Uluwatu is a scenic, hilly area in the southwest corner of Balis Bukit Peninsula. It is named after a famous temple perched on the cliffs, but there are lots of other things to do in Uluwatu Bali than just visiting the temple. Here are some of the top things to do in Uluwatu:
- Visit Uluwatu Temple
- Watch a Kecak Fire Dance
- Soak up the sun at the top beaches such as Nyang-Nyang Beach, Bingin Beach, Pemutih Beach, Padang Padang Beach, Balangan Beach, Thomas Beach, and Dreamland
- Enjoy a private beach at Thomas Beach
- Go surfing at world-class surf breaks such as Uluwatu, Dreamland, or Padang Padang
- Visit Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
- Go on a Uluwatu Temple Sunset and Kecak Fire Dance Tour
- Join a surf and yoga retreat
- Go on a private tour to see Ubud
- Bay-watch at Uluwatu's best beaches
- Eat at Uluwatu's best restaurants
- Visit Pura Luhur Uluwatu – the famous cliff-top monkey temple
- Sail across the open ocean with a local fishing boat that skirts the cliffy coastline, stopping at breathtaking bays and hidden coves for a refreshing splash
- Try water sports such as stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling, jet skiing, banana boating, and wakeboarding
- Visit Uluwatu Cafes such as Suka Espresso, Nalu Bowls, La Baracca (Italian), Mango Tree (Mexican), and The Loft
- Visit Uluwatu Beach Clubs such as Ulu Cliffhouse, Sundays Beach Club, and The Edge
- Dive into Uluwatu's best infinity pools
- Go karting at Karting Star in Jimbaran
- Get a massage at one of the high-end resorts in Uluwatu
- Watch the sunset at Karang Boma Cliff (Uluwatu Cliff)
The best way to get around Uluwatu is by motorbike, which can be rented for 60,000 IDR per day. It is best to find accommodation in the Pecatu area, as all major things to do in Uluwatu are within a 20-minute motorbike ride. Another popular and even quieter area is all the way down south in Ungasan, which hosts Omnia Dayclub, Sundays Beach Club, and The Edge.
