Pura Luhur Uluwatu
Pecatu, Kuta Selatan
- Domestic
- Rp 40.000
- International
- Rp 40.000
- Open hours
- 07:00-19:00
- Visit length
- ~60 min
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Pura Luhur Uluwatu in Pecatu, South Kuta, is a cliff-top temple on Bali's south coast, famous for classic ocean sunsets. Plan about 60 minutes on average, longer if you stay for kecak (separate show ticket, not included in base packages). Domestic and International entry is the same (IDR 40,000, check figures on the page or with your agent). Typical hours 07:00-19:00. Guard belongings from monkeys; sarong required in the temple area.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: 07:00-19:00.
Long sunset queues in peak season. Closed on Nyepi.
Modest dress plus sarong and sash are required in the temple area. Respect sacred zones and people praying, do not enter restricted areas or take photos that disrupt ritual.
Typical hours are 07:00-19:00, sunset queues run long in peak season (can change during ceremonies). Arrive about 1-1.5 hours before sundown for a cliff spot and queue buffer, ask your agent to leave time after Melasti/Pandawa. Sarong and sash are required in the temple area, usually available at the entrance. Monkeys are active, keep food, sunglasses, and shiny items in closed bags. Kecak is sold separately and excluded from the Uluwatu & Pantai Selatan 1 Hari package, confirm show and seating via your agent if you want to watch. Bring Indonesian cash for tickets and cloth rental. During odalan or major ceremonies, zone access may be limited. Cliff paths get slippery after rain or after sunset, grippy shoes help. Skip kecak if your flight timing is tight. Confirm hours, queues, and prices the day before via your agent.
How To Get There
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is in Pecatu, on the southwest tip of the Bukit, about 45-60 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport / Kuta and 15-20 minutes from Melasti or Pandawa Beach, depending on Bypass traffic. There is parking near the temple entrance (bring cash). Coming from Nusa Dua or Uluwatu, follow the Bukit road toward Pecatu; an agent can use this pin as a sunset closing stop.
Entrance Tickets
- Domestic
- Rp 40.000
- International
- Rp 40.000
Prices or conditions may have changed since this was written. Please verify with an agent.
What You Can Do
1. Walk the cliff path toward the temple and permitted sunset viewpoints.
2. Photograph cliffs and sea from a safe distance, respect queues and sacred zones.
3. Optional kecak performance (paid separately, confirm with your agent).
4. Leave before full dark, paths can get slippery after sunset.
FAQ
- How long should I spend at Uluwatu?
- About 45-60 minutes without kecak, longer if you stay for the show.
- Is kecak included in the entry ticket?
- No. Kecak is a separate paid ticket and is usually excluded from base packages.
- Can ticket prices change?
- Yes. Site numbers are a snapshot. Please verify / contact an agent to confirm.
- Is a sarong required?
- Yes in the temple area, rentals are usually available on site.
- What about the monkeys?
- They are active on the cliff paths, secure food and shiny items, do not provoke them.
- When should I arrive for sunset?
- About 1-1.5 hours before sundown, confirm south Bali traffic buffer with your agent.
Which Route It Fits
Closing stop on Uluwatu & Pantai Selatan 1 Hari (about 60 minutes), after Melasti and Pandawa with a sunset buffer. Kecak is not in the base package - ask your agent if you want a show ticket. Do not pack GWK the same afternoon without transfer buffer.
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