Waterfalls are something you’ll find A LOT of in Bali. The island of God really is a waterfall lover’s paradise and going to explore them make for fantastic adventures. We’re so lucky to have seen quite a few of the best waterfalls Bali has to offer.
The island has dozens of waterfalls to choose from and quite honestly, they’re all beautiful in their own way. To save you some time, we’ve decided to narrow it down to our 7 favorite waterfalls in Bali which we think you should definitely make time for!
1. Sekumpul Waterfall
Even though it is one of the harder waterfalls to get to, Sekumpul is worth every drop of sweat.
After a 2h drive north from Canggu, a 30 to 45-minute hike down to the waterfall, many very steep stairs and a river crossing, you’ll stand at the foot of the most majestic waterfall in Bali.
Bring comfy shoes and water, and don’t forget your bathing suit! We also suggest trying out the Indonesian pancakes that are served with palm sugar and shredded coconut.
Many locals on the trail serve this deliciously sweet, known in Balinese as Dadar Gulung. They make for a perfect treat after the humid hike back up the stairs! Expect to pay 10,000 – 15,000 Rupiah for 7 small pancakes.
2. Kuning Waterfall
Being one of the lesser-known waterfalls in Bali, we went to Kuning Waterfall with no expectations. It’s safe to say we were blown away! Even though the steps that lead down to the falls (and back up!) were gruesomely steep, don’t let them discourage you from visiting Kuning Falls. We especially enjoyed the several natural pools you can bathe in without getting drenched. Kuning was the third waterfall in Bali that we visited in the same day and it was definitely our favorite of the three!
3. Aling-Aling Waterfall
A visit to Aling-Aling is guaranteed to be exciting, memorable and a bit scary!
With its 3 different cliff-jumping points (5, 10 and 15 meters) and its natural waterslide, this waterfall is so unique and fun. Upon arrival, there will be local guides waiting at the parking lot.
We are usually not ones to hire a guide but we had to for this one! Although Aling-Aling is pricier than any other waterfall we have been to, the price you pay is well worth it.
The guide provides much-needed advice and instructions on where to jump to ensure your safety as well as life jackets, drinking water, and encouragements! Had we not been with a guide, we would not have gotten much further than the 5-meter jump.
4. Tiu Kelep Waterfall (Lombok)
What’s better than a waterfall you ask? How about a great big waterfall shooting out over 8 other waterfalls all at once! Although Tiu Kelep is on the neighboring island of Lombok, we couldn’t write an article about waterfalls without mentioning it.
Located in the village of Senaru, which is very well known as the start of most Rinjani Volcano trekking tours, this waterfall is a must when visiting the area, whether you are trekking Rinjani or not.
Local guides will be waiting for you at the entrance and some will tell you that you will get lost and not manage to get to the falls without a guide, but the path is pretty straightforward. There are actually two waterfalls located in the same area. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the first smaller one, and another 30 minutes to get to the main attraction. After making your way down to the first falls, walk back up a few steps and take a left on the flat path. You will need to cross a knee-deep river to get there but don’t get discouraged, it is so worth it!
5. Tukad Cepung Waterfall
This is one of the most unique waterfalls we’ve been to, as you need to walk through a cave to get to it. The lighting wasn’t the best for photos in the morning but on the plus side, we did have the falls all to ourselves! To get the famous light rays you see all over Instagram, you need to come during the late morning when the sun is high.
