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Cultural Exploration & Live in Uma Madobag Village (3D2N)

  • 3 days / 2 nights
  • Quota: 4 people
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The journey at a glance

Overview

Enjoy a 3-day, 2-night experience living with the Mentawai community in an Uma (traditional house) in Madobag Village with MENTAVAGEN. From cultural orientation, learning to make traditional snares, visiting Kulukubuk Waterfall, to in-depth discussions about the Arat Sabulungan life philosophy with a Sikerei. This journey combines nature adventure, local wisdom, and direct interaction with the Mentawai community for an unforgettable authentic experience.

Trip Summary:

Day 1 - Cultural Orientation & Uma Experience: The journey begins from Maileppet Pier to Madobag Village. Participants will join a cultural orientation, an introduction to the Uma and the Mentawai life philosophy, and witness the making of wild boar and bird snares (sesere). The evening concludes with a discussion with a Sikerei and a bonfire with the community.

Day 2 - Traditions, Crafts, and Nature: The morning is filled with witnessing the making of a bark loincloth (kabit), followed by a visit to Kulukubuk Waterfall. In the afternoon, participants learn to make a squirrel trap (papakpak), and in the evening, join a discussion on the history and philosophy of Arat Sabulungan with traditional elders.

Day 3 - Farewell & Return to Padang: After breakfast, participants have a photo session and farewell with the Uma family. The journey continues back to Maileppet and the pier for lunch, before checking in for the ferry to Padang, closing the trip with MENTAVAGEN with precious memories from Mentawai.

Category
Cultural Exploration & Heritage
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Quota
4 people
One day at a time

Itinerary

Open each day to explore the timing and activities of your journey.

Day 1

Cultural orientation & Uma experience
  1. 11:00-11:30- Pick up at the Pier (Maileppet) and Meeting Point
  2. 11:30-12:30- Lunch (Pier)
  3. 12:30-14:00- Depart to Madobag Village
  4. 14:00-15:00- Rest and Coffee Break
  5. 15:00-16:00- Cultural orientation: introduction to the Uma, life philosophy of the Mentawai community
  6. 16:00-18:00- Witnessing how to make wild boar and bird snares (sesere)
  7. 18:00-19:00- Shower and Coffee Break
  8. 19:00-20:00- Dinner
  9. 20:00-21:00- Discussion with Sikerei & briefing for the next day's activities with a bonfire alongside the community
  10. 21:00-Finish - Overnight Rest
Day 2

Traditions, crafts, and nature
  1. 07:30-08:00- Shower & Breakfast
  2. 08:00-11:00- Witnessing how to make a bark loincloth (kabit)
  3. 11:00-12:00- Rest and Coffee Break
  4. 12:00-13:00- Lunch
  5. 13:00-15:00- Visiting the Waterfall (Kulukubuk)
  6. 15:00-17:00- Witnessing how to make a squirrel trap (papakpak)
  7. 17:00-18:00- Rest and Coffee Break
  8. 19:00-20:00- Dinner
  9. 20:00-21:00- History & philosophy discussion of Arat Sabulungan with traditional elders/Sikerei
  10. 21:00-Finish - Overnight Rest
Day 3

Farewell and return to Padang
  1. 07:30-08:30- Shower & Breakfast
  2. 08:30-09:30- Photo session & farewell with the Uma family
  3. 09:30-12:30- Journey to Maileppet
  4. 12:30-13:00- Journey to the Pier (Maileppet)
  5. 13:00-14:00- Rest and lunch (Pier)
  6. 14:00-14:30- MF Ticket Purchase (return to Padang) and Free Time
  7. 14:30-15:00- MF Ferry Check-in
  8. 15:00-Finish - Depart to Padang & Trip Ends
Know what your journey includes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusion

  • Local transportation during the round trip (from Maileppet Pier to Uma/Madobag Village and back to the pier)
  • Accommodation staying in an Uma (traditional Mentawai house)
  • 3 meals a day + coffee breaks according to the itinerary
  • Local Guide, trip facilitator, Porter, Cook, & Photographer
  • Entrance tickets to tourist attractions (Kulukubuk Waterfall, traditional village, etc.)
  • Ferry ticket back to Padang (1-way / return only)
  • All cultural activities & workshops according to the schedule

Exclusion

  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, extra snacks, etc.)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides or locals (optional)
  • Out-of-program expenses
  • Personal equipment (boots, mosquito net, mosquito repellent lotion, etc.)
Before you book

Tour Policy

Confirmation Policy

  • MENTAVAGEN trip package bookings are considered valid after participants make a Down Payment (DP) of at least 50% of the total trip cost.
  • Cancellations by participants between D-13 and D-7 prior to the departure date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee of the total package price.
  • Cancellations by participants less than 7 days (D-7) prior to the departure date or No-Shows on the day of departure are subject to a 100% cancellation fee (non-refundable).
  • Participants are permitted to request a schedule change (reschedule) or participant name change a maximum of 1 time no later than 10 days (D-10) before departure, adjusting to the availability of the Uma family, guides, and ferry tickets.
  • The travel itinerary is subject to change at any time adjusting to weather conditions and local situations in Madobag Village without reducing the main activities.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations by participants 14 days (D-14) or more prior to the departure date are subject to an administration and cancellation fee of 25% of the total package price.
  • Cancellations by participants between D-13 and D-7 prior to the departure date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee of the total package price.
  • Cancellations by participants less than 7 days (D-7) prior to the departure date or No-Shows on the day of departure are subject to a 100% cancellation fee (non-refundable).
  • Participants are permitted to request a schedule change (reschedule) or participant name change a maximum of 1 time no later than 10 days (D-10) before departure, adjusting to the availability of the Uma family, guides, and ferry tickets.
  • The travel itinerary is subject to change at any time adjusting to weather conditions and local situations in Madobag Village without reducing the main activities.

Refund Policy

  • Refunds will be processed according to the applicable percentage in the Cancellation Policy after deducting actual operational costs already incurred in the field (such as ferry ticket bookings or logistics).
  • If the trip must be canceled prior to departure due to Force Majeure circumstances such as extreme bad weather, official ferry operational cancellations, or natural disasters, participants can choose to reschedule without additional fees or receive a refund after deducting non-refundable third-party costs.
  • There are no refunds (non-refundable) for facilities, accommodations, meals, or activities within the package that are not utilized due to the participant's own will or personal conditions during the trip.
  • The refund disbursement process takes 7 to 14 working days from the time the request is approved and will be transferred back to the participant's original bank account.

Travel Route

The direct travel sequence for this package.

The dashed line is a route illustration, not navigation guidance.

Destination List

3 points
  1. Dermaga Maileppet Departure point Invalid coordinates; this point is not shown on the map.
    Mode: Speedboat
  2. Desa Budaya Madobag & Rumah Adat Uma Stopover Invalid coordinates; this point is not shown on the map.
    Mode: Speedboat
  3. Air Terjun Kulukubuk Destination Invalid coordinates; this point is not shown on the map.