Bali Uluwatu Temple : 9 Famous Things To Do in Uluwatu

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Uluwatu Bali with its iconic Uluwatu Temple and other famous things to do in Uluwatu is a must visit place of interest in Bali southern. Uluwatu Bali is one of the most place of interest in south of Bali which is very popular among the tourist.

On this page lets find the information of the charming place of interest Uluwatu Bali. The information of Bali Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu) place of interest on this page consist of:

1. Place of interest of Uluwatu as the tourism destination.

2. The location of Uluwatu Palace plus the maps how to reach there.

3. Best transportation how to get there.

4. Entrance fee ticket.

5. Kecak Dance in Uluwatu.

6. Kecak Dance entrance ticket fee.

7. The monkeys in the forest of Uluwatu.

8. The rules of dressing inside Uluwatu Palace area.

9. Places of interest near Uluwatu.

WHY TO VISIT ULUWATU

Uluwatu is one of the most important area in Bal regarding for its holy place. Here in Uluwatu existed Uluwatu Temple, one of important temple in Bali beside Besakih Temple, Balinese mother temple in Bali. The location of the temple is on the highest point of the Uluwatu cliff (about 100 metres above the sea). Uluwatu itself has the meaning of cliff top.

On the highest place where Uluwatu Temple stood there, the tourist can see not only the religious nuance and sacred but also the unique yet best-beautiful panorama, especially under sunset time.

The tourist who visiting Uluwatu Temple from top of its hill will see the view of Indian Ocean with its big waves hitting the corals. Plus, the tourist can see a better view of the panorama on Uluwatu: the best-clearly sunset experience ever in the south of Bali!

You do not need to worry when you thirsty or hungry in this area of Uluwatu as there are many food stalls, convenience stores along the street heading to Uluwatu area. There are also some small restaurants inside Uluwatu area available for lunch.

It is highly advised for the tourist to stay in this lovely Uluwatu area for some nights. There are many hotel accommodation existed in Uluwatu, from the cheapest hotel to the most expensive one. The type of the accommodation is vary such as hotel, villa, inn, resort or even AirBNB rooms is widely available in Uluwatu.

Map of Uluwatu Area

The exact location of Uluwatu Temple is on Pecatu village, South of Kuta, Badung regency. The distance between Bali Ngurah Rai Airport and Uluwatu is about an hour drive as shown on the Google Maps picture below.

Best Transportation to Use to Visit Uluwatu

The best transportation option in Bali is by renting a car rental. Another best option is by renting a motor bike or scooter. For your information it is lack of public transportation in Bali so having your own vehicle by hiring a car or scooter in Bali to explore the island is advisable.

To find a Bali car hire service online you can use use Google Search and type something like bali car hire, jimbaran car rental, or scooter rental in south Bali.

If you want to explore the island without any stress and worry, or you don't know about the road and traffic condition of Bali, then you can just hire a car including with the driver.

Our experienced Balinese driver can drive you where ever inside the island, not only drive in Uluwatu and round up area.

It is also available from our car rental company to organize a cheap Bali package tours. Please contact us for more.

Uluwatu Temple Entrance Fee

The Uluwatu Temple is open for public from 07:00 to 19:00 everyday. The public facility such as car parking area and rest area is available in the temple complex.

Best time to visit Uluwatu Temple is under sunset time which is around 18:00. So it is advised to come there starting on 17:00. Hopefully no rain on that time then the tourist will see a spectacular sunset view on top cliff of Uluwatu.

Here are the price or entrance fee for Uluwatu Temple

Adult IDR 50,000 / USD 5.

Child IDR 30.000 / USD 3.

Car Parking IDR 5,000 / USD 0.3.

Kecak Dance USD 100,000 / USD 10.

Note: It is per pax.

Kecak Dance on Uluwatu Temple

Beside the architectural interest and the beauty of sunset time on Uluwatu, the visitors of Uluwatu can enjoy the spectacular show called Bali Kecak Dance, a traditional Balinese dance. The dance is perform by 50 - 100 dancers, male and female (dominated by male in person amount).

They are all sitting in a circle and wearing a back and white sheath (sarung) .

The dance story is usually about Ramayana. The characteristic is Kecak dance is on its sound 'cak,cak,cak' repeated on speedy time. The dance perform on around sunset time that is between 18:00 - 19:00 Bali time.

The location of the dance is inside the Uluwatu temple complex.

Uluwatu Kecak Dance Ticket Fee

Please be noted that the ticket fee of the Kecak Dance is not included when you pay for entrance fee of Uluwatu Temple. So it is separate.

So what is the price of Kecak Dance Uluwatu?

The price of ticket fee Kecak Dance in Uluwatu IDR 100,000 or around USD 10, depending on the today exchange rate.

The Monkeys at Uluwatu Forest

There are two gates to entering the temple complex of Uluwatu. Once is the north gate and another is the south gate. When the tourist entering the temple they will see a small forest surround it. To reach the main gate of the temple the tourist needs to do some walks on a small pathway. Be careful when it is raining..

Are there monkeys at Uluwatu forest just like on Monkey Forest in Ubud? The answer is Yes there are. Actually they are the same type with the one in monkey forest Ubud. Dominated by grey color with their long tail.

Just be careful with them!

Sometime those monkeys are used to steal the belongings of the visitor.

What kind of belongings? Some kind a small stuff such as sun glasses, ring, mobile phone, hat, camera, necklace and so on.

If they succeeded stolen your belonging please just ask the temple officer and ask them to help you to persuade the monkey to return your belonging.

How to Dressing in Uluwatu Temple

There is a dress code to entering the Uluwatu temple. It is a certain dress. Which is use a sheath or sarung with the scarf. Do not worry about it as the operator of the Uluwatu temple is make it available for all tourist to be used as free of charge.

Places of Interest Near By Uluwatu

The location of Uluwatu is at the south side of Bali and there are also many other places of interest around it. By knowing those other places of interest surround it you can organize your trip easier and faster so you will have a trip on the same route. This will safe your trip enjoying Uluwatu and round up area.

Here they are the places of interest that close to the Uluwatu:

1. Tanjung Benoa

Here in Tanjung Benoa the tourist can do the activity of water sports. Tanjung Benor water sports is one of the best water related activities in Bali so every tourist should try it when they are there.

Banana boat, parasailing, diving is just to mention a few about popular activity that can do in Tanjung Benoa.

2. Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua area knows as the truly comfort area of hotel and resort complex, where many international hotel brands resided. Nusa Dua has clear white sandy beaches surrounding the area and make Nusa Dua area as the modern-clean-friendly tourism destination by a group of family.

Waterblow Nusa Dua is one of the most popular attraction in Nusa Dua.

3. Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park

A big statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana is one of iconic attraction around Uluwatu area.

Although most visitor is dominated by the local but some foreign visitor can be see there also.

Another attraction inside the statue complex is ATV ride, flying fox and many more!

4. Melasti Beach

One of the finest beach in south of Bali. It is very popular among the tourist. Every body can swim, sun bath, surf or just sit on the small-long chair on the beach.

Pre wedding photography activity and make some picture is a must do activity here!

Hoping that Uluwatu Bali with its magnificent temple could be your most memorable place to visit.