Uluwatu travel guide

The Perfect 3-Day Uluwatu Itinerary

Two days covers Uluwatu’s highlights — the temple and Kecak sunset, a surf or beach session at Padang Padang and Bingin, and a Single Fin sunset. Add a third day to hike down to the empty southern beaches of Thomas or Nyang Nyang and to eat seafood at Jimbaran Bay.

Uluwatu 3 day itinerary — clifftop temple silhouette against the setting sun, Bali
Uluwatu 3 day itinerary — updated 27 September 2026 | original AmazingAsia artwork

Your 3 days in Uluwatu, day by day

Day 1 — Cliffs & Temple

Morning: Settle in, coffee at a clifftop café

Afternoon: Swim and sun at Padang Padang

Evening: Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak fire dance at sunset

Day 2 — Surf & Coves

Morning: Dawn surf or watch the break at Suluban (Blue Point)

Afternoon: Bingin Beach and a beach-warung lunch

Evening: Sunset drinks at Single Fin

Day 3 — Hidden South

Morning: Hike down to Thomas or Nyang Nyang Beach

Afternoon: Jimbaran Bay seafood on the sand

Evening: Karang Boma cliff for a final sunset

Travelling longer? Pair this itinerary with our Uluwatu neighbourhood guide. And check the best month to visit Uluwatu.

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Uluwatu 3 day itinerary — FAQs

Is 2 days enough for Uluwatu?

Two days covers Uluwatu’s highlights — the temple and Kecak sunset, a surf or beach session at Padang Padang and Bingin, and a Single Fin sunset. Add a third day to hike down to the empty southern beaches of Thomas or Nyang Nyang and to eat seafood at Jimbaran Bay.

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