Bali’s Uluwatu Temple Tour with Sunset Kecak Dance Show
Bali is bursting with religious monuments and sacred shrines. On this private tour, you'll visit one of the most photogenic of them all – Uluwatu Temple. Visit this clifftop spot at sunset and watch a traditional Balinese dance performance. Gede, one of our local guides, says, ‘The magic of this place is all in the name. In old Balinese, Ulu means “land's end” and Watu means “rock”. Legend says that the many long-tailed macaque monkeys living in Uluwatu were once brave soldiers who protected the Hindu high priest who built the temple. They're still here, protecting his shrine.'
Uluwatu Temple is among Bali's six most important shrines, thought to have been built in the 11th century by a monk called Mpu Kunturan. He chose his spot well – the setting is nothing short of spectacular. High on a rocky bluff surrounded on three sides by the Indian Ocean, the sacred temple is one of the best places in Bali to see the sun go down. Your guide will point out all the best vantage points around this important Hindu shrine. Snaps of the three-tiered meru tower silhouetted against the sunset are pure wow-factor.
Then, as the sun sinks towards the horizon, you're treated to a kecak dance show. It's a mix of powerful chanting, intricate costumes and complex moves that recounts a tale from the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit text. The monkeys are all part of the story – look out for Hanuman, the white monkey warrior.
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Why you’ll love this…
- Exclusive tour of Uluwatu Temple with private guide just for your party
- Visit the best vantage points for photos of this iconic Balinese temple
- Get your culture fix with a spellbinding traditional Kecak dance performance
- Watch the sun setting over the ocean behind the clifftop Uluwatu temple
- Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Bali and its culture
Important to know
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 72-hours in advance to receive a full refund.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Transport
- Guide
- Admission fees
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
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Provider
PT PACIFIC WORLD NUSANTARA
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