The waterfalls in Bali are seriously popular tourist attractions and while many are accessible, and easily found with well-trodden pathways and steps, others take some planning and are more difficult to access through jungle walkways and descending slippery steps. This is the Complete Guide to the Best Bali Waterfalls, including location maps, entrance fees, safety tips, links to my recommended itineraries and advice for when to pay for local guides or travel independently.
The first thing you need to know is the term Air Terjun, which means waterfall in Balinese, and is often used on signposts on the odd occasion they appear. Some of the waterfalls are quite close to the tourist enclaves of Seminyak and Kuta, like Tegenungan. The more spectacular ones like Aling-Aling and Gitgit are in Northern Bali close to Singaraja, and it’s quite a long journey if you’re starting your tour from Southern Bali.
Don’t forget to read the safety tips at the bottom of the page. Good luck chasing waterfalls and have a great Bali holiday!
Bali Waterfalls Guide Map
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South Bali
Some of the best waterfalls in Bali are quite close to the southern tourist destinations of Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua and Uluwatu. I have a very popular tour of the Best Waterfalls Near Seminyak that makes an excellent day chasing Bali Waterfalls.
Tegenungan Waterfall
Tegenungan is the largest waterfall by volume and the closest to the tourist enclaves in the south of the island, including Seminyak, Legian, Kuta and Sanur.
To get to Tegenungan Waterfall, drive from Denpasar to the Tegenungan Kemenuh village, in Gianyar. The drive is just 16 km or about 30 minutes. You need to walk around 15 mins down a series of steps to get to the river and then walk along the river bank to the foot of the falls.
Be warned, when the river is flowing hard after rainfall the current is exceptionally strong, so make sure you only cross the river to climb the falls from the opposite bank if you really know what you’re doing.
Tegenungun is one of the 4 destinations on the Best Waterfalls Near Seminyak Tour.
Entrance Fee: IDR 15.000
Location: Jl Ir. Sutami, Kabupaten Gianyar
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 06:30-18:30
Tukad Cepung Waterfall
Tukad Cepung is quite unique among the waterfalls in Bali. It’s formed by water running down the cliffs, rather than flowing into rivers or streams. From the top the waterfall can’t be seen – you need to walk down the stairs and approach from the bottom to get the amazing view of looking up at the waterfall with the skyline in the background.
Tukad Cepung was relatively unknown for a long time, and as recently as 2016 didn’t have that many visitors. Even many local drivers didn’t know where it was. But with the rise of Instagram increasing numbers of tourists have been flocking to this stunning waterfall and the unique way the sunlight shines down through the clifftop onto the falling water.
Tukad Cepung is one of the 4 destinations on the Best Waterfalls Near Seminyak Tour.
Read more about Tukad Cepung Waterfall including day tours, location and entrance fees.
Tibumana Waterfall
Tibumana has only recently become popular, with the locals from Apuan village in the Susut Bangli district improving conditions to attract more tourism dollars to the area.
The access road is reasonably well sign-posted and passes through some beautiful rice fields. There are car and motorbike parking, and the concrete stairs down into the gorge and along the river have been recently upgraded making it a relatively easy walk if you don’t mind stairs.
It’s around 20m in height and falls into a protected, shallow pool. After heavy rainfall, usually during the wet season, the falls split into two — and while this looks spectacular, only happens after protracted heavy rainfall. For the rest of the year, expect a single waterfall that flows over a small hand-built rocky watercourse that ensures an even water flow and very photogenic waterfall.
Don’t be disappointed if the water is a murky brown colour because most waterfalls on the south and east Bali are usually murky, especially during the onset of the wet season. The brilliant blue water you see on Instagram photos are likely altered with filters or photoshop.
Along with Tegenungan, Kanto Lampo and Tukad Cepung, Tibumana is one of the closest waterfalls to visit when coming from Ubud, Kuta, Legian or Seminyak. Tibumana is only 16kms from Ubud and 42kms from Seminyak. While much smaller than Tegenungan, it’s also much less crowded. Because it’s so accessible I highly recommend a visit.
Tibumana Waterfall is one of the 4 destinations on the Best Waterfalls Near Seminyak Tour.
