Siloina Surf Charters
Travel advice
essential travel information, arrival details, packing tips and insurance recommendations
Before You Board
Getting to Padang
Your surf adventure begins in Padang, West Sumatra, at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG). You’ll need to arrive on the first day of your scheduled charter — for instance, if your trip runs from August 1–12, book your flight to arrive on August 1.
To keep things smooth, we suggest flying into a nearby hub like Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or Bali the day before and connecting to Padang the next morning.
Visa Info
Temporary visa issued on arrival.
No cost at present.
Airport Tips
Keep luggage claim stickers for baggage collection.
Siloina team meets guests upon arrival.
Porter service available (Rp 50,000 tip suggested)
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Boarding & First Waves
Boarding Details
Boarding window: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM on arrival day.
Check-out: 10:00 AM on the final morning.
The Journey Begins
Overnight cruise to Mentawai surf spots.
Wake up to world-class waves for the first surf session.
Mentawai Surf Pass
Requirement: All surfers must have a valid permit.
Cost: Rp 2,000,000 per person (valid for 15 days).
Siloina handles permit processing in Padang (payment collected on arrival, wristband and receipt provided).
Heading Home
Departure Process
Boat returns early on the final morning.
Guests are transferred directly to the airport after breakfast.
No exit tax when leaving Indonesia.
Example Timeline for August 1–12 Trip
August 1: Arrive in Padang, board Siloina, set sail in the evening.
August 11/12: Return to Padang late at night/early morning.
August 12: Breakfast, airport transfer, departure.
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Essentials to Pack
Documents: Passport (valid 6+ months), photocopy of passport, flight info, credit card, Indonesian Rupiah.
Health & Safety: Travel insurance paperwork, prescription meds, small first-aid kit.
Miscellaneous: Surf gear, clothes, personal items.
Insurance Reminder
Travel insurance is mandatory and should cover:
Surf-related injuries
Medical emergencies
Evacuations
Siloina can recommend trusted surf insurance providers.
