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THE
SIBERUT ISLAND Adventure Indonesia invites you to explore the jungle in the
heart into the heart of the Siberut Island in the western part off West
Sumatra's coast, to meet the indigenous people of the Mentawai who live close
to nature and still live in comparative isolation, maintaining their age-old
ways. It's virgin rainforest, inhabited by a number of animal species not found
anywhere else in the world, among them some rare monkey species, pleasant
surprises await you to explore.
The
island also offers continuous spectacular white sand beaches with shallow
shelves jutting out to the sea and fringing coral reefs, excellent for
snorkeling and leisure a luxury for most of the islanders. It can only be found
a few coastal communities.
You
will be rewarded with stunning views and beautiful jungles abounding with
unique plant and wildlife. The real highlight of your journey though, is the
chance to meet the people of Siberut, traditionally hunter, gatherer clans who
are now coming into contact with the modern world. You will stay as guests of a
local Kerei (medicine -man) in the Uma (traditional family house). Here, where
conditions are basic, you will gain a unique insight into the lives of these
people who maintain a belief system based on living in total harmony with
nature.
NIAS ISLAND Adventure Indonesia invites you to
witness the unique cultures of the Nias People and experience their War Dance
which is the only dance in Indonesia performing high skill of acrobatic jumps
or Stone jumping performed in the meaning of proving the readiness of man
taking wife.
Situated 125 km off North Sumatra mainland, lies Nias island
which famous of its' megalith altars, spectacular traditional architecture, and
complex religious sites. This isolate island posses rolling mountainous
terrain, ravines, gorges and rivers. The northern part of this island is
sparsely populated.
You
will also witness a lot of historical remains and unique culture such as the
megalith stone and the unique clan houses.
The
environment it self provides great challenge for wave surfer around the globe
and has one of the best right-handers in Indonesia.
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