Our speedboat Balqis I at the jetty
How do I get there?

Land in Padang.
Straight to the bay.

Fly into Padang (PDG), usually via Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur. From there, we take care of the rest.

Featured Trips · from March 2027

No overnight in Padang.

The crossing takes about 3.5 to 4 hours on the open ocean, on our chartered speedboat.

Arrival day · morningLand in Padang

Our team meets you at the airport. Book your flights to arrive in Padang by late morning.

Arrival day · middaySpeedboat to the bay

Our chartered speedboat leaves around midday, and you'll be at Hidden Bay by late afternoon. With good timing, there's even a first session before sunset.

Departure dayBack before noon

We leave the resort early and reach Padang before noon, in time for afternoon flights (after 2pm). Same-day connections through Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur are usually possible. Just leave a comfortable buffer.

Trips until 28 February 2027: the transfer is still included, but it may run on the public fast boat if there aren't enough guests to fill the speedboat, so plan a night in Padang before and after your trip (hotel paid by the guest). Transfer and surf video are included on January–February trips and 2027 early bird bookings. See current offers.
Guests arriving at Padang airportOur team welcoming guests in PadangOur boat at golden hour
Your own dates · minimum 5 nights

Arrive any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.

Perfect if the Featured Trip dates don’t fit your calendar. You travel on the public fast boat to Siberut.

The day beforeFly into Padang

Spend the night in the city.

Arrival day · 6amPickup and fast boat

Our representative picks you up at your hotel or at the airport. The public fast boat leaves Padang at 7am for Siberut Island, and from there our private speedboat brings you to the resort in about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Departure dayBack to Padang by 6pm

We take you back to Siberut for the public boat, arriving in Padang around 6pm. Plan another night in Padang and fly out the next day.

Transfer: US$350 per person, round trip, not included in the stay. No government tax applies to transfers. Hotel nights in Padang are not included. The surf video package can be added separately.

The islands and waves around the bay from the airGuests on the Hidden Bay boat at sunsetA sailboat anchored in the calm bayUma 1 among the palms
Good to know

Travel with a buffer.

Already in the Mentawais?

Coming from Tuapejat or another resort in the region? No transfer package needed. We'll arrange a pickup from your location, with a fee depending on where you are. Message us on WhatsApp for a quote.

Weather, sea and travel

All transfers are operated by trusted third-party partners. The crossing is an open-ocean journey, and weather, sea conditions or government decisions can cause delays or changes. Hidden Bay Resort is not liable for delays, missed connections or resulting costs; if they happen, we'll do everything we can to get you to the resort, or back to Padang, as quickly as possible. Travel insurance is mandatory for all guests. See our Terms and Conditions.

Hidden Bay from the air
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