We finally made it to Uluwatu, the last stop on our three-week Bali trip, expecting those iconic white-sand beaches and dramatic clifftop sunsets. What we found was a place being built into the next big thing right in front of us — staggering views, incredible food, and beaches that ask a lot more of you than the postcards let on.
In this honest first-impressions episode we walk the strip, hunt down accessible beaches, watch the surfers from Single Fin at sunset, and give you our real take on whether Uluwatu earns a spot on your Bali itinerary. Timestamps, places we loved, and everything we used are linked below.
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Filmed June 2026
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Is Uluwatu, Bali REALLY Worth Visiting? 🇮🇩
CHAPTERS:
0:00 First Look at Uluwatu
1:39 Arriving at Our Final Villa
4:34 Lunch at Suka Cafe
5:29 Down to Thomas Beach
7:23 The Truth About the Stairs
8:54 Staying Connected Abroad
13:40 The Uluwatu Market
15:06 Nyang Nyang & the Steep Climb
19:13 Sunset at Single Fin
24:00 The Monkeys of Uluwatu
33:04 Dinner at Lola’s Cantina
36:09 Walking Padang Padang
37:41 Bargaining for Souvenirs
40:34 Dreamland: The Easy One
55:25 Is Uluwatu Worth It? Our Verdict
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