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Mentawais
The land of plenty. The land of the lefts. In the context of surfing, Indonesia goes by many names. From, From Timor to Aceh, the Indonesian archipelago is blessed with some of the best reef formations on the planet. However, there’s one region off the main island of Sumatra considered the ultimate pilgrimage for most traveling surfers.
Hidden from the world until the 90s, the Mentawai Islands have transformed how we explore and experience surf travel. Picture a string of about 70 islands, each blessed with pristine waves, spread over 100 miles of open ocean, reef passages, and land formations.
There are around 60 known breaks - more if you know where to look, or get in with the right crew, the Ments has waves of every size, every shape, every direction and for every kind of surfer under the sun. Each visit reveals unique nuances in every wave, and the three main surfing areas each have their own distinct charm.
Venture to the North Islands, perched on the southern edge of Siberut, an area affectionately known as Playgrounds, and you’ll have access to around 25 spots, all within a short boat ride from each other. It's worth noting that this region tends to be the most crowded, thanks to the numerous surf camps and easier accessibility from Padang via public ferries, but the sheer perfection of its waves makes the added traffic in the lineup well worth your while.
Now, if you're up for a little more exploration, venture further south and prepare to have your mind blown. Sipora, the main island that forms the base of the Central Mentawai Islands, proudly hosts legendary waves such as Lance's Left and HT.
In this quieter part of the archipelago, you'll discover a more laid-back atmosphere compared to the busier lineups up north. Yet, rest assured, the world-class quality of the waves remains unchanged.
As you continue your journey through the Ments, you’ll soon encounter the region's last surfing frontier. The area around Pagai - the southern most island in the chain - offers excellent exposure to SW swells, and its direction handles winds from the north like a treat.
Undoubtedly, your quest will lead you to Macas, a wave of mythical allure that limits access to a select few surfers. Touted as the funnest wave on the planet, Macas embodies the holy grail of Indonesian surf culture. With only a handful of land-based options, charters reign supreme in this remote corner of the world.
When to go
Let’s get one thing straight, the Ments have waves all year around. Due to the island chain’s position in one of the most active ocean’s on the planet, there isn’t a bad time to go. However, there’s a right time to go, depending on what you’re after (and skill level). During the off-season, from December to February, the region is blissfully uncrowded, with picture-perfect weather and more small, flawless waves than you could ride in a lifetime.
The shoulder season, spanning March, April, October, and November, offers a good mix of swells - from solid bombs to rippable ramps. These months provide a great balance between fun and thrill, making it the ideal time for intermediate and advanced punters to strike.
But if you're chasing the pit of your dreams, the peak season from May to September is where the magic happens. This is when the region well and truly fires on all cylinders - swells for days, perfectly groomed barrels and the kind of waves you’ll only get to see in surf mags wherever you look.
Surf Areas
Siberut Island
There isn’t a single place on this earth that rivals Playgrounds for quality. Proof us wrong. We’ll wait…
Situated at the northernmost point of the island chain, Playgrounds opens the gates to about 20 worldclass waves all within an easy 30 minute boatride from each other. With that amount of choice, crowds are a factor, especially if you head to the local standouts such as Rifles or Kandui. But the sheer abundance of breaks ensures ample opportunity to score away from the masses. Lesser-known spots like Hideaways, Pistols, and Dog's Reef might not be as familiar, but they hold the potential to deliver the session of a lifetime. While the Ments are renowned for waves so hollow you could park a freight train in, waves like Beng Bengs, Burger World or Good Times, provide the perfect canvas for intermediates to thrive too.
North Sipora
North Sipora is home to Telescopes, on of the best lefthanders in all over Indonesia, heck, probably the world. The long, barreling lefthander is undoubtedly the main attraction of the area, but make no mistake, North Sipora is packed with waves - lefts, rights, a-frames, catering to all sorts of crafts, skills and needs. Way less busy than Playgrounds to the north and HT’S to the south, North Sipora blends a great selection of waves with an awesome mellow vibe.
South Sipora
South Sipora put the Mentawai islands on the map in the 90s, largely thanks to the legendary righthander HT’S also known as Lances Right. Surfers from all over the world flock to the picturesque bay to get a piece of the fast, barreling righthander. Many have been denied, but a set wave at HT’S can quickly turn into the best session you’ll ever have in your life.
Just around the corner remains the island’s best kept secret. Lances Left is more rippable and high performance than its hollower, more potent sibling, but trading some perfection for additional turns, making it an excellent alternative when the wind turns onshore at HT's or if you’re in need of catching a break from heavy, hollow pits.
