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 Who
organizes flights? You book flights
through your travel agent or on the internet.
Don't leave this until the last minute as flights
can book out quickly during peak season. Some
of the low-cost carriers experience regular
delays so be wary using them.
- Do I need a VISA? Most travelers
coming in from US, Australia and Europe are
issued tourist visas upon arrival. But if you
hold a passport from other countries to need
to check your Visa status, click
here.
- How much does it cost to go on these
trips? Our standard 11 surfing days and 12 nights surf charter costs US$3,650 each for a 10 person charter. For corporate/private
events a half-day charter starts from US$1,500
and the full day price is US$2,500. The private
charter rates depend on the distance traveled. For more detail on prices see the Prices page.
- What method of payments do you accept?
. We require Wire Transfer
or Money Order. For additional
information please refer to our Terms and Conditions
for detailed payment instructions.
- How much do you require for a deposit?
To confirm a booking we require a deposit
of $1,000 per person no later than 10 days after
a booking inquiry is made and Midas has confirmed
back to you the date is now held for you. The
remainder must be paid no later than 60 days
prior to departure.
- Please note that payments are to be made
in two transactions, deposit and final payment,
please consolidate payments.
- Customers may make payment in the form
of wire transfers, or money orders.
- Deposit payment will be confirmed to you
once we can confirm the transfer has been
cleared.
- Transfer charges are to be to your account.
- When is the final balance due? The
balance of the total cost is to be paid no later
than 60 days prior to departure (or at a later
date as agreed in writing between Midas and
the client). Failure by a client to pay the
balance by the due date shall result in cancellation
of the forfeit of the booking deposit.
- How much money should I bring aboard?
Theoretically you don't need anything
because everything is inclusive. However, you
will need to pay $25 for your VISA on arrival
in Indonesia. . You may also wish to buy Midas
T Shirts, rent the jet ski, tip the crew or
buy additional alcohol, so we recommend that
you bring $US200 - $400. We often go to the
local market in Padang and you may wish to buy
some gifts as well.
- How do I get cash? The best
way to exchange money is to simply take it out
of a local bank ATM once you arrive in Indonesia.
If you are planning to exchange cash please
make sure you are carrying unwrinkled, immaculate
notes (sometimes, even these may not be accepted).
Traveller's checks are not widely accepted.
- How many boards can I bring?
This depends on how much overweight baggage
you wish to pay the airline. Most surfers bring
2 to 4 boards. Breaking boards is not uncommon.
- Do you provide travel insurance? NO.
Its very important that you get this when you
arrange your flight bookings.
- Do you provide medical insurance?
NO. The Mentawai is known as one of
the top surfing areas in the world and surfing
over reefs is dangerous. It is mandatory that
all customers have comprehensive medical insurance
that includes Medical Evacuation. We carry a
comprehensive first aid kit on board but will
not be responsible for medical treatment whilst
you are on the boat.
- Should I be concerned about Malaria?
Anti-malaria medication is not compulsory.
However, malaria is in some sites we visit.
Where possible bring tablets and wear mosquito
repellent.
- What documents do I need to bring?
Ensure you are carrying a passport
with at least 6 MONTHS validity remaining and
one additional form of identification. In case
you lose one of these documents, carry photocopied
duplicates.
- What else do I need to bring?
For a complete list, see the essentials
page.
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