Which airport do I go to? You will arrive in Padang Airport in Sumatra. Flights to Padang are frequent from Singapore or Jakarta.
What do I do when I arrive? First pay your VISA fee just before going thru Immigration. If you have already entered Indonesia through another airport on your journey, you will not need to pay this fee again. Once you have paid, you are handed a special form you must retain. It is best kept with your passport.
What is the fastest way through customs? The quickest way to get through customs is to ask a porter to handle your luggage. The porters have the right connections and know how to speed up the process. They will carry your luggage and load it onto your mode of transport. It's a good idea to tip them 3 or 4 dollars.
Where do I go once I'm out of customs? Once you've cleared customs a Midas representative will meet you in the arrivals area and take your luggage. You're then taken to a day hotel to rest and recuperate before being driven to the boat around mid afternoon.
When do we begin surfing? The boat departs in the late afternoon and travels 8 hours during the night to Mentawai waters. By dawn the following morning you can begin surfing - weather permitting!
How long can I stay in Indonesia? The standard length of a tourist visa is 30 days. If you plan to stay for a longer length of time in Indonesia you can arrange an extension through an Indonesian Embassy.
What happens if my flight is delayed or Board goes missing? We have rarely encountered problems with boards not arriving through the airport. If your parties' flight is delayed, the boat will wait in the harbor for you. If boards are off loaded and are due to arrive later we can get them air freighted to one of the islands near us or put them on a local ferry which we will intercept.
What is the fastest way through customs? The quickest way to get through customs is to ask a porter to handle your luggage. The porters have the right connections and know how to speed up the process. They will carry your luggage and load it onto your mode of transport. It's a good idea to tip them 3 or 4 dollars.