Your Travel Experience with ARRIVAL
Day 1
ARRIVAL
Arrival day includes fast boat transfer to Hidden Bay, light afternoon surf (conditions dependent), welcome drink, and communal dinner.
Uma Bungalows at Hidden Bay Resort
Off-grid eco-luxury bungalows set in a private bay with reef surf access, solar-powered, built with reclaimed materials. Soothes you gently with jungle lullabies.
Day 2 - 10
Daily Surf Sessions
Two guided sessions a day across 24+ reef breaks – from playful walls to heavier, hollower waves. These are reef setups suited to confident surfers. Local guides know the conditions and will match spots to your level – but this isn’t the place to learn.
Coral Restoration Snorkel
Snorkel over living reef and get hands-on with Mentawais’ first coral restoration project. Swim with local reef builders, learn the process and plant your own coral fragment. A chance to give back to the ocean that gives us everything – one baby coral at a time.
Day 3
Rainforest Walk (Optional)
Step off the board and into the jungle. Hidden Bay’s trails wind through thick Mentawai rainforest – expect tangled vines, bird calls and giant butterflies. Self-guided and optional, this is pure sensory reset between surf sessions. Go barefoot if you dare.
Day 1 - 11
Cultural Storytelling Nights
Evening gatherings around the fire — tales, tunes and traditional Mentawai rhythms.
Day 2 - 10
SUP / Kayaking / Snorkelling
Every day’s a water day – even when you’re not surfing. Grab a SUP, kayak, or snorkel gear and explore the glassy bay. Paddle out with a speaker, drift solo at sunset, or cool your head after one too many arvo Bintangs. Chill is always on tap.
Day 11
Departure
Early transfer boat back to Padang. One last glance over the shoulder.