Any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

a) VISA

All travelers are now required to obtain an entry visa at the Indonesian immigration, which will have a validation for a maximum of 30 days, the cost is US $25.00.

Citizens of the following countries must obtain an entry visa upon arrival in Indonesia:

1. Prior to leaving your Country it is preferred by the Indonesian Officials to have US $25.00 cash to pay your visa entry on arrival.
   Important: Make sure you change your currency to US Dollars prior to arriving into Indonesia.
   
   
2. Upon arrival into Padang pay the visa fee at Bank Counter obtaining a bar coded receipt
   
   
3. Proceed to Visa-on-Arrival counter to have arrival/departure card, passport and receipt scanned and recorded by the immigration computer. A sticker visa will be issued.
   (This visa is not extendable and is not able to be converted to any other visa types.)
   
   
4. Proceed to immigration checkpoint for clearances
   
   
5. Proceed to baggage carousal and customs clearances

All other nationalities must obtain an entry visa prior to arrival in Indonesia via the nearest Indonesian Embassy or Consulate.

A fine will take place to visitors to Indonesia for overstaying beyond visa departure date. (Approximately US$25.00 per day)

Citizens of any country wishing to stay for longer periods than 30 days must apply for a visa prior to departure at their local Indonesian Embassy or Consulate and will cost $60.00 Australian dollars.

For further info see www.dfat.gov.au (Australian Government website)

b) MEDICAL AND HEALTH

It is vital that persons with a medical condition make them known to us well before departure in order that we may assess personal and group risk that may result from any event caused by a known medical condition. We recommend obtaining medical evacuation (air lift) insurance prior to departure. If you need to be flown out without it, things can get pricey. Vaccinations for Typhoid and Hepatitis is advised as is malarial medication as precautionary measures. A general medical checkup with your physician is also highly recommended. We want you to have a hassle free adventure and not be plagued by ill health that could have been treated prior to departure.

c) INSURANCE:

TRAVEL PROTECTION INSURANCE MANDATORY. Please advise us of your policy details or ask your travel agent.

d) FITNESS

Stay in shape. The better shape you’re in before you surf these waves, the better you can rip, all day. Surfing is an extreme sport and fitness + skill = safety in the surf zone. Olas Navigator and/or our contracted local operators, staff, boat owners and/or skippers and crew, accept no liability for any surfer entering a surf zone.

e) MONEY

We recommend not bring any bank notes of any currency due to uneasy way to exchange it. Best way is to bring your ATM card and use it in any of the local Banks around .

f) BOARD BAGS

Surfers are bringing more boards in bigger bags and this is causing a problem for some airline carriers. There are airlines that are accepting the first 3 boards free, BUT you will be charged for each additional board. Be aware of this and check with your airline before departure.

g) DISCLAIMERS AND LIABILITY (THE FINE PRINT) :

• Olas Navigator Surf Charters and/or our contracted local operators, staff, boat owners and/or skippers and crew, accept no liability for any surfer entering a surf zone.
• Prices and Conditions are subject to change and all passengers will be e-mailed full details of their package prior to payment.
• Insurance is mandatory.

h) PAYMENT INFORMATION

Deposits:
Due to the high demand for our charters, we require that you forward a Telegraphic Transfer (TT) payment totaling a deposit of 50% of the total payment in order for us to guarantee your booking. The balance of your payment is due 30 DAYS PRIOR DEPARTURE

Confirmation:
Also, please fax or email a copy of your Telegraphic Transfer receipt, as well as passport picture page to enable us to complete your transaction and to complete clearance into the Mentawai Islands.

Refunds:
A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to guarantee bookings.

Cancellation

• Deposits are non refundable but transferable up until 60 - days prior to departure.
• Failure to pay balance as specified will result in loss of booking dates & deposit.
• Payment or part payment constitutes your acceptance of these terms.

i) NEW MENTAWAI TAX REGULATIONS

As of the 2009 season all the guest entering the Mentawai Islands have to pay a Mentawai Tax Fee,for surfing the breaks of the islands.

All surfers will be required to pay US $3.00 per day per person to surf the breaks.

This will need to be added to our new price for 2009 Season as shown below:

PACKAGE PRICE MENTAWAI 2009 SEASON

THE "IRISH MIST"
11 days 12 nights Mentawai Islands
AUS $2,450.00 per person

THE "STAR KOAT I "
11 days 12 nights Mentawai Islands
AUS $2,700.00 per person

IF YOU WISH TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR CHARTER PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP

For charter to Telos and Nias will be an extra fuel surcharge. Contact us for more information

1. The guest must bring the above Mentawai Tax Fee on his travel to Padang to pay on meeting and greeting prior to boarding boat (If requested at the time of departure by Authorities.)
   
   
2. This fee is not applicable to the surfer chartering the Boat to North Sumatra Hinako islands Nias, Bawa, Asu, it stands only for the surfer entering the Mentawai Islands as a Mentawai Tax only.
   
   
3. The above mentioned Mentawai Tax is not commission able to any acting agents or representatives. This amount is not included in the set price specified.
   
   
4. You are not allowed to wear shoes or sandals onboard .(Sorry about the inconvenience)

Olas Navigator Surf Charters do believe this is worthy to the Mentawai People in much respect to their people land and culture.