Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance Show at Sunset: Skip-the-Line Entry
See the Kecak dance unfold at the cliff's edge as the sun drops into the ocean.
A Kecak dance show and Uluwatu Temple visit in Bali combines skip-the-line temple entry with a live performance of 75 male dancers retelling the Rama and Sinta legend, set against the Indian Ocean at sunset. The show runs twice daily at 6pm or 7pm. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver are included in most options, and a set dinner at Jimbaran Beach is available on the all-inclusive package. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and moderate physical fitness is recommended.
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Uluwatu Temple, Dance, and Dinner
- Visit Uluwatu Temple
- Watch Kecak and fire dance
- Dine on seafood at Jimbaran Beach
- Uluwatu Temple 30m
- Jimbaran Beach 1h
What’s included
- English-speaking driver and hotel pickup and drop-off (on transfer options).
- skip-the-line entrance ticket to Uluwatu Temple.
- sarong for temple entry.
- Kecak and fire dance ticket.
- set dinner at Jimbaran Beach with fresh seafood (all-inclusive option only).
- service and government tax.
Times
- Every day 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:30
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Operated by Di Bali Tour
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The experience
If you land in Bali with an afternoon free or want to see the island's most recognizable cultural moment, this combines the two things visitors come for: the temple and the dance. Uluwatu Temple sits on a cliff in the south peninsula. The approach alone is striking, and skip-the-line entry means you walk straight past the queue at the gate. A local guide in English walks you through the grounds, points out the photo spots, and explains what you're standing in front of. The sarong they provide at entry covers your shoulders, which is the dress code for the temple area.
The Kecak and fire dance happens twice daily, at 6pm or 7pm, and you pick which show fits your schedule at checkout. Seventy-five male performers sit in concentric circles chanting and swaying, their voices building the rhythm while two dancers in the center act out the story of Rama and Sinta: a legendary tale from Hindu tradition. The performance runs against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean, and the sunset happens during the show, so the light shifts from gold to orange to purple while you watch. The whole thing is loud, physical, and nothing like sitting in a theater. The energy comes from the performers' bodies and voices, not from a stage.
If you book the all-inclusive option, a set dinner at Jimbaran Beach follows the show. Jimbaran Bay is where the seafood restaurants line the sand, and you eat at a table on the beach itself: the catch of the day grilled and served family-style. The all-inclusive package includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance to the temple, the dance ticket, and the dinner. Other options let you skip the meal and just take the show, or meet the guide at the temple entrance at 4pm or 5pm if you're arranging your own transport. An English-speaking driver comes with the hotel transfer options, so the logistics of getting there and back are handled.
Is this one for you?Choose the all-inclusive option if you want the full arc of the evening (temple, dance, and dinner on the beach) without stopping to decide where to eat after the show. Pick a hotel transfer option if you're navigating Bali for the first time and want the driver to handle the route. Pick the guide-only option if you're already comfortable getting around and just want the temple and dance.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 3 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What is the Kecak dance, and how long does the performance last?
The Kecak and fire dance is a Balinese performance in which 75 male dancers sit in circles, chanting rhythmically while two dancers in the center act out the legend of Rama and Sinta. The performance happens at sunset and is timed to coincide with the light changing over the Indian Ocean. The show itself is the most popular dance experience in Bali.
Can I choose which time I want to see the show?
The Kecak dance is performed twice daily, at 6pm and 7pm. You select your preferred show time when you book, and the time you choose determines which option you purchase: the 6pm show or the 7pm show.
Does the price include getting to Uluwatu Temple from my hotel?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the Hotel Transfer options and the All Inclusive Dinner package. If you choose one of the guide-only options, you meet the guide at the main temple entrance at 4pm or 5pm and arrange your own transport to the site.
What should I wear to Uluwatu Temple?
Dress code is smart casual. The temple provides a sarong to cover your shoulders when you enter the grounds, which is the requirement for visitors. Wear comfortable shoes since you'll be walking the temple area on the cliff.
Is dinner included, or do I have to pay extra?
Dinner at Jimbaran Beach is included only in the All Inclusive Dinner option, which features a set meal of fresh seafood served on the beach. The other options include the temple entry and dance ticket only. If you choose one of those, dinner is not part of the package.
What happens if I'm not comfortable with heights or crowds?
Uluwatu Temple sits on a cliff above the ocean, and the Kecak performance takes place in an open-air amphitheater with close seating around the dancers. The temple grounds involve walking on elevated areas. Travelers should have at least moderate physical fitness, and the experience is not recommended for those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance Show at Sunset: Skip-the-Line Entry
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