Private Sunset Tour of Uluwatu with Exclusive Kecak Fire Dance Show
Private Sunset Tour of Uluwatu with Exclusive Kecak Fire Dance Show
Experience the mesmerizing Kecak dance, an enthralling local performance that weaves the tale of a princess's abduction by the nefarious king of Alengka, and her rescue by the valiant monkey king. This unique spectacle is brought to life by a powerful choir of men, who create an enchanting atmosphere without a single musical instrument, all unfolding in a riveting one-hour show. With distinct characters donned in extraordinary costumes, the dance vividly narrates the epic story. To enhance your experience, you'll receive a guide detailing the characters and storyline in various languages, ensuring you fully grasp the essence of this captivating performance.
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Experience the enchanting local dance performance that narrates the captivating tale of a princess's abduction by the malevolent king of Alengka, and her rescue involving the valiant monkey king. This mesmerizing spectacle unfolds over an hour, with the riveting drama brought to life by a chorus of men, who create an extraordinary auditory experience without the aid of any musical instruments.
The Kecak dance, enriched with a cast of both virtuous and villainous characters adorned in distinctive costumes, beautifully complements the story throughout the one-hour show. To enhance the comprehension and enjoyment for all attendees, visitors are provided with a guide sheet. This invaluable resource details the names of the key characters and outlines the storyline in multiple languages, ensuring a fully immersive and understandable experience of this traditional dance performance.
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Itinerary Overview
Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu Temple is esteemed among the spiritual pillars in the Hindu Bali community, proudly standing on a cliff approximately 100 meters above sea level in the southern stretch of Bali Island. This sanctuary is not only marked by its expansive yard and strategic location but is also home to indigenous grey long-tailed monkeys. Visitors have the chance to explore this sacred site and, weather permitting, catch a mesmerizing sunset. Adjacent to the temple, there exists a stage dedicated to the performance of the Fire Kecak Dance. As the day draws to a close, guests are treated to the traditional Kecak dance, unraveling the epic tale of the Ramayana, enhanced by a chorus of male voices, eschewing musical instruments for nearly an hour. The dance vividly portrays the story of a princess's abduction by the malevolent king of Alengka and the ensuing battle with the monkey king, highlighted by an array of characters donning distinctive good and evil costumes. To enrich the viewing experience, attendees are provided with a brochure detailing the personas and plot, available in multiple languages to cater to the diverse audience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance to Uluwatu
- Entrance to Kecak Dance performance
- Mineral Bottle water
- English speaking driver/Guide
- Private Vehicle with air conditioned
Exclusions
- Gratuity
Important Notes
The local dance narrates a tale about the abduction of a princess by the evil Alengka king, battling with the monkey king, and lasts almost 1 hour without musical instruments, only a male choir. The Kecak dance showcases good vs evil characters, complete with unique costumes for a 1-hour show. A storyline sheet in multiple languages is provided to help understand the dance. Important notes: Not recommended to bring valuables to Uluwatu, avoid taking photos near wild monkeys, requires a minimum of 2 persons per booking, and not recommended for children under 5 years.