Pagai
Tucked away at the southern end of the Mentawai chain lies a wave rich surf sanctuary blessed with more world class breaks than you could wish for. Macaroni’s, the funnest wave in the world, is the region’s crown jewel for good reason. With just the right mix of barrels, consistency and high performance sections, Macas is the ultimate addition to any surfer’s bucket list. If Macas is the region’s funnest wave, then Greenbush is Pagai’s heaviest. A powerful lefthander that’s strictly reserved for serious punters and people comfortable in hollow, heavy barrels.
Venture further south to discover more low key options like Rags Left and Rags Right, the ultra-fun Roxies, the flawless Bat Cave, and the ever reliable Thunders. All in all, this relatively undiscovered slice of Sumatra oozes that enchanting Mentawai magic, offering more than enough moments of pure, unadulterated joy.
The Waves
Siberut Island
- Promises – Out on the distant reefs beyond the outer island of Ngiau, you'll find Promises, a spot that's as elusive as it is challenging. This wicked-fast righthand barrel is strictly for the pros, and it finishes on a shallow, unforgving reef. Chances are, you'll have this extremely challenging spot all to yourself, but be warned: there's no room for error out here!
- Burgerworld – Burgerworld is one heck of a swell magnet and has a knack for catching all that delicious S-SW Indian Ocean swellbefore churning it onto the shallow reefs of Palau Dodiki. The result? Perfectly sculpted righthand tubes all year around. When the swell kicks it up a notch, things can get pretty heavy, so don’t let the dreamy backdrop of palm-fringed headlands tell you otherwise. It’s a fun wave, but be aware of rouge sets and power.
- Bank Vaults – Bank Vaults is as perfect of a barrel as it gets. But make no mistake, it’s only for advanced surfers, so don’t let good looks deceive you. Bank Vaults features a heavy drop straight into a lightning fast barrel that ends over a shallow reef - especially on a lower tide.
- Nipussi – A mellower cousin of Bank Vaults, Nipussi consistent welcomes intermediate surfers with open arms, offering up inviting right-hand tubes and rippable shoulders that beg for some playful shredding. Keep an eye out for rips and shallow reefs, but other than that, it’s all fun and games.
- Pit Stops – Pit Stops is a fun, and easy-ish right-hand barrel that peels over a shallow reef, all set against the backdrop of a stunning beach. Easy to access and brimming with fun, Pit Stops offers multiple sections - some are hollow, some are rippable, perfect for intermediates looking to progress in heavier waves, and advanced shredders wanting to tone it down a notch.
- E-Bay – The prettiest lefthander in the world! Touted as one of the most consistent waves in the Ments, E Bay offers a towering barrel section where you can comfortably stand tall before it unfolds into a massive wall of water. With enough juice for airs, top turns, cutbacks, and any other maneuveur you can think of, it's no wonder E-bay has earned legendary status among traveling surfers.
- Beng Bengs – Beng Bengs hardly resembles your typical heavy Indo reef break. With a mellower and crumblier vibe, it's a heap of fun as it breaks left across a deep coral section and into the paddle channel. Even when it’s big and powerful, it’s still playful and forgiving, transforming into gentle faces offering an ideal playground to hone your bottom turns, cutties and top turns.. Suitable for surfers of all skill levels, it's a crowd-pleasing option among the heavy reefs around.
- Hideaways – Hideaways enjoys the gift of offshore S-SE winds, a rare treat in the Ments, where N-NE winds are the norm. This lefthander can be hard to read, as it goes through moods and tides. The chameleon-like Hideaways can morph from a hollow tube on some days, to a soft, cruisy shoulder perfect for logs and beginners. When it’s firing, remember the take off is quick and zippy with multiple sections, so watch out for traffic.
- Kandui – Kandui. A name that has made it into every surf mag across the globe. The reason is simple. Barrels. Heavy, square barrels from start to finish. This lightning fast lefthander barrels over the reef of the southernmost Plaground islands, providing a challenge to the ones who dare. The wave is difficult - the approach simple; dig deep, paddle as hard as you can, and drive your front foot through seemingly endless barrels until you burst out the other side. Only for the hardest chargers, so bring your a-game and a few backup boards - you’ll need them!
- A-Frames – Living up to its name, this gem of a break is a rare A-frame in the northern Ments, nestled on Karangmajat Island. The waves form on the outer reefs, boasting a crumbly lip that peels off in both directions over relatively deep reef. Its versatility draws a crowd, but the vibe is pretty mellow and the wave is a hoot!
- Four Bobs – Four Bobs is an intermediate safe haven among the heavy hitters in the area. The mellow reefbreak that rolls into a channel resembles more of a beachbreak than anything else, even on XL swells. This comes in handy if you’re game for some easy pits or just want to have a fun surf sans the usual hazards.
