Mentawai
Mentawai is an archipielago located in West Sumatra, Indonesia. One of the most beautiful and exclusive areas in the world.
Awera Resort nestles between ancient mangrove forests and the soft white sands of Mentawai. In easy reach of tropical jungle, underground caves, untouched beaches, deep-sea fishing and the legendary Mentawai worldclas waves.
How to get there
1.
Arrival at
PADANG AIRPORT
There is only one point of entry to get to the Mentawai Islands: Padang City airport.
2.
Fast Ferry from Padang
TO THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS (TUA PEJAT)
The ferry departs at 7 am on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and at 6 am on Mondays. We always advise our guests to arrive in Padang at least one day before the ferry departs.
3.
Transfer from Tua Pejat to
AWERA RESORT
Once in Tua Pejat, guests will be picked up by our staff and taken by speedboat to the Resort, which is a ten-minute crossing away.
Transfer service
Awera Resort offers an all-inclusive Padang-Mentawai transfer service:
1.
Our transfer service starts INSIDE Padang airport. Forget about carrying your luggage during the arrival or departure, we will take care of everything.
2.
Guests opting for our TRANSFER SERVICE are picked up at the airport and taken to their hotel (Gran Zuri Padang) for the night.
3.
Awera Resort Transfer service INCLUDES Hotel & breakfast in Padang (superior room) on the way in and on the way out.
4.
The following day you’ll be picked up at your hotel and taken to the city port, where the Fast Ferry leaves for the Mentawai Islands, a three-hour crossing away (Fast Ferry tickets included).
5.
Once in Tua Pejat, you’re picked up by our staff and taken by speedboat to the Resort, which is a ten-minute crossing away.
6.
When your stay comes to an end, we’ll take care of your return journey and make sure you arrive on time for your flight.
Safety
The Mentawai Islands are an unspoiled paradise far from the mainland. Precisely for that reason, it’s important that you read the following advice when preparing for your trip in order to make it as safe as possible.
The Mentawai Islands are an unspoilt paradise far from the mainland. Precisely for that reason, it’s important that you read the following advice when preparing for your trip to make it as safe as possible.
1.
Illness
There is no major issue on the Islands concerning specific illnesses or diseases. However, we advise our guests to consult their doctor or travel clinic in their own country before traveling.
2.
Tsunamis
The Mentawai Islands are situated in an area subject to seismic activity. In the event of an earthquake and possible tsunami, there is high ground within a few minutes of the Resort, easily accessible via the evacuation route (you will be provided with a map of the route). We also have in place a warning system that alerts us immediately to potential threats.
3.
Travel insurance
For your safety, travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage is mandatory. In the case of an emergency, we will help you contact your insurance company.