Uluwatu Sunset Tour with Kecak Fire Dance: Temple & Performance

Dozens of performers chant and move in unison to retell the Ramayana as the sun drops behind the Indian Ocean.

A five to six hour Uluwatu tour from your hotel includes private transport, temple entry, a sarong, and tickets to the Kecak Fire Dance at either the 18:00 or 19:00 show. Your English-speaking driver picks you up, handles all fees and logistics, and returns you after the performance. Dinner is optional on some options. Coffee plantation visits can be added on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance

• Hotel pickup by private vehicle
• Visit Uluwatu Temple
• Walk around temple grounds
• Enjoy ocean views and sunset
• Watch Kecak & Fire Dance performance
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your driver arrives at your hotel and you travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Uluwatu Temple, perched on a cliff above the Indian Ocean. The temple grounds sit on dramatic rock overlooking open water, and you walk the temple area at leisure while the light shifts toward sunset. A sarong is provided for entry, the temple requires it, and all entrance fees are already paid, so you move through without stopping at a ticket window.

As the sun begins to set, you take a seat for the Kecak Fire Dance. Dozens of performers sit in concentric circles, their voices building a rhythmic "cak-cak" chant that carries across the amphitheater. Their hands and bodies move in sharp, synchronized gestures, acting out scenes from the Ramayana: the epic Hindu story of Rama and Sita. Fire dancers move between the circles, their torches bright against the darkening sky and the ocean backdrop. The whole performance runs about an hour, timed to the sunset, and the combination of chant, movement, firelight and the view behind it is the reason people book this tour. Two show times are available: 18:00–19:00 or 19:00–20:00, depending on which option you choose.

After the performance, your driver returns you to your hotel. If you booked the dinner option, a Balinese seafood meal is included before the drive back. Without it, the tour ends at the temple. Coffee plantation visits (where you can learn how Balinese coffee is made and taste local varieties) can be added on request if you want to extend the afternoon before heading to the temple.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• temple entry fee and Kecak Fire Dance ticket.
• sarong and mineral water.
• Balinese seafood dinner on the dinner option.
• all government taxes and service fees.

Options for this experience

4 options

Temple and Kecak First ShowUp to 30 people · Guide in English or Malay · 14:30 and 15:00Private tour with a driver-guide: explore Uluwatu Temple, meet playful monkeys, enjoy the sunset, and watch the first Kecak show (6:00–7:00 PM), with guaranteed skip-the-line access. Duration: 5 hours, roughly 4–5 hours from hotel pickup until return to your hotel, depending on hotel location and traffic. Itinerary: hotel pickup, coffee plantation, Uluwatu Temple, first Kecak fire dance show, hotel drop-off. Minivan included: private air-conditioned car, English-speaking driver-guide, gasoline, and car parking/toll fees. The price covers the Uluwatu Temple entrance fee, the Kecak fire dance ticket, a sarong/sash, and bottled mineral water. Dinner is not included. Pickup is included.

Temple and Kecak Second ShowUp to 30 people · Guide in English or Malay · 16:00 and 16:30Private tour with a driver-guide: explore Uluwatu Temple, meet playful monkeys, enjoy the sunset, and watch the second Kecak show (7:00–8:00 PM), with guaranteed skip-the-line access. Duration: 5 hours. Itinerary: hotel pickup, coffee plantation, Uluwatu Temple, second Kecak fire dance show, hotel drop-off. Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide, gasoline, and car parking/toll fees. The price includes entrance fees, the Kecak dance ticket, a sarong/sash, and bottled mineral water. Beach and dinner are not included. Pickup is included.

Beach, Temple and Kecak First ShowUp to 30 people · Guide in English or Malay · 13:30 and 14:00Private tour with a driver-guide: discover a hidden beach, explore Uluwatu Temple, and enjoy the spectacular Kecak fire dance at 6:00 PM, with skip-the-line access. Duration: 7 hours. Itinerary: hotel pickup, coffee plantation, Nyang Nyang Beach, Uluwatu Temple, first Kecak fire dance show, hotel drop-off. Minivan with air-conditioned car, driver-guide, entrance fees, Kecak dance ticket, sarong/sash, and bottled mineral water included in the price. Dinner is not included. Pickup is included.

Temple, Kecak First Show and DinnerUp to 14 people · Guide in English or Malay · 02:30 and 15:00Private tour with a driver-guide: explore Uluwatu Temple, see the monkeys, enjoy the sunset, watch the first Kecak show (6:00–7:00 PM), and have seafood dinner. After the show, drive about 60 minutes to Jimbaran Bay for a seafood dinner by the beach, depending on traffic. Duration: 7 hours. Balinese seafood set menu: steamed rice, 1 grilled fish, 2 grilled clams, 2 grilled shrimp, Balinese vegetables, fruit, and mineral water. Itinerary: hotel pickup, coffee plantation, Uluwatu Temple, first Kecak show, seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay, hotel drop-off. Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide, gasoline, and car parking/toll fees. The price includes the entrance fee, Kecak dance ticket, seafood dinner, and bottled mineral water. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 13:30, the last at 16:30

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Tour Arrangement

Is this one for you?Book the 18:00 show if you want the temple grounds and the performance both lit by sunset. Choose 19:00 if you prefer to arrive after the crowds have thinned and watch the fire dancers against a darker sky. Add dinner if you want a full evening out. Skip it if you'd rather head back to your hotel right after the performance ends.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

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

What time does the Kecak Fire Dance start?

Two performance times are offered: the first show runs 18:00–19:00 and the second runs 19:00–20:00. You choose which one when you book, and the timing is built into your tour schedule.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Yes, your driver picks you up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and returns you after the performance. Pickup covers selected areas. Confirm your location when booking.

What exactly is the Kecak Fire Dance?

The Kecak Fire Dance is a traditional Balinese performance where dozens of performers create rhythmic chanting and hand movements to retell the Ramayana, an ancient Hindu epic. Fire dancers move between the performers, and the whole piece is set against a sunset and ocean view.

Do I need to bring a sarong to the temple?

No, a sarong is provided as part of your tour. The temple requires one for entry, and it's included in your package so you don't need to arrange or rent one separately.

Are meals included in this tour?

Dinner is optional and depends on which option you select at checkout. Some options include a Balinese seafood dinner after the performance. Others do not. Coffee and drinks beyond what's included are at your own expense.