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Mentawai Islands


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Bokit Resort icon Mentawai IslandsBokit Resort (3*)
Situated exactly in the middle of the playgrounds area, the island is perfectly situated inside the Northern part of the Mentawais …
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Macaronis Surf Resort icon e1352981627351 Mentawai IslandsMacaronis Surf Resort (3*)
‘Macas Resort, a place of relaxation, friendly staff and incredible surf’…
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true blue surf travel accommodation sipora bay lodge Mentawai IslandsSipora Bay Lodge (3*)
Positioned directly in front of Lances Left, arguably the most consistent wave in the Mentawai archipelago,The natural beauty of the Mentawai islands is the stage for what has become a mecca for surfers around the world, …
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true blue surf travel accommodation aliota resort Mentawai IslandsAliota Resort (4*)
Welcome to Aloita Resort & Spa the most refined, classy and comfortable resort ever built in Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands.
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Kandui Resort icon e1352981182827 Mentawai IslandsKandui Resort (4*)
True Blue’s favourite land camp in the Mentawais has so much to offer plus the best waves in the world! Kandui Resort offers an entirely different experience and a world beyond time and obligations.
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Scarecrows Lodge icon e1352289800231 Mentawai IslandsScarecrows Lodge (4*)
Part of the Mentawai Island chain, Pitojat lies off the North Western corner of Sipora Island, approximately 80 kms off the West coast of mainland Sumatra, Indonesia.
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true blue surf travel accommodation wave park resort Mentawai IslandsWave Park Resort (4*)
Hosting guests since 1998, WavePark Mentawai Surf Resort is the original full service land-based surfing resort in the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, Indonesia.
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Information

The Mentawai Islands are a chain of about 70 islands and islets off the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. This area has become one of the most sought after surfing destinations in the entire world. Surfers from all over the globe descend upon the Mentawai’s every year to surf the best waves of their lives. Decide on either a land based camp or a charter, either way you are going to experience a once – in – a lifetime trip. The Mentawais is recommended for the more experienced surfer.
The most popular area to surf is the “playground”, and most charters and land camps are based in this here. This area is 100 nautical miles from the city of Padang where you are collected and transported from.

Despite their ideal location for getting the most out of the SW swells that consistently pour through the Sunoa Trench, the Mentawais have only been surfed since the early 90′s. This is because these islands, lying about 90km (55mi) of the Sumatran mainland, are one of the widest places on earth. Many of the tribal inhabitants of the more remote island have had, until recently, little contact with the modern world, preferring instead to leave their own age-old lifestyle. Add the fact malaria is endemic and the untouched rainforest is almost impenetrable, then it’s little wonder that the Indonesian government deterred surfers or tourists from visiting the Mentawais. These days, yacht charters take groups into this extremely fragile environment where even the waves are very sensitive to winds and tides.
There is always a perfect, crystal clear wave reeling off somewhere, close to the tree-lines shore of coral encrusted lava.
HOW DO I GET TO PADANG?
Flights are available from Kuala Lumpour, Sigapore on most days and Bali and Jakarta on a daily basis. Please consult with us so we can provide you with up to date travel information regarding these flights. TRUE BLUE TRAVEL – WE HAVE BEST AIRFARES TO MENTAI FROM SOUTH AFRICA.

WHAT ABOUT MALARIA?
The risk of contracting Malaria in the Mentawai Islands is no different to the risks associated with visiting the island of Nias, the Hinako Islands, Simelue, G-Land, Lakey Peak, Desert Point, Sumba and various other remote surfing areas in Indonesia. Any remote area has the potential for an outbreak of Malaria, depending on controlling factors such as weather, potential mosquito breeding areas and awareness of the local community.

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