Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance: Sunset, dinner, skip-the-line

Sunset at the cliff temple, 75 dancers in the Kecak, then seafood on the sand

A five-hour tour from your hotel to Uluwatu Temple on Bali's southern cliffs, where you skip the line for the Kecak Dance performance with 75 dancers, then end with fresh seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach. A local guide handles the route, explains the temple and culture, and secures good seats so you see the sunset, the dance and the ocean view all at once. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included. You choose whether dinner is part of the booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Uluwatu Temple2h · entry included
2. Jimbaran Beach2h · entry included

Temple visit, dance, and seafood dinner

• Visit Uluwatu Temple at cliffs
• Watch traditional Kecak dance
• Dine on fresh seafood at Jimbaran Beach

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel or port, then heads straight to Uluwatu Temple: the holiest temple in Bali, built on cliffs that drop to the sea. A local guide walks you through the grounds, explains the history and the culture, and positions you for the best view of the sunset over the water. Because the guide knows the site and the crowds, you avoid the lines and the chaos that builds as the day ends.

The Kecak Dance begins as the light fades. Seventy-five dancers perform this oldest traditional dance in Bali, chanting and moving in unison on an open stage with the temple and the ocean behind them. The guide has already secured your seat so you see the dancers, the sunset and the cliff view all together, not from the back or the side. The performance runs while the light lasts, then ends as dark falls.

After the dance, you head down to Jimbaran Beach for dinner. Fresh seafood (grilled fish, prawns, squid) arrives with Balinese sauces and sides, and you eat on the sand with the beach and the sound of the waves. The guide brings you back to your hotel or port when dinner ends. The whole day runs about five hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line Kecak Dance tickets.
• English-speaking local guide.
• private transportation.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• fresh seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach (included in the All Inclusive option only).

Options for this experience

3 options

Uluwatu Custom TripGuide in English · 14:00 and 15:00Skip the line option: includes a private tour and guide. Does not include the entrance fee, dance ticket, or dinner. Pickup is included.

Day trip to Uluwatu with Kecak DanceGuide in English · 14:00 and 15:00Dinner not included. Experience covers Uluwatu temple and the Kecak dance, with both the entrance ticket and the dance ticket included. Dinner is at your own expense. Pickup is included.

All Inclusive TripGuide in English · 14:00 and 15:00Includes a private tour guide, entrance fee, Kecak dance ticket, and a Balinese seafood set dinner at Jimbaran Beach. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:00 and 15:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (8 to 70 years) · Senior (80 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Di Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Book the All Inclusive option if you want the whole day handled in one booking: temple, dance, dinner and transport all arranged. Choose the Day Trip option if you prefer to eat separately and keep the booking simpler, or the Custom Trip if you want to adjust the itinerary to fit your schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

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

The Kecak is the oldest traditional dance in Bali, performed by 75 dancers who chant and move in synchronized patterns. It takes place at Uluwatu Temple in the evening as the sun sets, using the cliff-top location and the ocean view as part of the performance itself.

Do I have to buy dinner as part of the tour, or can I skip it?

Dinner on Jimbaran Beach is optional. You can book the tour with or without the seafood meal included. The choice is yours at checkout. Either way, the Kecak Dance and the temple visit are part of the same tour.

How does the guide help with the monkeys at Uluwatu?

Uluwatu Temple is known for monkeys that can be aggressive around bags and loose items. The local guide protects you from them and keeps you safe while you move through the temple grounds and watch the sunset.

Will I really see the sunset, the dance and the ocean view at the same time?

Yes. The guide secures good seats positioned so you see all three together: the sun dropping over the water, the dancers on stage in front of you, and the cliff view framing the whole scene. The timing is built into the tour so the dance begins as the light fades.

What does the tour include, and what do I need to arrange separately?

The tour includes skip-the-line Kecak Dance tickets, the local guide in English, private transportation, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off. Dinner is included only if you select the All Inclusive option at checkout. The other options let you skip it or add it separately.