Transportation

The easiest access to Siberut is through Padang, the capital of West Sumatra. Tabing airport is served by regular flights from Jakarta and Bali (Merpati, Sempati and Garuda).

For complete information, visit the National Park office in Padang on Jl. Raden Saleh and a tourism officer will greet you. Transportation to and through Siberut is served by three commercial ships that leave Padang regularly. Ferries leave every Monday (KM Sumber Rezeki), Wednesday (KM gaya Baru), Thursday and Saturday (KM Semangat Baru). The tickets will cost between Rp. 5,000,- to Rp. 15,000 with room. The room is only 2 x 1.8 meters with two bunk beds, very basic but will get you rested. The trip will take 10 hours (leaving Padang at 8:00 PM and arrive in Siberut at 6:00 AM). Take anti seasick pills necessary. From the ferry, smaller boats will take you to Muara Siberut for Rp. 1,000.

There is no land transportation except by foot. The main transportation is by boat, that can be chartered after bargaining. Rate depends on distance. To enter the national park, a permission can be obtained from the PHPA office in Maillepet. The Siberut Guide Association will help provide guide and information. Accommodatio

Muara Siberut/Maileppet Area

Available tourist lodging freight on Siberut are primarily of the lower-end budget class. Syahruddin Hotel is the only hotel in Muara Siberut with 10 rooms and three communal baths. The hotel also operates a provision store that double as restaurant/coffee house. Two kilometers north of Muara Siberut is Maillepet, where the park office is located , several bungalows are available for tourists with prior arrangement. This will be the home base before traveling to villages. In the villages, you might get invited to one of the traditional houses (UMA), a long wooden house, with main room in front, usually doubling as a ceremonial center. Bring your own sleeping mat and preferably mosquito net. In certain villages such as in Madobak, there are small guesthouse with simple bathroom and toilet facilities.