How to Beat the Crowds at Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu Temple sits on a cliff above the ocean, and its Kecak fire dance at sunset is one of Bali's top shows. Kecak tickets cost about IDR 150,000 on site (from about IDR 139,000 online), with temple entry separate. Seats are first come, first served, so arrive before 5 pm. For a quiet visit, come in the morning.
- Kecak dance
- About IDR 150,000 on site, from IDR 139,000 online
- Temple entry
- Separate small fee
- Kecak time
- Sunset, every evening
- Seating
- First come, first served
- Arrive
- Before 5 pm for Kecak
- Watch out
- Monkeys grab glasses and phones
- Time to allow
- 2-3 hours with Kecak
How busy is Uluwatu Temple?
From late afternoon, everyone comes for the sunset and the Kecak dance, and the clifftop paths and amphitheatre get packed. Traffic on the Uluwatu roads is heavy at that time. Mornings are calm.
Before you go, check how busy Uluwatu Temple is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for Indonesian holidays, school breaks and weather.
Check today’s crowds at Uluwatu Temple →Best (and worst) times to go
- Morning: quiet cliffs and fewer monkeys.
- 4:30 pm: good Kecak seats.
- Worst: 5:30-7 pm for paths and traffic.
Our hourly forecast for Uluwatu Temple shows how busy each hour is expected to be on your date.
Check today’s crowds at Uluwatu Temple →Insider tips that actually save time
- Buy Kecak tickets online to save a queue.