Uluwatu Temple sunset tour with Kecak Fire Dance and dinner

Temple, fire dance and ocean views without the queue or the planning

A sunset tour of Uluwatu Temple on Bali's southern coast, with skip-the-line entry to the clifftop temple, a live Kecak Fire Dance performance depicting the Ramayana, and a candlelit seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach. Hotel pickup is included. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on your location. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or Czech.

Step-by-step itinerary

Uluwatu Temple and Jimbaran Dinner

• Hotel pickup by driver
• Travel to Uluwatu Temple
• Explore Uluwatu Temple grounds
• Watch Kecak Fire Dance performance
• Drive to Jimbaran Beach
• Enjoy candlelit seafood dinner
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your driver picks you up from your hotel between 1:00 and 3:00 PM and takes you south to Uluwatu Temple, perched on a cliff above the ocean. The temple is one of a series built to protect Bali from evil spirits, and it sits among a playful group of monkeys. You explore the grounds at your own pace before the sun begins to drop, giving you time to move through the temple without the afternoon crowds that fill it later.

As evening falls, you settle in for the Kecak Fire Dance, a performance where Balinese actors reenact a scene from the Ramayana. The actors chant in a hypnotic rhythm while performers dressed in intricate costumes dance with fire, their movements sharp and deliberate against the darkening sky. It's a live performance of Balinese culture that families can watch together, and the whole thing unfolds at the temple itself, so you don't move between venues.

Around 7:00 PM your driver takes you to Jimbaran Beach for a candlelit seafood dinner on the sand. After you eat, your driver returns you to your hotel, ending the tour. Bottled water is included throughout the day, and your guide handles the logistics so you don't have to navigate the temple or the performance schedule yourself.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup between 1:00 and 3:00 PM.
• skip-the-line entry to Uluwatu Temple.
• live Kecak Fire Dance performance at the temple.
• candlelit seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• return transport to your hotel.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French, German or Czech.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in 5 languages13:00, 13:30, 14:00 and 14:30

Guide in 5 languages13:00, 13:30, 14:00 and 14:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

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

AgesAdult (4 to 75 years) · Child (1 to 3 years)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Bali Forever Vacations

Is this one for you?Choose the English-language option if you want the guide's full commentary on the temple and the Ramayana story. Pick another language if that's what you speak at home. The fixed pickup window (1:00 to 3:00 PM) means you have a morning free to explore elsewhere in Bali before the tour begins.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Czech.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 3 years).

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 24h before the start.

What is the Kecak Fire Dance and what does it depict?

The Kecak Fire Dance is a live performance where Balinese actors reenact a scene from the Ramayana, an ancient Hindu epic. Performers dressed in intricate costumes dance with fire while others chant in a hypnotic rhythm, creating a theatrical experience that takes place at the temple as the sun sets.

Can I explore Uluwatu Temple on my own, or is it a guided walk?

You explore the temple grounds at your own pace after arriving, so you're not following a guide through the site. Your driver and guide are there to handle transport and answer questions, but the temple itself is yours to walk through as you choose.

What time does the tour pick me up and when does it end?

Your driver picks you up between 1:00 and 3:00 PM depending on your hotel's location, and the tour concludes after dinner at Jimbaran Beach around 8:30 or 9:00 PM. The total duration is 6 to 8 hours including driving time.

Is dinner included, and what kind of food is served?

Yes, a candlelit seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach is included in the tour price. The meal takes place on the sand after the Kecak Fire Dance performance.

Are there monkeys at Uluwatu Temple, and should I be concerned about them?

Yes, a playful group of monkeys lives at the temple. They're part of the site's character, though it's worth keeping an eye on loose items like sunglasses or phones, as monkeys are known to take them.