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Top 2 water & beach things to do in Padang

Boats, beaches, and the parts of Padang you only see from the water. Ferry rides, sunset cruises, snorkel runs, and the occasional sailing day for travellers who measure good cities by their coastline.

  1. 4 Days/3 Nights Meet the Menthawans, Padang1

    1. 4 Days/3 Nights Meet the Menthawans

    5.0· 5 reviews· 4 days

    We take you to meet the flower men, the people of the Mentawais, in the heart of Siberut National Park in Indonesia. Saturday Fast Boat Departures from Padang (Mentawai fast) The Mentawais live in the jungle in harmony with nature. They are animists and believe that everything has a soul and adorns themselves with tattoos and jewelry. Their tattoos are known to be among the oldest in the world. Explore this fascinating people on an adventure. Come and meet the last flower men, the shamans of Siberut. Come and share a small part of their lives with respect and tolerance. With them you will discover their unique way of life and close to nature, follow their daily Things to do like preparing sago, their staple food, or fishing in the river. But above all this stay will be rich in sharing with the family that will welcome you. 3% of the amount of the stay donated to Shama association.

  2. 3 Days Private Padang Tour: Minangkabau Cultural Center, Village & City Tour, Padang2

    2. 3 Days Private Padang Tour: Minangkabau Cultural Center, Village & City Tour

    5.0· 1 reviews· 3 days

    Discover breathtaking Minangkabau cultural sites and scenic beauty. Be Mesmerised by nature & culture. Upon arrival at Minangkabau International Airport, you will be transferred to Anai Valley and waterfall. Then visit Cultural Center to learn about Minang culture and see a traditional house, Rumah Gadang. Continue to Pandai Sikek Village to see the making of traditional songket-weaving. In the next days, you'll enjoy Bukittinggi's villages and Padang natural and heritage attractions. Visit Taman Panorama to enjoy a nature valley overlooks Sianok Canyon with a lot of greeneries. Then, walking through the Japanese Tunnel, visit the iconic Big Clock Tower (Jam Gadang), Pagaruyung Palace, Tebek Patah Village. Then head to Harau valley and Kelok 9 to indulge in the scenic view/ On the last day, have a short city tour in Padang, visit Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Chinatown, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, and Grand Mosque. Don't forget to try durian ice cream as the local taste.

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