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Culture & Heritage1 Hour (19:00–20:00)Self-meet free · about 10 minutes on foot · shuttle IDR 400,000 Ubud / 650,000 southPura Dalem Gede Kutuh Kaja — Jl. Tirta TawarFrom IDR 100.000Updated 2026-10-16

Kecak Dance at Pura Dalem Kutuh Kaja, Ubud

Sunday and Tuesday Kecak and fire dance in the Pura Dalem courtyard at Kutuh Kaja, central Ubud. IDR 100,000 per person. English telling of the Ramayana. About a 10-minute walk, or the usual hotel shuttle.

Show location

Pura Dalem Gede Kutuh Kaja

Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Petulu, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571. The courtyard sits in the middle of Ubud's temple banjar, not on a south-coast cliff.

  • Sunday and Tuesday · 19:00–20:00
  • About a 10-minute walk from central Ubud. Self-meet is free.
  • Parking fits a big car.
  • Hotel shuttle IDR 400.000 from Ubud or IDR 650.000 from the south coast, once per booking.

Open the temple pin

Ubud temple Kecak vs Uluwatu cliff Kecak

Same Ramayana chant, two different nights. This ticket is the village temple in central Ubud. Uluwatu is the sunset amphitheater on the Bukit cliff.

Pura Dalem Kutuh KajaUluwatu
TicketIDR 100.000 adult or childIDR 150.000 adult · IDR 75.000 child 2–9. Temple entrance is extra.
WhenSunday and Tuesday, 19:00–20:00Every day, usually 18:00–19:00
WhereTemple courtyard in central Ubud. About 10 minutes on foot.Cliff amphitheater at Pura Luhur Uluwatu, south Bali
FeelSacred banjar temple, English telling of the legend, fire in the courtyardSunset, ocean, large tourist seating, monkeys on the paths

Uluwatu Kecak prices are the show ticket on uluwatutemple.id. Our IDR 100.000 rate is the Sekar booking price for Kutuh Kaja only.

Sunday and Tuesday, 19:00–20:00Pura Dalem courtyard in central UbudEnglish telling of the Ramayana KecakIDR 100,000 adult or childAbout a 10-minute walk, or hotel shuttle

Compare the price with every activity

One published 2026 menu. Cycling and cooking include free Ubud pickup. Melukat at Tirta Empul or Pura Beji includes the Ubud shuttle. Swing parks require a shuttle. ATV, rafting, tubing, and Griya Beji charge pickup separately, or you can self-meet.

ActivityFromHotel pickupWhat the price covers
Pejeng cyclingIDR 550.000 promowas IDR 650.000 · IDR 525.000 for 2 · IDR 500.000 for 3+Free in UbudRelaxing scenic roads, lunch included
Tumang cooking classIDR 450.000Shared promo · max 8 · private kitchen from IDR 1,000,000Free in UbudMarket, cook, and eat
Swing HeavenIDR 530.000IDR 630.000 with lunchShuttle required IDR 400.000Jungle swings, photos on your phone
Aloha Ubud SwingIDR 450.000Includes required IDR 50,000 park feeShuttle required IDR 400.000Tegallalang photo swings
Tirta Empul or Beji melukatIDR 1.200.000Private · guide, entrance, offering, sarong, breakfastUbud shuttle includedPrivate holy-spring ceremony
Griya Beji waterfall melukatIDR 300.000Palm IDR 1.000.000 · healing IDR 1.500.000 · gate +IDR 50.000 intl+ IDR 400.000 or self-meetWaterfall purification in Punggul
Single ATVIDR 750.000725,000 for 2 · 700,000 for 3+ · tandem 1,100,000+ IDR 400.000 or self-meetJungle mud, river, cave tunnel, lunch
Ayung raftingIDR 500.000IDR 450.000 each for 2+ · min 2 · lunch included+ IDR 400.000 or self-meetClass II–III splash
Wos canyon tubingIDR 500.000450,000 each for 2+ · lunch not included+ IDR 400.000 or self-meetGentle canyon float
Mount Batur sit-in jeepIDR 2.300.000 for 2IDR 950.000 each for 3+ · breakfast included · min 2Island-wide pickup includedSunrise or sunset, no hike
Private Kintamani DayIDR 1.300.000 promoWas IDR 1.450.000 · min 2 · jeep, hot spring, coffee stopHotel pickup includedOne private volcano day
Umah Kuno Luwak coffeeIDR 850.000IDR 700.000 each for 2 · IDR 550.000 each for 4+Transport not includedJungle walk and tasting flight
Full Day Ubud tourIDR 600.000IDR 500.000 each for 2 · IDR 350.000 each for 4+ · tickets extraPrivate car includedPalace, market, rice terraces
Half day Ubud & Tanah LotIDR 850.000IDR 700.000 each for 2 · IDR 550.000 each for 4+ · tickets extraPrivate car includedUbud stops, then sunset
Ubud motorbike tourIDR 450.000 / scooterOther routes cost more · tickets and lunch extraPickup in the ride areaGuided scooter day
UTV buggyIDR 1.200.000Tandem IDR 1.500.000 · lunch includedQuoted or self-meet1-hour buggy trail
Ubud Kecak, Kutuh KajaIDR 100.000Adult or child · Sunday and Tuesday 19:00Optional IDR 400.000 · or 10-minute walkTemple courtyard Ramayana and fire

