Goa Gajah
NewRain plan
- about 60 minutes hereOpen 08:00–17:00
- Central Bali (Ubud)
- Place · uses 1 slot
An eleventh-century meditation cave with a carved demon mouth for a doorway, plus bathing pools that were dug out of the ground less than a century ago. Steps lead down to a stream and a scattering of old stone fragments in the trees. Compact, so it fits easily into a morning.
At a glance
- Entrance fee
- Rp 50.000 per foreign adult
- Included in the price of our trips
- Typical price as of October 2026
- What to wear
- Shoulders covered, and a sarong with a sash: the temple asks for both and lends them at the entrance, so you need not bring your own.
The drive from your area
| Pickup area | Drive |
|---|---|
| Kuta, Legian and Seminyak | about 45 min · 23 km |
| Canggu, Berawa and Pererenan | about 45 min · 21 km |
| Sanur | about 35 min · 19 km |
| Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu | about 1 h 5 min · 32 km |
| Ubud and around | about 5 min · 3 km |
| Denpasar | about 35 min · 18 km |
Estimated from the straight line at an average road speed of 30 km/h. Traffic varies, so allow more time at busy hours.
If it rains
Your driver will offer one of these instead, at no extra cost.
Trips that include this stop
Questions about Goa Gajah
What are the opening hours of Goa Gajah?
Open daily 08:00–17:00. We never plan a stop on a day it is closed, and we check the temple ceremonies before every trip.
How much is the entrance fee at Goa Gajah?
About Rp 50.000 per foreign adult (typical price as of October 2026; prices change). On our trips the ticket is included: your driver-guide buys it for you.
How long do you need at Goa Gajah?
Most visits take about 60 minutes.
How long is the drive to Goa Gajah?
From Kuta, Legian and Seminyak about 45 min; from Canggu, Berawa and Pererenan about 45 min; from Sanur about 35 min; from Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu about 1 h 5 min; from Ubud and around about 5 min; from Denpasar about 35 min. Estimated from the straight line at an average road speed of 30 km/h. Traffic varies, so allow more time at busy hours.
What should I wear at Goa Gajah?
Shoulders covered, and a sarong with a sash: the temple asks for both and lends them at the entrance, so you need not bring your own.
What if it rains at Goa Gajah?
Your driver-guide takes you to Ubud Art Market, Coffee and Spice Plantation instead, at no extra cost.
Is Goa Gajah worth visiting?
An eleventh-century meditation cave with a carved demon mouth for a doorway, plus bathing pools that were dug out of the ground less than a century ago. Steps lead down to a stream and a scattering of old stone fragments in the trees. Compact, so it fits easily into a morning.
Build a day around it
Rp 1.500.000 for the car and the first guest, plus Rp 300.000 for each extra guest, up to 4. Entrance fees, parking, fuel, water and your driver-guide are included.
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