Bali has some of the most incredible waterfalls in the world, with crystal clear water and captivating jungle vibes. The sheer number of them is mind boggling, and more and more open to the public each year. Whether you’re looking for the perfect swimming hole, or somewhere to simply sit and admire the magic, you’ll find it here.
The majority of waterfalls are easy to reach, with well made paths that help you make quick work of the trails.
In this guide we’re sharing our favourites, from epic canyon waterfalls, to huge cascades that thunder down the steep cliff sides.
Here are some of the very best waterfalls in Bali.
16 of the best waterfalls in Bali
As time is precious on your trip (and getting around Bali can be quite slow) we’ve categorised the waterfalls by area. If you are looking to visit quite a few waterfalls, then the best base is Ubud. However, we highly recommend staying in both Munduk and Sidemen on your trip, as both these places have a lot of amazing things to do including great waterfalls.
The best waterfalls in Bali near Sidemen (East Bali)
1. Tukad Cepung - The Cave Waterfall
Location: 1 hour east of Ubud
Entry fee: 15k ($1 USD)
Walk to the falls: 1.1km return
Popularity: Very popular
If there’s a more magical waterfall experience in Bali than the cave waterfall at Tukad Cepung, we haven’t found it yet. A huge waterfall, that cascades into a deep canyon, with swirling walls that look like they’ve been perfectly sculpted, yet are entirely natural. Add to this scene the ethereal light rays, and you have one of the most spectacular sights on the island.
However, the light rays aren’t there all the time, and the beauty of Tukad Cepung is no longer a secret, so you’ll need to plan your visit carefully.
In terms of the path, it’s mainly downhill on the way, and you’ll have to walk for a few hundred metres through water to reach the falls.
All our tips for visiting are in this guide.
2. Gembleng Waterfall
Location: 25 minutes from Sidemen
Entry fee: By donation
Walk to the falls: 500m return
Popularity: Quiet
Gembleng Waterfall is not as picturesque as other Bali waterfalls when viewed from the bottom, but it has a unique feature which makes it unmissable: a cliff top infinity pool! There’s actually a series of small plunge pools, but one in particular offers the full infinity experience.
The water is cool and refreshing, the views are amazing, and you’ll be surrounded by lush greenery - it’s what Bali dreams are made of!
It’s a very short but steep climb to reach the falls, and then a slippery few steps into the pool itself. You can then enjoy spectacular views and a refreshing dip in your own private plunge pool.
You can read more in our detailed guide.
3. Goa Raja Waterfall
Location: 45 minutes from Sidemen
Entry fee: Free
Walk to the falls: 1.5km return
Popularity: Quiet
If a cave waterfall without the crowds sounds right up your street, then a visit to Goa Raja Waterfall is a must. As you head along the trail it doesn’t feel like you’re suddenly going to arrive at a huge cave, and your first sight of the falls is a definite wow moment.
The track is more on the rustic side, with plenty of walking through the creek - which is nice and shallow in the dry season - but it’s fun and definitely worth the small amount of extra effort. There are a few staircases to climb, but the majority of the walk is flat.
You can read all the details for visiting in this guide.
The best waterfalls in Bali between Ubud and Munduk
4. Nungnung Waterfall
Location: 1 hour from both Ubud and Munduk
Entry fee: 20k ($1.35 USD)
Walk to the falls: 500 steps downhill, short but steep
Popularity: Pretty popular
Nungnung is a truly breathtaking waterfall, that is both tall and powerful. The walk requires descending from the car park into the jungle (about 500 steps) that gradually gets wetter and wetter until you reach the bridge. After rain, you can feel the spray of the waterfall from pretty far away!
It’s a mesmerising waterfall and one of the most epic in terms of power on this list. As the waterfall is so incredibly powerful, it’s not great for swimming but you can take a little dip.
Nungnung is on the road between Ubud and Munduk, so it makes a great stop if you are planning to travel to the northern parts of Bali.