- Rifles – Wrapping around the south side of Karangmajat Island, Rifles is a dream come true for regular-footed barrel hunters. On occasion, you'll find the different sections align in a way that shapes a picture perfect tube stretching over 400 meters, while more often than not, the reef carves the wave into separate sections, delivering punchy pits and power-packed shoulders. Tailored for intermediate and up surfers, Rifles is widely regarded as one of the finest waves in the Playgrounds region.
Sipura
- Pulau Silabok – Pulau Silabok, a small slice of land nestled just off the northern tip of Sipura, boasts barefoot luxury kinda vibes. The breaks here primarily cater to guests of the expansive hotel resort that stretches along the east and west shores. If you're a guest, you can anticipate sheltered reefs that dial down the speedy, barreling action typical of the Ments, all the while maintaining the same striking consistency.
- Iceland – The closest thing to a big wave spot in the Ments. To put it kindly, Iceland is f’ed up! It picks up so much swell, making it the premier spot when things go flat elsewhere. On smaller days, Iceland is a fun, rippable wave with an easy tube. However, when the swell kicks it up a notch, Iceland turns into a monster exhibiting barrels that put the North Shore to shame. The tubes are huge. The take-offs as challenging as they come. Expert territory only!
- Ombak Tidur – Ombak Tidur, affectionately known as Sleepers among locals, is a top-notch reef break that hugs the shoreline south of Iceland on Pulau Pototoga. This picturesque, sectiony reefbreak alternates between steep and hollow sections and open-faced walls. On its days, the sections cooperate, but probably not. Sleepers makes for a great wave for intermediates and up. It’s fun and rippable but shoulder burns and heavy rips are unavoidable.
- Backyards / Ariks – Rounding out the breaks on the petite Pulau Pototoga, Ariks delivers a lengthy, cruisy barrel when blessed with offshore winds from the north. Backyards is long, fun, and a great wave for intermediates to get acquainted with Mentawai life.
- Suicides – As the name suggests, this heavy righthander is serious business. Suicides is a super shallow, flawless righthand barrel just off Awera Island. Virtually unsurfable on low tide, when it’s on, Suicides turns into a barrel feast. Fast, hollow and powerful, Suicides can be the ride or workout of your life, depending on how you handle it.
- Telescopes – One of the most iconic waves in the Mentawai Islands, Telescopes is a rippable, long and ultra fun lefthander that churns out barrel after barrel on the right tide. Always busy, Telescopes is why people travel to the Ments for. Telescopes breaks on all tides, except dead low and loves a decent west swell. When it’s pumping, you’ll take off straight into the biggest, widest barrel you’ve ever seen, with multiple sections for turns and maneuvers, before offering one more solid barrel to end things on a high note.
- Scarecrows – If Telescopes is too busy / too heavy, then there’s a similarly epic lefthander that might just do the trick. Scarecrows is ultra consistent and always seems to have a wave, even on the miniature days. Not a crowded and competitive as Telescopes, but on a decent S-SW equally as world class. Scarecrows features a pretty mellow take-off, followed by a rippable first section, before bowling up through the inside for plenty of great views from the green room. The wave ends in a channel, which makes less of a shoulder burn than other spots around. Only downside; Scarecrows is only accessible by boat.
- 7 Palms – 7 Palms is one of those spots that often get overlooked, forgotten or ignored as surfers (and operators) have the tendency to brush the and hollow lefthander on their way to Lances Left and HTs. It isn’t a secret spot by any means, but it tends to attract fewer punters than other spots, so it’s worth a look. The reward? A consistent and rippable lefthander with a mighty fine barrel section.
- Bintangs – Just like it’s alcoholic namesake, this spot is addictive! A great option on a west swell or north winds, Bintangs is a slabby righthander with a pretty epic barrel as soon as you take off. The wave offers a few sections - some as hollow as they get, others made for maneuvers and performance. Always less crowded than some of the more famous waves in the area. Good fun on a smaller swell that can turn thick and feisty on bigger days.
- Cobra – Cobra is a somewhat tricky wave with a few occupational hazards to navigate. For starters, it’s incredibly fickle, and if the name is any indication, the wave has some bite to it. It’s a fast, and thick wave with a tricky take-off. Be patient and choose your waves wisely out there. The wrong wave often leads to a heavy beating. The right wave, however, can churn out the barrel of your life.
- Lances Left – A go-to spot on a medium south west swell, offering some of the most consistent lefthand barrels in the Ments. Lances Left needs no introduction. It’s a world class wave with various take off spots that spreads out the crowd. Lances Left transforms into a wavepark at head high, producing long, rippable walls made for turns and performance surfing, followed by two beautiful barrel sections. Lances Left handles size very well too. At 6ft+, the wave gets steeper, heavier and more powerful, but big open faces and makeable pits provide the perfect canvas for surfers to travel half way around the world to get a piece of it.
