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More Information
Once you've booked, you would do well to print out and read thoroughly the following information:
Printable version or More Information document (Microsoft Word Document Format)
WavePark Mentawai (WPM) prices
- Prices in 2010 are according to length of trip:
- 11-12 days $245 USD/day
- 22 days or more $215 USD/day
The WPM price is “all inclusive, per person" price. We cater to 14 guests but only 10 surfers at a time. For the purposes of purchasing merchandise mentioned below at the time of writing (January 2010), one US $ is worth about 9,000 Rupiah. The daily WavePark Mentawai price includes:
• All Airport - Harbor - Island transfers
and return.
We have a representative/guide in Padang to pick guests up at the airport. Luggage and clients are taken to their choice of Hotel (not included). The next morning guests are transferred to the dock for a 3 - 4 hours speedboat ride to the Mentawais.
IN ORDER TO KEEP OUR LOGISTICS SMOOTH, WE REQUIRE THAT GUESTS ARRIVE THE NIGHT BEFORE THEIR MORNING SPEEDBOAT RIDE AND SPEND A NIGHT IN PADANG ON THE WAY BACK FROM THE ISLAND.
• All speedboat transfers in and around the
WavePark
Search for surf, snorkel, fish and explore, all day, everyday. Transfers for surf etc. out of the WavePark area are NOT included. Visit our island transport page for photos of the boats. The speedboats are capable of 18 knots with 2 x 40 HP outboards and can reach Padang in an emergency in 4-6 hours depending on weather conditions. The speedboat is always on standby, anchored just off the beach in front of the house.
• All food and drink, except alcohol
Rika, our resident local chef, cooks up 3 hot meals a day.
Food is a mix of Western cuisine including pizza, pasta, homemade
muffins and bread daily, sandwiches, hamburgers, fries, salads and breakfast
specialties with Indonesian favourites including rice-based fresh fish
dishes, vegetarian curries, fried rice and noodles, etc. We supply surf
snacks to go with each mission to the waves including fresh fruit, crackers,
cookies, biscuits and candy bars. COLD cordial, ice tea and other drinks
are all included. Coke, Sprite, Ginger-Ale, Soda water and Coke
Zero are all available @ Rp. 10,000 / can.
We stock cold beer including Bintang, Heineken,
Tiger, San Miguel and Storm microbrew. We also have a full bar for
mixed, blended and shaken drinks. There is a corkage charge of Rp.50,000
on any bottle of duty free brought in the bar. Beer prices start at Rp.
25,000 for a cold can of Bintang, up to Rp. 35,000 San Miguel or Storm
microbrew from Bali. A single shot is Rp. 30- 35,000, depending on low
or high shelf liquor. Mixers are free.
There are always crackers, bread, jams, jellies and peanut butter, cookies
and snack bars available to guests as surf fuel and in between meal
munchies. Tea, coffee, juices and water are available at all times,
all day, everyday. Drinking water comes from rainwater that we catch. The
water is filtered and refilled daily to 19 liter bottles and distributed
daily into 1.5 liter individual drinking containers. Water for showering
and toilets is from a well located near each of the houses or collected
rainwater. Fruit is as variable as it is seasonal including, mangos,
bananas, papaya, watermelon, apples, oranges, limes, mangosteens, snake-fruit,
passion-fruit and other kinds of local fruit that are rare
and delicious. Fruit is always available during the day and is mainly
served on pancakes or with muesli during breakfast.
• Island accommodation
The beach house was built during June 2004 – February 2005 from local Mentawai hardwoods and thatched roofing. The beach house overlooks the speedboat anchorage and “Hideaways”, the left-hand reef pass that is accessible by a short walk and paddle from the house. Accommodation is in 3 private rooms, 2 guests to a room with attached western toilet, wash basin and hot/cold shower. There are also outside showers for a post-surf rinse off.
Two new bungalows were completed in 2008. The bungalows are designed to accommodate a family of 4, two in a private bedroom, and 2 in a shared living room space or group of 4 friends. Wherever possible, we will be utilizing the bungalows for only 2 guests at a time. The bungalows have an indoor/outdoor bathroom, complete with a double marble vanity, western style toilet and a couple's hot/cold shower.
