22 Best Waterfalls in Bali

The Banyumala Twin Waterfalls are in the green valleys of the Wanagiri village in Buleleng, North Bali, and require quite a trek to get to. Pathways down to the falls have been constructed over the years to make things a little easier, with steps carved out of the hard soil and with bamboo railings and ladders in some areas along the route.

Called Air Terjun Tirta Kuning (or ‘Yellow Water Falls’) by locals, Banyumala is a gentle waterfall with steady streams running down its rock face, and two other smaller ones trickling down to its side. At its base is a very clear and shallow pool, which is good for a soak, but not really for a swim.

The Gitgit waterfall is probably Bali’s most popular, which you can reach on a relatively easy trek via a wooden boardwalk that passes over a small gorge and cool streams. The trek is part of the overall experience as you enter a soothing rainforest accompanied by the sounds of nature and rushing water.

The falls are a 10-km drive south of North Bali’s main town of Singaraja or an 80-km drive north from Kuta in south Bali. The waterfall is accessible from the main road connecting Bedugul and Singaraja. The 40-metre-tall cascade constantly pours into a rocky pool with a small shrine that ‘guards’ the site. You can enjoy a cool plunge in the rocky pool, and its water flows all year round.

Goa Rang Reng Waterfall is one in a few falls you can find around the regency of Gianyar. These seasonal falls are much more impressive for their width than their height, with the cascades dribbling over a series of rocky steps. The combination of green mossy stones and flowing water, all surrounded by shrubbery, result in a soothing sight.

Many local kids love to play on the falls’ edges or in the surrounding pools. With goa meaning ‘cave’, the name is taken from the cave that you can find to the left of the falls. It contains a water source where local Balinese Hindus obtain their holy water. It’s regarded as a holy site, often used for purification rituals, so it’s best to act appropriately.

The small but scenic Kanto Lampo Waterfall features multi-tiered cascades that flow down a series of stepping boulders. The waterfall is seasonal and is best visited during the rainy season, when the water volume is high and a shallow wading pool forms at its base.

You can find the falls in the village of Beng, in the Gianyar regency. There’s an information office on-site where you can get local tips on the best angles for photos. One of the great things about Kanto Lampo falls is its accessibility – it’s only 100 metres from the roadside entrance.

The Melasti Waterfall is a unique coastal feature, which you can find on the namesake Melasti Beach near Tanah Lot Temple on Bali’s far west coast. The mini falls run down a grassy seaside cliff adjacent to the Batu Bolong temple.

During high tide, the hidden black sand beach and its waterfall are not as accessible, and extra caution must be taken. During low tide, the waterfall can be spectacular, particularly at sunset. The waterfall is seasonal, so it’s best visited during the rainy season.

About a 6 km drive from the town of Bangli you can reach the village of Taman Bali, which is home to the Dusun Kuning Waterfall. The 25-metre-high falls feed the southward-flowing Melangit River. They’re reachable by a 500-metre walk from the main village street. Upon reaching the falls, you are treated to cool and fresh air with a forested scenery that is home to a horde of timid grey long-tailed macaques.

The Munduk and Melanting waterfalls are among Bali’s most scenic natural landmarks. Getting to the waterfalls require a scenic trek down a forested path. Getting there is a great part of the whole experience. Lush views of the surrounding nature with occasional wildlife and exotic bird sightings accompany your descent.

At the base of the Munduk falls, cool mists and the rushing sound of water engulfs your senses. You can head to the rocky pool at the falls’ base for a refreshing dip. The Melanting waterfall is only a short trek north from Munduk, which offers similar features. Try a lush forest trail up from the falls, passing small streams and a bridge. From here, you can catch a beautiful glimpse over the fall’s peak.

You can find Nungnung Waterfall up in the mountains of central Bali, at around 900 metres above sea level. The drive just to get there is a pleasant part of the experience, with expanses of rice fields and lush plantations accompanying your ride.

Reaching the falls requires a descent down hundreds of steep steps, with several wooden gazebos where you can stop to catch your breath. After crossing a small bridge, the towering 50-metres-tall falls greet you with rushing water against a dense green valley.

