Trip Schedules & Rates

Your adventure with SMO begins when you arrive the Padang Airport.  You will be greeted by our staff and driven to a local hotel of your choice.

We have a few hotel recommendations, click here:  Hotels

To get to the Mentawai Islands you will need to cross the Mentawai Strait. The most reliable and safest way to do this is aboard one of 3 ferry boats; “Ambu Ambu”, “Gambolo” and “Mentawai Fast“.

Our trips have been created to work with the ferry schedules.

Overnight ferry’s operate 2x / week. about 13 hour, overnight trip. Departing at 5pm – Arriving @ 6AM.

 Wednesday: “Ambu Ambu”  –  Sunday: “Gambolo”

“Mentawai Fast” Once a week. 4-5 hour trip. Departs Padang Friday at 7AM – Arrives @ 12PM.

Returns same day. Departs Sikakap Friday 2pm- Arrives Padang @ 7PM.

We highly recommend the fast ferry.

You will need to book your flights to arrive the day before your trip begins and return the day after it ends.

Contact us with questions

Friday – Friday

‘Mentawai Fast’

Both transfers aboard fast ferry, from Padang and returning from Sikakap

7  Surf Days

14 Surf Days

What you need to know for booking flights:

  • Padang Arrival: MUST arrive by Thursday evening

  • Padang Departure: Saturday morning.

‘Mentawai Fast’ Ferry Schedule:

Depart: Padang FRIDAY 7am – Arrive Sikakap @ 11am.

Return: Sikakap 2pm – Arrive Padang @ 6pm

Sibigau is 18 miles from the ferry port in Sikakap. Our staff will be waiting for you with our new 35′ speed boat, powered with 200hp x 2 Suzuki engines! You’ll cruise past pristine Mentawai Islands on the way to SMO, and we’ll have you surfing by early afternoon! Possibly sooner if the timing is right and your group wants to surf one of the waves on the way to Sibigau.

30% OFF

Shared Bungalow – 2 Twin Beds

Perfect for solo surfers or friends happy to share.

$225 USD per person / night (+10% tax)
$157.50 with 30% off
Save $67.50 per night

Our open-air bamboo bungalows have two comfortable twin beds with an outdoor
shower just behind each one. Shared bathrooms are located centrally behind the
main clubhouse. You’re always close to the action and the waves.

20% OFF

Private Bungalow

Perfect for couples or surfers who want total privacy.

$350 USD per person / night (+10% tax)
$280 with 20% off
Save $70 per night


$400 per couple / night (+10% tax)
$320 with 20% off
Save $80 per night

Your own private bamboo bungalow with a spacious layout, king bed and outdoor shower.

Overnight Ferry Out & Fast Ferry Return

What you need to know for booking flights:

  • Padang Arrival: MUST arrive by Noon Wednesday or Sunday

    Safest bet is to arrive the night before, in case of flight delay

  • Padang Departure: Fly Saturday morning

‘Ambu Ambu’ is the overnight Ferry. The journey is around 13 hours, but it is comfortable. Bunk beds in the forward air conditioned cabin are available.

We can often organize private rooms with 1 – 4 beds on “Ambu Ambu”, and private bunks on “Gambolo”

Fast Ferry Out & Overnight Ferry Return

What you need to know for booking flights:

  • Padang Arrival: MUST arrive by Thursday evening

  • Padang Departure: Fly anytime After 1:00PM the day after your overnight ferry return. Tuesday or Friday

Overnight Ferry Schedule:

Wednesday & Sunday

Depart: Padang 5pm

Arrive: Sikakap @ 6am

Thursday & Monday

Depart: Sikakap 5pm

Arrive: Padang @ 6am

What’s Included:

  • Food: All meals included. 4 meals a day: Coffee & tea with cold breakfast before sunrise. Hot breakfast after surf. Lunch when you are ready. Dinner buffet, severed family style. Snacks. We are surfers, we know how important it is to re fuel. Food is always available.

  • Bamboo House: Wave front bungalow. King bed or 2 twins. Private shade hut and hammocks.

  • Drink: Water, tea and coffee always available. Beers are available for purchase.

  • Wi-Fi: You can stay as connected to the world as you’d like. 24 hour electricity and Wi-Fi.

  • Boat trips: To near by waves, with in 6nm. Fishing trips included as well.

  • Surf Guide: The best surf guide in Mentawai! Eric has over 20 years experience living, working, guiding, surfing in Mentawai. He is also a certified surf coach. ISA Level II.

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Extras:

  • Hotel in Padang. We can recommend hotels for any level of comfort.y r

  • Transportation package: Round trip transportation from Airport > Hotel > Ferry (including tickets and board bags) > Boat transfer from Sikakap port to our island, Sibigau. $350 USD

  • Mentawai Surf Tax: IDR 2.000.000/ about $125 USD For the new surf tourism tax. This will be paid to the office at ferry port, you will receive a wristband that is valid for 15 days. This is extendable

  • Photo Package: Expect to pay around $200 for all photos. Depending on the photographer at the camp when you visit the price will vary. Also, some video and drone services may be available.

  • VOA/ Visa On Arrival: 3o day Visa On Arrival is paid at immigration counter when you enter the country. Cost is 500.000 IDR / about $35.. If you want to stay longer we are happy to help arrange your visa.

  • Travel Insurance: We highly recommend getting a plan with Medical-Evacuation. While we strive to keep you safe, accidents can happen. Check your coverage with your health insurance, or book with a 3rd party of your choice, like Oceanview Travel or World Nomads.

    We do everything we can to handle everything that is in our control. No refunds will be given due to force majeure (circumstances out of our control such as bad weather etc.) It’s possible to get reimbursed with a good travel insurance plan.

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