Can I enter the temple?

The inner sanctum is reserved for worshippers only. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds and viewpoints but cannot enter the main temple area.

Is it accessible during high tide?

During high tide, the temple is surrounded by water and inaccessible on foot. Low tide allows a closer approach via a natural path, but check tide schedules beforehand.

Is there a dress code?

Comfortable clothing is fine, no need for a dress code. A hat, sunscreen, and camera are useful, especially for sunset views.

Are there facilities nearby?

Yes, there are parking areas, restrooms, restaurants, and souvenir shops (a lot of them) along the path to the temple. Just before the main temple in the water, there is a path to the left that goes to the upper part of the complex. Here are a lot of restaurants to have a drink or some lunch – diner.

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Highlights

During low tide, you can walk across the rock shelf to get close to the base of the temple and the crashing waves.
Holy Snake Cave - Near the temple, you can view protected venomous sea snakes that locals believe guard the site against evil spirits.
Batu Bolong - Just a short walk north, you'll find this sister temple uniquely perched on a natural rock archway extending into the sea.

About this experience

Tanah Lot is one of Bali’s most iconic sea temples, famed for its stunning offshore setting on a rocky outcrop. Located in the Tabanan Regency, about a 30 to 45-minute drive from Canggu, the 16th-century Hindu shrine is dedicated to the sea gods and offers breathtaking sunset views.

Tanah Lot is one of the seven main Balinese "sea temples", located along the southwestern coast of the island. The name means "land [in the] sea" in the Balinese language. The main deity of the temple is Dewa Baruna, or Bhatara Segara, the sea god, or sea power.

Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 16th-century religious figure Dang Hyang Nirartha, who was significantly influenced by Hinduism and who allegedly spent a night there in the course of his extensive travels in Bali, Lombok, and Sumbawa. Nirartha is also worshipped at Tanah Lot.

Inclusions & exclusions

What's included

Entry Tickets

Not included

Guide
Photography
Entry to worship place
Food and Drinks
Personal Expenses

Good to know

Things to know

Arrive in the late afternoon (around 4:00 PM) to avoid the midday heat, explore the grounds, and secure a spot for the sunset.
Check the daily tide before you go. At high tide, the path to the temple is completely submerged.
Because it is an active, sacred site, modest attire covering shoulders and knees is required.

Health & safety

Obey ocean safety flags; do not climb offshore rocks during high tide surges.

Voucher

Mobile voucher - Scan mobile voucher barcode at Beraban main ticketing turnstiles.

Meeting point

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Paved cliff walkways and garden viewpoints are accessible; ocean rocky base only accessible at low tide.

Operating hours

Mon - Sun7 AM - 7 PM

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation until a set number of hours before

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior.

Activity details

Intensity: Low

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