD 221.38
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