Chasing Light
A Bali Photography Journey
Seven days, six nights shooting rice terraces, sacred temples, volcanic skies & everything in between
Arrival in Ubud
Bamboo forest · Balinese dancer · Fireflies
Your journey begins the moment you land. After a private transfer through lush countryside to Ubud, we wander the ethereal bamboo groves of Delodsema Village. As golden hour descends, capture dramatic portraits of a Balinese dancer — then end the night chasing fireflies beneath a canopy of stars. The perfect welcome to the island.
Rice Terraces to Milky Way
Sunrise · Luwak coffee · Kintamani · Astrophotography
Rise before the sun for golden-hour photography over the mist-laden Mancingan Rice Terraces. Refuel with a rare Luwak coffee tasting, then settle in for our Milky Way photography workshop. At dusk, shoot the dramatic caldera of Lake Batur — then, after dinner beneath an open sky, wait for the cosmos to reveal itself above the black lava fields of Kintamani (weather permitting).
Foggy Morning to Sacred Lakes
Pinggan village · Lake Tamblingan · Astrophotography
If the mountain gods cooperate, you'll see morning fog rolls through Pinggan Village at dawn — one of Bali's most underrated natural phenomena. A relaxed optional photo review over coffee before we move to the misty shores of Lake Tamblingan. The afternoon brings our second staged dancer shoot, set against the mystical Lake Tamblingan and the ancient temple. Followed by another astrophotography session under the stars.
Waterfalls & Relaxing Editing Session
Banyu Mana Waterfalls · Editing Session · Relax
An unhurried morning by the lake before we venture into the jungle to photograph the iconic Banyu Mana Waterfalls, capturing Long-exposure work, creative composition, and the constant soundtrack of rushing water. The afternoon is yours, with an optional editing session to start shaping the week's best frames before a golden-hour sunset stroll.
Sunrise to Temple By The Sea
Ulun Danu Beratan · Jatiluwih UNESCO terraces · Sunset sea temple
Begin at the iconic water temple of Ulun Danu Beratan, its tiered pagodas seemingly floating on morning mist. We then wind through the UNESCO-listed Jatiluwih Rice Terraces — sweeping emerald landscapes perfect for drone work and wide compositions, with optional trekking trails through the paddies. The day peaks at Tanah Lot, where Bali's most legendary sea temple rises from crashing surf at golden hour.
Local Market to Farewell by the Sea
Local Market · Cultural Park · Kecak fire dance · Jimbaran dinner
The final full day is as much celebration as it is craft. A morning photo review and Q&A lets you revisit your best images and lock in final techniques, before a village walk and street photography session through local streets. The evening crescendos with the hypnotic Kecak fire dance at clifftop Uluwatu Temple, then closes with a barefoot farewell dinner on the candlelit sands of Jimbaran Bay.
What's included
- 6 nights boutique & 3★/4★ accommodation, single occupancy or shared with your partner
- All meals & snacks throughout
- Private air-conditioned vehicle, full program
- Professional local driver
- All fuel, parking, tolls & driver costs
- Airport transfers
- All inter-area transfers per itinerary
- Milky Way workshop at Black Lava, Mt Batur
- Two staged Balinese dancer shoots
- Photo review, Q&A & editing sessions
- All temple & site entrance fees
- Local experiences — coffee plantation, village walk
- On-ground coordination & support
Not included
- International flights to/from Bali (DPS)
- Domestic flights not mentioned
- Personal expenses & extra drinks
- Laundry, minibar & room service
- Tips & gratuities (optional)
- Travel insurance (mandatory, not included)
- Visa & passport fees (if applicable)
- Meals not listed as included
- Services not listed under inclusions
Departure
Farewell · Until next time
Enjoy a leisurely final breakfast before we bid farewell to the island. Your private transfer to Denpasar Airport departs at a time suited to your flight. Take with you a memory card full of images — and a little piece of Bali that stays with you long after you land. Until next time.
Single - AUD $3410
Add a partner - AUD $2750
Deposit of $550 per person to reserve your spot
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Limited spots available · Departs 01 August 2027
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