Entrance Fee: Rp 15,000
Location: Jl. Desa Apuan, Apuan, Susut, Kabupaten Bangli
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Kanto Lampo Waterfall
Local legend has it that Kanto Lampo waterfall only started flowing since a prayer ceremony in 2015. It’s been a boon for the local village as it provides some income from tourism.
This small but scenic waterfall in the village of Beng in the Gianyar regency features multi-tiered cascades that flow down a series of stepping boulders.
Kanto Lampo, like all waterfalls in Bali, is seasonal, which means access can be cut off if the volume of water in the gorge is too high during the wet season of immediately after heavy rainfall.
It’s only 100m from the roadside entrance, and the concrete stairs leading down into the gorge are easily accessible. However, once you get near the bottom, you have to navigate the last 20m down into the river over some very slippery rocks. There is a steel balustrade to help, but it isn’t recommended unless you are sure-footed and exceptionally careful.
To get a decent photo you have to get into the riverbed, which is shallow but very murky, and walk along 20m until you are directly below the waterfall. There are a small group of local guides willing to either assist you down or take your camera and get photos of the falls for you.
Expect to pay between IDR50-100k for the assistance, and if you are unsure of your footing but still want to try I recommend using a guide for help. It’s only a small fee and could help avoid a nasty fall on the slippery rocks.
Kanto Lampo is one of the 4 destinations on the Best Waterfalls Near Seminyak Tour.
Entrance Fee: Rp 15,000
Location: Jl Gn. Batur, Beng, Kabupaten Gianyar
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
Goa Rang Reng Waterfall
Located on Banjar Gitgit in Bakbakan Village, Goa Rang Reng is a flat, rocky waterfall with a nearby cave that is used by Balinese Hindus for a spiritual cleansing ritual. It’s around 300m walk from the nearby parking area.
It’s downstream from Tibumana and upstream from Kanto Lampo, both of which are close by.
Entrance Fee: Free, but a guide recommended
Location: Bakbakan, Gianyar, Bali 80515
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours, but not recommended in the dark
Suwat Waterfall
Suwat Waterfall is a relatively newly developed attraction, at least from a tourism standpoint. The local village of Suwat cleared a path to the waterfall and landscaped the top to make the falls look aesthetically pleasing in order to promote tourism to the area.
The big plus is the location, only 15 km from Ubud. and it’s not far from Goa Gajah and Tibumana Waterfall. It’s deep enough to swim in and not nearly as crowded as Tegenungan.
Suwat Waterfall is around a 5-minute walk from the roadside with a few stairs along the way.
Entrance Fee: IDR 15.000
Location: Jl. Pura Dalem No.Desa, Suwat, Kec. Gianyar
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-18:00
North Bali
The waterfalls of North Bali are taller and generally more spectacular than those in the south. It takes around 2.5 hours to drive the 75km from Seminyak to Gigit Waterfall, for example.
Aling-Aling Waterfall
If you’re looking for adventure in Bali, you can’t do better than taking a day tour to the famous Aling-Aling Waterfall in Northern Bali.
Aling-Aling Waterfall is unique because of the rocky outcropping splitting the flowing river into two separate waterfalls, each flowing at a different rate. There is no swimming in the actual Aling-Aling waterfall itself, as it’s a holy place for the local Balinese.
However, the big attraction is the canyoning, waterslides and cliff jumping in several downstream falls – the Kembar, Kroya, and Pucuk waterfalls. There are several jumps of 5m, 10m and 15m which are definitely worth it for the fit adventurer. It’s a truly awesome experience but you must hire one of the local guides from the carpark at the top of the entrance to guide you safely through the series of waterfalls, canyons and jumps.
While I rarely recommend hiring a local guide at waterfalls in Bali, I definitely recommend you get one for this adventure purely for safety reasons, let alone the difficulty in navigating this tricky area without local knowledge. The other advantage of hiring a local guide is he can take photos of you for some great action shots.
The IDR 20,000 fee to get in only covers access to Aling-Aling waterfall. To venture further on to the diving and jumping points and waterfall slide costs from IDR 125,000 per person with a local guide, which you can hire at the ticket office.
