Siberut island recently received international attention as a priority conservation area, for the unique culture of the ethnic Mentawaian and endemicity of its biodiversity that need to be preserved. Although the island has plenty to offer, the potential has not been utilized fully especially for tourism.

Most visitors to the island are interested only in seeing the well promoted "culture" at the indigenous tribes, such as the communal clan life in the traditional UMA house along the river banks. To visit the island, some tour packages are arranged by tour operators from Padang and Bukittinggi.

Siberut National Park occupies the western half of the island, ranging from the northern coasts. At present the Integrated Biodiversity Conservation Project organized by PHPA, MOF, together with local government, local NGOs and other institutions, conducts the community based conservation program.

This booklet was produced to promote Siberut as a main destination or as an alternative route from mainland Sumatra. Furthermore, it is intended to encourage visits to the National Park and to the Mentawai archipelago, also.