Best Waterfalls in Bali

You might have made a plan to visit all the best places in Bali including the beaches, islands and shopping markets, but your trip to the island will still be incomplete without a trip to some of the best waterfalls in Bali. The waterfalls in Bali are like hidden gems deep inside the lush green forests of the island. Bali is filled with many majestic waterfalls some of which are as tall as 260 meters.

Most waterfalls are easily accessible by cars and scooters followed by short treks. While you may need a guide to reach some of the waterfalls, many others can be accessed alone.

Here is a list of the best waterfalls in Bali:

1. Sekumpul Waterfall: The Sekumpul waterfall is one of the tallest and best waterfalls in Bali and is thronged by many tourists throughout the year. The waterfall is located near the village Sekumpul, near the Buleleng Regency of Bali. Sekumpul fall is a collection of waterfalls the lowest of which falls from a height of 80 meters. The maximum height from which the waterfall falls is a whopping 262 meters. You can enjoy an amazing view of the forest and the fall from the highest point of the waterfall. The trek to the Sekumpul waterfall is only allowed with a guide. You have to pay around INR 100 to enter the waterfall compound.

2. Tegenungan Waterfall: If you want to create some Instagram-friendly moments in Bali, you should definitely not miss Tegenungan waterfall. The waterfall falls from the Petanu river that sits in Tegenungan Kemenuh, a village close to Ubud and Denpasar. From the top of the waterfall, you can also get a great view of the forest, which is one of the reasons why so many photographers visit the Tegenungan waterfall making it one of the best waterfalls in Bali. On the way to the waterfall, there are many restaurants where you can eat excellent Balinese food.

3. Gitgit Waterfall: Located near Denpasar in North Bali, Gitgit is one of the most gorgeous and popular waterfalls in Bali. Gitgit is actually a collection of waterfalls located close to each other. The heights of the waterfalls are anywhere between 98 meters to a stunning 148 meters. Below the waterfalls are beautiful little pools surrounded by rocks where tourists can dip into and enjoy a quick swim.

4. Banyumala Twin Waterfall: Prepare to be amazed by the majestic view of the Banyumalatwin waterfall, one of the best waterfalls in Bali. The waterfall is as impressive as the Sekumpul waterfall but with a comparatively smaller crowd. Another waterfall located in the Buleleng Regency, Banyumala is close to Wanagiri and Sukasada villages. You can reach the waterfall after a short trek of around 30 minutes. You will not be able to resist dipping into the clear waters of the bottom pool in the Banyumala waterfall.

5. Aling-Aling Waterfall: The Aling-Aling waterfall is a hidden gem and one of the best waterfalls in Bali. The waterfall is just a 2-hour drive away from Seminyak, Legian, and Kuta. Most people take a guide to the actual waterfall from the entrance as the trek may be a bit difficult if done alone. Also, if you are planning to cliff jump or get into the water, having a guide by your side will prove to be very helpful. The entrance fee of around INR 50 is very cheap; a guide, however, may cost you around INR 1000.

6. Nungnung waterfall: If you are prepared to exert a little then the Nungnung waterfall will prove to be one of the best waterfalls in Bali you could ever visit. 500 steps lead visitors down to the waterfall, which while can be covered within 30 minutes can be very exhausting because of the humidity and heat inside the jungle. Nungnung is popular among tourists and is located around 40 km away from Denpasar in the village of Nungnung. Once you reach the waterfall, you can go for a swim in the beautiful but chilly pool at the bottom of the fall.

7. Blahmantung Waterfalls: The Bhalmantung waterfall is also called the Pupuan waterfall as it is located near the Pupuan district in the Tabana Regency of Bali. The Bhalmantung is also one of the tallest and best waterfalls in Bali as it falls from a height of 100 meters. Since it is frequented by many tourists, Bhalmantung waterfall has many stalls that sell food and water to the trekkers. There’s also a parking spot where visitors can park their vehicles before embarking on their journey to the waterfall.

8. Tibumana Waterfall: One of the lesser-known waterfalls in Bali, Tibumana offers what many of the other famous waterfalls cannot – peace and tranquillity and the raw beauty of nature. A great feature of this waterfall is that it has a very deep pool, which is also the reason why it is called Tibumana; tibu in Balinese means a deep riverbed. Tibumana waterfall is only a 45- minute drive from Ubud although it might take you around 90 minutes to 2 hours to reach Tibumana from Denpasar. The trek is also very easy and short at about 10 minutes.

9. Singsing Waterfall: Another lesser-known waterfall in Bali, the Singsing waterfall is a small waterfall but a very scenic one. The waterfall is located in Cempaga village in Banjar and comprises two falls within 100 meters if each other. While the first waterfall is just around 10 minutes from the entrance, the second one can be a bit difficult to locate without a guide. The height of the waterfalls is low at just 12 meters, but the pool is deep enough for a quick dip.

10. Leke Leke Waterfall: Just an hour-long drive from Ubud and Canggu is the Leke Leke waterfall. The waterfall is frequented by tourists and is very easily accessible making it one of the best waterfalls in Bali. There is a proper entrance to the Leke Leke waterfall and it takes just around 15-20 minutes to reach the actual waterfall from the entrance. Leke falls from a height of 32 meters and is located right in the middle of a lush green forest. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is also not that deep, so anyone can walk in for a quick swim in the cool water.