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About this trip
Remote Island Paradise
Are you ready to step back in time? To be transported to the untouched? To the Indonesia that once was? This is Rote Island. It lies at the southernmost end of the Indonesian archipelago, and most who go report an uncanny sense of peacefulness and a slowing down of time. The Lonely Planet guide describes it as, “A slender limestone jewel, with powdery white sand beaches and epic surf” and the description is spot on. Most report Rote as “the way Bali used to be, decades ago”.
The Accomodations
Nemberala Beach Resort is a modern property amidst the turned back hands of time. There are 8 beautifully crafted bungalows with local quarried stone, exposed regional hardwoods, and traditional Rotenese alang roofs with outdoor bathrooms and equipped with a/c. The resort sits on the edge of the stunningly blue ocean with a sunset to rival any in the world.
Travel Schedule to Rote - Cost Included
Due to the runway in Rote currently under repair and estimated to be fixed by May, we are creating the travel plan around the runway not being repaired. If the runway is repaired, then we will skip the night in Kupang , go straight to Rote on the 14th and you get a bonus night at NBR.
The transfer package is included in your retreat package.
Current Plan (with night in Kupang):
Please plan to arrive in Bali no later than 13th of October.
14 Oct - Group travel Bali /Kupang Lion Air
14 Oct Group stays overnight at Aston Hotel Kupang
15 Oct Morning fast ferry Kupang / Ba'a, Rote
15/21 Oct 6 nights Nemberala Beach Resort
21 Oct Susi Air Flight from Ba'a to Kupang
21 Oct Kupang/Bali Lion Air - we will arrive around 5PM on the 21st, so make sure your flights depart after 9PM or book to leave the following day. You can stay right at the airport at the Novotel.
If the runway is repaired and Lion flights start operating we will drop the night in Kupang and add a 7th night in Rote at NBR.
What’s included
- AccomodationsSix nights at Nemberala Beach Resort plus night in Kupang.
- MealsFour meals per day. The Resort boasts a daily menu featuring early breakfast, late breakfast, lunch, appetizers, & dinner.
- Surf Lessons5 x 2 hour surf lessons with professional, patient, and knowledgeable surf instructors. We will cater the lessons to your surf level.
- Daily YogaDaily yoga classes that focus on opening and restoring not just the body, but also the mind after a day of surfing.
- Boat Rides to BreaksUnlimited transportation to the more advanced surf breaks in front of the resort by boat, at any time of the day, as many times as you would like.
- Massages2 x 60 minute massages designed to rejuvenate your surfing muscles and bring relaxation to the body. These can be enjoyed at anytime during the retreat.
- ExcursionsExcursions included. Options include boat trip to snorkeling spots, biking to the local farmers markets, SUP in the mangroves.
- Transfer PackageRT transfer & hotel package from Bali to Rote.
- Swag BagEach participant will receive a Swag Bag.
What’s not included
- FlightsRT Flights to Bali, Indonesia
- GratuityTips for the staff ~ this is based on your personal experience.
Available Packages
Our beachfront bungalow is furnished with 2 x twin beds, outdoor bathroom, and a/c. If traveling solo, we'll place you with another swell guest of the same gender. In the slim chance we can't place you with a roommate, you will be upgraded to single occupancy and charged the difference.
Our beachfront bungalow is furnished with 1 king bed, outdoor bathroom, and a/c.
Itinerary
Surfer, yogini and empowerment coach Lulu Agan and her collective SwellWomen have been at the helm of leading women to their purpose, bliss and optimal health for more than 20 years. Coming from a vibrant background as a globe-trotting corporate executive and private chef, Lulu aims to take her worldly experience and share it with women who desire to hand-craft their most blissful lives possible. As a RYS600 Yoga Teacher and IIN Certified Coach, Lulu masterfully accomplishes this by honing in on the energy of surf, yoga, adventure travel, wellness and empowerment coaching to craft unique retreats and online offerings that serve to empower any woman brave enough to seek a guiding hand.
To Lulu, the ocean has the power to erase egos, unleash bare human spirit and teach one to color outside of the lines, while yoga brings balance and a deep, supportive connection to oneself — all lessons that can be easily carried from her surfboard or yoga mat back to daily life, allowing that raw passion to color her every moment.