Indonesia · TICKETS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 entry tickets worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Head to Ubud Palace for a 90-minute Legong Kraton performance, where young dancers tell an old royal tale through precise gestures, quick movements, ornate costumes, and gamelan music. The $6 ticket is excellent value, but seating is limited. Arrive 45 to 75 minutes early for a better view, and bring cash for drinks.
“Unexpectedly intricate and decidedly beaitiful. A wonderful activity after dinner.”
You’ll watch a one-hour Kecak and Fire Dance in one of four Ubud venues, with English-speaking host support and temple entry included. There are no instruments: a chanting male chorus drives the Ramayana story, while costumed dancers and a fire finale create the drama. Arrive by 18:30 for better seats.
“Great performance to immerse in the culture. Thank you! We will come back.”
Spend three to seven hours at Waterbom Bali in Kuta, riding 26 slides, floating the Lazy River, or relaxing in tropical gardens. The dated pass includes park entry and all slides, but food, lockers, towels, gazebos, FlowRider, spa services, and photos cost extra. Same-day reentry is allowed.
“We are both 60 years old but had so much fun, even climbing up all those steps. Staff were great enduring the safety of the participants”
Meet your local guide at Uluwatu Temple around 5 pm for a short guided visit, cliff-top views, photo help, monkey safety, and direct entry to the Kecak Fire Dance. Guides such as Kadek Pedro, Made, Adhi, and Ketut help explain the temple and find good seats. Transport is not included.
“The park is surrounded by a lot of green and monkeys everywhere, they are very smart and ready to take off their glasses or cell phone so be careful always take photos but with the cell phone in your chest. Amazing view and the show is too much.Auto-translated”
Arrive at De Jukung Resto & Bar by 5:30 PM for a one-hour Kecak and Fire Dance show near Tanah Lot Temple. You’ll see Ramayana scenes, chanting dancers, fire rituals, and sunset views. Choose a show-only ticket or add temple entry, a temple tour, and hotel pickup with guides such as Wijana, Putu, or Kemi.
“Amazing day and we had a great guide! Recommended ❤️”
Make your own way to Uluwatu Temple for a roughly one-hour Kecak and Fire Dance performance. Around 50 male chanters, costumed actors, Ramayana storytelling, and fire effects unfold near sunset. Your show ticket is included, but the IDR 60,000 temple admission fee, transport, food, and drinks are extra. Seats are free and crowds can be intense.
“Do bear in mind there are large queues after collecting tickets at the desk but those who had waiting to buy tickets at the time were left disappointed so it was a good idea to reserve these tickets early! The show was excellent, with memorable characters especially the gentleman acting at Hanuman. One of the best parts of our Bali stay.”
Spend about three hours at Bali Bird Park near Ubud, where your ticket includes entry, bird shows, feeding sessions, a 4D movie, and access to tropical gardens. See parrots, peacocks, flamingos, cranes, birds of prey, and the park’s popular Black Cockatoo, Anna-Maria. Entry is valid during opening hours, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
“We loved being able to touch and hold the birds. The bird show was also amazing, how they fly and come back themselves. Heaven is going to be awesome!”
Visit Tirta Empul with a guide such as Wayan, Moyo, or Kadek Nanda, learn the meaning of Balinese Hindu rituals, and take part in a holy-water blessing. The package includes entry, offerings, sarong and sash rental, bottled water, and pickup from your Ubud address. Allow extra time for traffic.
“The Tirta water blessing was the most memorable. My tour guide Katut was well versed in the ceremony so I was well prepared. He also put in a full days worth of driving.”
This five-hour outing from Seminyak combines Uluwatu Temple’s cliff-top views with a one-hour Kecak and Fire Dance performance. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Bagus, Arya, Kadek, or Wayan, handles admission, explains Balinese culture, helps with photos, and warns you about the temple’s bold monkey population. Pickup is offered, with groups capped at 14.
“The Kecak dance is an incredible experience and definitely worth visiting. Especially the 6pm show. Although you can purchase a ticket yourself for cheaper, we were thankful to have Bagus as our guide, he kept us clear of any thieving moRead more”
Spend 4 to 5 hours at Trans Studio Bali in Seminyak, an indoor theme park inside Trans Studio Mall. Your mobile ticket covers five zones, selected rides, live shows, and the Fantastic Show. Choose carefully if you want I-Fly, VIP access, lunch, or the Fly Over Indonesia attraction.
“Definitely get the fast track. Great range of rides and activities for young and older kids. Was pleasantly surprised.”
Visit Prambanan Temple at your own pace with a one-day admission ticket. Explore the Trimurti temples, study stone reliefs inspired by ancient legends, and see Shiva Temple, the complex’s tallest shrine. Redeem your digital ticket at the entrance kiosk. No guide or transport is included, so bring comfortable shoes and a passport or ID.
“Great I went by myself, without guide just walked around the temples but it is very easy to get there and they give a map at the entrance to know the history and all the important spots. There was also delicious street food market before the exit to try local delicacies.”
Spend 8 to 9 hours south of Bandung with guide Umien Moritz, visiting Kawah Putih, Rengganis Crater, tea country, rice fields, villages, and a luwak coffee home industry. Private transport, bottled water, entrance fees, and pickup are included. Lunch is not.
“Excellent guide and driver, who's able to tell about the history of Bandung. He is very knowledgeable on the local sites of attractions.”
Spend about nine hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide visiting Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, Kintamani, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Ubud Monkey Forest. Lunch at Grand Puncak Sari includes Indonesian dishes with views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur. Guides such as Sudi and his son have earned warm praise for careful driving and attentive service.
“Was very beautiful I was happy and the taxi driver He’s the best very good man. I enjoyed every bit of the trip that day. I will came again and hope to have some taxi driver on my next visit. Thank you guys much appreciated.”
Take a roughly 45-minute one-way fast boat between Sanur and Nusa Penida, choosing Angel Billabong or El Rey Fast Cruise. You will travel between Sanur Harbor and Banjar Nyuh Harbor, with several departure times and a price of $12.22 per person. Hotel transfers are not included.
“It was a good experience, my sisters and I like it. We will recommend it. Till next time…..Thank you”
Spend about an hour with comedians such as Omar and Guntur at Secret Comedy Night Bali. Choose a regular show, crowd-work format, or open mic in Canggu, Seminyak, Ubud, or Uluwatu. The adults-only room is intimate, interactive, and sometimes deliberately cheeky, with explicit language and sexual humor possible.
“What a great night! Laughed so hard, very entertaining, met some new friends too at the show. Comedians were really good & funny!”
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