They're still here, protecting his shrine.'Uluwatu Temple is among Bali's six most important shrines, thought to have been built in the 11th century by a monk called Mpu Kunturan. Legend says that the many long-tailed macaque monkeys living in Uluwatu were once brave soldiers who protected the Hindu high priest who built the temple.
In old Balinese, Ulu means “land's end” and Watu means “rock”. Gede, one of our local guides, says, ‘The magic of this place is all in the name. Visit this clifftop spot at sunset and watch a traditional Balinese dance performance.
On this private tour, you'll visit one of the most photogenic of them all – Uluwatu Temple. To top it all, lunch is served with spectacular views over the emerald-green rice terraces on the hillside.īali’s Uluwatu Temple Tour with Sunset Kecak Dance Showīali is bursting with religious monuments and sacred shrines. You'll see how local farmers create their conical hats to help keep the Balinese sun at bay, and taste fresh young coconut cut from the tree. After your trek, watch traditional crafts in action. Such is the importance of subak that it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In our culture, rice is a gift from the gods, so subak is partly society, partly religion and partly farming.' Subak means all farmers collaborate to make sure their crops are well irrigated and thrive. It's the word we use to sum up a cooperative water management system dating from the 9th century. Putu Adi says, ‘As you walk through the rice terraces you'll discover the concept of “subak”. Journey into a land of jungle-topped peaks and open plains where farmers still plough their fields using oxen. We'll visit villages where locals live off the land and learn about traditional Balinese crafts, too. It's all about balance.' Trekking through parts of the island that remain relatively unexplored, you'll discover ways of life that have long stayed the same. Putu Adi, one of our local guides, says, ‘Balinese don't use pesticides or fertilisers and yet our rice paddies are the most productive in Indonesia. And while most trips only let you see them from afar, a walking tour takes you to their heart. Bali's Tegalalang rice terraces have remained unchanged for centuries.
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