Indonesia requires full Covid 19 vaccination to enter the country quarantine free.
If you have just 1 shot, you will be asked to undergo Qarantine at a hotel.

For international flights, you will need to travel to Ngurah Rai international Airport in Bali (Denpasar) or Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. There are a few daily flights from Bali and Jakarta to Kupang. Most are morning flights operated by Lion Air.

There is a daily fast ferry available, departing Kupang at 9am. Takes 1:40 minutes to get to Rote.
Please be aware overnight in Kupang may be needed.

Alternatively, there is a slow ferry departing 3pm. Takes 4 hours to get to Rote.
Arrival time will be 9pm.
It will be a long day, but you will make Kupang-Rote leg, on the same day.

On the return journey, we will recommend you the fast ferry, departing Rote at 12pm.
Overnight in Kupang will be needed.

Rote end:
Ba’a Fast ferry terminal pick up service= Rp400,000 (1 hour car ride)
Pantaibaru Slow ferry terminal pick up service= Rp750,000 (2 hours car ride)

Please note Indonesian ferry/flight time tables are likely to change.
Feel free to contact us to confirm the itinerary at travelling time.
We’ll be pleased to assist you all the way in/out. Making sure your trip is as comfortable as possible.

More flights from Jakarta or Bali into Kupang are manage by Lion Air now a days.

You can book your domestic flights in Lion Air web site. However, it’s web site does not accept foreign credit cards. As an alternative you can book on any ticketing site such as WWW.TRAVELOKA.COM

We’ll be pleased to assist you booking all your domestic flights (administrative fee will apply).

Lion air charges Rp200,000 for each board you have in your luggage, each flight. This means for Bali-Kupang-Rote flight you will pay Rp400,000/each board.

We have some long boards and short boards available for rent/sale. Please contact us to check if we have the shape/size it would suit your surf.

Please refer to www.keongvillas.com/booking-terms-and-conditions

1. there are no official money changers/international ATM’s available at Rote Island. We recommend you to get your cash money in Bali, before getting here. We have a safe box in each villa available.

We cater for all different needs. Our menu is varied and healthy fresh organic food. We cater for Vegetarians and vegans.

If you have any food allergies/intolerance we can also adapt the menu to your needs. However, if your allergies are very severe, please contact us privately for further assessment

The surf and weather for greater Rote region play out in three seasons:
Dry season: May-September
Wet season: December-March
Transitional/Shoulder seasons: March&April, October&November.

From June through August/September Rote is a swell magnet, picking up the much-celebrated Indian Ocean swell-train tracking up towards West Australia and the upper latitudes. Certainly every ocean has its characteristics that make up the formula for consistent, quality surf but few are blessed with those of the Indian Ocean’s strength and power.

Surf equipment:

- Your ‘everyday’ short or long board will do, but it is also a good idea for short-boarders to bring a bigger board as 'T-land' can get pretty big on a good swell.

(We also have long boards and paddle boards available for guest usage.)

- Spring wetsuit or a 2mm top: especially in the months of June to September as the trade winds can get chilly. (Not necessary during shoulder season: March and April/October and November)

- Kite surfers: If you are coming in mid May to late August (especially June/July) and you are a kite surfer, we recommend you bring your equipment as an alternative. There is a beautiful bay that faces opposite to Nemberalla, with great conditions for kiting, just half an hour motorbike ride from Malole.

- Snorkeling gear for kids. We have adult size. - Sun protection (sunscreen, hats ..)

- First-aid kit, we have our own but you are welcome to bring yours, especially if you need certain medication (there is no pharmacy available in town)

- There are cold beer and soft drinks available at the local shops. You are welcome to bring your own spirits/wine. - We have books and games available for flat days but you are invited to bring your own. - Power is 240v wall sockets standard Indonesian two prong round pin - bring an adaptor

- We have wifi internet. Bring your own laptop or media device.

- Bringing a flash drive or external memory device is always a good idea to take some surfing pics home with you.