- HT’s / Lances Right – On its days, Lances Right can easily be the main attraction in the Ments. The wave wraps around the reef at a 180 degree angle, ultimately breaking south as it bends and intensifies around Sipora’s southern tip. The wave is fast, powerful and ultra hollow. On smaller days the wave tends - although not a great deal - to mellow out and you are greeted with a few additional take off spots that are fairly easy in comparison to the main drop-to-barrel scenario. It goes without saying, HT’s gets super shallow, especially through the inside and a section called surgeon’s table. If you aren’t comfortable in the barrel, don’t surf it. If you are fine in the barrel, surf it on the high tide. If you know your way around heavy, hollow pits, low tide is your time to shine!
HT’s is a wave that really tests your limits, having the ability to push you to ride bigger boards than you would normally take out. The long walls and powerful barrels can be intimidating, however, that being said; you take off on a bomb, catch some shade, and come out the other end, it’s the best wave you’ll ever going to get in your life. And that’s a promise!
Pagai
- Bat Cave – A perfectly paced pont break style righthander that wraps around a small island that’s often touted to be the swell magnet in the area. It’s a super long wave with multiple sections. Some are playful and mellow, others are perfect for speed hacks and maneuvers, with an occasional tube section at the end. It’s well worth the trip if you want to escape the crowds for a bit or just soak in the spectacular scenery that surrounds the the fun little gem.
- Macaronis – 5 words. Funnest wave in the world! If you are thinking of going to the Ments, Macas is often one of the main reasons why you’d eventually pull the trigger. The take-off to barrel section is just perfect. Not too heavy, not too fast, just the right amount of power… We could go on, but by know, you get the idea; It’s a a worldclass wave! The inside section screams skatepark. It’s perfectly paced, with just the right amount of slant for endless cutties, tail slides, re-entires, airs or whatever else your trick arsenal includes. Up to 4ft, the wave is pretty forgiving, which makes it ideal for intermediates and above. However, don’t let the perfect shape of the wave fool you. In the head to double overhead range, Macas is for serious punters only.
- Greenbush – If you are less of a fun type, then Greenbush is your domain. It’s a worldclass barrel. Only downside, it’s unforgiving, heavy and extremely difficult. Only for experts, unless you find the sound of getting stuck on razor sharp, coral infested reef while thick lipped mountains of waters keep crashing down on you, appealing. Despite all the hazards, Greenbush is the real deal, creating wide O-shaped barrels made for you to stand tall in.
- Roxies – Roxies seems to hit the mark for many people. It’s a fun, pretty consistent, and offers a few sections for different needs & wants. Roxies doesn’t offer the same quality as Macaronis, but it comes pretty darn close. On smaller days, it’s a performance machine offering endless walls for maneuvers. However, Roxies loves a little push in the swell, offering beautiful barrels which rival any wave in the Ments.
- Rag’s Left – Rags Left is a fickle beast that heavily barrels on large south-west swells. Just to make things clear. It’s a heavy wave, and you want to bring your bigger board to huck under the thick lip of this fast and challenging top to bottom barrel. The end section offers a mellower wall for some down the line shenanigans. Watch the closeout sets!
- Rag’s Right – Just like its left counterpart, Rags Right is heavy, fickle and hollow. Only surfable on a higher tide, Rags Right is a zippy righthander producing some of the most perfect barrels in the area. Bring your bigger boards AND full commitment! This wave is for experts only, as it peels along the shallow reef, before shutting down fast and hard.
- Thunders – Two words. Ultra reliable! It picks up swell from pretty much any direction and can be surfed on all tides. There is always a crew on it, but the various take-off spots make it feel mellow and uncrowded. A go to spot when it’s small or on a low tide as the wave seems to break further out the back.
- Guiding
- Spot-Transfer
- Flughafen Transfer
Deine Unterkunft
- Familien
- Paare
- Alleinreisende
- Gruppen
Only resort on the Island
Maximum 12 surfers
Minutes to 20 + breaks
Wake up in Paradise
If you are looking for a place to surf, relax and enjoy the beauty of The Mentawais we have the accommodation to meet all your needs. The island is a perfect destination for surfers traveling in couples, with friends or family, but also ideal if you are traveling alone, as you will enjoy a warm family atmosphere.
Beachfront Bungalow
Wonderful bungalows are situated a few steps away from the beach. All bungalows are built following the traditional design of local architecture and are hand-built by local artisans using local materials.
Each bungalow accommodates up to 4 people.
