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Here is a list of frequently asked questions and some things to think about when considering your booking. If you have any more questions please Contact Us and we will be more than happy to help you.
How do I book a trip?
Please contact us via email with your request for a charter.
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What does the price include?
Please see our package details for TENGIRRI Boat Charters.
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What food will I be eating?
For more detailed information on the meals provided, please click here.
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How do I make a payment?
Once you have submitted your intended travel dates we will reply to you with our banking details so you can make payments. Once any monies have been paid please confirm to us via email and we will acknowledge once payment has been received.
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Do I need a Visa for Indonesia?
As of March 2004, nationals of United States, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Finland, Hungary, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Norway, France, Poland, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Taiwan must pay $US25 for on entry visa on arrival in Indonesia.
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How do I get to Padang?
Depending on where you're coming from there are several different options you can use to get to Padang (for example you can fly to Padang via Singapore, via Kuala Lumpur, via Jakarta etc). For more details please contact us to work out what suits you best....
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What about Travel Insurance?
ALL guests must have full comprehensive travel and medical insurance and should include at least a MedEvac option and compensation for lost charter days due to unforeseen circumstances or emergencies.
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How many boards should I bring?
This is entirely up to how much excess baggage you are willing to pay for! We have storage for them all on board but check with your airline first. Most people bring 2-4 boards.
Mid length boards and guns generally get used and occasionally the short boards get pulled out. If you are going to bring an extra board we would suggest a replacement for the board you will use the most as it is not uncommon to break boards.
Remember to bring extra leg ropes and tropical surf wax.
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What do you suggest I pack?
Besides yourself and your surfboards, we recommend that you at least try to bring the following items:
- 2 or 3 pairs of board shorts
- Some t-shirts
- Booties
- Solarez - the type with rovings in it.
- Spare leg ropes
- Rash vests
- Tropical surf wax
- Spare fins & Keys, spare plugs and screws if you have FCS system
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Mosquito repellent
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Can I recharge my video camera etc on the boat?
Yes! No problems.
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Do you have photography equipment on board?
Yes, onboard TENGIRRI we do. We have a high quality SLR digital camera with 100-400mm zoom lens, to capture all those epic waves, trophy fish, smiles, and good times. Our chef/guide will shoot the photos then you can watch the slideshow that night. Photos can then be burnt onto a CD and purchased at the end of the trip – the ultimate trip souvenir. We do not have a video camera onboard but are happy to record footage if you bring a video camera along.
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Can I be contacted while I am on the boat?
Yes you can be contacted via our satellite phone. Incoming calls are not charged however you will have to pay if you wish to make an outgoing call. Contact details and fees for outgoing calls will be supplied prior to your trip.
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Due to medical or personal reasons I follow a special diet. Can you accommodate this?
Yes, with prior notification we can accommodate most dietary requests.
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Can you give me an idea of how many other people I'll be surfing with?
Air aim is to spend the majority of our trips surfing with just the people onboard the TENGIRRI (maximum 8). This is not always possible but there are plenty of waves in this area and due to our extensive experience we know how to be in the right place at the right time while still avoiding major crowds. While it is inevitable that we will come across other surfers from time to time you can rest assured you will get plenty of waves.
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Some other things to think about:
- TENGIRRI CARRIES A MAXIMUM OF 8 SURFERS - Most surf charter boats in Sumatra carry 10 to 12 surfers … then they drop anchor at surf spots next to 2 or 3 other boats. Why travel halfway around the world to surf with a crowd? A group of 4 can charter TENGIRRI for their own exclusive use and we will take you away from the crowds - definitely the way to go!!!
- HUGE VARIETY OF PERFECT UNCROWDED WAVES CLOSE AT HAND - TENGIRRI is based in Padang and we have access to at least 4 different island chains and countless perfect waves.
- THE SURF HERE IS ULTRA CONSISTENT - Lefts and rights that work in all tides and opposite wind directions, virtually guaranteeing offshores everyday.
- TENGIRRI IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY BY SURFERS FOR SURFERS, FOR SURF EXPLORATION.
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