Bali: Scenic Instagram Tour with Waterfall, Rice Terrace & Temple

Summary

Gate of Heaven temple views, jungle swings and Tirta Gangga pools

You’ll wander through Bali’s Gate of Heaven temple with mountain views, feed koi in Tirta Gangga’s water gardens, feel spray from a hidden waterfall cave, and walk Tegalalang’s rice terraces before trying a jungle swing. With pickup and entrance fees covered, you’ll have space to notice all those small moments that make Bali stick with you.

What’s the experience like?

Hands wrapped around a bottle of water, I tried not to look too nervous as our driver weaved through morning traffic out of Ubud. The air smelled like wet leaves—maybe from last night’s rain?—and my friend kept pointing out little roadside shrines tucked between warungs. At the Gate of Heaven Temple, everyone was waiting for that perfect photo but honestly, watching the clouds drift over Mount Agung behind the gates felt better than any picture. Our guide Wayan showed us how to do a simple offering—he even laughed when I nearly dropped the incense.

Tirta Gangga Water Garden was next. I didn’t expect the koi to be so bold—they nibbled at my fingers when I dipped them in the pool. There’s this quiet sound there: just water trickling and kids giggling somewhere behind the hedges. Lunch wasn’t included but we grabbed something spicy from a stall outside (I still don’t know what it was called). The drive to the waterfall took longer than I thought, but when we finally got there, it was cool inside the cave and you could hear nothing but water hitting rock. My shoes got soaked—I didn’t care.

The last stop was Tegalalang Rice Terrace. It’s greener than any photo shows, honestly. We watched a farmer wave from across the field while tourists lined up for those big jungle swings (I chickened out at first but ended up going—my legs shook for ages after). The sun started dipping behind palm trees as we headed back; I kept thinking about how different Bali feels when you’re actually standing in those places instead of just scrolling past them online.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit iconic Bali scenic spots

• Voucher check
• Visit Gate of Heaven Temple
• Explore Water Palace of Karangasem kingdom
• See majestic waterfall inside cave
• Walk Tegalalang Rice Terrace and swings

Top questions

How long is the Bali Instagram tour?

The tour lasts approximately one full day including all stops and transfers.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included in your day trip.

Are entrance tickets included?

All entrance tickets to attractions are included in the tour price.

What sites are visited on this Bali scenic tour?

The tour visits Gate of Heaven Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Garden, a cave waterfall, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace with swing options.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

No, lunch is not included but there are opportunities to buy food along the way.

Is this day trip suitable for children?

Children can join if accompanied by an adult; infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

Are there physical requirements for this tour?

This tour isn’t recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries.

What’s included

Your day includes bottled water for the road, all entrance fees covered at each site, comfortable hotel or port pickup and drop-off so you don’t have to worry about transport logistics, plus a friendly local driver-guide who keeps things moving (and shares stories along the way).