Timeline
16:30
Grab a local snack or drink at Talisman. It is just a short walk from the site and opens early enough for you to start your evening here.
17:15
Walk to the entrance of Goa Gajah. The ornate demon's mouth entrance and the carved guards are best seen in the fading light. Check that you have your sarong ready, as it is included in the entry price.
17:45
Stand near the entrance pools. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting a golden glow on the ancient stone carvings and the fragmentary statues inside the cave.
18:30
End the evening with dinner at Bale Udang. It is a 12-minute walk away and stays open late, giving you plenty of time to relax after the site closes.
Local tip
The site closes at 17:00, so you must enter before the golden light begins. Use the earlier time to explore the rice fields and stupa fragments along the path before the light hits the main entrance.
Check before you go
- Goa Gajah is open 08:00-17:00. You must enter before 17:00 to see the sunset/golden light from the entrance area.
- Talisman is open 08:00-17:00.
- Bale Udang is open 11:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ubud (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).