The Tanah Lot Tour is a never to be missed opportunity, to visit the famous tourist destinations in Bali. It is an exciting tour program which offers you the magical view of sunset and a visit to Uluwatu Temple, a beautiful temple set on the rock. This tour which gives you the opportunity to experience the unique blend of nature and culture can be organized during your stay at one of the Uluwatu Hotels such as Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa.
The Tanah Lot Tour is a half day tour starting in the afternoon usually at 2.00 p.m. to get an experience of the mesmerizing view of the sunset at Tanah Lot and some places of interest such as the Uluwatu Temple on the way. The historical and cultural significance of the Uluwatu Temple is one of the key factors that attracts number of daily visitors. Ulu in Balinese meaning heart and watu meaning stone denotes it’s unique location on the south western tip of the peninsula, surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the Indian ocean. It is considered as one of the ideal places to view the sunset during the tour. This temple is believed to have been built in the 11th century by Javanese priest Empu Kuturan to which another Javanese priest namely, Danghyang Nirartha who visited during the 16th century and spent his final days added more buildings. Dedicate to Rudra God this temple is daily visited by Hindus to offer worship as well as tourists who desire to enjoy the spectacular view of this Balinese Temple. Monkeys are a common sight around the temple and locals believe that they protect the temple from bad influence.
A comfortable traveling experience will be offered on fully air conditioned vehicles driven by safe drivers and also accompanied by a professional tour guide who will complete your tour experience with valuable information.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.