Bali Instagram Tour: Private Day Trip with Photography Guide

Swing above the jungle, wade through rice terraces, and leave with professional photos of every stop

A private, all-inclusive day trip across Bali's most photographed landmarks, led by an English-speaking guide who doubles as your photographer. You visit Lempuyang Temple's Gate of Heaven at 1,200 meters, feed koi at Tirta Gangga Water Palace, swing over the treetops at the Bali Jungle Swing, explore Goa Raja Waterfall, walk the stepped rice fields of Tegalalang, and taste Balinese coffee at a plantation. Transport, all entry fees, lunch at a mountain restaurant, and sarong rental for temples are included. The tour runs 10 to 12 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tirta Gangga Water Garden2h · entry included
2. Tegalalang Rice Terrace1h · entry included

Explore Bali's iconic Instagram spots

• Visit Gate of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple
• Explore Tirta Gangga Water Palace gardens
• Feed koi fish at Tirta Gangga ponds
• Enjoy lunch at Lereng Agung Ristorante
• Experience Bali Jungle Swing and Bird Nest
• Visit Goa Raja Waterfall and swim
• Walk through Tegalalang Rice Terrace
• Taste Balinese coffee at Cantik Agriculture

The experience

The day starts with a pickup from your hotel and a drive to Lempuyang Temple, perched 1,200 meters above sea level in northeastern Bali. The temple, one of the island's six most sacred sites, is famous for its Gate of Heaven: a stone archway framing views of Mount Agung. Your guide shares the traditions and spiritual practices you'll witness there, then helps you pose and capture photos at the gate and around the temple grounds. Beyond the Instagram moment, you're standing in an active place of worship, watching offerings and prayers that connect you to Balinese Hindu culture.

From there, you move to Tirta Gangga Water Palace, built in 1948 by the last King of Karangasem. The palace blends Balinese and Chinese architecture around an eleven-tiered fountain, koi ponds, and sculptures fed by natural springs. You'll walk the gardens with your guide, hear the royal history, and feed the colorful koi at the stepping stones: a moment your guide photographs while you're in it. A lunch break follows at Lereng Agung Ristorante, set on the slopes of Mount Agung with views across the landscape. You choose from an Indonesian buffet or à la carte dishes. After eating, you head to the Bali Jungle Swing, where you soar above the treetops with the volcano as your backdrop, then move to the Bird Nest perch in the trees for more photos. The professional swing team and your guide work together to capture your best angles.

The afternoon takes you to Goa Raja Waterfall, a hidden waterfall deep in the jungle with a natural pool and a cave behind the cascade. Your guide stays with you for safety while acting as photographer and videographer, capturing you swimming or posing in the serene setting. Next is Tegalalang Rice Terrace, the UNESCO-recognized stepped rice paddies that define Ubud's landscape. Your guide explains the subak irrigation system, centuries-old farming traditions still in use, and helps you frame shots across the emerald fields and meet local farmers. The day ends at Cantik Agriculture, a plantation where you walk through coffee and tea plants, learn traditional roasting and brewing methods, and taste a variety of coffees and herbal teas in a peaceful setting before heading back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• all parking fees, local taxes and fuel.
• entrance tickets to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, the jungle swing, and Goa Raja Waterfall.
• professional English-speaking driver and photography guide.
• sarong rental for temple visits.
• lunch at a mountain restaurant.
• coffee and tea tasting at Cantik Agriculture.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in main Bali hotel areas.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by AvenTuria Bali

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple, a small group, or solo and want a private experience where someone else handles the driving, timing and photography, so you can focus on the moment instead of the logistics. The guide's dual role as photographer means you get professional shots at every stop without stopping to set up a tripod or asking strangers to take pictures.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's the Gate of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple actually like when you get there?

Lempuyang Temple sits 1,200 meters above sea level in northeastern Bali, and the Gate of Heaven is a stone archway at the temple that frames views of Mount Agung. It's an active sacred site where you'll see offerings and prayers happening. Your guide explains the spiritual traditions while helping you photograph the gate and the surrounding temple grounds.

Do I need any special clothing or gear for the temples?

Sarong rental is included in the tour for temple visits, so you don't need to bring your own. Your guide will help you with the proper way to wear it at Lempuyang and Tirta Gangga.

Can I actually swim at Goa Raja Waterfall, or is it just for photos?

Yes, Goa Raja Waterfall has a natural pool where you can swim. The waterfall flows into clear water surrounded by jungle, and there's a cave behind the cascade. Your guide stays with you for safety and photographs you in the water or posing by the falls.

How much walking is involved in the rice terraces?

Tegalalang Rice Terrace involves strolling through the stepped rice fields at your own pace. The terrain is uneven but the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your guide explains the farming system and helps you find the best photo spots as you walk through the paddies.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food will I eat?

Lunch is included at Lereng Agung Ristorante, set on the slopes of Mount Agung with panoramic views. You can choose from an Indonesian buffet or order à la carte dishes made with fresh local ingredients.

What happens at the coffee tasting at the end of the day?

At Cantik Agriculture, a plantation in a lush setting, you walk through coffee and tea plants and learn how local farmers hand-pick, roast, and brew using traditional methods. A guided tasting session lets you sample a variety of rich coffees and aromatic herbal teas before the tour returns you to your hotel.