South-coast shuttle is IDR 650,000 where a shuttle is charged. Swing dress hire and the koi pond are optional. Griya Beji international admission is paid at the gate. Healing is not a medical clinic.

Quick answer · Updated 2026-10-16

Ubud Kecak at Pura Dalem — quick facts

The Ubud Kecak with Sekar Bali Activity is IDR 100.000 per person (adult or child) at Pura Dalem Gede Kutuh Kaja, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Petulu, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571. Sunday and Tuesday only, 19:00–20:00. English explanation of the Ramayana. Self-meet is a 10-minute walk; shuttle is IDR 400.000 from Ubud or IDR 650.000 from the south coast. https://www.sekarbaliactivity.com/tours/ubud-kecak-dance

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2026 prices (IDR)

OptionPrice
Kecak seatIDR 100.000
Self-meetFree
Private shuttleIDR 400.000 / IDR 650.000

How much is the Kecak dance in Ubud, and when does it start?

Sekar Bali Activity books the Kecak at Pura Dalem Gede Kutuh Kaja, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Petulu, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, for IDR 100.000 per person (adult or child). It runs Sunday and Tuesday, 19:00–20:00. An English explanation of the Ramayana plays with the chorus and fire dance. Map: https://share.google/FW9hZXtdHr9LEGwR6 · https://www.sekarbaliactivity.com/tours/ubud-kecak-dance

Is the Ubud Kecak the same as the Uluwatu Kecak?

No. Kutuh Kaja is a Sunday and Tuesday 19:00 show inside Pura Dalem in central Ubud at IDR 100.000 per person, about a 10-minute walk. Uluwatu is a daily sunset cliff amphitheater; the show ticket on uluwatutemple.id is IDR 150,000 for adults and IDR 75,000 for children aged 2–9, and temple entrance is extra. Compare: https://www.sekarbaliactivity.com/blog/ubud-kecak-vs-uluwatu-2026

Can I walk to the Ubud Kecak from my hotel?

Yes, if you are in central Ubud. Self-meet at Pura Dalem Gede Kutuh Kaja on Jl. Tirta Tawar is free and about a 10-minute walk. Parking fits a big car. A private shuttle is IDR 400.000 from Ubud or IDR 650.000 from the south coast, once per booking, and the driver waits through the show. https://www.sekarbaliactivity.com/tours/ubud-kecak-dance

Does the driver wait while I do the activity?

Yes. Sekar Bali Activity’s shuttle is a private car for your group only: the driver collects you at your hotel, waits while you do the activity, and drives you back — no Grab or Gojek to order either way. IDR 400.000 from Ubud, or IDR 650.000 from the south coast — once per booking, pickup and return. Your own driver, Grab, or Gojek is always fine too; self-meet has no transport fee. https://www.sekarbaliactivity.com/blog/private-shuttle-vs-grab-bali-activities-2026

About This Experience

Want the Kecak inside a living Ubud temple, not the cliff sunset at Uluwatu? This is the Sunday and Tuesday show at Pura Dalem Gede Kutuh Kaja, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Petulu, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571. It runs 19:00–20:00. The Sekar booking rate is IDR 100.000 per person, adult or child. Open the pin.

