Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Dance Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the majestic Uluwatu Temple
- Witness the captivating Kecak Dance
- Enjoy panoramic ocean views
- Experience traditional Balinese culture
- Capture stunning sunset photographs
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation to Uluwatu Temple
- Admission to Uluwatu Temple
- Reserved seating for Kecak Dance performance
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Balangan Beach is one of Bali’s most popular and most scenic, featuring a gorgeous half-kilometer stretch of golden sand bordered between vegetated limestone cliffs and a reef with one of the longest left-hander breaks on the island. This surfing paradise attracts wave riders from around the world, who enjoy most of the south-western Bukit coastline together with Balangan’s sister breaks of Dreamland, Impossibles, Padang Padang, Suluban and Uluwatu further south.
Uluwatu Temple, or Pura Luhur Uluwatu, one of six key temples believed to be Bali's spiritual pillars, is renowned for its magnificent location, perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 meters above sea level. This temple also shares the splendid sunset backdrops as that of Tanah Lot Temple, another important sea temple located in the island's western shores. Pura Luhur Uluwatu is definitely one of the top places on the island to go to for sunset delights, with direct views overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean and daily Kecak dance performances. Balinese architecture, traditionally-designed gateways, and ancient sculptures add to Uluwatu Temple's appeal.
The Kecak dance, or 'Tari Kecak', is a captivating traditional Balinese art performance, which also goes by, ‘the monkey chant dance’, and loosely 'fire dance', for its occasional use of fire as a centerpiece prop. The Kecak was created around 1930 and is now internationally recognized as one of Bali’s top-three signature dances (alongside the Barong and Legong). The Kecak dance is unique in that it has no other musical background or accompaniment besides the chanting of male dancers, intoning a “keh-chack” polyrhythmic choir during most of the performance. Kecak’s storyline is taken from the Ramayana Hindu epic and it’s often on the entertainment schedule of almost every Balinese arts and culture venue.
Pass by: Pass by this beautiful statue on the way to Uluwatu temple
Pass by: Pass by this beach during the tour
Pass by: Pass by this beach during the tour
Pass by: Pass by this temple if your hotel is located in this area
Pass by: Pass by this temple if your hotel is located in this area
Pass by: Pass by this rice terrace if your hotel is located in this area
Pass by: Pass by this beach if your hotel is located in this area
Pass by: Pass by this waterfall if your hotel is located in this area
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; group sizes may vary.
- The Kecak Dance performance is subject to weather conditions.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for temple exploration.
- Bring a light jacket or shawl for cooler evening temperatures.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning sunset and dance performance.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Wonderful trip to Uluwatu temple and Kecak dance performance!
Dharma picked us up at our hotel and drove us to Uluwatu temple where he gave us a tour and educated us about the religious traditions and culture of the Balinese people. He helped us manage the mischievous monkeys who will quickly grab your glasses or cell phone. He gave us water and escorted us to the arena for a wonderful Kecak dance performance based on the Ramayana epic at the heart of the Hindu religion. It was great fun and a wonderful experience!
Amazing and precious experience
We had such a great time watching the dancing it was a special experience done really well super easy and well worth the effort, Thanks again Aprio
Highly Recommend!
This tour was the perfect opportunity to experience the local culture, food, and beach! Aprio was our guide for the day and he even took us to some local shops to get small things and wine. The price was perfect to cover all of our expenses for the places we visited. We even had the best spot to watch the dance and it wasn't too crowded. Thank you to the team for a wonderful time!
The Kecak dance was a wonderful cultural experience with Guste
The Kecak dance was a wonderful cultural experience and a highlight of our time in Bali. The performance was powerful, engaging, and truly unique. Gusde arranged everything perfectly, ensuring we had excellent seats with a great view of the show. We also appreciated having time to relax at the nearby beach before the performance, which made the entire evening feel well paced and special. It was a memorable and beautifully organized experience that we highly recommend.
Amazing experience!
Such a beautiful experience! Our guide Buddy was so knowledgeable! He made this vacation such an incredible experience! Thanks Buddy!!!!