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An island full of surprises and adventure

While Rote Island is renowned within a small group of surfers, willing to go off the beaten path to find perfect waves, there is more to Rote than just the surf. Once an island with the highest number of Kingdoms on a single island, the Rotenese clan culture is still evident in today’s society with several local dialects and traditions that follow these ancient roots.

Just like the variety of languages and clans, Pulau Rote is home to a varied landscape, from mountainous areas to plateaus, mangroves to oceans, making it an island with much to offer. While visiting Boa Vida, take the opportunity to go fishing with locals, explore the island interior, or even learn to dive. Rote is an island full of surprises and waiting to be explored. 

Experience hidden gems From the Water 

Hidden deserted Islands 

Discover a collection of untouched islands and hidden beaches surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters. Drift from one secluded spot to another.

Along the way, you can combine surfing uncrowded waves, fishing in pristine waters, and snorkeling vibrant reefs, all within the same day at sea.

with more of 14 years Head beneath the waves

 

Diving 

Become a qualified diver or go on a diving tour and experience Rote’s best marine life. See manta rays, dolphins and whale sharks up close or swim the shallow reefs using one of our snorkel sets.

With a dedicated dive center on Rote, with more than 14 years experience on the area, we can arrange anything you need whether your an experienced and qualified diver, or you are looking to make your first discovery dive.

 

A slower way to explore

Kayaking 

Explore one of Indonesia’s most beautiful ecosystems and kayak your way through the dense mangroves with an experienced tour guide.

Witness crystal clear waters and listen to the birds and wildlife, as they come alive when you paddle through one of the island’s best-kept secrets.

unique conditions

Snorkelliing at your doorstep

 One of Bo’a Vida Rote most exceptional experiences begins just steps from your bungaalow. Right in front of the resort lies a pristine snorkeling spot with outstanding conditions, accesible directly from the beach – no boat, no transfer, just walk and explore.

The waters here are clear and full of marine life. What truly sets this place apart is its rarity: experienced divers, spearfishers, and ocean travelers who have explored seas all over the world consistently tell us that finding such rich underwater life so close to shore is extremely uncommon.

This entire stretch coastline in front of Boa Vida is part of a protected marine area, preserving the coral and fish in their natural state.

 

 

CATCH YOUR DINNER

Fishing trips

Experience amazing GT action from Bo’a Vida’s very own cliff edge only two steps away from the villa, or take a boat out to deeper water for chance of landing Baracuda and Spanish Mackerel.

The waterways, bays and nearby islands offer excellent fishing adventures, so if you are a keen fisher, don’t forget your gear. Here, anglers of all levels can appreciate a wide variety of species, such as Dog Tooth Tuna, Wahoo, Giant and Bluefin Trevally, Barracuda, Spanish mackerel and many more.

 

Inland trips

Discover life away from the water

From arid and rocky terrain to dense greenery and hilly plains in-land, you will see the variety of landscapes across Rote Island. With such a beautiful coastline, you can stop by at any secluded beach and enjoy the clear waters for a swim to cool down, or simply enjoy the sight of local animals running wild and watch the friendly people waving from their traditional villages along the way.

Inland trips

Kitesufing and Windsurfing

Just a 5 minute drive from Bo’a there is a beautiful white sand bay, called Kite Beach.

This beautiful white beach is stretched across the bay and provides excellent conditions for kite and windsurfing during the months of July and August especially, when a constant South East wind hits the coast. It’s a little known secret where you can experience amazing kite conditions, in tropical water all to yourself. 

During the other months of the year, it is a beautiful place to swim and relax under the shady trees. It’s definitely not one to miss!