Half-Day Tour: Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Show
Description
Experience the half day tour to the most popular temple as a sunset point Uluwatu temple. It is the most beautiful cliff temple facing the Indian ocean. Have a chance to watch sacred kecak fire dance during the sunset. It is one of a life time experience.
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Itinerary
One of very popular beach after the Julia Robert movie "eat pray love' took place on this beach. It is a romantic place to relax as well as swimming.
Visit Uluwatu cliff temple overlooking the Indian Ocean. The beautiful view of the cliff and the temple attract many people to visit this temple every day. You will have a chance to watch the sacred kecak fire dance during the sunset. It is one of a sacred dance in Balinese tradition which is played by more than 40 people.
The Kecak dance at Uluwatu, set against the majestic backdrop of the Uluwatu Temple perched on Bali's cliffs, tells the tale of Prince Rama's quest to rescue Princess Sita from the demon king Ravana, drawing from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. As the sun sets, bare-chested male performers form a circle, chanting "cak, cak, cak" in a mesmerizing rhythm, embodying the monkey army led by Hanuman. Against this rhythmic backdrop, the central characters enact their roles with graceful movements and expressive gestures, culminating in a dramatic battle between good and evil. The dance, with its vibrant vocal chants and intricate choreography, creates an immersive cultural experience that leaves spectators spellbound by its power and beauty, showcasing the rich heritage of Balinese tradition amidst the natural splendor of Uluwatu.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We include complimentary pick-up & drop-off at your hotel/apartment/villa. These areas include Sanur, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, and Uluwatu. Please let us know prior to the start of your tour.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(64)
Excellent driver, great English; and fire show is terrific. Great way to spend an afternoon and evening.
Dear Kari_H, Thank you very much for writing such a thorough and positive review. We are glad to know that you have a pleasant time with us. It is a great pleasure to know that you had a pleasant and satisfying experience with us. It is an honor and compliment for our driver/ tour guide Aron. At Hire Bali Driver we try our best to make your experience Memorable. Our Teams were thrilled to receive you feedback which serves as an encouragement as we intend to provide superior services to all guests. Thank you again for sharing your experience of Hire Bali Driver. We look forward to welcoming you again in Bali. Regards, Wayan
The entire experience was mesmerising and filled with fun , we went to GWK , Padang Padang beach and uluwatu temple , the sunset at uluwatu followed by the kechak dance was amazing ! . I would like to thank our guide and driver Mr. Agung Manik , has a very calm demeanour , helped to understand the Balinese culture and made the entire trip a memorable one !
Dear 256kavitap, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Agung Manik made your tour enjoyable with his friendly and informative approach. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the flexibility of the itinerary and found the activities to be just the right amount.We truly appreciate your high recommendation and are grateful for your feedback. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future! Warm regards, Wayan
Awesome half day activity - a relaxing afternoon at the beach followed by Kecak dance at the temple. My 4 year old daughter loved it. Our guide, Berata, was super friendly and knowledgeable.
Dear Ruby_S, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your trip with Hire Bali Driver. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. We are always happy to hear that Berata our driver has done his best to be your guide during the trip. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our members as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next trip will be as pleasant as the previous one. Regards, Wayan
A very memorable experience for us. We met our daughter’s high school classmates at the dance. How cool is that. We’re all from Melbourne and haven’t seen each other for about at least 15-20 years. It’s WOW. Gusde our guide look after us with care, very polite and really good at his job. Highly recommended. I will request him next time we’re back. All good with him.
Dear Ophelia_B, We are very grateful to know that your trip with one of our driver, Gusde, was full of enjoyment. Bali is indeed a beautiful place which is full of interesting and worth visiting tourist destination. As a tour company, the only thing we do is just collecting all of those destinations and compile them into a trip that can be enjoyed to the fullest. Knowing that our effort brings so much satisfaction to your holiday in Bali is a pleasure for us. Thank you again for sharing your experience of Hire Bali Driver. We would be happy to assist you again in the future. Regards, Wayan
I would highly recommend this tour if you are after a quick day trip to Uluwatu, it includes a stopover at Padang Padang beach, before going to Uluwatu temple for Kecak performance at sunset. Cost of the tour includes all your admissions, no fuss at all. I had a wonderful experience with my driver Krisda who is incredibly professional and friendly!
Dear Candy_W, We are glad that you have enjoyed your vacation with Hire Bali Driver, especially with our driver/tour guide, Krisda. It is an honor for us to be receiving such a great review from our customers. Knowing that our service bring satisfaction to our guest is like a reward for our hard work. Your positive feedback will be shared among the team as an encouragement to improve our quality in delivering our service. Thank you for your kindness for writing such a review. We will always look forward to meeting you again in Bali. Regards, Wayan
Berata, was our driver he picked us up promptly from our Resort Lobby. He gave us time to visit the attractions. He was polite and informative. We returned to our Resort after a good day. The fire dance was the highlight.
