Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour with Kecak Dance and  Dinner

Stop at Uluwatu Temple or Pura Luhur Uluwatu, one of six key temples believed to be Bali’s spiritual pillars.

Is renowned for its magnificent location, perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 metres above sea level.

This temple also shares the splendid sunset backdrops as that of Tanah Lot Temple, another important sea temple located in the island’s western shores.

Pura Luhur Uluwatu is definitely one of the top places on the island to go to for sunset delights, with direct views overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean.

Balinese architecture, traditionally-designed gateways, and ancient sculptures add to Uluwatu Temple’s appeal.

Without a doubt, what makes Uluwatu Temple spectacular is its cliff-top setting at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean.

‘Ulu’ means the ‘top’ or the ‘tip’ and ‘watu’ means a ‘stone’ or a ‘rock’ in Balinese. Several archaeological remains found here prove the temple to be of megalithic origin, dating back to around the 10th century.

There are two entrances to Uluwatu Temple, from the south and the north. A small forest lies at the front and hundreds of monkeys dwell here.

They are believed to guard the temple from bad influences. The serpentine pathway to the temple is fortified by concrete walls on the cliff side.

It takes about an hour to get from one end to another as there are several fenced points along the way to stop.

The views from the bottom of the water surging up against rocks and the ocean horizon are remarkable.

The Balinese Hindus believe that the three divine powers of Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva become one here.

That belief results in making Uluwatu Temple a place of worship of Siva Rudra, the Balinese Hindu deity of all elements and aspects of life in the universe.

Once night falls and you have seen the colors of the sunset, experience one of the island’s most famous cultural performances, the Kecak and Fire dance.

Watch the locals act out a scene from the Ramayana Hindu epic with a mesmerizing trance chant, punctuated by exciting fire dances by performers in intricate costumes.

At the end of the day head to Jimbaran beach and the famous Jimbaran Bay are on Bali’s southwestern coast.

Sink your feet in the sand as you dine of fresh seafood including prawns, clams, grilled fish, squid, along with vegetable soup, rice, and sambal, an Indonesian chili sauce.

❀ Tour Highlights

• Private tour to the southern part of Bali island, to visit one of Bali’s most iconic temples on a cliff by the sea: Uluwatu
• Watch a spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean at Uluwatu Temple
• See the sacred “kecak” fire dance performed on the cliffside, adjacent to the temple.
• Opportunity to go to Jimbaran bay for candle light dinner experience by the white-sandy beach

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