Clifftop sea temple on a 70m headland, with a sunset Kecak fire dance and pushy monkeys.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is a Balinese sea temple perched on a limestone headland about 70 metres above the Indian Ocean, at the southwestern tip of the Bukit Peninsula. A clifftop path runs along the edge with long ocean views, and the temple itself is reserved for worship, so non-Hindus admire it from outside.
Each evening an open-air amphitheatre near the temple stages the Kecak dance, a chanting fire performance retelling part of the Ramayana, timed to finish around sunset.
The headland is home to bold macaques that snatch glasses, hats and phones. The temple and the dance are separate tickets, and the sunset show fills up fast.
Getting there
Uluwatu Temple sits at the far southwest of the Bukit, roughly 20 to 40 minutes from the Uluwatu and Pecatu surf area depending on where you stay, and over an hour from Kuta or Seminyak. Most people come by scooter or private driver. There is a large paid car park, then a short walk to the gate.
Best time
Late afternoon is the moment, arriving by about 4pm to walk the cliff path in good light and secure Kecak seats before the 6pm show. Sunset is gorgeous and also the busiest window, so come early for parking and a good seat.
Good to know
Temple entry is around IDR 50,000 to 60,000 and a sarong is provided and required; the Kecak dance is a separate ticket of roughly IDR 150,000 that often sells out by 5pm, so buy it on arrival. Take off sunglasses and secure phones and hats against the monkeys.
Temple entry is about IDR 50,000 to 60,000 for foreign adults including a sarong, and the Kecak dance is a separate ticket of roughly IDR 150,000, as of 2025. Bring cash and buy the dance ticket early, as it sells out.
The main show runs around 6pm to 7pm, timed for sunset. Tickets are sold at the venue and frequently sell out by late afternoon, so arrive by 5pm at the latest to get a seat near the front.
Yes. The Uluwatu macaques are notorious for grabbing sunglasses, hats, phones and bottles, then trading them back for food. Stow loose items, do not carry visible snacks, and keep your camera strapped on.
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