Activity in Bali, Indonesia
Pura Tanah Lot
About 2 hoursBali, IndonesiaIn 4 of our packages
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Duration
About 2 hours
Activity level
Low
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.
What's included
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Included in the activity
- Entry Tickets
Not included
- Guide
- Photography
- Entry to worship place
- Food and Drinks
- Personal Expenses
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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.
Know before you go
What to bring
- Smartphone voucher
- Flip flops or water shoes for low tide walk
- Camera
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Paved cliff walkways and garden viewpoints are accessible; ocean rocky base only accessible at low tide.
Health and safety
- Obey ocean safety flags; do not climb offshore rocks during high tide surges.
Opening hours
- Mon - Sun: 7 AM - 7 PM
Where it is
Questions
The inner sanctum is reserved for worshippers only. Visitors can explore the surrounding grounds and viewpoints but cannot enter the main temple area.
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.
Comfortable clothing is fine, no need for a dress code. A hat, sunscreen, and camera are useful, especially for sunset views.
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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