11 Ubud Photo Tours & Photoshoots Worth Flying For

1.Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 737 reviews · from $85Our pick

You’ll visit Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and d’Alas Swing in one long private day from Ubud. Your driver-guide handles transport, entrance fees, lunch, sarongs, and photos. Guides such as Berata, Bagus, Komang Pi, and Krisda are praised for safe driving and local insight.

“Heavens Gate tour is well worth it. Although quite a distance from our hotel in Seminyak, we were able to enjoy the beautiful countryside, hills, vegetation, rice fields… We loved all of this and the temple was amazing. As humans prayer and praise connects us. You cannot help but praise when you are in such an amazing place. Bagus Chukar, our guide on this tour was knowledgeable, engaging, and funny. Grateful to have selected this tour and been led by such an awesome guide. Don’t miss this adventure!”

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2.Instagram Tour in Bali: The Most Beautiful Spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $65

Spend about eight hours with a private driver visiting Handara Gate, Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, Wanagiri Hidden Hills, and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. Pickup is offered from Ubud and most of south Bali. The tour includes entrance fees, bottled water, air-conditioned transport, and a simple local lunch. Expect walking at the waterfall and time for photos at every stop.

“The guys are very helpful and gentle and the tour is good as it says they will drive you to nice places me”

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3.Balinese Costume Photoshoot with Make Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $26Best value

At Singapadu Foto Adat Bali near Ubud, you choose a traditional costume, receive careful hair and makeup styling, then pose for a professional session with Dudik or another photographer. Expect a private or small-group visit lasting about 2 to 4 hours, with edited photos delivered through Google Drive.

“Loved this unique experience. Lady who did make up and dressed us was brilliant. Photos were amazing .... definitely recommend 😊”

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4.UBUD Instagram Spot Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $42

Spend about three hours at Ubud’s most photogenic stops with a private driver-photographer. Pose at Happy Swing Bali, sample Balinese coffee and tea at Kumulilir, and photograph the Tegalalang rice terraces. Guides such as Dono, Nyoman, Kadek, Artha, and Berto are praised for patient posing advice and flexible plans. Hotel pickup is available in central Ubud.

“We were fortunate to have Dono as our tour guide. He was very kind and patient. We changed the tour slightly, having asked to go and see the Taman Dedari Angel statues which was phenomenal. Dono took some great pictures there, before we headed to the rice fields which was spectacular. It was an amazing day, as it was the day I proposed to my fiancé, and Dono took some great pictures. We had some difficulties with the rain, but Dono was very patient and enthusiastic, and we obtained some great pictures. We would like to thank Dono and Ubud activities for a wounderful tour and photos.”

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5.Private Instagram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · from $37

Spend about 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver visiting Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Blangsinga Waterfall, a luwak coffee plantation, and Balinese craft workshops. Guides such as Ketut, Andika, Siew, and Nyoman are praised for taking photos and adapting the day to your pace. Entrance fees are extra.

“Really good tour that has some really awesome photos. The other stops at the wood and silver artists are really cool as well and we left with some neat souvenirs. Our guide was Ketut he was knowledgeable, funny, and really elevated the experience for us. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to explore Bali and get some really cool photos!”

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6.Private Ubud Tour With Professional Photographer with Edit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Spend four private hours with an English-speaking photographer such as Nyoman, Dono, or Kadek, visiting Happy Swing Bali, Abian Desa Rice Terrace, and Kumulilir. You get guided poses, full-frame camera photos, coffee tasting, bottled water, transport, and at least 75 edited images sent by Google Drive.

“Nyoman, you absolutely killed it today! Fire 🔥 🔥 🔥 😊 Our photoshoot was incredible, and we as couple totally in love with the results! Your ability to capture the perfect moment is amazing, and each photo tells a story that's full of emotion. You're so talented! We are blown away by your creativity and patience. You have a way of making everyone feel comfortable, and it shows in the photos. Thanks for sharing your work, Nyoman! 😊 DEFINITELY 💯 NYOMAN IS THE BEST. VERY RECOMMENDED ❤️❤️”

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7.Private Tour with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $55

Spend 6 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking guide and professional photographer. Visit rice terraces, waterfalls, a coffee plantation, and Aloha Ubud Swing, with posing help, private transport, and 25 to 50 edited photos plus all original images delivered online.

“Very thoughtfull and understanding driver. When my wife was struggeling with the heat he was verry patient and accomadating. There were also no problems when we wanted to change the itenarary a bit to fit our taste. He even gave us suggestions on where to find halal places to eat. Deserves 6 stars!”

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8.Private Ubud Instagrammable Tour – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $30

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Kanto Lampo and Tibumana waterfalls, Cantik Agriculture, Sari Timbul, and Tegallalang Rice Terrace. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, parking, phone photography, and some entrance fees are included depending on the option you choose. It is built for easy photos and flexible pacing.

“All good, the driver/tour guide is very nice and experienced. Punctual, arrived ontime and very polite”

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9.Hire Bali Private Professional Photographer with Edit Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide and professional photographer such as Artha, Nyoman, or Kadek. Choose an Ubud route with rice terraces, temples, waterfalls, swings, and coffee tasting, or pay extra for the early Lempuyang Gate of Heaven tour. You receive all photos plus at least 75 edited images through Google Drive.

“This tour is a dream come true. The guide was very flexible with my wishes and he had good suggestions. The photoshoot was professional and he had good tips on how to take the photos. I highly recommend having someone with good camera on these tours because the beauty is unreal and it’s worth capturing it in a memorable way.”

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10.Bali Instagram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $46

Spend 12 hours with a private English-speaking driver visiting Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, and Lempuyang Temple’s Gates of Heaven. Hotel pickup, private transport, and mineral water are included. Entrance fees, lunch, and the jungle swing cost extra, so bring cash, sunscreen, and a change of clothes.

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11.2-Hour Family Photoshoot Ubud. Capture Bali Memories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $123 per session (up to 4)

Meet photographer Ade or Bento in Ubud or Gianyar for a private two-hour family session. Choose a hotel, villa, rice terrace, beach, market, or village setting, then receive up to 30 edited high-resolution images. The session is flexible, English and Indonesian speaking, and suitable for groups of up to four.

“Ade and Bento were amazing. They were highly professional, friendly and very engaging. They understood our requirements and were well prepared. We highly recommend them.”

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