Fly to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bali or Jakarta.
From there, fly to Padang, West Sumatra.
A representative of Siloinak Resort will assist you
at your arrival at Padang Airport and organize the transfer
to the Resort.
Flying
to Padang
Fly to Padang via Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bali or Jakarta.
See the website www.TerminalA.com for a large choice
of flights, companies and prices. You can book online
and receive an electronic ticket.
The fares on this website are usually the cheapest.
Kuala
Lumpur (Malaysia)
Very often, this is a good choice if you come from Europe.
Transportation by train from Airport to town is cheap,
easy, comfortable,.
Kuala Lumpur is a modern, cheap and safe city. There
are lots clean hotels, and good shopping malls.
From Kuala Lumpur to Padang, there is daily morning
flight with Air Asia, www.airasia.com,
a reliable and comfortable Low Cost. Your boards will
be charged as excess baggage over 15 Kg, around 4 USD
per Kg.
You will find all information about Kuala Lumpur International
Airport (KLIA) at www.klia.com.my
Attention: the Low Cost Airport (LCC) is different from
the International Airport ( KLIA)..Allow around 40 minutes
connecting time between both airports.
Singapore
Very often, this is a good choice if you come from Europe
or the US. Singapore is certainly the most comfortable
point of entry to Asia. Transport to town is convenient
and fast. The town is ultra organized and safe. There
is all kind of hotels, from medium price to luxury.
Some flights to Padang leave Singapore around noon,
which make the connection to Padang possible immediately
after your international flight.
From Singapore to Padang, Tiger Airways,
www.tigerairways.com,
is a very good low cost, reliable and cheapthat flies
twice weekly. Your boards will be charged as excess
baggage, over 15 kg, around 4 USD per kg.
The Low Cost Airport is situated about 2 Kilometers
from the International Airport. Allow 15 minutes for
the transfer from one to the other, by a free shuttle.
Garuda Airlines, www.garuda-indonesia.com,
is a longer alternative (via Jakarta), more expensive
(but your boards may be less charged}. The schedules
are less reliable, always be prepared to 2 hours delay.
But it is sometimes the only way to avoid spending one
night in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.
Jakarta
Most convenient point of entry if you want to get a
connecting flight to Padang the same day, there are
around 12 flights each day.
Avoid spending a night in Jakarta. Transportation is
desperately slow. The town itself is highly polluted.
Hotels can be very cheap.
From Jakarta to Padang, the best companies are:
Visa
If you are a citizen of the following countries, you
are untitled to get a Visa On Arrival, you will get
it in some minutes at Padang
Airport, before the Baggage Claim and Custom.
ARGENTINA,
AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA,
DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE,
ICELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, LUXEMB., MEXICO, MONACO,
NETHERL., NEW ZEAL., NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL,
SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN,
U. K, U.S.A
To get your Visa On Arrival, you
must show:
- a passport valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months
as from the date of entry into Indonesia. (Attention: even one day less
on the validity period can bring you trouble).
- A return ticket.
- 25 USD in banknotes, crisp and clean, printed
after 2000.
- There are no compulsory vaccinations.
For
more info: www.indonesianembassy.org.uk www.budpar.go.id
www.indo.com/tplan/visa.html
Transfers Padang - Siloinak
A Siloinak Resort staff will welcome you at the airport.
You will be escorted to a comfortable bar with a swimming
pool until the transfer to the harbor at around 5 /
6 pm. The ferry to the Mentawai Islands leaves between
5 and 10 pm for a full night’s crossing. You will
arrive at the resort before 1 pm the next day.
Coming back
You will leave the resort on Tuesday, Wednesday or
Sunday around 12:00, arriving Monday, Wednesday or Thursday
morning around 08:00 at Padang harbor and around 10:00
to 12:00 at Padang Airport.
Always allow 2 hours before a connecting flight.
Schedules
|
Padang to Siloinak Resort |
| |
Departure from Padang |
Ferry |
Arrival at Mentawai |
| Monday |
Between
17:00 and 21:00 |
Sumber |
Tuesday 08:00 |
| Tuesday |
Between 17:00
and 21:00 |
Ambu |
Wednesday 08:00 |
| Saturday |
Between
17:00 and 21:00 |
Ambu |
Sunday 08:00 |
|
Siloinak Resort to Padang |
| |
Departure from Mentawai |
Ferry |
Arrival at Padang |
| Tuesday |
Between
17:00and 21:00 |
Sumber |
Wednesday 08 :00 |
| Wednesday |
Between 18:00and
21:00 |
Ambu |
Thursday 08:00 |
| Sunday |
Between
18:00and 21:00 |
Ambu |
Monday 08:00 |
What to Bring? (For surfers)
- Money (for souvenirs, photos, beer and tips) As for tipping,
it is not compulsory. We suggest 10 USD per staff.
You will be personally served by 5 staff members.
- Board size: usually 'fun' size boards as well as a longer board
for bigger days (6'4"-7'4")
- Leg ropes and spares, Tropical wax, Board bag, Ding
repair kit, Hat & sunscreen
- Board shorts, Walk shorts, T-shirt, Long sleeves
shirts, Trousers
- First aid kit, Books & travel games, Beach towels
- Rash Vest, Booties, Casual shoes, Tropical
insect repellent, Anti-malarial treatment, Sunglasses
, Diving mask and fins.
- i-pod / Discman, Video / Camera, Personal toiletries
What to Bring? (For non surfers)
- Money (for souvenirs, photos, beer and tips) As for tipping,
it is not compulsory. We suggest 10 USD per staff.
You will be personally served by 5 staff members.
- Hat & sunscreen, Tropical insect repellent,
Sunglasses, Tropical insect repellent, Anti-mlarial
treatment, Personal toiletries
- Walk shorts, Trousers, T-shirts, Long sleeves shirts
- First aid kit, Books & travel games, Beach towels
- Casual shoes, Sandals, Diving mask and fins.
- i-pod / Discman, Video / Camera, Personal toiletries