The totally Instagram-worthy waterfall slide looks daunting but it’s quite smooth and you are unlikely to injure yourself if you take care — but I cannot emphasise enough this is not for the faint-hearted or for anyone carrying an injury. If you’re fit and adventurous and only visit one waterfall in Bali this is the one I recommend. It’s nothing short of epic!
Like all of Bali’s waterfalls, Aling-Aling is at its most photogenic during the wet season (December to March), when the water flow is at its peak. But the canyoning, waterslides and cliff-jumping are safer during the dry season, (April to November) when the water level is lower and the rapids are less intense.
To get to Aling-Aling Waterfall, drive to the village of Sambangan, where there are road signs leading to the carpark. The drive from Seminyak is 85km and will take between 2.5 and 3.5 hours depending on traffic. It’s 73km or 2-2.5 hours from Ubud.
I’ve taken friends and family to Aling-Aling several times and everyone has loved it. You can book the same drivers I use for my family and friends for an extraordinary day tour. Check the Aling-Aling Tour page for more details.
Entrance Fee: IDR 20.000 per person. IDR 125.000 for a local guide.
Address: Jl Raya Desa Sambangan, Kabupaten Buleleng
Opening Hours: Mon — Sun, 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Gitgit Waterfall
Easily accessible by road, Gitgit Waterfall is one of the most popular in Bali. It’s around 35m high surrounded by lush jungle. Home to a local troop of monkeys, you might see some of them drinking downstream or in the trees around the falls.
There’s a decent-sized car park with public toilets available for a small fee and the walk down to the foot of the falls is around 500m. There are plenty of locals looking to be your guide, which generally costs around IDR100k per person and is useful if you might need some help, but it’s not mandatory and you can walk yourself.
I have a special Gitgit Waterfall Tour that picks you up with a private car and driver and stops at some other sights along the way.
The falls flow all year, but the best time is November to February when rainfall is highest. It’s 75km from Seminyak and the drive will take between 2.5 – 3 hours depending on traffic. The best bet is to get up early and leave around 6 – 7 am when the traffic is minimal and you miss the buses heading to Danu Beratan.
Sekumpul Waterfall
One of the most inspiring natural wonders in Bali, Sekumpul Waterfall isn’t easy to get to, but it is definitely worth the trip.
Located 66 km north of Ubud and 76 km from Seminyak it will take the best part of a day to drive (or ride) out there and back. At the carpark, there are a number of local guides very keen for you to employ their services, and to be honest, their assistance for this particular hike can be a big help as they do know a couple of hidden gems nearby. From the carpark to the falls is around a 45-minute hike, and due to its popularity, the track is quite well marked.
It’s busiest between midday and 2 pm, so if you’re making it a stop on a day tour I advise going straight there when the traffic is lightest and before the crowds arrive. The waterfall flows year-round, but like all the waterfalls in Bali, things get pretty intense during the wet months from December through to March.
Make sure you have decent walking shoes because the track is quite steep in places and the rocks can be very slippery. Take your time, you do not want to sprain an ankle this far away from medical services.
That being said, Sekumpul falls are without doubt one of my top 5 destinations in Bali. They are quite magical, and the hike through the jungle is an adventure in itself. If you want to visit other waterfalls in this region I also recommend Aling-Aling and Gitgit.
Entrance Fee: IDR15,000
Address: Sekumpul, Lemukih, Kabupaten Buleleng
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Nungnung Waterfall
Nungnung Waterfall is located 900 meters above sea level in a small village in the middle of nowhere. There is a carpark where the entrance fee can be paid, before descending down 509 steps in order to get to the bottom. The views are breathtaking and well worth the effort to see the 50m falls plunging into the pool.
The carpark for Nungnung Waterfall is around 35kms from Ubud (around 90 mins in average traffic) and 47kms from Seminyak (around 2 hours in average traffic).
Entrance Fee: IDR 10,000
Address: Belok/Sidan, Petang, Kabupaten Badung
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00
Banyumala Twin Waterfalls
While Banyumala Waterfalls are relatively remote in the north of Bali, it is one of the easiest to get to compared to the tough trek involved at Sekumpul or the slippery riverbed at Tukad Cempung.