Sekumpul Waterfall is actually a cluster of 6 to 7 narrow cascades in the namesake village of Sekumpul in North Bali. They're a cool centrepiece set among a lush green framing of bamboo forests. Discovering the falls calls for an adventurous hike through the village. The route to get there comprises dirt tracks, a hundred or so steps and some crossings over streams.

A trek leads you to purpose-built gazebos, from where you can cool down and catch your breath while enjoying the view of the majestic 80-metre-tall fall from a distance. Another forest and village trail leads you down to the rock pool base of the falls. This includes traversing down more steps. Along your journey, you'll enjoy nature sights with a combination of rice paddies, durian, rambutan and coffee plantations.

Singsing Waterfall is well tucked away up in the forested hills of the Cempaga village in Banjar, North Bali. It's about 50 km west of the town hub and main beach resort areas of North Bali such as Lovina. To get there, you’ll need to take a 20-minute walk through rural countryside and along a moderate forest trail. Its name roughly translates to ‘daybreak waterfall’.

Singsing offers a pleasant nature break from the Lovina crowds. Best time to go is during the wet season (October through April) when the waterfall pours into a rocky pool. A narrow trail over the waterfall leads you to a spacious upper creek. Here, you'll find lava stone pools that you can soak in.

Tegenungan is one of the nearest large waterfalls that you can visit from Bali’s popular southern resort areas such as Kuta and Sanur. It’s even closer if you’re coming from Ubud. Getting to the falls is a pleasant drive down paved village roads lined with stretches of green rice fields on both sides. The site is also well-facilitated.

There's ample parking and rows of small local shops selling snacks and souvenirs. The impressively green valley panorama with cascading water serves as a centrepiece. You can take in the views from up close at the vast pebbly base. You can take a dip in the plunge pool most of the time, except during heavy rain when flash floods become a risk.

One of the few waterfalls in the West Bali region, the Juwuk Manis falls are located within a neighbourhood of the same name, in the regency of Jembrana. Getting down to the falls requires a good deal of effort, through curvy hillsides, steep forested cliffs and local coffee plantations. The infrequently trodden trails are also often overgrown. Even so, the prize find is a quaint paradise with a small but soothing cascade and pool.

The secluded Yeh Ho Waterfall is located in the lush rice field-laden Penebel village in Tabanan. This area is also home to the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, which is why some locals know the falls as the Jatiluwih Waterfalls, though others call it the Giri Kesuma falls.

Access is via narrow pathways lined with local warung stalls selling cold drinks and snacks. A series of steps leads you down a bamboo-forested route to the falls themselves. Yeh Ho’s cascades aren’t very tall, but it flows quite steadily throughout the year. Lush rainforests surround the site, while boulders surround the falls’ base, making the pool too small for taking a dip.

With a spectacular drop of about 100 metres, Blahmantung Waterfall in Bali’s Tabanan regency is simply amazing, particularly during the rainy season. Do be prepared for a bit of a trek to get there, though – it’s about 1 km of steep track, which can be rough at times. A bonus highlight on your way there is the region’s lush terraced rice fields, near the village of Antosari.

You can actually see 3 falls at Blahmantung. The first is 50 metres tall, located near a shrine. Some 100 metres away, along a river, is the second fall, at a slightly lower height. The third is a bit obscured, past a bridge and opposite an irrigational dam. The remote location means the falls get relatively few visitors, so this is a good spot to have a peaceful, personal experience.

The Tukad Cepung Waterfall is hidden behind an exotic cavern at the end of a few hundred steps down a hillside. The sight of the falls pouring down through the crag, with rays of sunlight shining through the canopy, is magical. Come midday, and you often have rainbows in the mist as part of your view.

Getting to the waterfall in the Dusun Penida Kelod hamlet in the Bangli regency after heavy rains is not recommended, since water levels can get really high, making it difficult and rather hazardous to access.

The cool and forested Aling-Aling Waterfall is reachable down rice field paths near Singaraja in North Bali. You’ll pass a collection of smaller weirs as you descend about 100 steps before finding your prize view. The 35-metre falls greets you with cool mist and rushing sounds.

From a rocky peak, the water splits into 2 streams, with the one on the right being the larger. The plunge pool at the bottom is about 4 metres deep, so it’s relatively safe to jump into and have a swim around. Take extra caution of the slippery and jagged rocks, though.