Ubud & Uluwatu Tour – Explore Cultural Sites, Temples & Kecak Sunset

What to Expect from the Ubud And Uluwatu Tour

Your Ubud Uluwatu Tour begins around midday with a private hotel pick-up and a visit to Ubud Monkey Forest. After exploring the forest and temple surroundings, continue to Celuk Village to discover Bali’s traditional gold and silver craftsmanship before heading south toward Uluwatu.

In the late afternoon, arrive at Uluwatu Temple and enjoy its dramatic cliffside setting overlooking the Indian Ocean. After exploring the temple area, watch the Kecak and Fire Dance in the open-air theater nearby. Guests who choose the dinner option can then continue to Jimbaran Bay for a beachfront seafood meal before returning to the hotel.

The Tourist Attractions You Will Visit During the Ubud Uluwatu Full Day Tour

Ubud Monkey Forest

Ubud Monkey Forest (Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary) is a protected forest and cultural attraction in central Ubud, Bali, home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques and several ancient Balinese temples. The sanctuary is surrounded by dense tropical vegetation, stone sculptures, bridges, and forest pathways that create a distinctive cultural and natural environment. The site is also connected to local Hindu traditions, with the temples and forest considered an important spiritual area for the surrounding community. Visitors can walk through designated areas to observe the monkeys and explore the sanctuary’s natural landscape and cultural heritage.

Celuk Village

Celuk Village is a well-known traditional arts and crafts village in Gianyar, Bali, famous for its skilled artisans and long-standing tradition of producing silver and gold jewelry. Local workshops create a variety of handmade items, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and decorative pieces, often featuring intricate Balinese-inspired designs. Visitors can explore the village’s jewelry workshops and observe artisans working through different stages of the crafting process. Celuk Village provides an opportunity to experience Bali’s traditional craftsmanship and learn about the skills passed down through generations of local artisans.

Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu) is one of Bali’s important Hindu sea temples, dramatically positioned on a steep cliff about 70 meters above the Indian Ocean in Pecatu, southern Bali. The temple is part of Bali’s traditional network of directional temples and is associated with the spiritual protection of the island. Its cliffside location offers panoramic ocean views, particularly around sunset. The area is also known for the Kecak Dance performances held at a nearby open-air amphitheater, combining Balinese cultural traditions with the dramatic coastal setting.

Kecak Dance Performance

Kecak Dance Performance is one of Bali’s best-known traditional performing arts, featuring a large group of male performers who sit in a circle and create rhythmic vocal chants while acting out scenes from the Ramayana. The performance does not rely on a conventional gamelan orchestra; instead, the repeated “cak” chant forms its distinctive musical foundation, accompanied by expressive movements, costumes, and dramatic storytelling. The Kecak Dance at Uluwatu is particularly well known for its sunset setting, with performances taking place at an open-air venue overlooking the Indian Ocean near Uluwatu Temple.