Discover Uluwatu Temple and Sunset Kecak Fire Dance Tour
Description
Enjoy a smooth and hassle-free Uluwatu experience with our all-inclusive service. Your English-speaking driver will pick you up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and assist you throughout the journey. Visit the sacred Uluwatu Temple, one of Bali’s most iconic spiritual landmarks, set on a dramatic cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. Experience breathtaking ocean views, a stunning sunset, and the vibrant atmosphere of a traditional Balinese cultural performance. Watch the famous Kecak Dance, where dozens of performers create rhythmic “cak-cak” chants and expressive hand movements, retelling the epic story of the Ramayana against a beautiful sunset backdrop. Two performance sessions are available: First show: 18:00 – 19:00 and Second show: 19:00 – 20:00 We take care of all tickets and entrance fees, so you can simply relax and enjoy this unforgettable Uluwatu experience.
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Itinerary
Explore the beauty of Uluwatu Temple, one of Bali’s most iconic sea temples, majestically perched on a dramatic cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the temple grounds while taking in breathtaking ocean views and the stunning sunset scenery. As the sun begins to set, experience the famous Kecak & Fire Dance, a traditional Balinese performance that tells the story of the Ramayana through rhythmic chanting, captivating dance, and dramatic fire displays. Set against the backdrop of a spectacular sunset and ocean panorama, this cultural performance offers an unforgettable Bali experience. This tour offers the perfect combination of Bali’s natural beauty, rich culture, and unforgettable sunset atmosphere. Optional (can be skipped upon request): - Visit coffee plantation to learn about traditional Balinese coffee-making and sample a variety of local coffees and herbal teas. - Enjoy dinner (at your own expense) before heading back to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide a pickup drop-off back from your hotel as long as you are in the main pickup areas of Kuta, Denpasar, Seminyak, Legian, Kerobokan, Umalas, Sanur, Tanjung benoa, Uluwatu, Bingin, Ungasan, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua. If you are outside of these areas in Canggu & Ubud Center will charge extra IDR250K per car NOT per person. ----------------------------------------------- Here is your tour itinerary: 14:30 – 15:30 PM: Pick-up from your hotel (exact time depends on your location) 16:00 - 16:30 PM: Visit to a coffee plantation (optional, can be skipped) 16:45 - 17:15 PM: Explore the Uluwatu Temple area 17:30 - 17:45 PM: Enter the amphitheater to get the best seats 18:00 PM: First Show Kecak Fire Dance performance begins (enjoy the show with sunset views) 19:00 PM: Show ends and return transfer to your hotel. NOTED: if you choose second show package, performance begins 19:00 PM and finish at 20:00 PM
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(128)
We had a great visit as the Fire Dance performance was captivating and engaging!the services by Surya was exceptional👏
Alertness not good enough. Our group visited this temple. The tour guide, Ms Desi Melinda, repeated warnings about staying alert when the monkeys are around I had a bad experience when one of the monkeys grabbed my spectacles. The monkey warden has a way to get the culprit monkey to give up my spectacles for a reward. I got my spectacles back but damage was done beyond economic repair. My spare pair of spectacles was a dark pair meant for sunshine. Lesson learnt is to keep the spare spectacles as a standard pair and not one with dark lenses.
Hi, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about the incident with your spectacles. However, we would like to clarify that we do not have any tour guide or driver named Ms. Desi Melinda. In fact, all members of our driver team are male. It appears that this review may have been intended for a different tour operator. We kindly ask you to verify the company you booked with and, if appropriate, update or relocate your review to the correct provider. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Kind regards, Suryanto
A great and unique Ulawatu temple and Kecak dance visit. Our guide and driver Yudie was excellent and made this trip very special
Dear Mr. Sridarn, Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak Fire Dance. It's wonderful to know that Yudie helped make your experience extra special with his excellent service and guidance throughout the trip. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Bali for another memorable experience in the future! Best regards, Suryanto
An amazing experience with a lot of history and tradition. Surya was an excellent guide assisting me with steps, history of temple and ensuring I was safe from the cheeky monkeys. The Kecak fire dance was so different from anything I'd ever experienced. It was good to receive a piece of paper explaining the dance, choir and characters. You can find ancient carvings of the characters as you travel around Bali too. Surya then took me to a special seafood evening meal at Jimbaran Beach to celebrate my birthday. A perfect day.
