TEMPLES & SHRINES · ULUWATU TEMPLE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 temple tours worth the money, each with its price, its start time and the one thing to know before the gate.
You’ll watch a one-hour Kecak and Fire Dance at Uluwatu Temple, where rhythmic chanting, Ramayana scenes, colorful costumes, and fire unfold above the Indian Ocean. Choose the 6 PM show for sunset, arrive early for a seat, and bring cash for the separate temple entry fee.
“It was an amazing experience. Definitely go to the 6pm showing to see the sunset!”
Visit Uluwatu Temple with an English or Indonesian-speaking guide, hear the story behind its sea-god shrine, and watch monkeys patrol the cliffs. Add shared or private transfers, lunch, and the 6 pm Kecak Fire Dance, where early arrival matters for a good seat.
“Komang was really kind and helpful, and told us a lot of interesting facts. Thank you”
Spend three hours with English-speaking silversmiths in Kuta or Uluwatu, turning 2 to 5 grams of Indonesian silver into one handmade ring, bracelet, or other piece. You choose a sample or bring a workable design, then melt, shape, solder, sand, and polish it with guidance from instructors such as Made.
“Fun and great value for money, the teachers are very helpful and make every step simple. The pieces turned out beautifully highly recommend”
Ride a single or tandem ATV through muddy forest tracks near Pecatu with a professional guide, safety gear, refreshments, lunch, showers, and towels included. Add the Uluwatu Swing for panoramic photos. Expect a real workout, plenty of mud, and helpful guides who can film the ride on your phone.
“Amazing, they let me have my fun as i love adrenaline, we did donuts, jumps, bit raced with guide, loads of fun”
At Rolling Fork Restaurant near Padang Padang Beach, an English or Indonesian-speaking silversmith guides you through making one silver jewelry design. You can choose from sample styles or create your own, then saw, file, stamp, hammer, and polish 1 to 6 grams of silver into a personal Bali souvenir.
“Such a fun and creative experience! Very hands on and some great options to choose from. Completely obsessed with my ring and excited to do this again in future!”
Meet Curly at Balangan Beach for a 90-minute surf lesson near Uluwatu. He matches the session to your ability, explains board skills on shore, then coaches you in the water. Boards and rash guards are included, with groups limited to five and English instruction.
“He is an amazing teacher and an incredibly talented surfer. With him, you don’t just learn how to surf — you learn about life, too. If you’re feeling afraid, he’ll help you overcome your fears and guide you into such a powerful mindset that you’ll be amazed. Since my very first lesson, I’ve been able to handle the waves thanks to him. I’m so grateful — thank you so much!♥️🙏🏻🪬🏄🏼🏄🏼”
Spend nine hours with an English-speaking private driver visiting Suluban, Melasti, Green Bowl, and Padang Padang beaches. You’ll swim, walk steep paths, and see the beach used in *Eat Pray Love*. Drivers such as Agus, Teddy, and Yoga have earned praise for friendly service and clever route choices.
“The beaches were absolutely lovely. However for just beaches this was overpriced by a lot. The guide was absolutely horrible. Arrived late, then after taking me to the first beach he said that the tide is going down which wasn’t the case, entirely opposite. Then he at some point just disappeared on me without saying anything, I assumed he was gonna be back any minute, so I left my things where they were for few minutes, turns out the tide came in, washed away all my belongings and then the guide had already left because he “assumed” that I would know that it’s time to go.”
You’ll visit a cliffside swing park in Uluwatu for harnessed rides above the Indian Ocean, photo stops, bird nests, and scenic viewpoints. Choose the swing-only visit or add a two-hour ATV ride at Bukit Sari, with lunch and coconut water included in the ATV option.
Spend two hours learning or improving your surfing with Soulflow Surf Bali. Coaches such as Tangkius tailor lessons to your level, choosing from Balangan, Dreamland, Padang Padang, Uluwatu, and other breaks according to daily waves. Equipment, rash guard, sunscreen, shower, and a locker are included.
“I had a single lesson and I'm a complete beginner... Tank (the coach) was really patient with me and after 15 minutes Theory in the water, with a ton of practical tips. The lesson went 1:50 (10min. shorter than planned, but he said that the waves are now way too big.) So, a very experienced and well-equipped coach/surf shop. Definitely a recommendation.”
Ride an ATV through Uluwatu’s white-rock trails, hills, waterways, jungle, and a distinctive gorilla-mouth tunnel. An English or Indonesian-speaking guide leads the small group, with safety training, equipment, fresh coconut, lunch, locker, and towel included.
“Un moment exceptionnel en pleine nature ! Le guide était formidable et a su rendre l’expérience encore plus mémorable. Nous avons fait une pause revigorante pour savourer une noix de coco fraîche, avant de repartir pour la suite de l’aventure. Le tout s’est terminé par un délicieux repas au restaurant, niché au cœur de la nature. Je recommande vivement !”
Sunrise, sunset, on foot or by tuk-tuk.
