Passengers fly into Minangkabau International Airport in Padang, West Sumatera (airport code: PDG) and should arrive on the first day of their scheduled charter dates (for example, if your trip is April 11-24, you should arrive in Padang on the 11th) and we recommend overnight stays be done in Singapore, KL, Bali, Jakarta etc and arrive in Padang on the first day of your charter.
A Visa is required on arrival into Indonesia (temporary travel visa) – there is no longer a cost for this Visa.
NOTE – To exit arrival area you must show your ‘luggage slips’ for your luggage.
You may use the porter service with the normal “tip” is around Rp 20,000 or you can collect your luggage yourself and go outside where you will be met by Indo Surf Charters ground agent who will take you and your baggage to the transfer vehicle and will transfer you, your luggage and your group either directly to the SOLA GRACIA, or a meeting place, if you are waiting for others to arrive on later flights.
Once you are met by the Indo Surf Charters crew please relax and let them take care of all your needs.
Check in time to Indo Surf Charters is 3pm and check out time is 10am.
You will travel overnight and arrive for the ‘early session’ the next morning at a chosen break.
The Mentawai Government has introduced a Tax for surfing in Mentawai Islands as of 1st August 2016 and applies to all surfers both on land or boat – 2.000.000 IDR per 15 days (approx. $200 AUD).
This Tax must be paid before you surf at the first break – it can be paid directly in the Mentawais however this would restrict your travel route and take up valuable time therefore the Charter Boat Association has set up an office in Padang for the payment of this Tax for all charter boat guests for an additional administration fee of 150.000 (approx. $15)
Indo Surf Charters ground crew will collect the 2.150.000 (approx. $215) from you upon landing in Padang, process the paperwork and supply you with “Tickets and wrist bands” required.
The boat will return in the early morning of the last day of the charter and guests should plan to fly out that day – for example: if your charter dates are April 11-24 :
- Arrive in Padang on the 11th.
- The boat will depart in the afternoon or early evening on the 11th, when all passengers have arrived.
- The boat will return to Padang harbor either the night of the 23rd or early morning on the 24th.
- After breakfast (on the 24th), you will be transferred to Padang airport to catch your departing flight
Ground transportation will be provided from the Indo Surf Charters back to Padang airport.
NOTE – Exit Tax upon departure from Indonesia is no longer required.