It is located to the north of Lake Buyan on the crater rim road between Munduk and the main highway from Singaraja to Denpasar. This means you also pass right by the swings at Hidden Hills Wanagiri, so stop to visit these on your return from the falls.
It’s also not far from Golden Valley Waterfall as well if you feel like visiting more than one in the same area. It’s not easy to find, so be on the look-out for a faded sign directing you down a small village road that takes you 3km to the carpark. I advise not to take your scooter all the way to the end of the road leading to the track as it’s a bit rough. Park where the cars are and walk the last 10m.
Pro-tip: There is a small warung and some toilets with changing facilities next to the carpark. Get changed into your bathers, carry a towel and wear stout walking shoes while leaving everything else in your car or bike.
The trail leading to the falls from the carpark is all-natural, as opposed to the concrete steps and pathways found at the more popular waterfalls. It will take about 20 minutes, but be careful as the natural steps can get very slippery if it has been raining, especially in the wet season between November and March.
The water is very clean, being fed from a natural spring further upstream and the swimming in the natural pool at the bottom is excellent. If you get there between 7-10 am it is very likely there will not be many, if any, people around. It’s 66km from Seminyak, around 2.5 – 3 hours depending on traffic, and 57km, or around 2 hours from Ubud. Times are quicker if using a scooter or motorbike.
Entrance Fee: Rp 30,000
Location: Wanagiri, Sukasada, Buleleng
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00
Leke Leke Waterfall
Leke Leke Waterfall makes a great stop either to or from a tour to Danu Beretan and the other attractions in the Bedugul area. It is a pleasant 15-minute walk through the jungle on well-maintained tracks and bamboo bridges crossing the river. It’s also quite close to Secret Garden Village.
The best time for photography is between 12-1 pm when the sun is highest, as the waterfall is situated in a narrow gorge with high walls that block out a lot of the sunlight.
The owners have also installed a rope chair swing between two massive trees. They were asking IDR250.000 which is a bit excessive, and considering the variety and safety of the other established swing operations, I’d be inclined to give this one a miss.
Entry fee: IDR30.000
Location: Antapan, Baturiti, Tabanan
Open hours: Mon-Sun 7:00am – 5:00pm
Bhuana Sari Waterfall
Bhuana Sari is actually the second in a series of waterfalls beginning with Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall. While both a stunningly beautiful, the 20-minute trek is worth it to see Bhuana Sari.
Entrance Fee: IDR 10,000
Location: Jalan Bhuana Sari, Desa Wanagiri, Kabupaten Buleleng
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
Pengempu Waterfall
From Denpasar, head over to Sangeh, then turn left at the T-Junction and continue driving through the bridge. Then turn right to Cau Belayu and just follow the signs that lead to the Waterfall parking lot.
Entrance Fee: Free
Location: Jl Seribupati, Kabupaten Tabanan
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00
Pucak Manik Waterfall
Entrance Fee: Rp 15,000
Location: Wanagiri, Sukasada, Kabupaten Buleleng
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Golden Valley Waterfall
Entrance Fee: Free
Location: Tutub, Munduk, Banjar, Bulelang
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
Munduk Waterfall
Located on the same access road and close by to Golden Valley Waterfall, and only 10km from Banyumala Waterfall, Air Terjun Munduk is relatively accessible down a short trail around 50m from the carpark. It isn’t that strenuous and the trail is well maintained so it’s quite accessible for most people.
It’s a good height waterfall with a small pool at the bottom for swimming. It’s busiest in the afternoon, with very few tourists in the morning.
Entrance Fee: Rp 20,000
Location: Jl Raya No.Desa, Munduk, Banjar, Kabupaten Buleleng
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Blemantung Waterfall
To visit Blemantung Waterfall, drive around 75 kilometres, or approximately 2 hours, from Denpasar to the Pujungan village in the district of Pupuan. From the village, the way to the waterfall is well signed, and the walk from the parking area is just 200 metres.
