From panoramic plunging waterfalls shrouded by dense jungle to spiritual cascades flowing through temples, the best waterfalls in Bali showcase the island’s lush interior in all its unapologetically green glory.
Visit during the rainy season—from October through February—and you’ll find Bali’s seasonal waterfalls especially enchanting. Thanks to the brief bursts of showers, the steady stream of water ensures the cascades are even more cinematic.
Whether you’re eager to hike through the jungle to splash in a string of secluded streams or prefer bathing in a Balinese Hindu purification ritual, these are the top waterfalls in Bali.
Banyumala Twin Waterfalls
Banyumala Twin Waterfalls
Tucked into the dense forest just north of Lake Tamblingan, a pretty caldera lake on the slope of Mount Lesung, Banyumala is one of the best waterfalls on the island. Not only will you be rewarded with a photogenic double cascade, but the setting feels dreamily secluded without being too strenuous to access.
It only takes 15 minutes to reach the pool via a mainly concrete staircase, so there’s no need to embark on a herculean hike to get here. The path, hemmed by ferns and lush overgrowth, is a pretty introduction, and it’s possible to take a scooter taxi back up to avoid the more strenuous return walk.
Banyumala Twin Waterfalls
Once down in the valley, the twin waterfalls—there are two distinct falls, but around five different streams—tumble some 90 feet, carving a clearing in the otherwise greenery-clad rock face.
Two bamboo bridges provide excellent photo vantage points, and the chilly pool at the base of the falls is perfect for a refreshing dip. Consider bringing water shoes for more comfortable access.
Taman Beji Griya Waterfall
Taman Beji Griya Waterfall
Affording a cinematic backdrop to one of Ubud’s famed water temples, Taman Beji Griya is one of the best waterfalls in Bali for blending cascades with culture and spirituality.
To visit this waterfall, you’ll need to book and participate in a melukat, a Balinese purification ritual said to cleanse the body, mind, and soul. Similar to other melukat experiences nearby, the sacred waters of a pura, or temple, are used for the ritual.
However, Taman Beji Griya is unique in that purification is completed under a waterfall rather than in a typical temple pool.
Expect to spend around 90 minutes enjoying the purification experience, which includes bathing under the two shower-like waterfalls, walking through the canyon-like caves draped in vines, and participating in a holy water blessing ceremony. Throughout the temple complex, moss-covered animal carvings and small shrines add to the spiritual setting.
Your guide will thoroughly explain the purification process and walk you through every step, including crafting and gifting a small canang sari, the Balinese Hindu daily offering, to the Gods. While arguably slightly more touristy than more local water temples, there’s no denying this is one of Bali’s most memorable and magical waterfall experiences.
Tangkup Waterfall
Tangkup Waterfall
A short drive north of the world-famous Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Tangkup Waterfall is a welcome and refreshing shady afternoon detour after walking among the tiered rice paddies under the midday sun.
Less touristy than many of Bali’s other waterfalls, Tangkup’s lack of development and jungle setting have ensured these cascades—you’ll pass a few other minor falls on the walk—retain the island’s signature rural charm.
Accessed via a dirt track and rocky stairs that cross local farmland, the rugged, rural nature of this trail is very much the appeal. Soundtracked by croaking frogs and the gentle flow of the stream, it feels like stepping back into the Ubud of old.
As with most Balinese waterfalls that now charge entrance fees, you’ll want to carry change for the donation to the local farmers who allow access. Here, you might be gifted a coconut or banana in exchange for your donation, which you can enjoy while watching the main Tangkup Waterfall plunge into its diminutive pool.
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GitGit Waterfall
GitGit Waterfall
Only a 20 minute drive inland from Singaraja on Bali’s blissful north coast, GitGit is one of the tallest and most visited waterfalls in Bali.
Though the hike to the falls takes about 20 minutes, the path is well-maintained, not particularly steep, and shaded. Near the entrance, there are a few stalls selling refreshments.
