Bali Instagram Tour: Gates of Heaven, Rice Terraces & Waterfalls

Four landmark stops built around the light and the shot, not the clock.

A full-day guided tour of Bali's most famous photo spots, starting from your hotel and visiting the Gates of Heaven at Lempuyang temple, Tirta Gangga water palace, Cepung waterfall and Tegalalang rice terraces. Your English-speaking guide handles photography and explains the history and culture at each site. Entrance tickets and hotel transfer are included. A swing at the rice terraces is optional and booked at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tirta Gangga Water Garden45m · entry included
2. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h · entry included

Visit Bali's iconic scenic spots

• Visit Gates of Heaven at Lempuyang temple
• Learn about Balinese culture and history
• Explore Tirta Gangga royal water palace
• Admire and swim at Cepung waterfall
• Take photos at Tegalalang rice terraces

The experience

You start at the Gates of Heaven, the stone gateway at Lempuyang temple with Mount Agung rising behind it. Your guide positions you for shots and walks you through the temple's history and what it means to the Balinese people. From there you move to Tirta Gangga, the former royal water palace in eastern Bali, where the formal gardens and pools give you another set of angles before you head inland.

Cepung waterfall is the stop where the light does the work: sun rays cut straight down through the canyon opening, casting natural beams across the falling water. You get time to photograph the effect and swim in the pool below if you want. The guide brings you back toward your hotel with a final stop at Tegalalang rice terraces, where you walk out into the stepped fields and shoot across the vast green expanse. The rice field entrance is included. If you want to add the swing activity, you can choose that at checkout.

The whole day runs about ten hours from pickup to drop-off. Bring a camera or phone with a full battery and wear shoes that can handle wet ground at the waterfall. Your guide is there to frame shots and answer questions about each site, not to rush you through.

What’s included

• English-speaking driver and guide for the full day.
• hotel pickup and return.
• entrance tickets to Tegalalang rice terraces and all four sites.
• insurance.
• photography guidance at each stop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (15 to 65 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Your bali trekking tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide handling route planning and composition while you focus on the views and cultural stories. Book a self-guided option if you prefer to explore independently.

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Top questions

What is the Gates of Heaven at Lempuyang temple actually like when I get there?

Lempuyang is an ancient temple with a stone gateway framing Mount Agung in the background, the view that makes it famous for photos. Your guide explains the temple's history and its place in Balinese culture while you shoot.

Can I swim at Cepung waterfall?

Yes, you have the chance to swim in the pool at the base of Cepung waterfall after photographing the sun rays that beam down through the canyon opening.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included. You'll want to budget for a meal during the ten-hour day or eat before or after the tour.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes an English-speaking driver and guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets to the rice terraces and all four sites, and insurance. The swing at Tegalalang is optional and costs extra if you want it.

How many people do I need to book this tour?

A minimum of two people per booking. The guide picks you up at your hotel lobby and the group stays together for all four stops.