Melasti Beach Uluwatu Temple Jimbaran Dinner Sunset Kecak Dance

Watch the Kecak Dance at cliff-top Uluwatu, then eat seafood on the beach at sunset.

This 9–10 hour guided tour covers four stops across Bali's southern coast: Melasti Beach, where a Hindu purification ceremony takes place; Padang Padang Beach, a sheltered cove with calm waters and soft sand; Uluwatu Temple, perched on a 200-foot cliff; and Jimbaran Beach for a seafood dinner. The Kecak Dance performance at Uluwatu begins at 6 p.m., a 60-person chant-and-movement spectacle that costs an extra 100,000 IDR. Pickup from your hotel, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, dinner and all taxes are included. An English-speaking guide leads the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

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

Beach visits, cultural show, and dinner

• Visit Melasti Beach and observe purification ceremony
• Relax or surf at Padang Padang Beach
• Explore Uluwatu Temple cliffside location
• Watch Kecak Dance performance at sunset
• Enjoy seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay

The experience

You start with pickup from your hotel and head south to Melasti Beach in the Ungasan area. This beach is tied to a Hindu Balinese purification ritual, the Melasti ceremony, held several days before Nyepi, the island's most important holy day. The government developed the area around the same time as nearby Pandawa Beach, so access is straightforward and the setting feels less crowded than some of Bali's northern stretches.

Next is Padang Padang Beach, a small crescent of soft yellow sand and turquoise water tucked under an overhang. The offshore break is a serious surfing spot with a reputation for fast, shallow waves, not beginner-friendly, but the water close to shore is calm and the shallows are gentle. If you're not surfing, the beach is peaceful to walk and swim in. Food vendors and umbrella rentals line the sand. The beach gained wider attention from the film Eat, Pray, Love, though monkeys roam here, so keep your belongings close.

Uluwatu Temple sits on a sheer cliff about 15 miles south of Kuta, with waves crashing more than 200 feet below. It's one of Bali's oldest and most important temples, one of six original territorial temples on the island. The real draw for most visitors is the Kecak Dance, performed every evening at 6 p.m. on a circular open-air stage adjacent to the temple. Sixty men in sarongs with red hibiscus flowers behind their ears fill the stage, chanting "cak, cak, cak" in a hypnotic rhythm: a sound that stays with you. The performance costs an additional 100,000 IDR beyond the tour price.

The day ends at Jimbaran Beach with a seafood dinner at one of the bay's well-regarded restaurants. Jimbaran is known for its seafood options, and the tour operator selects from the best ones available. You'll eat as the light fades, with the beach and water as your backdrop.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport throughout the day.
• bottled water.
• seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach.
• all fees and taxes.
• English-speaking guide for the full route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (5 to 70 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Bali Sakti Tour

Is this one for you?The tour runs 9 to 10 hours with four stops and an evening dinner, so it suits a full day when you're based nearby and can arrange an early pickup. The Kecak Dance at 6 p.m. is the anchor. If you want to see it, the tour's timing and route are built around that performance, and the seafood dinner afterward gives you a natural end to the day without planning another meal.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is Melasti Beach and why is it important to local Hindus?

Melasti Beach is located in the Ungasan area and is the site of the Melasti ceremony, a Hindu Balinese purification ritual held several days before Nyepi, the island's holiest day. The beach became a ceremonial place because of its significance in the Balinese calendar and religious practice.

Is Padang Padang Beach safe for swimming if I'm not a surfer?

Yes. The offshore break is a serious surfing spot with challenging waves, but the water close to shore is calm with a gentle shallows area by the overhang, making it safe and pleasant for swimming and lounging. Food vendors and umbrellas are available to rent.

What exactly is the Kecak Dance at Uluwatu Temple?

The Kecak Dance is performed every evening at 6 p.m. on a stage adjacent to Uluwatu Temple. Sixty men dressed in sarongs with red hibiscus flowers chant and move in a rhythmic, hypnotic performance: the repetitive "cak, cak, cak" sound is the signature element. Watching it costs an extra 100,000 IDR on top of the tour price.

How high is Uluwatu Temple above the water?

Uluwatu Temple sits on a sheer cliff with waves crashing more than 200 feet below, making the setting dramatic and the views of the southern coast striking, especially at sunset.

What kind of seafood dinner is included at Jimbaran?

Jimbaran Beach is famous for seafood restaurants, and the tour includes dinner at one of the best options available. You'll eat by the beach as the light fades, though the specific restaurant is selected by the tour operator.

How long is this tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 9 to 10 hours and includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, dinner at Jimbaran, all fees and taxes, and an English-speaking guide. The Kecak Dance performance requires an additional 100,000 IDR. Breakfast and lunch are not included.