• The sleeping arrangements:
Sleeping arrangements at WPM are very comfortable and everything that a guest could want is supplied by the WPM. Each room has 2 single beds that are convertable into a double bed. Mattresses are custom made of fabricated high-density foam. Permethrin impregnated mosquito nets are provided by Surf Aid International and recommended by the World Health Organization as being effective against malaria carrying mosquitoes. Electricity is generated by WPM 24/7, powering individual fans for every bed. WPM provides guests with towels for shower use, but not for beach or surf use. Please bring your own beach towels.
• A personal guide
In our 13th year of operation we have over 30 years combined experience surf guiding in the WavePark. A personal guide is provided to advise on the waves/fish/local conditions.
• Tax
In 2010 the Mentawai Government's 10% Hotel and Restaurant resort tax is included in your daily price.
• Equipment:
Our island has three diesel generators running 220v day
and night with Indonesian two-prong round pin outlets, with a capacity
up to 30 kilo-watts. Freezers/fridges, ceiling, wall, and floor fans,
flat screen TV, DVD/CD/Ipod player, battery charging outlets and lights,
full bar, espresso maker, surround sound speakers, regulation size pool
table and ping pong table and digital projector for nightly slide shows
of the day's surfing action.
Communications and keeping in touch:
WavePark keeps a satellite phone on standby for direct telephone nationally and internationally. The guests can use the telephone as needed at Rp. 30,000 per minute. The number, including International dialing code is: +62 868 1213 2215.
We offer complete internet access including browsing with a speed of 384 kbps (fast enough for SKYPE). Internet is RP. 3,000/minute, up to a maximum of RP. 700,000 for unlimited internet during your entire trip. There is a computer available for internet use, including printing services. VHF radio keeps us in contact with local vessels and mainland Siberut and provides backup communication.
We also have a VHF radio on standby 24/7 to communicate with charter boats
in the area and mainland siberut as a communications backup.
Not included:
Hotel accommodation, meals or drinks while in Padang.
Transfers to surf outside the WavePark.
Alcohol & beer, which is for sale in our full bar on the island.
• Do I need a "Visa on Arrival" in Indonesia?
Nationals of the following 52 countries are eligible to purchase a non-extendable "Visa on Arrival": Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodja, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States of America. The 'Visa on Arrival' fee amounts to US $ 10 for a 7-day visa or US$ 25 for a 30-day visa, payable in crisp " H" series (2006) or newer USD at the airport upon arrival.
• Can I get a "Visa Waiver?"
Nationals of the following 11 countries and territories
are eligible to enter the Republic of Indonesia under the 'Visa Waiver'
program:
Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Morocco,
Philippines, Peru, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. These citizens will
be issued a non-extendable 30-day stay permit free of charge.
• What are some common board charges?
Here is a list of airline board charges.
• Can you make any first aid kit recommendations?
We have a complete medical kit including suturing equipment, braces, bandages, malaria test kits, malaria medicine and a full spectrum of antibiotics, etc. Any medical emergencies will be either transported to the medical clinic in Siberut (1 hour by speedboat) or back to Padang by speedboat or flight. Emergency fuel for this occasion is always on hand at the WavePark.
Printable version of First Aid Kit Recommendations (Microsoft Word Document Format)
Recommended First Aid Kit for WavePark Mentawai
1/ Washes/Cleansing/Antiseptics Agents
-Small bottle of 3% peroxide
-Small bottle aqueous chlorhexidine
-Normal Saline (0.9%)
-Small bottle Betadine (Povidone Iodine)
2/ Cleaning materials
-a packet of Q-tips
-cotton gauze squares
-new toothbrush
3/ Dressings
-Duoderm (or equivalent) is a waterproof colloidal dressing patch useful
for large area full-
thickness abrasions and ulcers which aren’t infected. These reduce
scarring in,
and accelerate healing of, deep/full thickness wounds and ulcers. Suggest
4 inch (10cm) patches.
Note that these are best kept on for three to four days at a time, but
don’t seem to stand up to surfing, so will probably need to be changed
after each session. Possibly applying plastic skin over the top and edges
may prolong their life…
-Primapore (or equivalent) is a non-stick wound covering surrounded by
a skin adhesive
tape. It allows wound protection from dirt etc in the same way band-aids
do, but is
larger and the skin adhesive parts completely surround the wound covering
parts.
Suggest 4 inch size.
An alternative is to buy sheets of melolin (or equivalent) non stick dressings
and
tape them down with that tape we got in Padang. You can than cut to size.
-Paraffin gauze dressings with or without antibiotics are useful for dailyn
dressings of infected ulcers.