What gives GitGit additional appeal is the temple sitting in the shadow of the waterfall. It’s framed by a signature, stone-carved Balinese gate complete with crimson tedung, the umbrellas used for guarding temples and ceremonial purposes. As such, the cascade, temple, and pool are incredibly camera-friendly.
Tegenungan Waterfall
Tegenungan Waterfall
Located roughly halfway between Denpasar, Bali’s capital, and Ubud, the island’s cultural capital, Tegenungan, or Blangsinga Waterfall, is effortless to access and is extremely popular.
With a handful of restaurants and cafés nearby, including the Omma Dayclub, complete with a swimming pool overlooking the falls, it’s far from secluded. Still, this is one of the best waterfalls in Bali for those seeking a lazy, sunny afternoon sipping cocktails or juices and splashing around in refreshing waters.
Tegenungan Waterfall
Accessed via a staircase—or even a lift if dining in Omma—Tegenungan also lacks the lush, suspense-building hikes of the more inland waterfalls. However, its easy access makes this waterfall an ideal addition to your list of the best things to do in Ubud.
Once down at the base of the fall, it’s possible to paddle in the shallows or wade in to stand under the roaring cascade, which feeds the Petanu River. Consider purchasing a ticket to walk on the river-crossing Blangsinga Glass Suspension Bridge for further scenic river vantage points.
Aling-Aling Waterfall
Aling-Aling Waterfall
Shrouded by forest and delightfully underdeveloped, Aling-Aling Waterfall in Sambangan Village is one of the best places to visit in Bali.
It’s easy to combine with a walk among the village’s pristine, tiered rice terraces and many natural pools, so it’s worth planning to spend a couple of hours soaking up all that Sambangan has to offer.
Reaching Aling-Aling Waterfall is a real treat, and although it’s only a 15-minute walk down to the cascade, it feels like stepping into a different world. The surrounding landscapes are equally gorgeous and hiring a guide at the entrance point is a good idea if you want to explore more of the local area.
Plunging into a deep pool, the main Aling-Aling Waterfall is an adventure paradise. Rocky ledges act as natural diving boards to jump between 16-50 feet into the pool below, while braver souls can glide down one of the cascades, which has carved a smooth, natural slide into the rock.
Nungnung Waterfall
Nungnung Waterfall
Requiring a little more patience to reach, hidden-away Nungnung is a beautiful waterfall in Bali’s verdant, untamed interior. It’s also one of the most heart-racing to access, with a steep, nearly 500-step staircase descending to its basin.
The reward for the rather strenuous climb is the chance to be face-to-face with a roaring waterfall that plunges some 160 feet into the fern-clad canyon.
Be sure to bring swimming costumes and a towel. Even if you don’t bathe, the monumental cascade will spray you with a light mist—a refreshing gift after the journey down.
There are a handful of other waterfalls in the area, including Batulantang and Auman, making it easy to arrange a waterfall tour, especially if you are traveling by moped.
Tibumana Waterfall
Tibumana Waterfall
Resembling a veil of water, Tibumana Waterfall plunges into a shallow, shady cerulean pool like a natural shower.
Thanks to the sinkhole-like setting, with an arched cave behind the cascade, Tibumana’s main draw is its uninterrupted flow, meaning you can stand under the steady stream and feel the fall’s full power, especially if there have been recent rains.
One of the best waterfalls in Bali for its ease of access, the pretty walk to the main cascade takes in dreamy rice paddies and a bamboo bridge without requiring too much effort.
After splashing in the pool, head to the nearby D’Carik Tibumana Restaurant for a traditional lunch. Secure yourself a seat with a front-row view of the emerald-green rice fields and order the restaurant’s excellent ayam bakur, a grilled chicken Balinese dish with rice and spicy sambal sauce.
Goa Rang Reng Waterfall
Goa Rang Reng Waterfall
Goa Rang Reng is another fantastic waterfall in Bali’s southern Gianyar Regency and given that it’s only a 10-minute drive from Tibumana, the pair are easily combined into one visit.
Visiting both in succession also allows one to see the stark contrast in the island’s different kinds of waterfalls. While Tibuman is famed for its singular stream, Goa Rang Reng Waterfall is far more sprawling, gushing over gently sloping rocks into the river canyon.
