Half-Day Tour: Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Show

Embark on a half-day journey to the renowned Uluwatu Temple, famed as a sunset vantage point. This striking cliff-side temple overlooks the magnificent Indian Ocean. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the revered Kecak fire dance as the sun dips below the horizon, an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Padang Padang Beach - This beach gained fame after being featured in the Julia Roberts movie “Eat Pray Love.” It’s a romantic spot perfect for relaxing and swimming.
  • Uluwatu Temple - Explore the Uluwatu cliff temple with its stunning views of the Indian Ocean. The breathtaking scenery of the cliff and temple draws numerous visitors daily. You can also witness the sacred Kecak fire dance at sunset, a traditional Balinese performance involving over 40 participants.
  • Kecak and Fire Dance - Set against the stunning backdrop of Uluwatu Temple on Bali’s cliffs, the Kecak dance narrates Prince Rama’s mission to save Princess Sita from the demon king Ravana, inspired by the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. As the sun sets, bare-chested male performers form a circle, chanting “cak, cak, cak” in a captivating rhythm, representing Hanuman’s monkey army. Within this rhythmic circle, the main characters perform with graceful movements and expressive gestures, leading to a dramatic battle between good and evil. The dance, with its vibrant vocal chants and intricate choreography, offers an immersive cultural experience that captivates audiences with its power and beauty, highlighting the rich Balinese tradition amidst Uluwatu’s natural beauty.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Ticket to Kecak Dance
  • Bottled water included
  • All entrance fees covered
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
Location
Padang Padang Beach
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kitlingpattyjohnsonw
Jul 24, 2024
Uluwatu trip - Uluwatu has such beautiful scenic coastal areas. It’s interesting cultural experience watching the Kecak dance in the evening. Our driver Sunarta is accommodating to our requests and a good guide for our trip.
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T2650maamandaf
Jul 21, 2024
Amazing driver! Well worth the money. - Putra our driver was amazing! We learned a lot from him and he made our trip easy. No waiting in lines, gave us lots of tips, and made sure we had an enjoyable day.
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W1643znrobertm
Jun 8, 2024
Best driver! Uluwatu temple. - Second day with our driver and now family friend Kristda. Weather was not great and we had to adjust our plans. Kristda was very flexible and knowledgeable on thing that we could do in the weather. We went to the Utuwatu temple ! Amazing ! Got som great pictures !
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Kayoko_t
Jun 4, 2024
Nice tour von Dekwi - Our Guido‘s name is Dekwi! We are satisfied and enjoyed with him. He took us to Padang Padang Beach but my husband doesn’t like to stay there! It is very beautiful beach but too many people and humid. Then he took us to Lumbung Sari Pecatu! We could try several coffee and tea! And Luwan coffee! It was not special for us but very interesting! We thank you for Dekwi to have a beautiful experience ! Thank you indeed Dekwi^^
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Ramon_y
Jun 2, 2024
Top-notch. We can't rate it highly enough! - Simply excellent. From the beginning to the end. Very well organized and our tour guide - apart from his exceptional English - provided us a lot of help, making sure that we, for example, behaved the right way while confronting monkeys, who stole right in front of us smartphones, sun and prescription glasses, bags and hats from other tourists; we remained unharmed thanks to our guide - who also intervened several times to protect us. Kecak Fire Dance Show follows the same Ramayana story as everywhere in Indonesia. But don't get mistaken: the performance is unique and, even if the story is classic, you'll enjoy it a lot. If you miss this trip, you'll deeply regret it afterwards. Highly recommended. By the way, communication with the company was top-notch, too.
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Megandougherty95
May 28, 2024
Beautiful experience with a great guide! - Agusto was a great guide! He was very prompt picking me up and knew where to go and be to have the most authentic, smooth afternoon. It was really nice that he gave guidance in some places but still left time for me to explore on my own in each place! I would definitely recommend this to solo travelers or groups.
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Laura_o
May 10, 2024
Worth it - The driver was incredibly conscientious and helpful, great information all along the way of the city and the sites we were going to
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Arnoux_g
Feb 10, 2024
Great tour guide - Benik is a wonderful tour guide. Very kind and speaks English well. We were able to understand everything he said, and he was very gracious. He even had cold towels for us after the beach. Benik picked us up and took us to a beach in Uluwatu. It was very relaxing on the big blue pillow chairs to have something to drink. However the water was pretty nasty with more trash than I’ve ever seen in the water at any beach in my life. After about an hour there, we went directly to the fire dance, which was very interesting. Overall, I would say our guide, Benik, made it excellent.
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Kitlingpattyjohnso_w
Jul 24, 2024
Wonderful cultural experience! - Beautiful scenery and interesting cultural experiences! Be careful of monkeys that could easily snatch your phone or glasses.
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Cvetinad1
Jul 21, 2024
Lovely Half Day Tour of Uluwatu - Our driver Kabayan was super friendly and knowledgeable as a tour guide. He gave us a lot of information about Uluwatu Temple and took great photos of us. He made our experience very comfortable by sourcing the various tickets in advance which meant we didn't have to queue at all. We had few hours at Padang Padang Beach, visited Uluwatu Temple and witness the Kecak dance. Fantastic way to experience the local sights and culture. Well recommend and very affordable. Thank you Kabayan and Team!
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