Telescopes Surf Camp
Mentawai Islands · Capacity: 8 people
This is one of the first options we check when a guest values wave access and a simple island stay more than resort-style extras.
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budget travellers considering Sipora
Smaller groups that prefer a quieter camp
Surfers who want optional boat access
The useful question here is not only room price—it is how often you need a boat. Nearby options include Telescopes, Iceland, Ombak Tidur, so daily transport needs should be matched to your surf level and swell plan.
How Telescopes Surf Camp fits the journey
Telescopes Surf Camp is presented here as a trip-planning option, not just a room listing. Its budget positioning, capacity for 8 guests and location in Sipora should be considered together when comparing the real cost of a Mentawai stay.
For surf planning, the useful starting points are Telescopes, Iceland, Ombak Tidur. The camp's wave list shows what may be reachable, while the daily choice still depends on swell direction, wind, tides and whether a boat is required.
Our quote separates the island stay from the Padang night, ferry connection and final transfer. That makes Telescopes Surf Camp easier to compare with other camps on total journey value rather than an incomplete headline rate.
Wave Breaks
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From Padang to Sipora
Plan around the fast ferry from Padang to Tua Pejat. The final leg is arranged by road or local boat, depending on the property and sea conditions.
Three practical savings
- ✓ Arrive in Padang before the ferry day instead of risking a same-day flight connection.
- ✓ Compare board baggage fees with local rental before choosing what to fly with.
- ✓ Ask for one itemised quote covering Padang, ferry and the final island transfer.
Stay lengths & route options
* Pricing is available on request - contact us via WhatsApp for a personalised quote.
Facilities
- • Surfboard rental (per day)
- • Surfboards for sale
- • Electricity
- • Fan per room
- • Refrigerator
- • Western toilet & shower
- • Mosquito net over every bed
- • Beachfront bungalow
Room Options
- 🛏 Twin single beds
- 🛏 Double bed
What's Included
- ✓ return airport transfer from Padang
- ✓ Padang Padang stay to harbor transfers (return)
- ✓ 2 nights overnight stay in Padang
- ✓ drinking water, tea & coffee
- ✓ return transport with car (Tua Pejat harbor ↔telescope surfcamp)
- ✓ return mentawai fast ferry Padang - Siberut
Not included
- – Visa on arrival
- – Mentawai surfer tax
- – Surfboard excess baggage fee (check mentawaifast.com)
- – Travel insurance
- – Surfboard rental (per day)
Important Notes
- •Located at Mapadegat, Tua Pejat Island, Sipora, Mentawai.
- •Speed boat required to access all surf breaks from camp.
- •Extra days can always be added to your package with an additional payment per night.
- •To hold a reservation, pay 20% deposit in advance. Final payment (80%) must be made before departure. The 20% deposit is non-refundable on cancellation.
Check the Current Mentawai Surf Levy
Local levy rules, payment points and proof-of-payment procedures can change. Ask our team to confirm the current requirement for your dates instead of relying on an old fixed amount.
Before choosing Telescopes Surf Camp
Is Telescopes Surf Camp a budget camp?
Telescopes Surf Camp is listed in our budget range. The final value depends on group size, travel dates and whether you need extra surf-boat or transfer services.
Which waves are practical from Telescopes Surf Camp?
The current camp information lists Telescopes, Iceland, Ombak Tidur among the nearby options. Actual access depends on swell, weather and whether the break is reached on foot or by boat.
Can you arrange the full journey from Padang?
Yes. We can coordinate the Padang stay, port transfer, ferry and final island leg, then show those items clearly in the quote.