How much does a Mentawai surf trip cost?
$500 per trip, per person fee for your private speedboat charter, 4 hours one way across 200km from mainland Sumatra to Mentawai Islands. Speedboat transfers to surfing further afield in Telescopes, Scarecrows, and Icelands. Local conditions and WavePark guides dictate the best days for these trips.
Is Mentawai good for beginners?
The Mentawais are a year-round surf destination due to their exposure and swell consistency. There isn’t a bad time to go! Every season has something to offer. The low swell season (December to March) offers many perfect fun-sized days of surf (head high) perfect for beginners – to advanced surfers looking to relax.
How do you get to Mentawai Islands?
The only way to get to the Mentawai Islands is by boat. Fast ferry boats leave the city of Padang every day. These public transfer ferries go to Siberut on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, then to Tuapejat the rest of the weekdays (refer to MAP).
How much does a trip to the Mentawais cost?
How much will a trip to the Mentawai cost? Surf Resorts: For 10 days, you can expect to pay between $1700 – $3500US for accommodation, allow an additional $40US a day for meals (some resorts don’t include food and drink in the price). Surf Camps: Staying with local camps is very basic (hut, fan and cold shower).
How do you get from Melbourne to Mentawai Islands?
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Kepulauan Mentawai is to fly and ferry which costs $420 – $1,300 and takes 22h 9m.
How do I get to Macaroni’s Resort?
How do we get to Macaronis? Getting to Macaronis requires flying into Padang (PDG) airport in West Sumatra, Indonesia (Flight Information Page). After a transit night in Padang, you will travel aboard Mentawai Fast Ferry to Mentawai. Macaronis arranges easy Round-trip Transfer from the airport to the resort.
When should I surf Mentawais?
The prime surfing season in the Mentawais is between March and October/November. This roughly coincides with the dry season, as well as the best time to surf throughout most of Indonesia.
How long is ferry from Padang to Mentawai?
approximately 3 and half hours
PADANG AND THE MENTAWAI FAST FERRY
If you organize your own transfer, please double check with us the correct dates and travel times. The Mentawai Fast ferry departs from Padang every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 am and Sunday at 10:00 am and arrives in the Mentawais approximately 3 and half hours later.
How do I get from Perth to Mentawai?
The quickest way to get from Perth to Kepulauan Mentawai is to fly and ferry which costs $290 – $900 and takes 20h 33m. How far is it from Perth to Kepulauan Mentawai? The distance between Perth and Kepulauan Mentawai is 3718 km.
How do you get to Mentawai from Australia?
There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Kepulauan Mentawai by plane, ferry or bus
- Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Minangkabau (PDG)
- Take the ferry from Padang to Sioban.
Where is Macaronis surf break?
Mentawai Islands
Macaronis a.k.a Macas is undoubtedly one of the best high-performance waves on the planet. Situated in Pasongan Bay on the western side of North Pagai in the southern region of the Mentawai Islands this super mechanical left-hand reef break offers a bit of extra gnar for experienced surfers.
How long does it take to get to the Mentawais?
Mentawai Fast Boat. The fast boat is a ferry which takes around 3-6 hours (depending on the day) and departs for Siberut – expect to pay around $22 one way + roughly the same for board bags (although this it tiered on weight and that’s up to 16kg).
How do you pronounce Mentawai?
How To Say Mentawai – YouTube
How do you get from Bali to Mentawai?
There is no direct connection from Bali to Mentawai Islands Regency. However, you can take the taxi to Ngurah Rai airport, fly to Minangkabau, take the walk to Padang Airport, take the bus to Hotel Inna Muara, take the walk to Padang, take the ferry to Muara Siberut, then take the travel to Mentawai Islands Regency.
How do you get from Sydney to Mentawai?
However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, take the walk to Sydney airport, fly to Minangkabau, take the walk to Padang Airport, take the bus to Hotel Inna Muara, take the walk to Padang, take the ferry to Sioban, then take the taxi to Kepulauan Mentawai.
Where is Greenbush surf break?
southern Mentawai region
One of the most amazing waves to surf in the southern Mentawai region. Macas may be the most predictable and most fun wave to surf, while Greenbush has become known as one of the most mesmerizing and hair raising.