All bungalows are equipped with:
AC and fans designed for perfect temperature
Electrical outlets to plug all devices you may need (220 V). These are Indonesian plugs (same as European)
Bath towels are given at the beginning of each trip
All Bungalows designed with beautiful teak furniture from BaliAll bed provided with mosquito nets
Each bungalow has maximum privacy thanks to the landscape and distance from each other. All gardens are beautifully designed for a pristine island like ours
Big spacious balcony with very comfortable sofas to enjoy the outside views to the breathtaking beach and gardens
All bathrooms provided with shower, doubled sink cabinet, toilet, mirrors and entrance door from both rooms
All bungalows equipped with individual beds of 120 centimetres wide, the largest in the market for single mattress for a maximum comfort. We have a big king size bed for couples in our brand new bungalow with a big balcony area on the second floor
Big full furnished living room area inside the bungalow
These bungalows are approximately 50 meters from our main Restaurant building situated right on the beach. There is also a Game Room with a Cinema section and outside game tables with a table tennis.
There is a new incredible gazebos for Massages right on the beach.
Was dich erwartet
Unterkunft in schönen Holzbungalows
In den luxuriösen, direkt am Strand gelegenen Bungalows des Botik Resorts kannst du dich während deines Traum-Surf-Trips entspannen. Das stilvolle Design und die komfortable Einrichtung werden durch Möbel aus lokalem Teakholz unterstrichen. Wenn du dich erst einmal eingelebt hast, findest du alles, was du brauchst. Im Gemeinschaftsstrandhaus des Resorts, das über ein Restaurant verfügt, kannst du dich mit anderen Inselbewohnern austauschen und unterhalten. Wenn du also auf der Suche nach Robinson Crusoe und der Atmosphäre des 21. Jahrhunderts bist, ist das Botik Resort die richtige Wahl für dich.
Berühmte Surfspots in der Playground-Area wie Kandu
Nur eine kurze Bootsfahrt entfernt befinden sich die unendlich vielen weltberühmten Breaks der Playground-Area, darunter Kandu - eine Weltklasse-Lefthand - und Rifles - eine ebenso hochwertige Righthand mit vier möglichen Barrel-Sektionen und angenehm langen Rides. Wenn dir die harten Wellen zu langweilig werden, gibt es auch lustige Breaks - wie zum Beispiel den Beng Beng für Lefthander.
Ein All-inclusive-Inselurlaub
Die vom Botik Resort angebotenen Pakete sind All-inclusive-Pakete, d. h. Mahlzeiten, Surftransfers und vieles mehr sind inbegriffen. Du musst dich nur noch darum kümmern, wann du mit dem Schnellboot auf der Insel ankommen willst (nicht im Preis enthalten).
Es ist also an der Zeit, mit dem Träumen aufzuhören und deinen nächsten Surftrip zu planen, indem du dich für das Botik Resort entscheidest, in dem die Perfektion Mentawais und das private Inselparadies zum Greifen nahe sind.
5 Gründe, sich für das Botik Resort Mentawais zu entscheiden:
- Private tropische Paradiesinsel (max. 12 Personen)
- Intime, ökologische Bungalows direkt am Strand
- Atemberaubendes gemeinsames Strandhaus mit allem Komfort
- Weltklasse-Wellen, nur eine Bootsfahrt entfernt
- All-inclusive-Pakete
Surf
We are situated a stone’s throw from the Mentawai best surf breaks. With over 20 waves, we have lefts and rights, fast and hollow, but also small and fun ones to suit all surfing levels. These are all easily accessible by the Botik’s boats, giving guests a great variety of options.
We also have surf guides to help you get the most out of your time on and off the water. Whenever you’re in the water you’ll have one of our guides there with you to not only ensure your safety but provide advice on where and when you should go. The use of the surf boats is included in all packages making trips to the waves quick and easy. No bookings, no extra charges, no waiting times.
Activities
Fishing
Fishing and spearfishing have become very common activities in our resort. Fishing around Botik is great all year long, these tropical waters are packed with fish of various species, making these shores paradise for professional or amateur fishermen. You can find many different species, gigantic trevallies, barracuda, tuna, wahoo, Spanish mackerel, yellow fin, coronation trout, mahi mahi, swordfish, and sailfish. Over the past years we have been out looking for good spots and we have found amazing fishing areas near reefs and in the deep ocean.
Yoga
Relaxation, there’s nothing better than a chance to stretch and breathe. This little island is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to treat your mind, body and soul. The lush tropical palms, soft and sandy beach and crystal clear ocean water makes it a stunning location to practice yoga.
Snorkelling
Botik offers an ocean of fun in our little corner of paradise. Coral reefs provide incredible snorkelling, lots of light and easy conditions for any level so the whole family can get out and enjoy the surroundings. Enjoy a casual swim around Botik!
