Uluwatu temple on top of a sea cliff
Sunset & dance

Uluwatu Sunset & Kecak Dance

A cliff-top temple, a beach afternoon and the Kecak fire dance as the sun drops into the Indian Ocean.

See the itinerary
Duration
About 7 hours
Pickup
2:00 pm at your hotel
Group
Private, just your party
Level
Easy

Overview

Uluwatu Temple sits on a sheer cliff above the waves at Bali's south-west tip. Spend the afternoon at a Bukit beach, walk the temple's clifftop path, then take your seat for the Kecak, a dance by a chanting circle of men that tells a story from the Ramayana as the sun sets.

Finish with grilled seafood on the sand at Jimbaran Bay, if you like.

Uluwatu temple on top of a sea cliff A Balinese dancer performing the fire dance Kecak dancers with torches at night Sunset over the ocean in South Bali

Itinerary

Times are a guide. It's your private day, so we can move things around.

  1. Hotel pickup

    Your driver-guide meets you at the lobby.

  2. Beach time

    Melasti or Padang Padang: swim, sunbathe or grab a coconut.

  3. Uluwatu Temple

    Walk the clifftop path with ocean views.

  4. Kecak fire dance

    About one hour, at sunset, on the cliff edge.

  5. Optional: Jimbaran seafood dinner

    Tables on the sand with your feet in the bay.

  6. Back at your hotel

    Drop-off anywhere in South Bali.

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned car
  • English-speaking driver-guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Fuel, parking and tolls
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Temple entrance and Kecak tickets
  • Dinner and drinks
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Swimwear and a towel
  • Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for the temple
  • A bag to keep things safe from the monkeys
  • Some cash in rupiah

Watch your things: Uluwatu's monkeys like sunglasses, phones and flip-flops. Keep loose items in a bag and follow your guide's advice.

Questions

Are Kecak tickets included?

Not by default, so you only pay for what you use. Your guide can buy them for you at the gate.

Can we do this from Ubud?

Yes. From Ubud it takes about 1.5 to 2 hours each way, so we start a little earlier.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. See our booking terms.

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