Getting to Kokos Mentawai involves three steps; fly into Padang, stay overnight and catch a  ferry to the island. 

Click here for thorough details on how to get to us 

Arriving: You need to land in Padang no later than the night before your Ferry transfer to the island. 

Departing: The ferry generally arrives back in Padang at 6pm. We recommend staying that night in Padang (included in your package) or arranging a very late departure time as the weather conditions can disrupt your arrival back into Padang. It takes roughly one hour to get from the Harbour to the Airport. 

Note: Kokos does not take any responsibility in case of delays or cancellations during transfers. Please ensure you leave adequate time to arrive to the airport. 

As there are no flights connecting with the ferry schedules. The ferry leaves at approx 7am and on return arrives after 6pm and can be late depending on conditions 

Yes, this is a public ferry. The ferry provides AC, toilets, snacks and water, comfortable seating and movies inside. There is also an outdoor seating area, if you want to get some fresh air. It is in a very good condition.

The Mentawai Fast Ferry departs Padang Harbour at 7:00am Tuesday & Saturday and returns to Padang approx 6:00pm on the same day. The direct journey takes between 3 to 4 hours depending on weather conditions. The stop over journey takes 5 to 6 hours (incl stop). 

The current schedule is: 

Padang to Siberut Harbour

Tuesdays & Saturdays – stop over (5-6 hours)

Thursdays – direct (3-4 hours)

Siberut Harbour to Padang

Thursdays – stop over (5-6 hours)

Tuesday & Saturdays – direct (3-4 hours)

This depends on the package you choose. Accommodation in Padang is included in our “Mid Tide” package at our sister location in Padang City, walking distance to the Harbour called Kokos Hostel. Or our “High Tide” package at a 4-5 star hotel in Padang. For our starter package you will need to make your own arrangements in Padang. Get in touch with our team to discuss the best hotels to book.

Travel insurance with emergency evacuation is mandatory according to the resort policy. We advise to get a travel insurance that covers travel delay, baggage delay, emergency medical and dental, emergency, medical transport and evacuation, and travel accident insurance. You can never know what might happen to you. – During a surf session, flight delays, or personal health. 

All visitors to Indonesia need a valid passport (with over 6 months validity) and need to obtain a visa to gain entry. Travellers wishing to stay 30 days or less can obtain a visa at the airport.
Nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Spain, the UK and the USA can apply for a Tourist visa, valid for 30 days (non-extendable), on arrival, provided that they enter through one of the authorized airports or seaports. Those wishing to stay longer need to contact the Indonesian Embassy prior to travel to arrange this.

If you experience delays in your travel please contact our team in Padang on Whatsapp: +62 812-6188-8102 or Ash on Whatsapp: +61402618495 who will be able to assist you. If you experience baggage delays we will be able to arrange these to be shipped to the resort and accommodate as best we can with anything you require until they arrive. 

• Please consult your doctor for health advice specific to you, below is a guide only;
• Most travelers usually update their tetanus and hepatitis shots before traveling to any remote region of the world.
• Malaria is a reality in some parts of Indonesia including the Mentawai Islands; We recommend wearing waterproof insect repellent at all times during your stay and some people also prefer medication as a precaution, consult your doctor for more information. 
• If you take a prescription medication make sure you bring the necessary paperwork that goes with it in case of an emergency.
• If you are prone to seasickness please bring something to counteract its effects such as Dramamine.

Rain jacket, sun lotion, sun hat, mosquito repellent, and for surfers, surf booties (especially for beginners).

You will need IDR 2.000.000 for the Mentawai Surfing Tax which is collected by Govt officials on arrival in Mentawai. 

Other spending will range from IDR 100k to IDR 4.000.000. 

For the hostel – card or cash is accepted to pay for any food or drink bills from your stay. This will need to be settled before you depart to the island. For the resort – please bring cash only, as we do not accept credit cards there. We prefer IDR but we also accept USD, AUD or EUR currencies. If you forget cash, you will need to settle your bill via credit card at Kokos Hostel when you return to Padang. 

Free Starlink WiFi is provided. However, due to our remote location the signal can be temperamental with storms. For those needing a reliable connection, we suggest also buying an Indonesian Telkomsel SIM card in Padang (approx. 150,000 IDR / 10 USD with 2 GB of data) as back up. Our team in Padang can help you with this.