Gunung Kawi
NewRain plan
- about 90 minutes hereOpen 07:00–18:00
- Central Bali (Ubud)
- Place · uses 1 slot
Ten shrines cut straight into the cliff face of a river valley in the eleventh century, reached by about three hundred steps down through rice fields. The scale only makes sense when you are standing under them. Steps are steep and can be slick in the wet.
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 1 h 10 min · 34 km |
| Canggu, Berawa and Pererenan | about 1 h 5 min · 31 km |
| Sanur | about 1 h · 30 km |
| Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu | about 1 h 25 min · 44 km |
| Ubud and around | about 20 min · 11 km |
| Denpasar | about 1 h · 30 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.
Questions about Gunung Kawi
What are the opening hours of Gunung Kawi?
Open daily 07:00–18:00. 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 Gunung Kawi?
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 Gunung Kawi?
Most visits take about 90 minutes.
How long is the drive to Gunung Kawi?
From Kuta, Legian and Seminyak about 1 h 10 min; from Canggu, Berawa and Pererenan about 1 h 5 min; from Sanur about 1 h; from Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu about 1 h 25 min; from Ubud and around about 20 min; from Denpasar about 1 h. 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 Gunung Kawi?
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 Gunung Kawi?
Your driver-guide takes you to Coffee and Spice Plantation instead, at no extra cost.
Is Gunung Kawi worth visiting?
Ten shrines cut straight into the cliff face of a river valley in the eleventh century, reached by about three hundred steps down through rice fields. The scale only makes sense when you are standing under them. Steps are steep and can be slick in the wet.
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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