Potention form of tourism attractions or cultural attractions can be enjoyed or are presented in the form;
1. Cultural Tourism (Dancing; Hunting; Shaman; Processing Sago)
Mentawai culture is very typical, where the community has a unique tradition. Cultural tourism that can be enjoyed is the daily life of the Mentawai people in their traditional homes. Community activities such as; menyagu, hunting, make poison arrows, get a tattoo, a pickpocket (traditional trousers), cooking sago, ceremonies with dances typical Mentawai (turuk) and ritual treatment by Sikerei (Mentawai shaman) has the value of cultural and tourism attraction high.
2. Trecking and Walkin along a River (Junggle; Muddy)
To reach the location of a tourist attraction or area / location where there is a culture tour can used speed boat or canoe through the main river where in certain areas along the river can be seen the cottage (sapou) where local people farm and raise, or look at the life of local people who fall into estuary or ride up the river by canoe. Travel / trekking conducted by walking through the primary forest with a muddy soil conditions, and during the trip to enjoy the dipterocarp trees, orchid forest and wild life. When entering the Village Madobak then we will see Kulukubuk Waterfall which has a panoramic view of beautiful and natural. For trekking tours and walk along river will be very interesting for those who love a challenge and wildlife.
3. Marine Tourism (Surfing; Snorceling; Swimming; White Beach)
Famous marine tourism and favored by foreign tourists in Siberut is Surfing, conducted on small islands at the southern tip of the island of Siberut Island as Nyang-nyang and Karang Bajat. In addition, marine tourism that can be enjoyed is snorkling, swimming, fishing and enjoyed white sand. Currently there are tourist resorts on the Karang Bajat founded by private enterprise and managed by local communities.
4. Observations Bird (Bird watching; Nest; Junggle)
Bird watching can be done in primary forests and secondary or along the river during a trip to the tourist sites. On the coast of Siberut estuary can also be observed shore birds that catch fish. Observations of birds as a gathering place and nesting is Saplap Island located in the village of Saliguma.
5. Primate Observation
One of a potential to be developed in the region is a tourist observation Siberut NP primates. Although currently has no primate research station run by the Siberut Conservation Project located in North Siberut Politcoman, where the four primates Siberut can be seen and observed directly. Observations are usually done in the morning when primates started to move.
6. Browse Mangroves
The potential of mangroves on the island of Siberut has not been promoted. There are several potential tourist sites are mangrove Katurei Bay which still has extensive mangrove forests and relatively original with a blend of quiet Katurei Bay. Here one can also directly search for crabs or fish or shrimp on the sidelines of the mangrove forest.
7. Education And Research
Potential value of ecotourism is developed in Siberut is education and research because keendemisan values are very high, especially research related to natural resource assessment and economic evaluation of ecotourism. Also in Siberut can also developed an environmental education and conservation activities through sports or outbound outdoor activities for school children.
8. Maileppet bay and Saibi Sarabua Bay are candidate of Marine Park.
The potential that is being developed is Saibi Sarabua Bay Sea Tours, which includes Bugei Island has white sand, the surf is calm and there are sea grass beds and coral reefs are quite vast. In this area has a very good fishery potential so that fishing activity is also a considerable tourism potential to be developed.
Passage of tourism activities have a positive impact both indigenous and immigrant communities who settled in Siberut, which in this case business opportunities / economy that there can be increased, including guide services, porters, boat rentals, cafetaria, lodging, and other business sectors.
"Manai Koat Guest House" itself as the processor is to promote ecotourism conservation area. Activities undertaken is to develop the potential of ecological-based tourism where the potential for biological diversity and natural attractions to be best selling products so that conservation and tourism activities can be run together and support each other.
For this purpose, the "Manai Koat Guest House" has the technical power of natural attractions and a network some local guides. In addition, complementary facilities and infrastructure and other support is a boat rental service engine (speed boat), places of accommodation (Bungalow, Guest House) building capacity of 30 persons and visitors center that can be used to provide early information to the tourists who want to explore the island of Siberut