-Plastic skin sprays
4/ Antibiotics;
- expensive for clients to purchase in Aus or USA, not often required,
but important when needed. WavePark stocks an excellent selection of antibiotics
for use with serious injuries, and we charge our clients in need to replace
them.
-Neosporin (Triple Antibiotic – petroleum jelly based) + Vitamin
E gel capsules in combination with a primapore daily usage is absolutely
the best anti-scar/infection combination that we’ve found.
-Bactroban is a higher quality triple antibiotic for serious wounds and
or staph infections.
-TehTaiYao Gin is a high quality Chinese remedy for antiseptic and drying
purposes on fresh coral cuts. Found in China town on mainland Sumatra,
or on entry ports through Singapore/Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur pharmacies
or “apotik” in Indonesian.
5/ Others
- Please come prepared with your own personal medication for allergies,
asthma, chronic illness, etc. It would be good to know your blood type,
and any allergies you have to medicines (penicillin), food, bugs etc.
Where are we going to surf?
We have 21 named waves to choose from in the WavePark, and others that have no name and are secret, surfed only by us on special swells. Look on the waves page for full wave information. Of special interest, Hideaways, a fantastic left hand reef break, breaks only 5 minutes walk and paddle from the central accommodation, breaking on both high and low tide. An intermediate – advanced wave, Hideaways is an addiction that guests return to again and again to "get their fix". The nearest right-hander is called Tikis, or Napussi which is 10 minutes from the camp. Tikis is the swell magnet of the WavePark and is below head high for only a couple days a season. There is ALWAYS something to surf in the WavePark. If Tikis is too small, Burgerworld will have something. More famous waves in the area include Bank Vaults, Rifles, Kandui Left, Ebay, Playground, Candys and Pit-stops. Our speedboat will deliver us to any of the waves within 30 minutes, and we often check multiple waves on each mission.
At ANYTIME a speedboat or charter boat can be hired to get to and from Padang. The speedboat can take anywhere from 4-6 hours to reach the WavePark, depending on weather conditions.
What are my risks of getting malaria at the WavePark?
The risk while on the island is very small because
there are usually only 4-6 other people on the island who harvest the
coconuts aside from our guests and crew. This means that there are very
few potential carriers for the mosquitoes to bite. In order for the Malaria
parasite to be transferred, it must bite somebody that is infected and
then be alive for a week while the parasite undergoes a life cycle change.
Then it must bite another person for them to get infected. If there is
nobody infected to bite, there is no malaria, period. We have cleared
approximately 8 hectares of land around the houses to cut down on mosquito
reproduction habitats. Luckily the surfing season corresponds with the
dry monsoon season, so the mosquitoes are fewest when the waves are biggest.
At WPM we use preventative measures and try not to get bitten in the first
place. It is recommended that guests bring light cotton pants, socks and
long sleeve shirts. After the shower before dusk, covering up with this
apparel is the best protection against being bitten from mosquitoes. Shirts
and pants should be loose-fitting, as mosquitoes can bite through tight-fitting
clothing. We light mosquito coils every night, and combined with the ceiling
and floor fans, the mosquitoes have a difficult time landing. Insect repellent
is on hand at all times, and our mosquito nets for sleeping are dipped
in pyrethrum insecticide. Mosquitoes are repelled and eventually die on
contact with the nets, but it is safe for humans. We recommend that guests
do NOT ingest anti-malarial (Lariam/Doxycycline/ Malarone/ACT) drugs while
on the island. For trips longer than 10 days, we recommend that they bring
Larium or Malarone with them in case symptoms do appear. Anti-malarial
drugs have been known to cause such side effects as hyper-sensitivity
to sunlight and even psychotic episodes, as well as increasing risk of
the area developing a drug-resistant strain of the parasite.
It is of course up to you whether or not they want to take the preventative
malaria medication, and you are encouraged to seek medical advice before
your trip.
What if I need medical or dental care?
WPM stocks a full medical kit including suturing and
minor-surgical equipment. Small medical problems can be dealt with directly
on the island. There is a doctor 1 hour by speedboat from the WavePark
for consultation as necessary. Anything remotely serious must be dealt
with in Padang. Several hospitals offer modern medical care in Padang,
but it is recommended that a guests with any medical complaints fly directly
to Singapore to seek medical attention. Hospitals in Singapore cover any
eventuality including Tropical Medicine specialists that rank among the
best in the world.