Chilling
If you prefer dry land, ¡fear not!
Our private beach offers peace and privacy, allows you to get away from all the stress and indulge in paradise. You can read a book while catching some sun sitting on a white-sand beach or taking a walk around the Island. In less than an hour you will enjoy every corner with a different and breathtaking scenery.
Other available activities:
Badminton
Table Tenis
Amenities
Speed Boats
We have charming Indonesian speed boats equipped with twin-engines ready to whisk you away to Indonesia’s most impressive waves!.
Our speed boats are skippered by an experienced crew waiting to get you to the waves of your life, take you on a world class fishing trip or explore a deserted island.
Facilities:
Private island with White sandy beaches perfect for swimming
BBQ
Pool Table
Wifi
The Beach House
A wonderful restaurant overlooking the beach
Our open and spacious restaurant is the place where you’ll find our homemade dishes cooked with love.
Vegetarian options are always available. Selamat makan!
Included
- Accommodation – 10 or 11 days accommodation in our great AC bungalows.
- 3 meals per day – breakfast, lunch & dinner – Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, made fresh with sustainable produce and local ingredients.
- Daily Surf Boats with a Surf Guide – We will provide our guests with the best possible surfing experience during their time at Botik Resort.*
- Public Ferry + Speedboat to Botik + Airport Pick Up – Roundtrip public ferry + Speedboat to Botik. Includes the special fee for board bags.
- All resort facilities
Available extras | on request
- Photo package – Hire our photographer to film or photograph your trip for only 295$ per person. The photo package is paid at the resort.
Not Included
- Mentawai Government Surfing Tax
- Alcoholic Drinks and soft drinks
- Hotel Accommodation in Padang
- Travel Insurance – According to the resort policy travel insurance is mandatory for all guests
The Journey
Looking for that perfect place? Look closer and you’ll find it here.
The resort is hidden among the palm trees of this remote island. It is an exclusive resort designed to accommodate small groups, maximum 12 people. Surrounded by white sand, turquoise water, and palm trees swaying with the sea breeze. Book your trip now and let us take care of everything while you make memories at Botik resort.
Mentawai Islands - How to get there?
Flying to Padang
Your trip starts with us in West Sumatra’s capital of Padang. The best way to get there is to fly from your home country to Jakarta (CGK) Indonesia and then take another flight to Padang (PDG).
Once in Padang
Our team will be ready and waiting for you at the airport in Padang. From there we’ll drive you to your accommodation in Padang for an overnight stay.
Your water transport to our island will depart at approximately 7:00am the following day. As there are no flights arriving before the ferry departure you will need to stay overnight in Padang.
Getting to our private island resort
Our crew will drive you from your accommodation to the harbour. The journey to Botik Resort will take around 3 hours, weather dependant.
Your Private Mentawai Surf Escape Awaits...
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3. Intermediary services
LUEX facilitates the provision of travel-related products and services by Service providers in the form of travel modules and services. LUEX is not a tour operator and does not deliver, own or control any of the travel-related products and services on offer. The travel-related products and services are delivered directly by the Service provider. The offerings provided by LUEX are intended for natural persons. In this context, the Traveller / Group leader making the booking must be at least 18 years of age. A Group leader aged 18 years or over must book for under-age travel companions. The offerings are primarily intended for Travellers from Germany. In utilising this offering, the Group leader making the booking promises that they are authorised to act on behalf of their travel companions, in particular to arrange travel-related services and to conclude contractual arrangements in the name of the Travellers. The Group leader is liable to LUEX as the joint and several debtor in addition to the individual Travellers for the payment of the travel-related products and services booked. Legally binding declarations received by the Group leader are deemed to have been received by all Travellers in the tour group.
4. Bookings
To the extent that no further commitment periods have been agreed, the following shall apply: By filling in the booking templates and confirming the booking procedure, the Traveller/Group leader commissions LUEX to finalise the intermediated procurement with the Service provider. A confirmation of receipt from LUEX with respect to an order immediately after the Traveller/Group leader has transmitted the data does not constitute a binding confirmation of the intermediated travel-related products and services.
Immediately upon receipt of the booking, LUEX shall assess the availability of all the booked products and services from the Service provider/s. Following this assessment, the Traveller/Group leader shall be issued a booking confirmation. The Traveller/Group leader is obliged to check this confirmation carefully immediately upon receipt. If information appearing on the confirmation or in another document is incorrect or incomplete, the Traveller/Group leader is obliged to inform LUEX immediately - in text form if possible. Alterations at a later point in time can only be considered if LUEX could reasonably be expected to make such changes. Unreasonable alterations are such changes in particular that involve additional costs for LUEX, unless the Traveller/Group leader reimburses these costs.