Dear Ms. Ann, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the history, traditions, and unique cultural experience of the tour. It was my pleasure to guide you through the temple, share its stories and history, and help you safely navigate around the cheeky monkeys. I'm also glad that you enjoyed the Kecak Fire Dance and found the information about the performance and its characters helpful. Ending the day with a seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach to celebrate your birthday made it even more special, and I’m honored to have been part of such a memorable occasion. Thank you again for choosing this tour and for your kind words. Wishing you a very happy birthday once again, and I hope to welcome you back to Bali in the future! Best regards, Surya
We wanted to leave a great review for Yudie—he was an incredible guide. He was very friendly, great company, and we had some amazing conversations. He really got us thinking about the peace and tranquility of life. We’re truly very happy with the tour, but especially with the guide.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Yudie. It's great to know that his friendly personality, thoughtful conversations, and positive company made your tour even more memorable. We're especially pleased that he was able to share insights that inspired reflection on the peace and tranquility of life. Creating meaningful experiences is what we strive for, and we're glad Yudi helped make your day special. We truly appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing our service, and we hope to welcome you back to Bali again soon! Best regards, Suryanto
Dharma was such a fantastic guide. The whole day from pick up through to drop off ran so smoothly because of him. We were fortunate enough to just sit back and take in the sights. The car ride was long but went quickly as we heard about the culture and history of Bali from dharma, upon arrival we were told what to expect. He organised ticket purchases, water, led us through the temple while telling us the history and translating any signs, took great photos and was easy to find after the show. Cant recommend him and this trip enough if you’re looking for a fun day out
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with Dharma. It means a lot to know that his knowledge of Balinese culture and history, attention to detail, and friendly personality helped make your day both smooth and memorable. We're especially pleased that you could simply relax and enjoy the journey while Dharma took care of all the arrangements, from tickets and guiding you through the temple to sharing stories and capturing great photos along the way. Your kind recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we'll be sure to pass your compliments to him. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Bali again in the future! Best regards, Suryanto
Our driver and guide, Dharma was great, super informative, easy going and kind. The temple had stunning views and lots of picture opportunities. Again, our guide was great and took photos for us while chatting about the history. Made the day run very smoothly and all we had to do was turn up and enjoy
Dear Ms. Jasmine, Thank you for your kind review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views at Uluwatu Temple and had a great experience with Dharma. It's wonderful to know that his knowledge, friendly personality, and help with photos made your visit even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing our service, and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Bali! Best regards, Suryanto
Excellent experience while in Bali! Dharma was a great driver and tour guide. He picked us up on time and explained the heritage and religion of the Balinese people in-depth. He managed everything seamlessly for us, from parking, to the tickets, to seeing the temple and keeping the monkeys away. Follow dircetons...do not wear hats or glasses and keep you cell phone away. The show was amazing. Dharma was able to get is into the first show, which was great with the sunset in the background. He quickly go4 us out of the traffic jam with both people and cars/busses. Thanks D!
Dear Ms. Lisa, Thank you for your kind review! We’re very happy to hear you had an excellent experience with Dharma and enjoyed the temple visit and Kecak dance at sunset. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in Bali soon! Best regards, Suryanto
The tour description needs a bit of clarification. Due to horrendous traffic issues there is a two hour drive each way. The Temple is not all that interesting and visitors need to climb up and down about 50 steep steps with minimal handrails. Not suitable for mobility restricted. You are not allowed into the inner sanctum of the Temple, only the outside galleries. Views of the Uluwatu cliffs are spectacular from the temple and worth the look. The Temple is occupied by a number of wild monkies which harass visitors. While the guides make visitors aware the monkies still steal mobile phones, sunglasses and hats. It is recommended to secure all loose items in deep pockets or zipped bags. The dance is held in an open purpose built arena. The program gets you to the location 90 minutes before the show starts. People queue early to get a good seat but then had to sit in the hot sun for over an hour. Photos of the sunset behind the statues iare very impressive. The actual show is very slick and well produced. It runs for a bit under an hour. At the end of the show a thousand people all head for the car park, in the dark and at the same time. Remember to leave your temple sarong in the bin on the way out. The car park is jammed for well over an hour. The program suggests getting dinner on the way home. You won’t be near Jimbaran or Kuta until 8:30 and the drivers don’t really feel like doing a dinner stop after 90 mins in the dark dodging mad scooters with no lights. Dinner at the hotel would seem to be a more comfortable option. The tour is recommended with the listed caveats. This event is only seen in Bali.
Dear Mr. Michael, Thank you for your detailed and honest feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular cliff views and the unique Kecak Dance performance. We also appreciate your comments regarding the traffic, temple accessibility, monkeys, and crowd conditions. As your hotel was located on a narrow road in the busy Kuta area, travel times were unfortunately longer than usual due to heavy traffic, especially during the holiday season. Thank you for recommending the tour despite these challenges. We truly appreciate your valuable feedback and hope to welcome you again on another Bali adventure. Best regards, Suryanto
Yudi was an excellent guide. Very friendly and informative. He was a very helpful guide and looked after our group really well. The monkeys at the temple didn't steal anything from us! Thankyou Yudi.
Dear Ms. Louise, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Yudi. He will be very happy to know that you found him friendly, informative, and helpful throughout the tour. We're also glad that you enjoyed your visit to Uluwatu Temple and that the monkeys didn't manage to take any of your belongings! Thank you for choosing our tour and for taking the time to share your experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Bali again in the future. Warm regards, Suryanto