Do you recommend travel insurance?
Travel/Medical insurance is mandatory as per booking conditions. Proof of Travel/Medical insurance will be required before departure to the WavePark from Padang.
Can I plug in my DVD/CD/Ipod player?
WPM has a separate bar and TV sound system with DVD/CD
player powered by a generator. Bring CDs/ MP3 Player/ DVDs/iPOD if you
want to listen to music or watch movies of your choice. All the connections
are already there.
Camcorder and camera batteries can be charged in this way as long as they
have the proper adapters. AC power (220/110 V) is also available via generator.
Laptops can be charged at 110 - 220V. You will need an international plug
adapter for your computer. Most laptops will accept either 110v or 220v
with no problems, but you’ll still need the correct adapter for
the plug in the wall. Indonesia plugs are two round pins.
What about a typical day?
Usually everybody who wants to surf is up by 0730-0800 at the latest.
Guests who wish to venture out and surf earlier at Hideaways may
do as they please. After everybody is up, a decision is made whether
to eat a cooked breakfast first, or to eat something “on the
road”
to the surf. Breakfast is served at 0700-0800 and everybody is generally
in the boat and ready to surf by 0900 Another decision is made regarding
the morning’s surf session, depending upon the local conditions
and the surfers’ differing abilities. It takes 10-35 minutes
to reach the waves and the guests surf until 1pm or so. We return
to the resort and have a hot lunch, after which time a rest is usually
taken by all. At around 2-3 pm the afternoon session is agreed upon
by those who still want to surf. Guests return to the camp before
sunset so that a shower and mosquito repellant is applied before dusk.
A hot meal is served at around 7:30pm, and unless bar and night activities
take precedence, everybody is in bed exhausted and asleep by 9:30pm.
Are there any mainland activities?
There is usually ½ - 1 day either side of a
WavePark Mentawai trip that is spent on the mainland in Padang, Sumatra.
A guide is supplied while in the city of Padang, and guests are shown
various cultural highlights according to every taste. There are museums,
restaurants, shopping, sightseeing, beaches, jungles, snorkeling, nightlife
and live music to name a few. There are even single day white-water
rafting trips to be enjoyed when the weather cooperates, and more than
enough to do to keep one busy. There are Internet cafes and international
phone booth establishments for those who want to keep in touch with
home or who have business concerns. There are a number of hotels in
Padang, from budget homestays to the 3 star Pangeran Beach Hotel. Hotel
rooms are not included in the price, but we can book the hotel room for
you prior to your arrival if you wish.
Who will pick us up at the airport?
When you arrive at the Padang airport, you will be
met by a WavePark representative holding a WavePark sign and/or wearing
a WavePark shirt. They will assist you with your luggage and transfer
to the city. However, if for some reason (car breakdown, traffic jam
etc.) there is nobody there, please use the following numbers in their
respective order to contact our staff.
Just in case, who can we contact?
Note: If in Padang, drop the +62 country code and
add a zero for cell phones, ex: +62812 660 7764 becomes 0812 660 7764,
or for office: 27865
Email:
Padang Office:.......................... wavepark.com@gmail.com
International WavePark:.............. info@wavepark.com
Island email address:...............christiementawai@gmail.com
Walk me through the booking process?
1) All booking availability must be confirmed via info@wavepark.com or
wavepark.resort@gmail.com
Bookings are minimum 11 days, no maximum length of stay. We cater
to a maximum 10 surfers with 14 guests, but no minimum # of guests. Our trip
schedule is available with planned departure days.
2) The following must be completed by client once availability has been
checked:
a) Booking conditions read.
b) Booking form read and signed.
c) Photocopy of guest passport.
d) $500 USD deposit.
e) Passport information and flight itinerary emailed to Alice.
PLEASE BRING A PHOTOCOPY OF PASSPORT AND PROOF OF TRAVEL INSURANCE WITH YOU WHEN YOU COME.
ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE IN USD UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION HAS BEEN RECEIVED IN WRITING FROM WAVEPARK.
Any bank fees are responsibility of client. Commissions subtracted are subject to agreement between WavePark Mentawai and their individual agents.
Booking and payment code will be relayed via email/fax once receipt of deposit is received. Payment code may be quoted for remaining balance if cash payment is to be in Padang, or via bank draft/transfer at least 60 days prior to departure.
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