Dear shaunmT5302DK, We are very grateful to be receiving such a positive review about your wonderful tour in Bali. Your compliment to one of our driver/guide, Berata, was enough to bring happiness to the whole team. Your feedback will be served usefully as a tool to improve our service in the future. Hopefully we can assist you again in your next trip in Bali. Regards, Wayan
Kantun was a good driver and very conscientious about directing us and showing us where we needed to go at each location. The dance show was fantastic -- despite a few rain showers. The temple, other than its location on the cliff, was a bit underwhelming. While Padang Padang Beach is beautiful, it is quite small for the number of tourists who go there. It is also impractical to suggest swimming there for a few minutes and then head off to the temple and dance show. But we're glad we saw the beach, and, as vegetarians, we weren't in favor of the seafood dinner tour option, so this tour was the best choice for us.
Dear jillg221, We are grateful for the great review. Learning the fact that you have spared your precious time to express your satisfaction regarding our service really made our day. We are also happy that our driver/tour guide, Kantun, has done his job well in assisting you throughout your trip in Bali. Your feedback will be shared to all members of the team so that it can encourage them to work harder in improving our service. Thank you for choosing our company. Hopefully we can assist you again in your next trip to Bali. Regards, Wayan
This is a great tour that takes the hassles out of ensuring you have a great experience seeing the famous Kecak Dance at sunset. I thought it might be a small group tour but was pleasantly surprised for this price it was a full private tour just my fantastic driver Wedana who took me first to Padang Padang beach where I enjoyed a swim, a cocktail and relaxing on the sand. Then we drove to the temple and my driver Wedana sorted the entry tickets to the temple and the dance, there was no queue, no waiting, no stress. The dance performance was fantastic. Wedana was then waiting exactly where he’d indicated to meet me and drive me home. Great experience thank you.
Dear Sarah_M, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your trip with Hire Bali Driver – Day Tours. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our members as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for your compliment to Wedana our driver or tour guide as he is one of our company asset. We looking forward to welcoming you again here in Bali Regards, Wayan
The taxi didn't take me to the right place s was the monkey show s was no attention I paid for nothing it's the wrong destination
Dear NorthStar, Thank you for your review. we appreciate your effort to write for our company. We are very sorry for your experience. Unfortunately, you may posted it in a wrong site. your review was posted on our tour product "half-day uluwatu tour with kecak dance". for your information, our product only available for pickup from Sanur, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, and Uluwatu which is clearly south area of bali close to uluwatu temple. While your experience of kecak dance based on the picture you posted is near ubud which is middle part of Bali. There was no make sense for us to go north or different direction while most of the guest are close to the original tour area. We are trying to contact you on tripadvisor, but no response. we do not have your name on our list. We are 100% sure that this review was posted in a wrong place. We are very frustrated by this review remembering all of our team are striving to provide the best service. We are not anti to bad review as long as it is a fair review. Any clarification you can contact us on whatsapp +6281237205332. Thank you. Regards, Wayan
Absolutely incredible day with Putra – truly an outstanding and knowledgeable driver! From start to finish, he made our experience seamless, fun, and informative. His local insights and warm personality added so much value to our trip, and we felt completely at ease the entire time. Padang Padang Beach was extremely busy (as expected!), but a real bucket list item ticked off. Next stop was the breathtaking Uluwatu Temple. The views over the cliffs are something else, and the temple itself has such a spiritual presence. Be warned though – the monkeys here are cheeky! A couple of people had their glasses snatched, but Putra had already warned us and helped keep us alert and safe. We wrapped up the day with the incredible Kecak Fire Dance at sunset – a mesmerizing and powerful performance that truly captures the magic of Balinese culture. Putra explained the story behind the dance beforehand, which made it even more meaningful. Couldn’t recommend Putra more highly – if you want an unforgettable day with someone who genuinely cares and knows Bali inside-out, he’s your guy!
Dear Fran_F, We are glad that you have enjoyed your vacation with Hire Bali Driver, especially with our driver/tour guide, Putra. It is an honor for us to be receiving such a great review from our customers. Knowing that our service bring satisfaction to our guest is like a reward for our hard work. Your positive feedback will be shared among the team as an encouragement to improve our quality in delivering our service. Thank you for your kindness for writing such a review. We will always look forward to meeting you again in Bali. Regards, Wayan
