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Half-Day Tour: Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance
4.8
64 Ratings
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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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- All entrance fees
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Ticket to Kecak Dance
- Bottled water
- All entrance fees
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Location
Padang Padang Beach
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(64 Ratings)
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Kari_h
Mar 9, 2026
Aron is great - Excellent driver, great English; and fire show is terrific. Great way to spend an afternoon and evening.
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256kavitap
Dec 23, 2025
uluwatu temple with Agung Manik - 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 !
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Ruby_s
Dec 6, 2025
Awesome half day activity... - 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.
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Ophelia_b
Dec 2, 2025
A Night to Remember - 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.
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Candy_w
Nov 23, 2025
Really enjoyed the experience - 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!
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Shaunmt5302dk
Nov 20, 2025
Fire Dance - 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.
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Sarah_m
Aug 19, 2025
Stress free private tour to see Kecak Dance! - 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.
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Fran_f
Jun 12, 2025
Excellent! - 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!
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Jillg221
Sep 23, 2025
The dance show is FANTASTIC! - 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.
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Northstar33450168824
Jul 4, 2025
Null show - 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
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