11 Photography Sessions in Indonesia to Build a Day Around

1.UBUD Instagram Spot Tour with Photographer

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

Spend about three hours with a private driver-photographer such as Dono, Nyoman, Kadek, or Berto. Pose at jungle swings and Tegalalang Rice Terrace, taste Balinese coffee and tea at Kumulilir, and receive at least 75 edited photos by Google Drive.

“I recommend booking the UBUD Instagram Spot Tour with Photographer. Our driver / photographer was super friendly and managed to get some really good pictures. Our tour guide arrived promptly at 8am for the hotel pickup. I recommend the 8am tour to avoid crowds. We started at the Aloha Ubud Swing. They have 5 different types of swings. I feel like the safety equipment was quite good compared to the other swings I saw. The price for 2 people was 800,000 IDR inclusive of a credit card surcharge for 2 people. It was nice to check the box, but I'm not sure I'd do the swings again. The next stop…”

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2.Bali Private Photographer & Drone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $65

Spend about two hours with a private Bali photographer and drone operator around Ubud. Nyoman, Kadek, Artha, or another team member can guide poses and capture candid, romantic, or playful images at rice terraces, coffee plantations, jungle swings, or your hotel. You receive at least 50 edited high-resolution photos.

“What an absolute legend who looked after us days before the actual day. Took amazing photos and was a great guide and photographer! Only wish I needed him more and I would book again! 10 out of 10”

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3.Bali Lempuyang Photography Tour -All Inclusive & Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $99

Start early from Seminyak with a private guide such as Mega or Yasa, then photograph Lempuyang’s Gates of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, Tukad Cepung, a jungle swing, coffee country, and Tegalalang. Transport, tickets, lunch, water, WiFi, and photo help are included.

“Mega was incredibly accommodating for our last minute trip. Quick responds to our questions and flexible due to the short time we were in Bali but still wanting to do quite a bit. He was friendly and informative without being overbearing. FRead more”

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4.Bali Full Day Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $246

Start at 5:30 am with photographer Nyoman and a small group of no more than four. Capture Mount Agung at sunrise, visit Tirta Empul, learn practical camera tips, and share a Balinese home-cooked meal with a local family. iPhone users, DSLR owners, drone pilots, and non-photographers are welcome.

“We went to a local food market to meet with locals and had a wonderful experience. Had a great time on this tour, thank you Nyoman!”

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5.Bali Flying Dress VIP Ubud Photoshoot (Private with Professional Photographer)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $620

You’ll spend about seven hours with a private driver, photographer, and dress assistant, posing at Handara Gate and Ubud-area sites including a 700-year-old banyan tree. Choose a maxi dress, receive hotel pickup, and select images for professional editing.

“From the Hotel pick up to the Rice Terraces in Uma Ceking I had an amazing time and the team was superb and competent from Oscar, Uni and Rizal the photographer. I would recommend the trio further. Thanks so much team Forever Vacation. Best regards Annie”

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6.Bali Instagram Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $53

Start before sunrise for Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven, then visit Tirta Gangga, enjoy a rice-field lunch stop, and swim at Goa Raja Waterfall. Your private driver and photographer may be Aditya, Yudha, Kadek, Putu, Roy, or another local guide. Transport, tickets, parking, and camera use are included.

“Our guide Aditya picked us up at 4am for the drive to heaven’s gate. So glad he did! The queue was soo long and we were no 35 after arriving at 6.30am , we left around 8.30 am and people arriving were no 700+. It’s a true test in patienceRead more”

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7.Bali Professional Photoshoot in Traditional Dress Outfit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $89

Meet in Seminyak for a two-hour private photoshoot in luxury Balinese dress. A professional makeup artist prepares you, you choose your outfit, and a photographer guides your poses in a traditional house studio or at a selected Bali temple. Receive original and retouched images on your phone.

“The entire staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They assisted with posing and they were on time and very attentive.”

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8.Paragliding Bali at Uluwatu Cliff with Photos/Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $95

Meet at the Ulu Paragliding Site in Pecatu for a private tandem flight above southern Bali’s cliffs and beaches. A pilot such as Yanto handles the glider while an action camera records your 10 to 15 minutes in the air. Take home the SD card at no extra charge.

“The experience was so much fun, the views were incredible, It was really well organised and efficient getting the gear on and off. Just make sure you’ve got enough space on your phone to be able to download the videos”

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9.East Java Tours with Bromo Photography, Ijen Blue Fire and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $311

Spend three demanding but rewarding days exploring East Java with a private English-speaking guide and 4WD. Watch sunrise at Bromo, visit Madakaripura Waterfall, and trek to Ijen Crater with a respirator, headlight, and goggles. Guides such as Aldo and Darma are associated with the service, though assignments can vary.

“Wonderful tour! The Madakaripura waterfall is enchanting, and the sunrise over Mount Bromo is simply breathtaking. The Ijen was closed for safety reasons so we couldn't do it, however Aldo was ready to reshape the tour and to offer some alRead more”

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10.Mount Bromo Milky Way Photography and Sunrise Private Tour (1D1N)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $169

Leave Surabaya at 7pm for a private overnight trip to Mount Bromo. Your guide and driver handle the long transfers, night-sky stop, 4WD jeep, sunrise viewpoint, crater walk, and optional Madakaripura Waterfall. Bring a DSLR, dress warmly, and expect a demanding but rewarding 20-hour schedule.

“Pickup was on time, transit was overall comfortable and reliable, the driver even escorted us to the train station when we depart to make sure we are at the right station. We went in early July and could see the galaxy extremely clearly (guide told us we were lucky to haRead more”

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11.Nusa Penida Tour with Iconic Photography in Kelingking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $99

Travel from Kuta to Nusa Penida by fastboat for an 8-hour private tour of Kelingking Cliff, Diamond Beach, and Thousand Island Viewpoint. Your guide handles the route and takes photos and videos, with lunch, entrance fees, water, transport, and WiFi included.

“Was a really lovely snorkelling trip. Driver took us from the villa- through the fast boat super easily- then to the small boat for the snorkel.”

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