Frequently Asked Questions: Trip with Sury a Surf Charter to the Mentawai Islands

Personal Information: Passport details (full name, number, nationality, expiration date) Date and time of the flight to/from Padang to schedule your transfer Dietary restrictions (possibility of a special menu) and request for additional alcohol (beyond the 24 beers included)

Surfing: Recommendations to bring extra equipment (boards, legropes, wax, sunscreen, zinc) Importance of being prepared for contingencies and having good and spare surf equipment

Visa: Free VISA on arrival valid for 30 days Process for longer stays and contact information for a visa agency in Indonesia

Passport Validity Rule: Passports must have at least six months of validity when travelling to Indonesia Need to renew the passport if less than six months remain before expiration

Domestic Flights: Recommendations for booking flights considering possible delays Specific arrival and departure times in Padang due to potential delays or cancellations

Emergencies: Safety measures taken at Surya Surf Charter, including spare boats and communication equipment Familiarisation with emergency procedures, fire extinguisher, and meeting point First aid, CPR, and Covid courses for surf guides Basic first aid kit and assistance in more severe cases Procedures in critical cases, transport to hospitals in Malaysia or Singapore, costs borne by the guest Importance of having travel insurance

Travel Insurance: Mandatory travel insurance for any boat in the Mentawai Islands Importance of coverage for extreme sports and guest's responsibility for costs in critical cases

Lack of Internet Access / Local SIM Card: Absence of internet on board, possibility of stopping near resorts with access Recommendation to buy a local SIM card in Padang for cell signal and mobile internet

Snorkeling / Fishing Equipment: Provision of snorkeling masks, fins, fishing rods, and artificial bait Suggestion to bring personal equipment if snorkeling and fishing are priorities

Reservation, Payment, and Cancellation: Reservation conditions, non-refundable deposit, transfer of vacancy to another indicated person Deadlines and penalties for cancellation, refund in specific cases Conditions for departure with fewer than 7 guests, possibility of staying in protected areas in case of emergency or bad weather.