5. Leke Leke Waterfall
Location: 50 minutes from Ubud or Munduk
Entry fee: 50,000 IDR (approx USD $3.40)
Walk to the falls: Roughly a 15 minute walk
Popularity: Popular
When we first visited Leke Leke it was a real hidden gem and we’d never seen it on Instagram. Many years later, it’s another popular spot, but it’s easy to see why. The waterfall is glorious, with a thin ribbon of water that flows into a small pool. It’s the setting that makes it extra special, with the dense foliage giving it an enchanted feel.
The walk to get there is downhill at first, before it flattens towards the end. When we visited, the bamboo bridge broke as we crossed it, but now the site is very popular, I am sure it’s more sturdy!
6. Taman Sari Waterfall
Location: 30 minutes from Ubud
Entry fee: 20k rupiah ($1.35 USD)
Walk to the falls: 360m return
Popularity: Quiet
Taman Sari Waterfall is one of the most beautiful places to swim close to Ubud. The waterfall starts as a single drop and then divides into multiple cascades which flow over the rock, making it especially picturesque.
The spectacular emerald pool is large and deep enough for a proper swim. If the flow isn’t too powerful, there’s a tiny plunge pool just beneath the upper falls too.
It’s also incredibly easy to walk to, so if you’re not keen on slippery trails, this is the one for you.
Here’s our detailed guide to Taman Sari Waterfall.
7. Suwat Waterfall
Location: 30 minutes from Ubud
Entry fee: 15k rupiah (just under $1 USD)
Walk to the falls: 500m return
Popularity: Quite popular
Suwat Waterfall is a gorgeous secluded waterfall, with tall cliff walls creating an almost canyon like environment. You can swim in the large pool at the base and there’s even a bamboo raft which is already gaining traction on Instagram.
It takes just five minutes to reach the falls, it’s basically all downhill on stone steps, and then a short rocky scramble at the end. There’s one bamboo bridge to negotiate, but it’s sturdy enough.
You can read more in our detailed guide.
8. Tibumana Waterfall
Location: 30 minutes from Ubud
Entry fee: 20k rupiah (approx USD $1.35)
Walk to the falls: 10 minutes each way
Popularity: Popular
Your first sight of Tibumana is pretty special, with two separate cascades, and the perfect swimming hole at the base.
Due to the height of the falls, the waterfall is pretty powerful and a lifeguard was patrolling on our visit, waiting to blow a whistle and wave a flag to tell you to move aside if you strayed too close to the cascades.
It does make it feel less wild than other falls where you are left to your own devices, but it's still a gorgeous place for a dip.
The walk to reach the falls is easy going and the jungle path was teeming with butterflies. It’s best to visit early now that it’s become so popular.
The Best Waterfalls near Munduk
9. Sekumpul Waterfall
Location: One hour from Munduk
Entry fee: 125k rupiah ($8.50 USD)
Walk to the falls: 3.8km return
Popularity: Very popular
There’s no doubt that Sekumpul Waterfall is one of the most beautiful in Bali. The huge double drop cascade looks like something out of Jurassic Park. You feel like you’ve strayed into a patch of wild jungle, despite the fact you’re actually only a short walk from the village.
However, somewhere as beautiful as this doesn’t stay a secret for long, and it’s now one of the most popular waterfalls in Bali. Unlike Tukad Cepung, this has led to an increasing frenzy of scams and a mandatory guide policy.
All the details, including how to visit without a guide are in this post.
10. Munduk Waterfall
Location: Munduk
Entry fee: 20,000 IDR (around $1.35 USD)
Walk to the falls: 1.2km return
Popularity: Quite popular
Munduk Waterfall is spectacular. The power of the water as it thunders through the gap in the cliffs is incredible. The towering walls are covered in dense jungle, which feels like something out of a movie scene.
If you’re feeling brave, you can take a shallow dip in the pool at the base. It’s not big enough to swim, but it’s perfect for cooling off.
The walk to get there is paved and generally pretty easy, although there is a gentle hill to climb on the way back.
All the details on visiting Munduk Falls are in this guide.
11. Aling Aling Waterfall
Location: One hour from Munduk
Entry fee: 20,000 IDR (around $1.35 USD) without a guide
Walk to the falls: 2.1km return (to see all four waterfalls)
Popularity: Popular
Aling Aling has not one, but four spectacular waterfalls you can visit, including several you can jump from, as well as amazing swimming opportunities. A lush easy forest walk takes you between them all. You could easily spend all day here hopping from one falls to another.
