Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance: Half-Day Private Tour

Uluwatu Temple tour, watch kecak fire dance at sunset over the Indian Ocean cliff edge

A private half-day tour of Uluwatu Temple, Melasti Beach and a kecak fire dance performance near Jimbaran, Bali. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, all entrance tickets and air-conditioned transport. You visit the clifftop temple, walk Melasti Beach and watch the traditional Balinese "monkey chant" dance with fire as the backdrop at sunset.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Uluwatu Temple and Melasti Beach

• Visit Uluwatu Temple cliff-top
• Enjoy traditional Kecak dance
• Watch Kecak fire dance at sunset

The experience

The tour starts with Uluwatu Temple, a 10th-century site perched on a plateau 250 feet above the Indian Ocean. The name comes from Balinese words meaning "top" and "stone": a fitting description for a temple built on the edge of a cliff. You get sweeping views across the water and time to walk the grounds before moving to the next stop.

After the temple, you head to Melasti Beach, where the kecak fire dance begins as the sun sets. The kecak, also called the "monkey chant dance," is a traditional Balinese performance that tells the story of the Ramayana. Dancers chant in rhythm while occasionally using fire as a centerpiece, creating a hypnotic, primal atmosphere. The timing means you watch the performance against the light of the setting sun.

Your guide handles the route and timing throughout the afternoon. The tour includes bottled water, all entrance fees and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you move between sites without arranging logistics or paying extra at each stop.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• English-speaking guide.
• all entrance tickets to Uluwatu Temple and the kecak dance performance.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and return transport.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:00, 13:30 and 14:00

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (4 to 70 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by Online Bali Driver

Is this one for you?Four to six hours leaves your morning or early evening open, so you can pair this with a beach swim or a meal in Jimbaran without losing a full day to sightseeing.

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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 24 h before the start.

How long does the half-day tour actually take?

The tour runs between four and six hours, depending on traffic and how long you spend at each site. That leaves the morning or early evening free for other activities in Bali.

What exactly is the kecak dance, and when do I see it?

The kecak is a traditional Balinese performance where dancers chant rhythmically and act out scenes from the Ramayana epic, sometimes with fire as a prop. You watch it at Melasti Beach as the sun sets, so the performance happens against natural light.

What makes Uluwatu Temple different from other temples in Bali?

Uluwatu Temple sits on a cliff edge 250 feet above the ocean, giving it sweeping views across the Indian Ocean that other temples don't have. The clifftop setting is what makes it one of Bali's most photographed sites.

Is the tour private, or do I share it with other travelers?

This is a private tour, so it's just you and your group with your own guide and driver in a dedicated air-conditioned vehicle.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup from your hotel is included in the price, along with the return trip at the end of the afternoon.