Private Bali beaches and Uluwatu Temple tour with dinner

Walk through rock passages to hidden beaches, then watch fire dancers silhouetted against the sunset.

This private tour visits four beaches in south Bali (Pandawa, Melasti, Jimbaran and the cove where Julia Roberts filmed) plus Uluwatu Temple perched on the cliff above the ocean. The day includes a kecak and fire dance performance at Melasti Beach as the sun sets, then moves to Jimbaran Beach for a seafood barbecue dinner by candlelight. Pickup from your hotel starts at 10:30am. The full day runs 8 to 10 hours. A private car and English-speaking guide are included, along with all entrance tickets and bottled water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Uluwatu Temple1h · entry included
2. Pandawa Beach1h · entry included
3. Jimbaran Beach1h · entry included

Visit Bali beaches and Uluwatu Temple

• Visit Julia Robert beach
• Visit Uluwatu Temple and cliff
• Visit Pandawa beach
• Visit Melasti beach
• Watch kecak and fire dance
• Enjoy seafood barbecue dinner at Jimbaran Beach

The experience

The tour picks you up at your hotel lobby at 10:30am and heads south to the beaches. Pandawa Beach sits between tall rock cliffs and is known for both surfing and swimming. The itinerary gives you time to walk the shoreline or wade in. From there you move to Melasti Beach, where the cliffs curve around the sand and the water stays calm for swimming. The route then climbs to Uluwatu Temple, which sits on a cliff overlooking the ocean. The view alone is the reason most travelers make the trip to this part of Bali.

At Melasti Beach, you watch the kecak and fire dance performance as the sun drops toward the horizon. The kecak tells a story from the Ramayana, and the fire dancers move against the darkening sky. This is the sequence the operator builds the day around: the performance happens at Melasti in the late afternoon so the sunset becomes part of the show. After the performance ends, the tour moves to Jimbaran Beach for dinner: a seafood barbecue cooked fresh and served by candlelight on the sand. The private car, guide, all entrance fees, bottled water and this dinner are all included. You bring a towel and extra clothes if you plan to swim at any of the beaches.

The full day is private, meaning no other travelers join you. It is just your group, your driver and your guide in one car. If you want to swim at any stop, bring sun cream and a change of clothes. Children under 3 travel free. The adult rate applies to everyone else. The tour avoids the worst traffic by running the kecak and fire dance at Melasti rather than at the main Uluwatu venue, which keeps the timing tight and the sequence flowing.

What’s included

• Private car and English-speaking guide for the full day.
• all entrance tickets to Pandawa Beach, Melasti Beach, Uluwatu Temple and Jimbaran Beach.
• kecak and fire dance performance at Melasti Beach at sunset.
• seafood barbecue dinner by candlelight at Jimbaran Beach.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour without dinnerGuide in English · 10:30This tour does not include a dinner option; pickup is included

Private tour covering the beaches, Uluwatu Temple, the Kecak Dance at sunset, and a seafood barbecueGuide in English · 10:30Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (4 to 70 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Online Bali Driver

Is this one for you?Book this private car tour if you want a structured day hitting multiple southern beaches and Uluwatu Temple with one guide handling logistics, or choose a shared group tour if you prefer to meet other travelers and split costs.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What is Melasti Beach like, and why does the kecak dance happen there instead of at the temple?

Melasti Beach is a cove surrounded by cliffs on the south coast of Bali, known for calm water and good swimming. The operator schedules the kecak and fire dance performance at Melasti in the late afternoon so you catch the sunset as part of the show and avoid the heaviest traffic that would hit if the performance ran at Uluwatu Temple itself.

Can I swim at the beaches on this tour, or is it just sightseeing?

You can swim at Pandawa Beach, Melasti Beach and Jimbaran Beach if you want to. Bring a towel, extra clothes, and sun cream. The tour does not include a change room, so you will need to manage your own gear between stops.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is at 10:30am from your hotel lobby. The full day runs 8 to 10 hours, so you will return to your hotel in the early evening after dinner at Jimbaran Beach.

Is the seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach included in the price?

The seafood barbecue dinner by candlelight at Jimbaran Beach is included. The meal is part of the tour package, though personal drinks or extras you order separately would be at your own cost.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer or in excellent shape for this tour?

The tour suits all fitness levels. You walk to the beaches and can swim if you choose, but swimming is optional. You can wade, sit on the sand or simply watch. The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the walking and the heat.