Silver Surf Trips

Departures every Tuesday and Saturday
Transfers by ferry
Duration: 6,10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 days

Our Silver Surf Trips begin at Padang Airport in Sumatra and end back at Padang Airport. They include twin or single accommodation, 3 meals per day plus snacks, transfer by ferry and speedboat to the resort, daily transportation to the surf spots, and guiding. Mentawai Tourism Taxes.

Not included: massage services at the resort, laundry, satellite internet and phone, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, Visa fees, Airport and Mentawai Tourism Taxes.

Trips depart every Saturday at 14:00 (latest) from Padang Airport and come back to Padang Airport Monday at 12:00.(soonest) for your flight back home.
However, you can choose a transfer by plane the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (mornings) if the ferry transfers do not fit your Holidays time. See our Departures Table.

Day 1 - Arrival in Padang (Saturday or Tuesday)
A Siloinak Resort staff welcomes you at the airport. You are escorted to a comfortable open air bar with swimming pool until the transfer to the harbor at around 5 / 6 pm. The ferry to the Mentawai Islands leaves at 19:00 for a full night’s crossing.
If you arrive before the surf group’s departure (every Saturday and Tuesday) we will also assist you at the airport and transfer you to a hotel of your choice, until departure to the Mentawai. Note that the nights in Padang, if any, are not included in the Silver Surf Trip packages.
Day 2 - Arrival on Siloinak Island
The ferry is a modern, comfortable, reliable and ont-time vessel with AC cabins of 2 and 4 bunks, one shared shower, by far the most comfortable way to travel 130 km (about 8/10 hours) to the Mentawai Archipelago. The ferry reaches the harbor of Siberut or Tuapajat on the second day of your journey, at 8:00.
From the Siberut or Tuapajat harbor, our speedboats take you to Siloinak Resort, a 70/120 -minute boat ride. We will arrive around 12:00, right on time for lunch. Surf in the afternoon.
Day 3 to Day ... - Surf at Siloinak Island
Wake up with the sun, a good breakfast and your speedboat leaves around 8:00 for a full day of surf. Our speed boats take a maximum of 8 surfers each with your guide choosing the best spots according to the prevailing conditions and your ability.
Last day at Siloinak Resort
After lunch, transfer to Muara Siberut/Tupajat harbour.The ferry leaves at 19:00.
Day 6, 10, 13, 20, 24 or 27 Arrival in Padang (Monday or Thursday)
Breakfast in Padang and transfer to the airport for travelers departing the same day. End of our services at 18:00.

 

 

Gold Surf Trip

Departures every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Transfers by plane
Duration: 6,10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 days

Gold Surf Trip is an all inclusive experience, beginning with the comfort of flying directly to the Mentawai. From your arrival at Padang Airport, we will offer you the best the Mentawai and Sumatra have of offer.
At Siloinak Resort, you will be pampered by our professional masseur and our dedicated Mentawai staff and enjoy 3 beers or soft drinks per day as well as satellite internet.

Our Gold Surf Trip begins at Padang Airport and end back at Padang Airport. They include twin or single accommodation, 3 meals per day plus snacks, transfer by ferry to the resort, daily transportation to the surf spots and guiding, 3 massages per week, 4 beers or soft drinks per day, one hour internet per day, your laundry.

Day 1 - Arrival in Padang 
On arrival at Padang Airport you will be greeted by your personal guide and make yourself comfortable at the Bummiminang hotel, a comfortable 3 *, with swimming pool. Your guide will show you Padang. Dinner in a typical Minang Kabau restaurant. Night at the hotel.
Day 2 - Flight and arrival on Siloinak Island
After an early breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel. Board the plane around 08:00. (Be prepared for some possible delays). Duration of the flight is 30 minutes. The plane is a Casa, 16 seats, bi-propeller. Upon arrival at the Mentawai Airport, Rokot, your speed boat takes you to Siloinak, where you arrive during the afternoon, after 2 hours sailing. You surf possibly during the afternoon, depending on flight arrival time.
Day 3 to …… Surf at Siloinak Island
Wake up with the sun, a good breakfast, and your speedboat leaves around 8:00 for a full day of surf. Our speed boats take a maximum of 8 surfers with your guide choosing the best spots according to the prevailing conditions and your ability. Enjoy the massages, beers, internet, laundry, included in your Gold Surf Trip.

Optional day
If you whish to stay at Padang one day more, we propose you a day of discovery of the Minang Kabau culture in the green hills of Bukittinggi. Your guide and a driver will introduce you to coffee plantations, wood carving workshop, silversmiths, and songket workshops. Accommodation at Bukittinggi or Padang in a 3 stars Hotel. Lunch and dinner included.
End of Program - Flying back home
The next morning, after breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel. Transfer to the airport for flying back home. Lunch and Dinner are not included.