Rote: Surfing on Another Paradise (6D/5N)

There are two option to get to Rote from Kupang, by boat and by airplane. Our tour package already has return air tickets Kupang – Rote – Kupang included. If you need assistance to book the air ticket from your any place in Indonesia to Kupang, do let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Temperature in Rote island is vary depends on the season. It is most of the time humid and hot, as the other part of Indonesia. July and August would be the coolest months with steady breeze up to 25 degrees but not below.

Shoulder season between March/April and October/November normally warmer with less winds which makes these months are very ideal to visit Rote, especially if you are looking for beach vacation on a remote island.

The people of Rote are very friendly, helpful, and they very much respect other’s believe. The criminal rate in the island is also considered very low considering it is a small closed community and the access to go in and out of the islands both by air and water are very well controlled by the authority.

On the geographical term, Rote is actually very strategic as it is located on the exact opposite location of where the Tsunami normally occurs. There is never been Tsunami in Rote and it is very unusual for this to happen to the island.

You may get a SIM card by Indonesian phone provider Telkomsel or XL prior to depart to Rote, there is 4G all around the island.

You may withdraw money from ATM machines in several banks without a problem, and a local bank offers money changer services. However, withdrawing cash in local currency before arrival to the island would be recommended to avoid trouble in case machines or money change do not work properly. Yes, bring cash.

Pack your bag lightly yet classy, as you will be (most of the time) in a remote tropical beaches. Swimsuit, thongs, sunglasses and sunscreen are must, but you may want to our ultimate packing list for Rote:

• light shirt and light shorts/long pants
• light sweatshirt for the cooler nights and boat trip
• walking shoes for excursions
• good pair of sandals
• hat or scarf to cover your head from Rote’s sun
• books for lazy afternoons while waiting for sunset
• camera (or phone with good camera will do)
• medical and travel insurance
• rash guard
• bring your own food if you special diet as Rote have limited sources
• ear plugs, if you are a light sleeper
• mosquito spray
• if you come to surf, bring along your boards, wax, fin keys, extra leg-rope

If you do not feel like bringing your own board, there is a surfboard rental service in Nemberala, alternatively you can also get the boards from various surf instructors around the island.

Plenty! Though it’s not the kind of clubs and partying 🙂

You can go for a beach-walk or take a dip in the sea with the view of thousand stars.

Rote is considered to have a low rainfall, consequently there are also few mosquitos on the island, although if you traveling on rainy season this may not be the case. But this is common case in a tropical area, so simply make sure to have a good mosquito repellent with you and get any protection need on dusk, when the mosquitos are normally out.