Entrance Fee: Free
Location: Pujungan, Pupuan, Tabanan Regency
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours, but not recommended in the dark
Campuhan Waterfall
Entrance Fee: Free
Location: Gitgit, Buleleng Regency
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
Colek Pamor Waterfall
Entrance Fee: Free
Location: Gitgit, Sukasada, Kabupaten Buleleng
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
Jembong Waterfall
Jembong is near Singaraja and is situated smack in between Aling-Aling, Gitgit, Colek Pamor, Banyumala waterfalls. It’s around 17km from GitiGit Waterfall, with the last 6 km after turning off the main GitGit road quite narrow, in parts becoming single lane so be careful driving or riding motorbikes out here.
Entrance Fee: Rp 5,000
Location: Ambengan, Sukasada, Kabupaten Buleleng
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-17:00
Yeh Mampeh Waterfall
Located in the village of Les in the north-western side of Bali, it’s roughly half-way between Singaraja to the west and Amed to the east. If you are travelling between Singaraja and Amed then put this waterfall on your list.
It’s around 2 km from the turn-off on the main road to the parking lot at the end of the road. There you will be asked if you want to hire a guide, which isn’t necessary unless you’d like assistance.
Head straight from the parking lot, cross a small bridge and turn immediately right (there’s an arrow at the end of the bridge). It’s around a 25-minute walk along a cement pathway until you reach the falls. There’s no pool at the foot of the falls but it’s delightful standing underneath it. The water’s cool, which personally I love after the generally continual heat of Bali.
You’ll need shoes or sandals, as while the path is usually quite well maintained, it can get broken up after the frequent heavy rains experienced in this area.
It’s beautifully clean water and hardly any tourists. Both times I’ve been here there wasn’t anyone else around at all.
Entrance Fee: Rp 20,000
Location: Tejakula, Kabupaten Buleleng
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 00:00-00:00
Desa Musi Waterfall
Musi is a small village on the far north-western side of Bali. It’s old school, so if you want an adventure with an authentic village experience then hunting for this hidden waterfall then this is for. Because it’s hidden I’m not going to post the exact coordinates — instead, treat this as your very own treasure hunt with the only clue being that you have to ask the locals and get them to take you!
Entrance Fee: Depends on your negotiation skills
Location: Not telling. Ask the locals at Musi Village
Opening Hours: Whenever you can get the locals to take you, but not recommended after dark
Peguyangan Waterfall, Nusa Penida
Peguyangan Waterfall, on the island of Nusa Penida, can be quite tricky to find. Even many of the locals don’t know how to get there. Your best bet is to arrange a tour with a local tour operator on Nusa Penida, or hire a private car and driver for the day after testing whether he knows where it is himself!
Getting there involves descending 460 steps down a narrow staircase constructed against the side of the ravine. This is clearly not for the faint-hearted or those who don’t think they are fit enough to climb back up again.
The waterfall isn’t like the cascading rivers found in the jungles on Bali. Peguyangan is made up of a series of short, cascading spring fountains that make their way over several steep ravines before discharging into the ocean. But the effort is worth it to be able to bathe in the springs overlooking the ocean.
Entrance Fee:
Location: Nusa Penida, Batukandik, Kabupaten Klungkung
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-19:00
Safety tips for visiting Bali waterfalls.
- Don’t underestimate how slippery the pathways and rocks surrounding the waterfalls can be. The most common injuries are from people slipping on the rocks.
- Beware the level of water rising when it rains. Particularly in the wet season (December – March) heavy rainfalls can swell the rivers and make access to some waterfalls quite dangerous, especially those accessed through gorges.
- Travel light, but wear good walking shoes or sandals and take a change of clothes as getting a little wet from the spray is expected at some, and from wading through the riverbed at others.
- Some of the waterfalls you can access independently, usually by paying an entrance fee, and others are best accessed with the help of a local guide. In fact, some can only be found using a local guide!
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Book a Waterfall Tour
The best way of chasing waterfalls in Bali is to book a tour. I provide several tours, with the most popular being the Aling-Aling Waterfall Tour, Gigit Waterfall Tour and the Best Waterfalls Near Seminyak Tour. See more waterfall tours.
