Uluwatu Sunset Tour with Kecak Dance and Jimbaran Dinner

A temple on a cliff, a fire dance from the Ramayana, and dinner by the ocean in one evening

This sunset tour from Seminyak takes you to Uluwatu Temple, a spiritual site built on a steep cliff 70 meters above the sea, where you watch the Kecak Dance (a one-hour performance drawn from the Ramayana epic), then end the day with grilled seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking driver, entrance tickets, and the dance performance. You choose whether to add the seafood dinner or skip it at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Uluwatu Temple1h · entry included
2. Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Parkpassing by

Uluwatu sunset, dance, and dinner

• Pickup from hotel at 15:00
• Drive to Uluwatu Temple
• Visit Uluwatu Temple and enjoy sunset
• Watch Kecak and Fire Dance performance
• Drive to Jimbaran Beach
• Enjoy seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach
• Return to hotel

The experience

The tour starts at 3 p.m. from your hotel in Seminyak, Ubud, Sanur, Canggu or one of several other neighborhoods across Bali. Your driver (English-speaking and trained as a guide) handles the route while you sit in an air-conditioned vehicle. On the way, you pass Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, a landmark most visitors recognize. The drive takes you south toward the coast.

Uluwatu Temple sits on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 meters above the waves, with direct views of the Indian Ocean. The temple is one of six key spiritual pillars in Bali, built in traditional Balinese architecture with carved gateways and ancient sculptures. You arrive as the light begins to shift, the backdrop turning golden. After time to walk the temple grounds and take in the view, you move to the performance space for the Kecak Dance. A one-hour show that tells part of the Ramayana story, the tale of Goddess Sita abducted by King Ravana. The dance originated in the village of Bona in the 1930s, when local artists adapted it from a sacred chant into a public performance art. Performers chant in rhythmic unison while dancers move through the story, and fire dancers add intensity to the finale.

After the performance ends, you head to Jimbaran Beach for dinner. The seafood restaurants there sit on the sand facing the bay, and if you chose the dinner option at checkout, a set menu of grilled seafood is waiting. This is the most popular time to eat here: the sun low over the water, the catch of the day still warm. The bay is about a 10-minute drive from the international airport, which means the restaurants operate under a newer local management system designed to keep the experience consistent. Once dinner is done, your driver takes you back to your hotel. The whole outing runs about six to seven hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking driver who guides you throughout the day.
• hotel or villa pickup and drop-off from across Bali.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance ticket to Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak Dance performance.
• tax and services.
• petrol and parking fees. If you choose the All Inclusive option, a set menu seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach is included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tours Without DinnerGuide in English or Malay · 15:00The option without dinner covers only the entrance ticket and the Kecak dance ticket. Private guided tour lasting 7 hours, private air-conditioned vehicle, pickup is included.

All Inclusive ToursGuide in English or Malay · 15:00The all-inclusive option covers the entrance ticket, the Kecak dance ticket and a seafood dinner in Jimbaran. Private guided tour lasting 7 hours, private air-conditioned vehicle, pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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 15:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Audio guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bali Day Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to catch the sunset at the clifftop temple, then stay for the Kecak dance in the same location: the 3 p.m. start times both perfectly. Skip the dinner add-on if you'd rather eat elsewhere.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 24 h before the start.

What is the Kecak Dance and why is it performed at Uluwatu Temple?

The Kecak Dance is a one-hour performance that tells stories from the Ramayana epic, developed in the 1930s by artists from Bona village as a way to bring sacred chants into public performance art. It is staged daily at Uluwatu Temple because the temple's clifftop location and spiritual significance make it the traditional venue for this dance.

How high above the ocean is Uluwatu Temple?

Uluwatu Temple is perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 meters above sea level, with direct views overlooking the Indian Ocean. The height and location are what make it one of the top places on the island for sunset viewing.

Does the tour include dinner, or is that optional?

Dinner at Jimbaran Beach is optional. You choose at checkout between the Tours Without Dinner option or the All Inclusive Tours option, which includes a set menu of grilled seafood on the beach.

What is included in the pickup and drop-off service?

Hotel or villa pickup and drop-off is included from neighborhoods across Bali: Seminyak, Ubud, Sanur, Canggu, Kuta, Legian, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, and others. Your driver is an English-speaking professional who guides you throughout the day.

What should I bring on this tour?

Bring sunscreen and a camera. Dress code is smart casual. The tour runs from 3 p.m. until evening, so the sun will be strong during the temple visit and low during dinner.