Uluwatu Sunset Tour from Ubud: Kecak Dance & Seafood Dinner

Watch the Kecak Fire Dance at sunset, then eat fresh seafood on the beach.

A private Uluwatu sunset tour from Ubud includes temple entry, the Kecak Fire Dance performance by 50 chanting men, and optional Jimbaran Beach seafood dinner. The All Inclusive option bundles everything; the No Dinner option covers the temple and dance only; the Basic Tour is guide and transport alone, with attractions at your own cost. Your driver picks you up from your Ubud or South Bali accommodation and handles the traffic both ways.

Step-by-step itinerary

Uluwatu Temple, Kecak Dance, Dinner

• Visit Uluwatu Temple
• Watch Kecak & Fire Dance
• Enjoy seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach

The experience

The tour leaves your hotel in Ubud and heads south to Uluwatu Temple, a cliffside sanctuary built in 1039 by a spiritual teacher who unified Bali's early cults into the Tri Murti concept. You explore the temple grounds as the sun moves toward the ocean, then settle in for the Kecak Fire Dance: about 50 men in a circle chanting "chak" while they act out the Ramayana story of Rama and his brother Laksmana rescuing Sita from the demon king Rahwana. The performance is dramatic and rhythmic, built entirely on voices and movement, no instruments.

After the dance, the tour moves to Jimbaran Beach if you've chosen the All Inclusive or No Dinner option. The seafood cafes along Kedonganan Beach operate like a night market. You pick your fish and prawns from what local fishermen brought in that day, and the kitchen cooks it to your order with local spices or a Western style. The meal happens at a table on the sand as the light fades. If you've booked the Basic Tour, you're free to eat elsewhere or skip dinner entirely. If you've chosen No Dinner, you handle the meal on your own but the driver can drop you at the beach.

The whole day runs about seven hours from pickup to drop-off. Your driver speaks English and knows the back routes around the busy coastal traffic, so the ride itself is not the slow crawl you'd face in a rental car or a shared minibus. Bottled water comes with you. The tour works for any fitness level, though it's not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions.

What’s included

• Private round-trip transport from your Ubud or South Bali hotel.
• professional English-speaking driver.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• Uluwatu Temple entrance fee (All Inclusive and No Dinner options).
• Kecak and Fire Dance performance ticket (All Inclusive and No Dinner options).
• Balinese seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach (All Inclusive option only).
• government taxes and service charges.

Options for this experience

4 options

Basic tour without Kecak ticket or dinnerGuide in English · 15:00

Dinner not included, first Kecak showGuide in English · 15:00

Dinner not included, second Kecak showGuide in English · 16:00

All-inclusive, first Kecak showGuide in English · 15:00

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 15:00 and 16:00

AgesAdult (11 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Eco Bali Tours - Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book the All Inclusive option if you want everything arranged: temple, dance, and dinner all covered in one price with no stops to figure out where to eat. Choose No Dinner if you'd rather pick your own restaurant or meal style at Jimbaran. The Basic Tour suits travelers who want the private transport and guide but plan to buy temple and dance tickets separately or skip attractions entirely.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How much does the Kecak Fire Dance performance cost if I book the All Inclusive option?

The Kecak and Fire Dance ticket is included in the All Inclusive option, so there's no separate charge for the performance itself. The All Inclusive price covers the private tour, guide, temple entrance, the dance ticket, and the seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach.

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

The Kecak Fire Dance is Bali's iconic performance where about 50 men chant and act out a story from the Ramayana, the ancient Hindu epic. The performance uses only voices and movement, no musical instruments, and tells the tale of Rama and his brother rescuing Sita from a demon king. It's performed at Uluwatu Temple in the evening, and the sunset and ocean backdrop make it a popular draw for visitors.

Can I choose which Kecak Dance show time I want, or is the time set?

You can choose between the 1st show or the 2nd show when you book. Both are listed as separate options at checkout. The tour timing adjusts to whichever show you pick, so your pickup time and the rest of the itinerary flow around that performance slot.

What's included in the Jimbaran Beach seafood dinner?

The Jimbaran Beach seafood dinner includes fresh fish and seafood cooked to order by the local cafes along Kedonganan Beach, where fishermen supply the catch daily. You choose your seafood and how you'd like it prepared (local recipes or Western style), and eat at a table on the sand. The dinner is included only in the All Inclusive option. The No Dinner option gets you to the beach but you pay for your meal separately.

Does the tour include hotel pickup, and does it work from anywhere in Ubud?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from select locations in Ubud and South Bali. Your driver will confirm your exact pickup point and time when you book, so you don't have to arrange transport to a meeting point.

How long is the whole tour, and what time does it end?

The tour runs about seven hours from pickup to drop-off. The exact end time depends on which Kecak Dance show you choose and your hotel location, but your driver will give you the full schedule when you confirm your booking.