The Mentawai Islands

A remote Indonesian archipelago where coconut jungle meets reef and powerful Indian Ocean swells create one of the world’s most legendary surf regions — the Mentawai Islands, home to the main islands of Siberut, Sipora, and North Pagai Island.

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The Mentawai Islands sit off West Sumatra, where emerald jungle meets flawless Indian Ocean surf.

A chain of over 70 islands about 150 km off the coast of West Sumatra, the main inhabited islands are Siberut, Sipora, North Pagai and South Pagai. HT’s/Lance’s Right breaks on Sipora, directly infront of Villa Onu.

It’s remote enough to feel private, yet perfectly placed for world-class surf. If you’re dreaming of HT’s (Hollow Trees/Lance’s Right), glassy mornings and white-sand afternoons, you’re in the right place.

How to get to the Mentawai Islands

Being a remote island chain, there are a couple of steps to reaching the Mentawai Islands, and the exact route depends on your final destination. In short the steps are:

Fly to Padang (PDG): Several flight options from Jakarta or Bali, Medan, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Crossing to Sipora: options include the Mentawai Fast Ferry, private speedboat or charter flights/private plane. (Note: you may need to stay one night in Padang based on your choice of travel)
Villa Onu transfers: Villa Onu offers fully coordinated transfers from the airport to the villa including airport meeting, luggage handling, Padang hotel, ferry tickets and transfers, ensuring a completely seemless journey.

For more in-depth information and to plan your route, see our detailed guide: How to Get to the Mentawai Islands

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The Mentawai Islands