Uluwatu Temple & GWK tour with sunset and Kecak dance

Wild monkeys roam freely inside the temple grounds, so you'll need to watch your glasses and phone.

A half-day tour departing from your Bali hotel or airport to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park and Uluwatu Temple, a Hindu shrine perched 120 meters above the Indian Ocean on Bali's southern tip. The tour includes private transportation, a live English-speaking guide, and ends with a one-hour Kecak and fire dance performance retelling the Ramayana, starting at 6pm. Hundreds of wild monkeys inhabit the temple grounds and will grab loose items, so secure your possessions carefully. The tour runs five to six hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Uluwatu Temple2h 30m
2. Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park1h

Visit GWK and Uluwatu with sunset

• Depart from hotel or airport
• Stop at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
• Arrive at Uluwatu Temple by 4:30pm
• Explore Uluwatu Temple and watch sunset
• Observe wild monkeys carefully
• Watch Kecak and fire dance performance

The experience

The route starts at your hotel or airport and heads first to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, home to one of the world's largest statues. From there, the driver takes you south to Uluwatu Temple, arriving by 4:30pm to give you time before the dance performance begins at 6pm. The temple sits on a rock cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean, and the setting itself (the vast sea, the cliff face, and the sunset) frames the experience before the performance even starts.

At Uluwatu, hundreds of wild monkeys live on the temple grounds. They are aggressive and will snatch glasses, hats, jewelry, cell phones, and drinks from visitors, so keep valuables secured and avoid making direct eye contact with them. The driver stays with you throughout to help navigate the site safely. After exploring the temple and the clifftop views, you'll watch the Kecak and fire dance, a one-hour performance that tells the story of Rama, Sinta, Hanoman and Rawana using only body percussion and fire, no instruments. The show typically runs from 6pm to 7pm, though if the first showing sells out, you may be assigned to the second one.

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle is included, along with bottled water and parking fees. Your guide speaks English and can answer questions about the temple and the dance. The tour suits all fitness levels, and children from age three are welcome, though they must sit on an adult's lap if they are infants.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• parking fees.
• a live English-speaking guide to accompany you at both sites.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (14 to 65 years) · Youth (10 to 13 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Eagle Head Tours

Is this one for you?The tour is conducted in English, so you'll follow the guide's commentary and explanations comfortably. The fixed 6pm start time for the dance performance means the afternoon schedule is set, which works well if you want the sunset and the performance locked into your day without flexibility.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 13 years); Child (3 to 9 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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 exactly is the Kecak and fire dance, and how long do I watch it?

The Kecak and fire dance is a one-hour performance that tells the Ramayana story using only body percussion and fire, with no musical instruments. It runs from 6pm to 7pm and depicts the tale of Sri Rama, Dewi Sinta, Hanoman and Rahwana.

How do I keep the monkeys at Uluwatu Temple from grabbing my things?

Secure all loose items (glasses, hats, jewelry, cell phones and drinks) before entering the temple grounds. Avoid making direct eye contact with the monkeys, as they interpret it as a challenge. Your driver will accompany you and can advise you on staying safe around them.

What time should I expect to arrive at Uluwatu Temple?

The tour aims to get you to Uluwatu by 4:30pm, giving you time to explore the temple and clifftop before the Kecak and fire dance begins at 6pm.

Does the tour include entry tickets to both attractions?

The tour includes private transportation, a guide, bottled water and parking fees. Entry tickets to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park and Uluwatu Temple, as well as the Kecak dance ticket, are arranged separately.

What is Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park?

Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a cultural park in Bali that features one of the world's largest statues. It is the first stop on the tour before heading to Uluwatu Temple.