This means that Goa Rang Reng is less swimming-friendly, especially after heavy rains when the impressive torrent of water can be more dangerous. Wading through the ethereal canyon, which provides a far more enchanting and adventurous arrival, should only be attempted with one of the local guides.
Munduk Waterfalls
Munduk Waterfalls
Misty, magical, and speckled with cascades, mountainous Munduk is one of Bali’s unspoiled paradises. The temperatures are often much more pleasant in this leafy, shady landscape, making Munduk an excellent location to string together a few waterfalls on a longer hike.
Allow a couple of hours to complete one of the walking loops and you’ll be treated to peaceful rice paddies, small local temples, and a handful of waterfalls en route.
Munduk’s main waterfall is a steady jet of foaming white that slices down a fern-clad rock face. However, if you spend a little time walking around, you’ll stumble upon plenty more cascades, including dramatic Melanting and other small, unnamed waterfalls.
If you’d prefer a more intimate experience between the falls and rice fields, consider hiring a guide from Munduk Village who will share insights into local life and hard-to-access spots in the working rice terraces.
Tukad Cepung Waterfall
Tukad Cepung Waterfall
Tukad Cepung is an excellent waterfall for photographers. A cinematic cascade set within a semi-enclosed cave, the setting is incredibly dreamy at midday when sunlight streams in to illuminate the curtain of water.
Reaching the waterfall is part of the adventure. It involves a 20-minute walk, including stairs and paddling through the stream. Wear water shoes for a more comfortable experience.
You’ll pass water-carved rock faces, hanging vines, and a small waterfall along the way before reaching the final photogenic spot. Just be aware there’s often a line of people waiting to capture the perfect Bali waterfall photo.
For further aquatic adventures, combine Tukad Cepung with white water rafting in nearby Tembuku to make the most of the waterways that keep the Sideman area so lush.
Kanto Lampo Waterfall
Kanto Lampo Waterfall
Shrouded in rain forest, the Gianyar Regency just east of Ubud is home to many of the most popular waterfalls in Bali.
Yet Kanto Lampo Waterfall differs from most others as rather than being fed by rainwater or a stream, the cascade is the result of diverting the island’s UNESCO-recognised subak system, which was constructed in the ninth century and is still used today to irrigate the prized rice terraces that Bali is known for.
Reaching the main cascade that tumbles over dark rocks in hundreds of streams is an experience. Comfy water shoes are a must due to stairs roughly hewn from the rock and a riverbed stretch, meaning that after heavy rains, access is restricted.
But all is rewarded once you settle on the rocks and feel the steady, spiritual, and refreshing streams of water tumbling over you.
Sekumpul Waterfalls
Sekumpul Waterfalls
A clutch of seven soaring cascades wrapped in pristine vegetation, including Bali’s tallest at approximately 260 feet, the Sekumpul Waterfalls are some of the island’s most spectacular and arguably the inland stars of northern Bali.
Of the various waterfalls that make up the site, it’s the towering twin falls that shouldn’t be missed. Seemingly falling from the heavens, they crash down on rocky outcrops hemmed by vibrant ferns, eventually falling into the jade pool below.
If you’re short on time, opt for the simple entrance ticket to see the main falls. However, if you have a few hours to spare, consider taking a longer trek with a local guide to some more hidden cascades, where there are usually far fewer visitors.
Leke Leke Waterfall
Leke Leke Waterfall
Narrow, shady, and less visited than some of the other waterfalls, Leke Leke can feel far more intimate—especially as the surrounding location is revered by the locals who perform melukat rituals nearby.
Reaching the waterfall is soul-soothing. The downhill trek, lined by colorful gardens and bird of paradise flowers, is soundtracked by nothing but birdsong.
Be sure to bring a swimming costume as the relatively calm pool below the cascade is the perfect place for a swim. And given the narrow nature of the ravine, you’ll likely find further serenity taking a rest in the shade with a freshly cracked coconut on the return walk.
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