Why this night feels like Ubud

The courtyard sits in the middle of the temple banjar: a sacred Pura Dalem, a local chorus, and a story of Balinese life that most visitors never hear because they only know the Uluwatu name. Come around 18:30 and walk the temple before you sit. The chant, the fire, and the characters happen in that shrine. Guests talk about it on the walk back because the setting is close, quiet, and not a tourist amphitheater.

An English explanation runs with the performance so you can follow the Ramayana — Hanoman, Rama, Sinta, and Ravana — while the Kecak stays the Kecak.

Getting there

Self-meet is free. From central Ubud it is about a 10-minute walk. There is parking for a big car. A private shuttle is IDR 400,000 from Ubud or IDR 650,000 from the south coast, once per booking. The driver waits through the show.

Not the Uluwatu show

Uluwatu is a daily sunset cliff amphitheater. Its show ticket is about IDR 150.000 for adults, and the temple entrance is extra (uluwatutemple.id). This ticket is IDR 100,000, Sunday and Tuesday only, in central Ubud. Full comparison: Ubud Kecak vs Uluwatu.

Cover shoulders and knees. Women who are menstruating are asked not to enter the inner temple space. Book on WhatsApp — no payment to inquire.

Day plan

Tour Itinerary

  1. 1
    18:30

    Arrive at Pura Dalem

    Walk the temple courtyard at Kutuh Kaja. Self-meet is about 10 minutes on foot from central Ubud, or the shuttle drops you at the pin. Parking fits a big car.

  2. 2
    19:00

    Kecak and fire

    One hour. The chorus, the Ramayana characters, and the fire circle, with an English explanation so the story is clear.

  3. 3
    20:00

    Walk or shuttle back

    The show ends around 20:00. Walk back into Ubud, or the same car is waiting.

The itinerary may sometimes change due to field conditions, weather, or village activities. We always adjust to make sure you still have the best and safest experience.

Included

  • Kecak and fire dance seat
  • English explanation of the Ramayana
  • Time in the Pura Dalem courtyard before the show

Not Included

  • Hotel shuttle (IDR 400,000 Ubud / 650,000 south) — self-meet is free
  • Dinner
  • Uluwatu temple or Uluwatu Kecak tickets

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Ubud Kecak?

Sunday and Tuesday only, 19:00–20:00, at Pura Dalem Gede Kutuh Kaja, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Petulu, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571. Map: https://share.google/FW9hZXtdHr9LEGwR6

How much is the Kecak at Kutuh Kaja?

IDR 100,000 per person. The adult price and the child price are the same. That is the Sekar booking rate for this show.

Can I walk there from Ubud?

Yes. Self-meet is free and the walk from central Ubud is about 10 minutes. Parking fits a big car. Hotel shuttle is IDR 400,000 from Ubud or IDR 650,000 from the south coast, once per booking.

How is this different from the Uluwatu Kecak?

Uluwatu is a daily sunset show on a south-Bali cliff. The Uluwatu show ticket is about IDR 150,000 for adults, and temple entrance is extra. This show is Sunday and Tuesday at 19:00 inside Pura Dalem in central Ubud, at IDR 100,000, with an English telling of the legend. https://www.sekarbaliactivity.com/blog/ubud-kecak-vs-uluwatu-2026

Is the story explained in English?

Yes. The performance includes an English explanation of the Ramayana so guests can follow Hanoman, Rama, Sinta, and Ravana while the Kecak chorus and fire dance continue.

Do I need to book a Grab for pickup and drop-off?

No — add our private shuttle: Ubud IDR 400.000 once, or south coast (Canggu, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Sanur, Nusa Dua, or Uluwatu) IDR 650.000 once. Your driver collects you at your hotel, waits while you do the activity, and drives you back — a private car for your group only, with quality local drivers we trust. No ordering a Grab or Gojek there and back, so you can focus on the activity. Prefer your own driver, a Grab, or a Gojek? That is always fine; self-meet at the venue has no transport fee.