About this tour
Catch Tegalalang's rice terraces at dawn with a professional photographer who captures 50 edited images plus raw files—enough to document your visit properly. Then visit Tirta Empul Temple for a melukat purification ceremony led by a local priest, before swimming in the quieter pools at Ulu Petanu Waterfall. Six hours total, starting early, finishing before noon. Transport, guide, temple entry, and all photography included.
Highlights
- Sunrise shoot at empty Tegalalang terraces with professional photographer
- 50 edited high-res photos plus original files to keep
- Melukat ritual at Tirta Empul Temple with local priest
- Swim in lesser-known Ulu Petanu Waterfall pools
- Private air-conditioned transport throughout
- Sarongs and temple offerings supplied
- Coffee or tea stop midway
What to expect
You'll start before sunrise at Tegalalang, working with a photographer for an hour as light improves across the stepped paddies. After the shoot, head to Tirta Empul Temple where a priest guides you through the melukat cleansing—you'll wade into the sacred spring pools in provided sarong. The ritual is genuine, not staged. Final stop is Ulu Petanu Waterfall, a quieter alternative to crowded spots, where you can swim in natural rock pools. The pace is deliberate, not rushed. Bring swimwear under your clothes and expect wet hair by the end.
Good to know
Wear sturdy footwear for waterfall rocks and terraced walking paths. The day starts very early—meet times are typically 4:30–5:00 am. Bring a change of clothes and a dry bag for electronics. The temple ritual requires respectful dress (provided sarong) and removed shoes. Not ideal if you have heart or mobility concerns.
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