The scenery is stunning and the waterfalls all look completely different, you’d never know they are just minutes apart. You can visit without a guide, but it does come with some restrictions, which we detail in this post.
The walk is generally easy, with a few little climbs, but for the most part on a well maintained track.
12. Gitgit Twin
Location: 40 minutes from Munduk
Entry fee: 75,000 IDR (approx USD $5)
Walk to the falls: 1.6km return
Popularity: Not yet very popular
Gitgit Twin Waterfall is one of our favourites in Bali. The double drop waterfall sits in an incredibly atmospheric canyon, and cascades into a small but gorgeous swimming hole. The result is one of the most dramatic waterfalls on the island. We visited in dire weather and after heavy rain, so it was pretty dark and the water had lost its deep blue colour, but it didn’t even matter. It was still spectacular!
I can only imagine what it would look like in better conditions. Unfortunately a visit here is not as straightforward as some of the other waterfalls in the area, but it was worth it. You can read about our experience here.
In terms of the walk, it’s basically all downhill on the way and then a biggish climb back up. Short sections are slippery when wet, but there are handrails.
13. Banyumala Waterfall
Location: 35 minutes from Munduk
Entry fee: 30,000 IDR (approx USD $2)
Walk to the falls: Roughly a 15 minute walk
Popularity: Very popular
Just seeing Banyumala Waterfall from the path blows you away, let alone when you get up close. It’s a hugely powerful waterfall and the setting is simply spectacular. We love the little bamboo bridge that sits in front of the falls and makes for a beautiful photo op.
There is actually another waterfall just a couple of minutes walk from Banyumala, although it is pretty, once you've seen Banyumala it really can't compare.
The path to reach the falls is mainly stairs cut into the earth and there is often a bamboo pole beside you to help with stability. It's not difficult in dry conditions, but could become quite slippery in rain, particularly if you are only wearing flip flops!
14. The Blue Lagoon
Location: One hour from Munduk
Entry fee: 20k IDR (approx USD $1.35)
Walk to the falls: 640m return via the shortest route
Popularity: Not yet very popular
Ok so the waterfall is quite small, but the overall effect is dazzling. The Blue Lagoon is the stuff Bali dreams are made of. Turquoise water, steep fern covered canyon walls, and a small cascade creating one of the most magical swimming spots in all of Bali. It’s like stepping into a fairytale.
We had plans to visit several waterfalls on one day and cut most of them out the second we laid eyes on that crystal clear swimming hole. This is a spot where you do not want to feel rushed! Access to the lagoon is easy (short but steep on well maintained stairs) and you don’t need a guide, but only if you know exactly where to go, which is where we come in.
15. Gitgit Waterfall
Location: 45 minutes from Munduk
Entry fee: 20k IDR (approx USD $1.35)
Walk to the falls: 850m each way
Popularity: Very popular
Gitgit Waterfall is a real beauty. It’s huge and cascades over the cliff top through a tiny gap in the jungle. It tumbles into a small pool, surrounded by giant boulders and lots of lush greenery. The walk is short and generally well maintained, so it’s accessible to anyone who can manage a few staircases. It’s easy to see why it’s become such a popular spot.
Despite this, you can still have a great time here, but you’ll need to come early if you want to escape the crowds. It’s popularity has led to a bit of a scam, you can read about how to avoid it here.
16. Golden Valley Waterfall
Location: Munduk
Entry fee: Free
Walk to the falls: 650m each way
Popularity: Not very popular
Golden Valley Waterfall is not talked about that much in Baii, yet if it were anywhere else in the world it would be a star attraction. It has beautiful jungle vibes and a small pool at the base. What makes it a little bit unique is the fact it’s right next to a cafe (Golden Valley Eco Cafe). You can actually sit and have a juice or coffee on the terrace with a view to this amazing waterfall!
The path to reach the falls is rustic, but not difficult if you don’t mind that it’s a dirt track with some rocks and tree roots. It’s basically all downhill on the way and then a quick climb back up after. If you’re visiting after heavy rain it would definitely be quite muddy though!
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