Updated in September 2026, this Uluwatu Temple guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, transport, accessibility and what to see.
Uluwatu Temple, or Pura Luhur Uluwatu, is a Hindu sea temple perched on a 70-metre cliff on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, Indonesia. As of September 2026, the temple’s own ticket page lists an updated entrance fee of IDR 60,000 for international adults, higher than the IDR 50,000 figure still shown elsewhere on the same website. Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website in September 2026.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Daily, 7am–7pm; Kecak Dance gate opens 4pm, show runs 6–7pm |
| Ticket prices | International adult IDR 60,000; international child IDR 40,000; domestic adult IDR 40,000; domestic child IDR 30,000 |
| Address | Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361 |
| Nearest transport/parking | No public transport; on-site parking, roughly IDR 2,000–5,000 |
| Typical time needed | 1–2 hours; longer with the Kecak Dance |
Uluwatu Temple opening hours
The temple opens every day from 7am to 7pm.
The Kecak Dance amphitheatre gate opens separately at 4pm, with the performance running from 6pm to 7pm each evening. Visitors are advised to arrive by 5pm to see the temple grounds before the dance begins.
Uluwatu Temple ticket prices
According to the temple’s dedicated ticket page, international visitors pay IDR 60,000 for an adult and IDR 40,000 for a child, while domestic (Indonesian) visitors pay IDR 40,000 and IDR 30,000 respectively. The temple’s own homepage FAQ lists a lower, older set of figures (IDR 50,000/30,000 international, IDR 30,000/20,000 domestic), so this guide follows the page explicitly marked as updated pricing.
The Kecak Dance requires a separate ticket: IDR 150,000 for adults and IDR 75,000 for children aged 2–9. Neither the entrance fee nor the Kecak Dance ticket includes parking.
Uluwatu Temple is not part of a bundled city pass; it is managed directly by its own foundation, and tickets are bought on-site.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in September 2026.
How to get to Uluwatu Temple
The temple stands on Jalan Raya Uluwatu, near the village of Pecatu, on the southern tip of the Bukit Peninsula.
There is no public transport to the site, so visitors travel by rented scooter, private car, or taxi/ride-hailing app. The drive takes about 45–60 minutes from Kuta, Seminyak or Nusa Dua, and around 2.5 hours from Ubud.
Parking at Uluwatu Temple
The temple has a spacious car park for cars, motorbikes and tour buses, separate from the entrance fee.
The official website does not publish an exact rate; visitor reports commonly cite around IDR 1,000–2,000 for motorbikes and IDR 4,000–5,000 for cars. An EV charging station is also available near the car park.
How long to spend at Uluwatu Temple
Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours walking the clifftop grounds.
Those staying for the Kecak Dance at 6pm should allow 3 to 4 hours in total, arriving well before sunset to explore the temple first.
Accessibility at Uluwatu Temple
The temple provides wheelchairs for elderly or disabled visitors, along with first aid and ambulance services on-site.
Cliffside paths include some ramped sections, though other areas have stairs and uneven, unfenced surfaces, so the site is only partially wheelchair accessible.
Inside Uluwatu Temple
The temple is one of Bali’s Sad Kahyangan, or six holiest directional temples, guarding the island’s southwest against negative sea spirits and dedicated to Shiva Rudra.
Its origins trace to at least the 9th century, with later development attributed to the 11th-century sage Mpu Kuturan and the 16th-century priest Danghyang Nirartha, who is said to have reached spiritual liberation here.
A paved clifftop walkway loops around the complex, with the carved split gateway (candi bentar) framing the ocean as one of its most photographed spots.
Statues of Kumbakarna, the loyal warrior from the Ramayana, and of Danghyang Nirartha himself stand among the cliffs, both linked to the temple’s resident sacred monkeys.
The temple’s Alas Kekeran, or sacred forest, offers a quieter, shaded walk away from the main clifftop crowds.
The Kecak Dance amphitheatre seats up to 1,200 spectators for the nightly fire performance, which reenacts scenes from the Ramayana without any musical instruments.
Practical visitor tips
| Focus | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timing | Arrive by 5pm to see the temple grounds in daylight before the Kecak Dance. |
| Crowds | Sunset hours draw the biggest crowds, especially in peak tourist season. |
| Layout | The clifftop walkway covers about 700 metres, taking roughly 25 minutes at a relaxed pace. |
| Entry process | A sarong and sash are compulsory and provided free at the entrance gate. |
| On-site logistics | Remove hats, loose jewellery and dangling accessories, as the resident monkeys are known to snatch them. |
Frequently asked questions about Uluwatu Temple
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Uluwatu Temple suitable for children? | Yes. Children pay a reduced fare, though steep cliff edges call for close supervision. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for Uluwatu Temple? | No. Tickets are sold at the official ticket booth near the main gate. |
| Is Uluwatu Temple open on Sundays? | Yes. It opens daily, including Sundays, from 7am to 7pm. |
| What should I wear to visit Uluwatu Temple? | A sarong and sash, provided free at the entrance; shoulders and knees should be covered. |
| Are women on their period allowed inside Uluwatu Temple? | No. This is a customary rule at Balinese Hindu temples, including Uluwatu. |
Things to do near Uluwatu Temple
- Labuan Sait Beach (also known as Padang-Padang Beach) — the temple’s neighbouring beach, with white sand and a well-known surf break.
- Bingin Beach — a small cliffside surf beach about 10 minutes away.
- Green Bowl Beach — a quieter beach reached down a long staircase, about 15 minutes away.
- Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park — a large cultural park with a giant statue, about 20–25 minutes away.
- Pandawa Beach — a beach reached via a road cut through limestone cliffs, about 20–25 minutes away.
Alternative attractions
- Tanah Lot Temple — about 1 hour 30 minutes away, Bali’s other famous cliffside sea temple.
- Goa Lawah (Bat Cave Temple) — about 1 hour 30 minutes away, a sea temple built around a cave of fruit bats.
- Pura Luhur Batukaru — about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours away, a forested mountain temple.
- Besakih Temple — about 2 hours away, Bali’s largest and holiest temple complex.
- Tirta Empul Temple — about 1 hour 30 minutes away, a holy spring temple known for ritual purification bathing.