A binding agreement between the Traveller and the respective Service provider shall only eventuate when the binding booking confirmation has been transmitted to the Traveller/Group leader; the automatic LUEX confirmation of receipt is not a booking confirmation.
The following applies when a Group leader makes a booking for several Travellers: With their booking, the Group leader confirms that they are permitted to legally represent the group members (Travellers) and that the Group leader is permitted to make and receive declarations on behalf of the group members. If travel vouchers are dispatched, they shall be sent solely to the Group leader for the whole tour group. Payments shall be processed exclusively through the Group leader with debt discharging effect.
The contractual obligation of LUEX is limited to the proper intermediation of the booked travel-related products and services. The contractual obligations of LUEX do not include the delivery of the booked product or service.
5. Payments, cancellation charges
LUEX is entitled to demand payment of deposits and outstanding amounts in accordance with the general terms and conditions as well as the terms and conditions of payment of the Service provider of the mediated product or service. Payment shall be collected as instructed by the respective Service provider. It is possible that the method of payment accepted by the Service provider may differ from the standard modes of payment used by LUEX or in Germany generally. The details are to be found in each of the offerings respectively. To the extent that nothing to the contrary has been agreed, the following shall apply:
Following receipt of the payment request, payment of the deposit indicated on the payment request is to be made in a single payment within one week by means of the payment method indicated. The deposit shall be at least 25% of the total price of the travel-related products or services that have been booked. The outstanding amount for the travel-related products or services is to be paid no later than 30 days prior to the commencement of travel as a single payment by means of the payment method indicated without any further request for payment. In the case of tour groups, the Group leader is responsible for ensuring consistent payment processing. The total price of a tour booked at short notice (within 30 days of tour commencement) is due immediately.
If due payments are not made or not made in full and the Traveller/Group leader does not pay after a reminder with a final due date, LUEX or the Service provider are able to withdraw from the particular agreement, unless LUEX or the Service provider is already responsible for a significant flaw, failing or shortcoming at this time. If the Traveller is responsible for the cancellation, LUEX or the Service provider can demand compensation in accordance with the agreed fixed rates for compensation. If nothing else has been stipulated within the offer/travel confirmation, the fixed rate in the event of the Traveller cancelling more than 30 days prior to departure is 25% of the price of the tour. The Traveller/Group leader is entitled to provide evidence of lower costs or costs that did not eventuate, while LUEX is free to calculate and demonstrate substantially higher costs.
LUEX assumes no currency risks. In order to minimise currency risks, LUEX shall exchange the travel payments received into the target currency of the country of the respective Service provider as soon as possible after receipt of payment. In the event of major currency fluctuations, the Traveller/Group leader shall indemnify LUEX against any proven currency exchange losses. Reimbursements shall be made solely by means of bank transfers in the currency of the recipient. Bank fees and charges shall be borne by the Traveller/Group leader.
If the Traveller/Group leader pays by bank transfer, LUEX can only facilitate a smooth booking process if the Traveller/Group leader uses the designated booking ID in the purpose field of the bank transfer which is specified in the request for payment. Otherwise LUEX may not be able to assign the payment to the correct booking. A failure to do that correctly can result in the cancellation of a trip in the worst-case scenario.
If the Traveller wishes to book not as a private individual, but as a business traveller acting on instructions or as a legal representative, this must be noted already during the booking process and cannot be subsequently altered. This can have taxation consequences and should therefore be carefully considered.
The customer shall receive a payment receipt in the form of a booking confirmation from LUEX showing the total price, either paid or to be paid to the Service provider.
6. Alterations, cancellations, reimbursements
In the event that a confirmed booking is modified or cancelled, LUEX is to be contacted as quickly as possible in this matter such that a possible solution can be sought in consultation with the Traveller/Group leader. Additional costs that result for LUEX or the Service provider shall be borne by the Traveller/Group leader, whereby LUEX reserves the right to invoice a minimum fee of €50 for changes demanded solely by the Traveller.
Should there be a modification or cancellation by LUEX / the Service provider, LUEX shall also contact the Traveller/Group leader as soon as possible and seek a possible solution.
LUEX notes explicitly that as an intermediary LUEX cannot assume responsibility for the performance of the Service provider. In particular, LUEX offers individual travel-related products and services to exotic destinations. The Traveller recognises that booking and processing these products and services are more difficult and that a higher degree of flexibility is expected of these than for mass tourism.
7. Complaints and ratings
Should the Traveller be dissatisfied with an aspect of the travel-related product or service received in a particular case and wish to submit a complaint, they are to approach the Service provider or their representative directly at the location during their current stay so that this person can attempt to solve the problem. LUEX recommends notifying the Service provider in text form that documents the shortcomings, if possible with the aid of photos.
