The Enchanting Rejang Dance: A Photography Journey in East Bali – January 19-29, 2027
Photography Tour Itinerary — First Session
Day 1 — January 19, 2027
Gianyar • Pulagan • Penjor • Buddhist Temple
The photography adventure begins in Gianyar with an early-morning sunrise photography session at Pulagan, capturing the beautiful Balinese landscape in the soft morning light. This location is also ideal for aerial photography, with opportunities for both drone and camera photography.
After sunrise, we continue with a special Penjor Photography Session, focusing on the beautiful traditional Balinese decorations that line the villages and roads. This session offers excellent opportunities to capture Balinese culture, architecture, details, and traditional craftsmanship.
In the afternoon, we head to a Buddhist Temple to photograph the peaceful surroundings and capture the warm colors of the sunset, creating a beautiful combination of cultural and landscape photography.
Overnight: RV Hotel Gianyar
Day 2 — January 20, 2027
Mancingan Rice Fields • Drone Photography • Natural Salt Maker
The day begins before sunrise as we travel to the Mancingan Rice Fields. The early morning light creates beautiful conditions for capturing mist, rice terraces, farmers, village scenery, and the peaceful atmosphere of rural Bali.
Following the sunrise session, we dedicate additional time to a drone photography session over the Mancingan Rice Fields, allowing us to capture a unique aerial perspective of the landscape and surrounding countryside.
Later in the day, we visit a traditional natural salt-making area. Here, we have the opportunity to photograph the traditional process of salt production and the daily life of local salt makers.
The day concludes with a beautiful sunset photography session, capturing the changing colors of the sky and the natural surroundings.
Day 3 — January 21, 2027
Pinggan Sunrise • Jati Temple with Model • Ubud Pottery
We start the morning with a spectacular sunrise photography session at Pinggan, one of Bali’s beautiful highland viewpoints. The cool morning atmosphere, mountains, valleys, and changing colors of the sunrise provide excellent opportunities for landscape photography.
After breakfast, we continue to Jati Temple, where a model photography session will be arranged against the temple’s traditional Balinese architecture and surrounding landscape. This session combines portrait photography with Bali’s cultural atmosphere.
In the afternoon, we visit a traditional pottery area in Ubud. The session focuses on local craftsmanship, traditional techniques, textures, and authentic Balinese artistic culture.
Day 4 — January 22, 2027
Jatiluwih Rice Terrace • Big Tree with Model • Karangasem Sunset
The final day of the first session begins with an early departure to the magnificent Jatiluwih Rice Terraces. The morning light provides ideal conditions for capturing the expansive terraces, traditional agricultural landscape, and dramatic views of Bali’s countryside.
We then continue with a creative Big Tree Photography Session with a Model, combining portrait photography with Bali’s natural environment. The large tree and surrounding landscape create a strong natural setting for artistic images.
In the late afternoon, we travel toward Karangasem for a sunset photography session, capturing the beautiful evening atmosphere and eastern Bali landscape.
Overnight: Hotel in Karangasem
4 Days / 3 Nights — Second Session
Photography Tour Itinerary — Second Session
Day 5 — January 23, 2027
Sidemen Sunrise • Perang Sari Village • Rejang Dance
We begin the morning with a sunrise photography session in Sidemen, surrounded by beautiful rice fields, traditional villages, mountains, and lush Balinese landscapes. The peaceful morning atmosphere provides excellent opportunities for authentic landscape and village photography.
After sunrise, we continue to Perang Sari Village for a special photography concept featuring traditional Balinese village life and local surroundings.
Later, we photograph a Rejang Dance performance, capturing the graceful movements, traditional costumes, expressions, and spiritual atmosphere of this beautiful Balinese cultural tradition.
Day 6 — January 24, 2027
Mahagiri Sunrise • Rejang Dance • Bukit Cinta Sunset
The morning starts with a spectacular sunrise at Mahagiri, offering panoramic views across the surrounding rice terraces and mountains. The soft morning light provides excellent opportunities for landscape and aerial-style compositions.
We then continue with another Rejang Dance Photography Session, giving photographers more opportunities to capture the intricate details of the dancers, traditional costumes, movements, and cultural atmosphere.
In the afternoon, we head to Bukit Cinta for sunset photography. As the sun begins to set, we capture the dramatic landscape and warm evening light across the surrounding countryside.
Day 7 — January 25, 2027
Bebandem Sunrise • Rejang Dance • Basang Alas Sunset
We begin the day with a sunrise photography session in Bebandem, capturing the peaceful atmosphere of eastern Bali and its traditional agricultural landscapes.
After sunrise, we continue with another Rejang Dance Photography Session, focusing on cultural details, traditional costumes, movement, and authentic Balinese expressions.
The day concludes at Basang Alas, where we photograph the sunset and surrounding natural landscape in the beautiful evening light.
After the photography session, we return to Gianyar.
Overnight: RV Hotel Gianyar
3 Days / 2 Nights — Third Session
Photography Tour Itinerary — Third Session
Day 8 — January 26, 2027
Tamblingan Lake • Banyuwana Waterfall with Model • Sunset
We begin the third session with an early-morning sunrise photography session at Tamblingan Lake. Surrounded by forest and mountains, the lake offers a peaceful and atmospheric setting for landscape photography, particularly during the soft morning light.
Afterwards, we continue to Banyuwana Waterfall for a creative photography session with a model. The combination of flowing water, tropical vegetation, and natural surroundings provides an excellent setting for artistic portrait and nature photography.
In the afternoon, we finish the day with a sunset photography session, taking advantage of the final golden light.
Day 9 — January 27, 2027
Sanur Sunrise • Tegenungan Waterfall • Sunset
The morning begins with a sunrise photography session in the Sanur area, capturing the peaceful coastline, morning atmosphere, and beautiful colors reflected across the sea.
After breakfast, we travel to Tegenungan Waterfall, one of Bali’s popular natural landscapes. The session focuses on the waterfall, surrounding tropical vegetation, flowing water, and creative compositions.
We end the day with another sunset photography session, providing one final opportunity to capture Bali’s beautiful evening light.
Day 10 — January 28, 2027
Hotel Check-Out • End of Photography Tour
After breakfast, we check out from the hotel, marking the end of the Bali Photography Tour.
This photography journey combines Bali’s spectacular sunrises and sunsets, rice terraces, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, traditional villages, temples, local craftsmanship, cultural performances, traditional costumes, models, and authentic Balinese life.
It is designed to provide photographers with a diverse collection of images while experiencing the beauty and culture of Bali from different regions and perspectives.
Included
- 11-night full-board accommodation onboard
- 3 meals daily + snacks
- Private airport/hotel transfers with luggage assistance
- Daily housekeeping, towels and linen
- Kayaks and SUP boards
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wi-Fi / Starlink when available
- Full crew and flexible expedition itinerary
- Professional dive guides and dive tenders for optional dives
- Diving itself, during this busy photography trip we can do max 5-6 most spectacular dives
- First-aid equipment and emergency oxygen
Not included
- Raja Ampat park & port fees: ~USD 300 — includes national park, village, dive-site, harbour, trekking fees and regional taxes
- Scuba diving equipment rental
- Diving courses / certifications / Nitrox
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew gratuities
- Domestic flights
- Visa fees / airport taxes
Difficulty: as easy as it gets – coconit&drone&snorkel in paradise 
Pricing below
Payment schedule: Deposit 4000 USD is required upon the booking and the rest of payment is due 3 months before the cruise.
White sail boat (just 3 cabins) – 11900 USD pp – all cabins SOLD OUT
Red sail boat (5 cabins) – 8900 USD pp – 3 cabins left
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