Sunset at Uluwatu Temple and Spa Tour

Kuta, Indonesia

Explore the fascinating and beautiful Uluwatu Temple, located in the southern area in the Pecatu village, at sunset on this small-group tour. As the sun goes down and the sky morphs into various hues, marvel at the ancient temple, precariously perched on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. Get a great view from the top and enjoy the tranquil ambience of the place. 

After getting picked up at your hotel, journey to the temple. Enjoy the ride in the comfortable air-conditioned car on this private tour. While riding, learn about the history of the temple. 

It is said, for example, that this temple first be used to venerate a holy priest named professor Kuturan and the next holy priest, nameed Dang Hyang Niratha. This priest had ended his holy journey in this place that is called moksha, also known as nirvana. This area has several temples associated with the main temple of Uluwatu. There are various activities in regards to religious ceremonies performed in the temple according to the Hindu Balinese calendar.

Once at the temple, enjoy the beauty of the sunset over the cliffs of Uluwatu. Watch a traditional hour-long dance performance, performed right around sunset. Let the guide explain the significance of the dance, that the essence of the dance is the rescue of a good king while the wife is kidnapped by an evil king.

Then sit back and enjoy the ambience, as long-tailed monkeys howl and climb trees around the temple. 

This private tour has three different options:
The sunset tour.
The sunset tour with spa package. (Includes a 1 hour Balinese massage with aromatic oil, aromatic foot bath & peppermint body wash, body scrub dependent on skin type, body polish, milk flower, bath, shower and ginger tea drinking.
The third option is the sunset tour with spa package plus the Kecak dance performance.

Review by:   Leonie H,    May 2017
the driver took us to a coffee place to sample teas and coffee, unfortunately it was cloudy so there was no sunset. we left early and our driver took us to see other sights. the spa was unreal, the best I have been to. It was very clean and professional

Review by:   Jennifer D,    March 2017
Our driver/tour guide was wonderful.