If the problem cannot be resolved during the stay, the Service provider must be contacted within 30 days of returning from the trip. The Service provider should then respond to the correspondence according to the applicable laws and regulations. Receipt should be confirmed in 14 days and a full response received within 28 days. If this is not the case, an explanation for the delay should be received from the Service provider.
Should the travel-related product or service not match the description on the LUEX platform, the customer must approach the Service provider or their representative directly at the location during the customer's stay. LUEX shall support customers with respect to their complaint. LUEX is to be informed of the facts involved in the situation as soon as possible in order to be able to assist in finding a solution.
The Service provider is to be contacted immediately in the event of flight or transportation problems. Customers are to check information and the general terms and conditions given to customers via the Service provider before the commencement of travel.
8. Visa, passport and travel regulations
The Traveller/Group leader shall pay attention to the special visa, passport and travel regulations for the Travellers and their country of destination. LUEX makes every effort to inform customers as comprehensively and accurately as possible. To the extent that LUEX draws attention to particular details, this can only be considered as non-binding information. Considering the high number and frequency of possible amendments to regulations, Travellers/Group leaders are requested to contact the relevant embassy/consulate for the particular destination. In this respect LUEX can assume no responsibility whatsoever for any assurance, guarantee, currency or accuracy of the information. The information provided by Travellers’ ministries of foreign affairs are a reliable source with respect to many travel destinations.
It is the sole responsibility of the Traveller/Group leader to ensure that all Travellers are in possession of all requisite travel documents (passport, Visa, etc.) at the commencement of travel and that all Travellers fulfil the health requirements.
9. Insurance
To the extent that it is not expressly offered, insurance cover does not constitute part of the travel-related products and services offered. LUEX recommends that customers take out travel insurance, in particular travel cancellation cost insurance and in certain circumstances overseas travel insurance, including an overseas health cover component. LUEX names a reliable partner offering the relevant insurance policies to its customers at: http://www.luex.com/info/insurances.html.
10. Liability, responsibility
LUEX depends on the information provided to it by the Service providers with respect to the details of the travel-related goods and services. LUEX has only extremely limited opportunities to check such information with respect to their accuracy and completeness. Consequently, LUEX is unable to provide any guarantees or assurances with respect to the completeness, accuracy or currency of such information. The same applies for any other information made available by third parties.
LUEX is not liable for the availability of the travel-related product or service at the time of booking or for the performance of the booked travel-related product or service by the Service provider.
Within the scope of its performance obligations, LUEX is only liable for any losses that may result in the following cases, irrespective of legal grounds: The statutory regulations shall apply with the following restriction: Liability or minor negligence on the part of LUEX or its vicarious agents is excluded, provided that neither an essential contractual obligation was breached nor is there a case of initial incapacity, impossibility or default on the part of LUEX. Otherwise liability is limited to the value of the travel-related products and services booked, in any case however to predictable and typical losses. The exclusions of liability or facilitation shall apply in the same manner to the executive bodies of LUEX, as well as to their vicarious agents.
Travellers and Group leaders shall be liable to LUEX for each and every reservation/booking that is made in bad faith or with deceitful intent or with erroneous or incomplete personal data. The opportunity to book travel-related goods and services may only be utilised in order to make legal bookings as a Traveller or as a Group leader for a third party. At the same time, in utilising the offerings the Group leader guarantees that they are authorised and are permitted to act in the name of fellow travellers. In the event that there is a breach of these guarantee, the Group leader is liable without limitation to LUEX and their respective Service providers for the losses resulting from the aforesaid person’s actions.
In many countries there are safety standards that differ from those generally found in Europe, Australia or the USA. Travelers/Group leaders are strongly encouraged, also in their own interest, to access information once again immediately before commencing travel in accessible sources, such as the internet pages of the Foreign Office, with respect to changes in the travel regulations and safety warnings for the country of destination.
11. Final provisions
Should business terms and conditions or parts of the agreement be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining parts of the agreements shall not be affected.
Amendments or additions to all agreements, including a divergence from these general terms and conditions, are only possible in text form (written, by fax or e-mail). Oral agreements require written confirmation to be valid.
All communication between LUEX and a Traveller/Group leader is to be undertaken by e-mail if possible. The Traveller/Group leader therefore promises to receive and read e-mails and implement the information/instructions from LUEX accordingly. LUEX must be informed immediately of changes in contact details.
All contractual relations between LUEX, its customers and Service providers are subject exclusively to German law - with the exception of the UN Contract for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) convention. Köln shall be the mutually agreed place of jurisdiction for non-German Travellers.
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