Kandui Resort ::::: Mentawai Islands ::::: Indonesia :::: Luxury Land Based Travel :::: Activities

Do as much or as little as you like. The landscape and activities available in our area are extraordinary and varied. There are things to keep you totally busy or you can practice the fine art of doing nothing at all.

Surfing: The Mentawai Islands are one of the most consistent surf destinations in the entire world. Its broad exposure towards the vast, southern Indian Ocean provides these majestic islands with remarkable consistency and quality. There are great waves in this area YEAR-ROUND. However, the most ideal time to surf in the Mentawais is during the dry season, late March to early November, the southern hemisphere's winter, when the Indian Ocean is an ultra-active, groundswell producing machine. During the entire year Kandui Resort offers the average surfer the opportunity to score the best waves of their lives in the premiere surf resort location in the entire world, nothing else comes close...

Fishing: Fishing and trolling is included in the price. Guests are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear because the resort’s gear is often not in the right condition or lost after a group uses it.

Snorkeling: There are a variety of great snorkeling areas around the resort. Guests are encouraged to bring their own gear; otherwise it can be purchased directly from the resort when available.

Table Tennis

Jungle or Beach Volleyball

Backgammon/Chess/Board Games/Cards

DVD movies: Kandui boasts a decent collection of movies to watch during your stay. Please feel free to bring your own dvd’s or vcd’s to watch if there is something particular you’d like to enjoy

Satellite TV with Big Screen TV

Karaoke

Picnic: If you wish we can arrange an intimate picnic on a secluded beach away from the resort, or even provide your own ‘Robinson Crusoe’ island for a truly memorable romantic interlude.

Visit a Local Village
The opportunity to visit the local villages is a particular privilege for our guests and regular village trips become a highlight of the Kandui experience. The Mentawai people are some of the friendliest on Earth - see for yourself.

Yoga
Bring your yoga mat, find a secluded area on one of the islands or on the beach and do what you do best.

Jungle Cruise:
One jungle cruise comes standard on every trip - this is always one of the favorite activities for our guests. Take one of our luxury canoes into the interior reaches of Siberut Island and literally travel back in time to one of the most remote and ancient regions on Earth. This trip usually takes 1/2 day and is normally combined with a visit to a local village. Additional jungle cruises are available for a nominal fee of $150 per trip per canoe.

Cultural Tours:
The Mentawai Islands are rich in culture. Kandui and the surrounding islands offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel with a local guide to the island of Siberut where you will trek deep into the jungle and interact with the local population in their remote jungle hideaways.

The people living in these villages still follow the traditional ways of their ancestors. You will get to live among these tribes, observing their unique culture and participating in their timeless traditions.

Un offers trips that are 1 day / optional 1 night ($200); 2 days / 2 nights ($300); or 3 days / 3 nights ($450) in duration. The minimum number of guests per trip is four people. The trip includes airport pick up and return, transportation on the public ferry to Siberut Island (charter boat transportation extra), accommodation, an experienced Mentawai guide (English speaking), porters to carry the supplies, meals, and unparalleled adventure.

These trips are not for the faint hearted, they are a hardcore experience suited for the ultimate adventurer. The breathtaking scenery of the jungle, wild assortment of jungle animals, and ancient cultures await.

Un's Cultural Tours were recently featured on the Wave of Compassion trip covered by Surfer Magazine and FUEL TV in December of 2004. Un was the first guide to take such high profile surfers as David Rastovich, Keith Malloy, Ben Bourgeois, Conan Hayes, and Strider Wasilewski to experience the "other" side of a Mentawai Islands experience. “It was one of the most incredible things I’ve done in my life,” froths David Rastovich about his latest visit to the Mentawai Islands. "Going on land and meeting the local villagers… it’s like a journey back through time. It adds a whole new layer to the experience quotes courtesy of "Waves" magazine writer Kirk Owers)

Available for whole groups only – total cost is $1200 to spend the night in the jungle – scaled down version or jungle cruise can be an add on as part of the deluxe package or it will be available for $150 to cover the cost of fuel.

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Your time on Kandui is your own, whether you’re surfing, snorkeling, fishing, lounging, visiting local villages, or participating in one of our unique cultural tours – there is something for everyone. Couples can reserve a beach for the day and enjoy a romantic picnic together. Relax, read a book, play in the warm, inviting equatorial waters, this area is beautiful – enjoy it!