Uluwatu Sunset Tour: Kecak Dance & Jimbaran Dinner from Seminyak

Temple at sunset, a hundred-man choir, fire on the cliff, then dinner by the ocean

This six to seven-hour tour from Seminyak takes you to Uluwatu Temple on Bali's southern cliff, where you watch the Kecak and Fire Dance performed by a choir of over a hundred men whose voices provide all the music, then drives you to Jimbaran Beach for a set menu of grilled seafood at sunset. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets, the dance ticket, and dinner are all included. Your driver speaks English and travels with you in a private air-conditioned car with no other passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

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

Uluwatu Temple, Dance, and Dinner

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

The experience

The tour starts with a pickup from your hotel in Seminyak at 3 p.m. and heads south toward Uluwatu Temple, a Hindu temple built on a cliff about 70 meters above the ocean. The temple is one of Bali's six key spiritual pillars and fills with visitors by late afternoon, so arriving early gives you time to walk the grounds before the Kecak and Fire Dance begins. The dance performance happens right beside the temple as the sun drops toward the horizon.

The Kecak and Fire Dance is not a gamelan performance. There are no instruments. Instead, a choir of a hundred men or more sits in concentric circles, their voices creating the melody and rhythm as the story unfolds. They sway, stand, lie prone as the narrative develops, while dancers move through the center and fire is lit. The human voice is the only music, which is what makes this particular performance different from other dances on the island. You watch from a seated area as the light fades and the fire becomes more visible against the darkening sky.

After the dance ends, the driver takes you north to Jimbaran Beach, about a ten-minute drive. You sit at a table on the sand with a set menu of fresh grilled seafood (fish, shrimp, squid), and watch the last light leave the water. The seafood comes from the local boats that work Jimbaran Bay, and the beach restaurants operate under a newer management system that has upgraded the setup in recent years. If you do not eat seafood or prefer something else, a non-seafood dinner option is available. Let the operator know at booking. The tour ends with a return drive to your hotel, arriving around 9 or 10 p.m.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Seminyak.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with no other passengers.
• professional English-speaking driver.
• entrance tickets to Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak and Fire Dance.
• set menu seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach.
• all taxes and parking fees.

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 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by Bali Sky Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Seminyak and want to see Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak Fire Dance in one afternoon departure. You'll watch both performances back-to-back without switching locations, then return by evening.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 24h before the start.

What exactly is the Kecak and Fire Dance?

The Kecak and Fire Dance is a performance where a choir of over a hundred men create all the music using only their voices, arranged in concentric circles around dancers who move through the center while fire is lit. The human voices form the melody and rhythm as the story develops, and the men sway, stand and lie prone as the narrative unfolds. It is unique because there are no instruments at all.

Do I need to book dinner separately, or is it included?

Dinner is included in the tour price as a set menu of grilled seafood served on Jimbaran Beach at sunset. If you prefer a non-seafood option, you can request it at the time of booking.

What time does the tour start and when will I be back at my hotel?

The tour starts at 3 p.m. with pickup from your hotel in Seminyak and lasts six to seven hours, so you return around 9 or 10 p.m. The timing is flexible. You can request a different arrangement when you book.

Is the Uluwatu Temple visit included, or do I pay extra for entry?

All entrance tickets to Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak Dance ticket are included in the tour price, along with the seafood dinner and all transport.

Will I be in a group, or is this a private tour?

This is a private tour, which means only you and your party travel in the vehicle. There are no other passengers. Your driver speaks English and serves as your guide throughout the day.

What should I bring or wear?

Dress in smart casual clothing. Bring sunscreen and a camera. The sunset at the temple and on the beach are the main photo moments. The temple grounds involve some walking, and you will be seated for the dance and dinner, so comfortable shoes are practical.