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Experience the famous Uluwatu Kecak Dance at sunset, featuring rhythmic chanting, Ramayana storytelling, and a dramatic fire dance on a Balinese cliffside.
Experience one of Bali's most celebrated cultural performances with the traditional Kecak Dance at Uluwatu. Staged in an open-air amphitheater adjacent to the cliffside Uluwatu Temple, the show begins at sunset as the changing sky sets a dramatic backdrop over the Indian Ocean.
Unlike traditional Balinese dances accompanied by a gamelan, the Kecak dance features no musical instruments. Instead, a chorus of over 50 male performers seated in concentric circles produces a powerful vocal orchestra through synchronized, rhythmic chanting.
The narrative brings episodes from the Hindu epic Ramayana to life, portraying the battle of Prince Rama, Sita, and the monkey general Hanuman against the demon king Ravana. The performance reaches its climax with a dramatic fire dance segment involving burning coconut husks, combining dance, storytelling, and nature in a memorable setting.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the start of the tour
● If hotel pick-up is not possible due to operational reasons, a nearby meeting point will be designated
● Pick-up at hotels outside the list: If guests wish to be picked up from a hotel outside the pick-up area (Ubud, Kintamani, Amed, Tanah Lot, Bedugul), an additional charge will apply. Please contact the operations team
● Please provide full details of your accommodation at the time of booking. It is very important to note that it is the passenger's sole obligation and responsibility to contact the local contact number one day prior to the service to confirm the exact pick-up location and time
● Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and footwear are recommended depending on weather conditions
● The transfer is private, but the show is shared with other people
● In the Uluwatu Temple area, where the performance takes place, there are monkeys that can be aggressive and try to snatch personal belongings such as mobile phones, glasses, or other items; it is recommended to keep them secured and pay special attention
● Please note that the driver of the vehicle will also provide commentary during the tour
● Dinner at a grilled seafood restaurant. In case of seafood allergies, an alternative menu (e.g. burger) is offered at no extra cost. Please inform at the time of booking
● The minimum age for participants is 3 years old
Inclusions
✔ Pick-up and drop-off from listed hotels in: Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua
✔ Private transportation with English or Spanish-speaking driver-guide (according to your selection)
✔ Uluwatu tour
✔ Entrance ticket for the Kecak Dance Show
✔ Free time for dinner at Jimbaran Seafood Restaurant
✔ Mineral water
Exclusions
✖ Transfer to and from the meeting point
✖ Guide or lunch
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks, unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service.
Cancellations with less notice or no-show will result in no refund.
Meeting point
Pickup included from hotels within confirmed coverage areas: Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua, or from hotels outside the pickup area (with additional charge)
If accommodation is located outside these areas, the provider will contact you to arrange an alternative meeting point