AIR ASIA
Read moreWith affordable flights offered by AirAsia, it's easy to plan a trip to Padang and enjoy all the city has to offer. Once arriving at Minangkabau International Airport, travelers can begin their adventure by exploring Padang's many sights. The city is renowned for its street food, offering visitors the opportunity to sample delicious local dishes. What's more, Padang is packed with events and festivals that allow travelers to discover the region's culture and traditions. Whether you want to visit Padang for a few days or a week, there's always something to see and do. Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur are available at affordable prices, making it easy to plan your trip. What's more, AirAsia offers connecting flights from other destinations, allowing you to travel worldwide from Padang. With affordable flights and plenty to do, there's no reason not to visit this charming Indonesian city.
WIDI EXPRESS
Read moreFrom Tanjung Pinang. Every day, fast stars leave the port of Tanjung Pinang. The crossing lasts 2 hours. You are deposited directly at the terminal where ferries leave for Singapore.
Also departure from Tanjung Batu and Tanjungbalai.
From Sumatra. Departure for Pulau Batam from Dumai in the Straits of Malacca. Departure also from Pekanbaru. By purchasing your ticket in an agency of the city, you will be taken by bus or minibus to Tanjung Butanone. a ferry will then take you to Batam. Ferry also for Tanjung Pinang. Take 9 hours of travel.
A Batam. There are several terminals for ferries: Sekupang, Batu Exploration, Teluk Senimba, Kabil.
MENTAWAI ADVENTURE
Read moreSurf expeditions of 10 or 17 days (they have a surf camp of twelve double bungalows of astonishing comfort in the jungle), trek of 12 or 19 days of ecotourism on the island of Sibarut. Gilles, the French founder, is a high-mountain guide and knows his profession very well.
DE MALAISIE
Read moreFerries link between Johor Bahru and Batam Centre, almost every hour between and to Batam, between and to Malaysia.
The contact company is Hana Senandung in Johor Bahru (Tel (060) 7 221 1677).
WARTEL CV RIA
Read moreFax service and international calls.
TÉLÉCOMS – WARTEL
Read moreOn the bus by entering Maninjau. The only one for international calls.
ENCOUNTER SUMATRA
Read moreThis agency offers a variety of excursions across the island. In West Sumatra province, discover Minangkabau traditions and architecture through its typical villages, or on the beaches of the Padang islands. In the north, explore the jungle and its endemic fauna from Bukit Lawang to Tangkahan, via Lake Toba and Berastagi. Finally, head to the island of Siberut to discover the Mentawai community, where you can learn about the forest, medicinal herbs, traditions and way of life of the tribe.
MENTAWAI TRIBE
Read moreTreat yourself to an immersive and ethical experience by staying with a family from the Mentawai tribe, nestled in the heart of the remote Siberut jungle. This immersive journey promises to be one of the highlights of your trip. The agency offers stays of 7 to 15 days with the tribe. Founder Éru Mamak, a French-speaking guide based in Sumatra, is highly professional and holds a degree from Padang University, specializing in history. He will share with you an enlightened perspective on the global vision of the local population.
SUMATRA ORANGUTAN EXPLORE
Read moreThis agency offers ethical treks in Gunung Leuser National Park. Their 1 to 10-day treks aim to preserve the region's ecosystem and biodiversity, while passing on essential information to travellers. The certified English-speaking guides, passionate about their profession, are more than competent (and oh so friendly) and adhere strictly to park regulations. A perfect score. We'd write a multi-page ovation in their honor.