Pura Luhur Uluwatu is a sea temple thought to date back around a thousand years, and one of the six directional temples the Balinese believe guard the island. It stands on the very edge of the headland, roughly 70 metres above the ocean, with waves breaking far below and open sea beyond. The inner temple is reserved for prayer; visitors take it in from the surrounding paths.
A path traces the top of the headland with the ocean stretching out on one side, giving the broadest coastal view in southern Bali, best as the afternoon light turns golden. Mind the unfenced edges and the wind. The grounds are home to a troop of monkeys that are quick to grab sunglasses, hats, and phones, so keep hold of loose items.
Most people time their visit for late afternoon and pair it with the Kecak fire dance staged on the cliff nearby as the sun goes down - a circle of chanting performers telling a Ramayana story against the open ocean. A sarong is required to enter the temple and is provided at the gate. Ask us about timing if you'd like to stay for the show.
Private car, driver and fuel. You pay entrance tickets at each gate as you go - handy if you like to skip a stop.
The whole day prepaid, with entrance tickets for the listed stops included. Nothing to pay at the gates.
We pick you up from your hotel or villa in the Ubud area at the time you choose. Your driver shares their details the day before.
Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and some cash for entrance tickets (Standard) and lunch along the way.
Temples ask for a sarong, arranged at the gate. A few stops have stairs or a short walk. The route is flexible - linger or skip as you like.
Book and pay online by card or PayPal; a $10 deposit holds your date and you settle the rest at the end of the day. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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