Bali Instagram Photo Tour: Professional Guide at 5 Scenic Spots

Your guide is a licensed photographer, not just someone pointing out the view.

A private photography tour across Bali's most Instagram-worthy locations, led by a professional photographer guide who knows the light, the angles and the best time to shoot at each stop. The itinerary hits Ulun Danu Beratan Temple at sunrise before crowds arrive, the Handara Kosaido Gate at the golf course, Wanagiri Hidden Hill overlooking twin lakes, rice terraces, and Banyumala Waterfall where you can also swim. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan, lunch, water and coffee are included. You bring your own camera or phone and the guide handles composition and timing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Instagram photo tour in Bali

• Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple early morning
• Take photos at Handara Kosaido Gate golf course
• Photograph Wanagiri Hidden Hill and Twin Lakes
• Explore famous Bali rice terraces
• Swim and take photos at Banyumala Waterfall

The experience

The tour starts early at Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, one of Bali's most recognizable temples, timed to arrive before the morning crowds gather. Your guide is a licensed photographer who knows the temple's history and can explain what you're framing while helping you position yourself for the shot. From there the route moves to the Handara Kosaido Gate at Bali's first golf course (a single ornate gate framed by palms that has become a standard stop for the Instagram feed), then to Wanagiri Hidden Hill, where the view opens onto the Twin Lakes of Buyan and Tamblingan. The hill has multiple vantage points, so the guide can show you which angles work best depending on the light and the time of day.

Rice terraces come next, the geometric green rows that define Bali's landscape, followed by Banyumala Waterfall. This stop is different from the others: you're not just shooting. The waterfall area has three separate falls, and you can swim and wade in the pools between shots. If you've brought a drone, this is where you can fly it. The guide stays with you through the whole sequence, helping frame shots and timing them around the light. The tour runs eight to ten hours depending on how long you linger at each stop and how much time you spend in the water.

Everything is included: the minivan with air conditioning, the professional guide, lunch, bottled water, coffee and tea. You don't need to arrange transport, find a restaurant or negotiate with locals at each site. Bring sunscreen, mosquito spray and a change of clothes or swimsuit for Banyumala. The guide can work with your phone camera or your own camera: no equipment rental to sort out. Sunrise and sunset photo sessions are available if you want to add one to your booking.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a professional photographer guide licensed to lead tours.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• bottled water, coffee and tea throughout the day.
• access to all five photo locations (Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Handara Kosaido Gate, Wanagiri Hidden Hill, rice terraces and Banyumala Waterfall).
• and guidance on composition and timing at each stop.

Options for this experience

6 options

Lempuyang Temple photo sessionGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 08:30Photo at Lempuyang Temple: an Instagram photo stop at Lahangan Sweet, Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung Water Palace. Pickup is included

Kintamani sunrise photo outingGuide in English · 04:00 and 04:30Sunrise photo in Kintamani: start out early in the morning at 4.00 to capture the sunrise in Kintamani. Covers lava rock, the floating temple and the hot spring. Pickup is included

Sunset photo session at Tanah LotGuide in English · 08:30Sunset photo at Tanah Lot: this option takes in Leke-leke Waterfall, Bratan Temple, Jatiluwih and a sunset photo at Tanah Lot Temple. Pickup is included

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Private tour: Bali Instagram Photo TourGuide in English · 08:30Pickup is included

Photo of a traditional Bali houseGuide in English · 07:00, 08:00 and 08:30Traditional Bali house photo: have your picture taken in traditional Balinese wedding costume at our traditional Balinese compound. Pickup is included

With Balinese OutfitGuide in English · 07:00, 08:00 and 08:30With Balinese outfit: photo wearing a traditional Balinese outfit inside a traditional Balinese house compound. Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (26 to 35 years) · Senior (36 to 65 years) · Youth (14 to 25 years) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Private Tour Id

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a photographer who knows the angles and the light at each spot, rather than just a driver pointing out where to stand. The guide's expertise means you'll spend less time figuring out the shot and more time actually taking it, and swimming at the waterfall if you want to.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 25 years); Child (6 to 13 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What time does the Bali Instagram photo tour start and finish?

The tour runs eight to ten hours total. It begins early in the morning at Ulun Danu Beratan Temple to catch the light before crowds arrive, and the end time depends on how long you spend at each of the five main stops and whether you swim at Banyumala Waterfall.

Can I use my phone camera instead of bringing a professional camera?

Yes. The guide works with your phone camera or your own camera. There's no requirement to bring specific gear. The photographer guide handles composition and timing regardless of which device you're using.

What is Wanagiri Hidden Hill and why is it on this tour?

Wanagiri Hidden Hill is a hilltop viewpoint in Bali that overlooks the Twin Lakes of Buyan and Tamblingan. It's included because it offers multiple beautiful vantage points for photography, with the twin lakes as the backdrop and varied angles depending on where you stand on the hill.

Is swimming included at Banyumala Waterfall, or is this just a photo stop?

Banyumala Waterfall is more than a photo stop. You can swim and play in the pools between the three waterfalls in the area, and if you have a drone, you can fly it here. Bring a change of clothes or swimsuit and you'll have time to do both.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay extra for?

This tour is all-inclusive: hotel pickup and drop-off, the air-conditioned minivan, the professional photographer guide, lunch, bottled water, and coffee or tea are all included. You don't pay extra at any stop. Bring sunscreen and mosquito spray. Everything else is covered.

Can I add a sunrise or sunset photo session to this tour?

Yes. Sunrise and sunset photo sessions are available as add-ons. You can book one when you reserve the tour to extend the experience and capture different light at your chosen location.