Bali Instagram Tour: Temples, Waterfalls & Rice Terraces
A full day hitting Bali's most photographed spots without arranging the route yourself
A private guided day tour of Bali departing from Kuta with hotel pickup, visiting Pura Lempuyang Temple (the Gate of Heaven), Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Tukad Cepung Waterfall and Tegalalang rice terraces. The tour includes a professional English-speaking driver and photography assistant, all temple and waterfall entry fees, private transport, lunch and water. The schedule runs from 6 AM pickup through 7:30 PM return, with the climb to Lempuyang Temple involving more than 1,700 stairs at nearly 1,200 meters elevation.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Bali's iconic spots
- Hotel pick up early morning
- Visit Tirta Gangga Water Palace
- Climb to Lempuyang Temple
- Lunch break
- Visit Tukad Cepung Waterfall
- Explore Tegalalang rice terraces
- Ride jungle swing at coffee plantation
- Return to hotel
- Tirta Gangga Water Garden Entry included 1h
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace Entry included 1h
- Ubud Art Market passing by
- Mount Batur passing by
- Canggu passing by
- Kuta Beach passing by
- Jimbaran Beach passing by
- Pandawa Beach passing by
- Kanto Lampo Waterfall passing by
- Tirta Empul Temple passing by
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off across major Bali regions.
- private air-conditioned vehicle with professional English-speaking driver and photography assistant.
- entry to Pura Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Tukad Cepung Waterfall and Tegalalang rice terraces.
- Indonesian lunch and bottled water.
- jungle swing at the coffee plantation.
Times
- Every day 04:00 06:00
Before you book
Operated by ForeverVacation Bali
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The experience
The day starts with hotel pickup between 6 and 7 AM, depending on where you're staying in the Kuta region. Your driver and photography assistant handle the route while you watch the island unfold: the itinerary moves through four main stops, each one a place you've likely seen online. Tirta Gangga Water Palace comes first, a 1948 palace with Balinese and Chinese architecture set near Ababi village. By 9:30 AM you're at Pura Lempuyang Temple, the famous Gate of Heaven, where the climb to the temple itself demands more than 1,700 stairs and reaches nearly 1,200 meters above sea level. The steep ascent is the day's physical centerpiece. The views of Mount Agung from the top are why people make the effort.
Lunch happens at noon, then the afternoon turns to water and greenery. Tukad Cepung Waterfall sits off the main tourist path: a place most visitors miss because it takes real exploration to find. The Tegalalang rice terraces come next, the lush green stepped fields that define how Bali looks in photographs. Before heading back, you swing on the jungle swing at a coffee plantation, another Instagram moment the guide knows well. The route back to your hotel leaves at 5 PM and arrives between 7 and 7:30 PM, depending on traffic and your location.
Everything is arranged: entry tickets to temples and waterfalls, the private air-conditioned vehicle, lunch and bottled water all come with the tour. The driver and photography assistant are there to move you through the day and help you get the shots. If your hotel sits in the southwest or south of Bali (Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran or Pandawa), the route passes your area on the way back, so the timing adjusts to your location.
Is this one for you?The steep 1,700-stair climb to Pura Lempuyang Temple and the full 10- to 12-hour day mean this tour suits travelers ready for a morning start and an afternoon of walking. If you want the famous Bali shots without building the route yourself, the private driver and guide handle the logistics and timing so you focus on the stops.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Vietnamese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.
How steep is the climb to Pura Lempuyang Temple?
Pura Lempuyang Temple requires climbing more than 1,700 stairs to reach the temple at nearly 1,200 meters elevation. The climb is steep and challenging, and the operator notes it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.
What's included in the tour price?
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport, a professional English-speaking driver and photography assistant, all temple entry tickets and waterfall admission fees, Indonesian lunch and bottled water.
What time does the tour start and end?
Hotel pickup begins at 6 AM (exact time varies by location) and the tour returns you to your hotel between 7 and 7:30 PM, making it a roughly 10- to 12-hour day depending on your hotel's location and traffic.
Is Tukad Cepung Waterfall easy to reach?
Tukad Cepung Waterfall sits off the main tourist routes and requires real exploration to find, which is why it stays less crowded than other Bali waterfalls. The tour includes the visit and the driver knows the way.
Can I book this tour if I'm staying outside the Kuta area?
Yes, the tour includes hotel pickup across major Bali regions. The route adjusts to your location. If you're in Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran or Pandawa, the return passes through your area on the way back to your hotel.
What is Tegalalang rice terrace like?
Tegalalang rice terrace is one of Bali's most visited attractions, famous for its lush green stepped rice fields that appear in countless photos of the island. The tour stops here in the late afternoon, after lunch and the waterfall visit.
Bali Instagram Tour: Temples, Waterfalls & Rice Terraces
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