Cultural Exploration & Live in Uma Ugai Village 3D2N
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Overview
Enjoy a 3-day, 2-night experience immersing yourself in Mentawai culture and local wisdom. From exploring the Uma (traditional house), witnessing tattoo attractions, and fishing in the river, to a cultural night with traditional music and stories. Everything is designed to bring a blend of nature adventure, unique traditions, and Mentawai life philosophy into one unforgettable journey.
Trip Summary:
Day 1 – Immersing in Uma Culture: The journey begins from Maileppet Port to Ugay Village. You will be introduced to the Uma and the life philosophy of the Mentawai people, then witness the cooking process of sagu kapurut and kaobbuk. The evening is filled with a sharing session with a Sikerei and an activity briefing.
Day 2 – Arts, Traditions, and Nature: Start the day with a Mentawai tattoo attraction, followed by witnessing the making of traditional bracelets (letcu). The afternoon is filled with the attraction of catching fish traditionally in the river (Paliggagra/Panairi). The evening concludes with a cultural night featuring traditional music and stories.
Day 3 – Farewell & Return to Padang: After breakfast, there is a photo session and farewell with the Uma family before returning to Maileppet. The journey continues to the pier for lunch, followed by ticket preparation and ferry check-in. The trip ends with the departure back to Padang, bringing precious memories from Mentawai.
- Category
- Cultural Exploration & Heritage
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Quota
- 4 people
Itinerary
Open each day to explore the timing and activities of your journey.
Day 1
Immersing in Uma Culture
- 11:00-11:30- Pick up at the Pier (Maileppet) and Meeting Point
- 11:30-12:30- Lunch (Pier)
- 12:30-14:30- Depart to Ugay Village
- 14:30-15:30- Rest and Coffee Break
- 15:30-17:00- Cultural orientation: introduction to the Uma, life philosophy of the Mentawai community
- 17:00-18:00- Witnessing the cooking process of sagu kapurut and kaobbuk
- 18:00-19:00- Shower and Coffee Break
- 19:00-20:00- Dinner
- 20:00-21:00- Sharing Session with Mentawai Sikerei & briefing for the next day's activities
- 21:00-Finish - Overnight Rest
Day 2
Arts, Traditions, and Nature
- 07:30-08:00- Shower & Breakfast
- 08:00-11:00- Mentawai Tattoo Attraction
- 11:00-12:00- Rest and Coffee Break
- 12:00-13:00- Lunch
- 13:00-15:00- Witnessing Traditional Bracelet Making (letcu)
- 15:00-17:00- Traditional River Fishing Attraction (Paliggagra/Panairi)
- 17:00-18:00- Rest and Coffee Break
- 19:00-20:00- Dinner
- 20:00-21:00- Cultural night: traditional music & stories
- 21:00-Finish - Overnight Rest
Day 3
Farewell & Return to Padang
- 07:30-08:30- Shower & Breakfast
- 08:30-09:30- Photo session & farewell with the Uma family
- 09:30-12:30- Journey to Maileppet
- 12:30-13:00- Journey to the Pier (Maileppet)
- 13:00-14:00- Rest and lunch (Pier)
- 14:00-14:30- MF Ticket Purchase (return to Padang) and Free Time
- 14:30-15:00- MF Ferry Check-in
- 15:00-Finish - Depart to Padang & Trip Ends
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusion
- Round-trip local transportation (from Maileppet pier to Ugay village and back to the pier)
- Accommodation staying at a traditional Mentawai house (Uma) / local homestay
- Meals and drinks according to the itinerary (main meals + coffee breaks)
- Ferry ticket back to Padang (1-way / return only)
- Local guide, porter, cook, photographer, & Mentawai Sikerei
- All cultural and nature activities according to the itinerary
Exclusion
- Personal expenses (extra snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for the guide, porter, or Uma family
- Out-of-program expenses
- Personal equipment (boots, mosquito net, mosquito repellent lotion, personal medicine, etc.)
Tour Policy
Confirmation Policy
- The trip package booking is considered valid after the participant makes a minimum Down Payment (DP) of 50% of the total trip cost.
- Full payment (100%) must be made at least 7 days (D-7) prior to the departure date.
- Proof of payment must be sent to the admin team for receipt issuance and departure schedule confirmation.
- Participants must be in healthy physical condition (as activities involve the outdoors), bring personal gear (comfortable clothes, trekking sandals/shoes, personal medicine, raincoat, mosquito repellent), and be willing to respect local customs and traditions while staying at the Uma.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made by participants 14 days (D-14) or more before the departure date are subject to an administration and cancellation fee of 25% of the total package price.
- Cancellations made by participants between D-13 and D-7 before the departure date are subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the total package price.
- Cancellations made by participants less than 7 days (D-7) before the departure date or No-Shows on the day of departure are subject to a 100% cancellation fee (non-refundable).
- Participants are allowed to request a reschedule or a participant name change a maximum of 1 time no later than D-10 before departure, subject to the availability of the Uma family, guides, and ferry tickets.
- The itinerary is subject to change at any time adjusting to weather conditions, sea waves, ferry schedules, and local situations in Mentawai without reducing the main activities.
Refund Policy
- Refunds will be processed according to the applicable percentage in the Cancellation Policy after deducting actual costs already incurred in the field (such as ferry ticket bookings or logistics).
- If the trip must be canceled before 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 costs from third parties.
- There are no refunds (non-refundable) for facilities, accommodations, meals, or activities in the package that are not used due to the participant's own will or personal conditions during the trip.
- The refund disbursement process takes 7–14 working days after 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
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Dermaga Maileppet Departure point Invalid coordinates; this point is not shown on the map.
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Sungai Ugai (Spot Menangguk Ikan Tradisional Paliggagra / Panairi) Destination Invalid coordinates; this point is not shown on the map.