Our 18 Favourite Waterfalls in Bali [With Map]

Bali is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Southeast Asia, from towering cascades to hidden gems tucked deep in the jungle.

Most of the best waterfalls in Bali are found in the lush central and northern regions, where volcanic landscapes and dense rainforest create the perfect conditions for dramatic drops, tiered cascades, and peaceful jungle pools.

We’ve spent countless days chasing waterfalls across Bali, visiting the famous spots and seeking out quieter, lesser-known locations. This guide brings together our 18 favourite Bali waterfalls to help you plan your trip.

Map of Waterfalls in Bali

Best Waterfalls in Bali

1. Banyumala Twin Waterfalls

Banyumala is one of the most famous waterfalls in North Bali, and probably the one we've visited the most. It's known as Banyumala Twin Waterfalls due to the way the water cascades down the cliff in two distinct streams.

The dramatic waterfall flows into a secluded, greenery-filled valley, giving it a real wild and natural feel. There are no facilities at the base, other than a couple of bamboo bridges over the river, which are perfect for snapping some photos in front of the falls.

One of our favourite things about Banyumala is how easy it is to swim. There's a large natural pool at the bottom that goes right under the waterfall. The water is mostly waist-height, but gets deeper the nearer you get. It's pretty cold, but never enough to stop us from taking a dip - just brace yourself!

From the ticket booth, it's just an 8-minute hike down to the falls, so it’s an easy one to reach. However, if you’re visiting by car, there’s an extra 5-10 minute walk from the designated parking area to the ticket booth (or you can hire a local taxi bike for a small extra fee).

2. Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfalls

Banyu Wana Amertha is one of the lesser-known waterfall groups in Bali, but one of our absolute favourites for a quiet escape into nature.

Rather than being one dramatic single drop fall, like many Bali waterfalls, it's a series of four waterfalls connected by a peaceful jungle trail. It's a great place for a relaxing (it's not too strenuous) hike, and not just an overcrowded photo stop.

Each of the four falls is slightly different. Our favourite was Bhuana Sari, where a huge wall of water trickles over the moss-covered rock face in multiple streams. It's definitely the most picturesque. Banyu Wana Amertha was the biggest and most impressive, giving a huge spray of mist as it flowed into the jungle valley.

We found the path to reach the falls relatively easy, with a gradual decline and well-maintained concrete pathways most of the way. There are no steep, slippery staircases to tackle like most other waterfalls nearby.

It took us 15-20 minutes to reach the first waterfall from the entrance, an hour to explore the four falls, and 25 minutes to get back to the car park. We walked the entire thing, but there's also the option to take a local bike taxi from the car park to the first waterfall and back for a small extra fee.

3. Gembleng Waterfall

Gembleng is one of the most unique waterfalls in Bali. It’s not big or dramatic, but it stands out for another reason. The multi-tiered waterfall flows gradually over smooth rock, forming a series of natural rock pools along the way.

One of the larger pools at the top has become a popular photo spot, as it resembles a natural infinity pool. The pool is big enough for a soak, with stunning views across the surrounding jungle and valley. Although we've never been able to enjoy it for very long, as there's usually a line for photos.

The waterfall is easy to reach. From the car park, it takes just 15 minutes to reach the top using the stairs that run alongside it. The path is well maintained as the waterfall is an important religious site for Balinese people. You may even see ceremonies being performed here if you're lucky.

A few years ago, Gembleng was still a hidden gem. But since gaining online fame, we've seen it get much busier, and there's now even a cafe at the top of the waterfall with stunning views over the jungle. However, its remote location in East Bali still stops it from getting too overcrowded.

4. Sumampan Waterfall

Sumampan Waterfall is a hidden gem in an old quarry to the southeast of Ubud. It’s far less busy than other waterfalls in the area and another of our favourites for swimming and cooling down under the falls.

The small waterfall flows into a quiet gorge with a river running through it. You can see the waterfall from across the river, or get up close by wading across using the guide rope to help.

The water level can vary, but every time we've visited, it's been roughly knee to thigh-deep, and the current has been weak, so the river was easy to cross. We wore our swimwear and left our clothes and bags near the stairs on the other side.

The walk down to the falls is short but challenging. There's a steep and uneven stone staircase to reach the riverbed at the bottom, but it only took us 6-7 minutes to climb down.

Look out for the carvings in the rocks on the cliff face surrounding the waterfall. Some had amazing intricate details, while others just made us chuckle (we’ll let you find out why for yourself!).

5. Nungnung Waterfall

Nungnung is one of the tallest and most powerful single-drop waterfalls in Bali, standing 50m high. On our visit, there was so much water pounding down onto the rocks below that it created a thick mist in the valley that soaked us the moment we got close.

If you'd rather stay dry, you can see the mighty falls from further away. But we'd definitely recommend walking over the bridge to the main splash pool. We paddled in the water (it's too shallow for swimming) and let the refreshing mist cool us down after a long trek.

The path to the waterfall is entirely paved, but there are A LOT of steep and slippery steps. Going down wasn't too bad and took around 20 minutes. However, the return journey was much more challenging and took us 30+ minutes, including plenty of breaks to catch our breath.

Despite its impressive natural beauty, Nungnung is a little off the beaten track and quite hard to reach, so it doesn't get too busy.

6. Tukad Cepung Waterfall

Tukad Cepung is another unique waterfall in Bali where a river flows down into a large cave. In the early morning, the sun shines through into the gorge, casting rays of light across the waterfall, which makes for some beautiful and dramatic photos.

The walk to reach Tukad Cepung is also quite the adventure in its own right. The path starts flat and easy, but the final part involves trekking ankle-deep through a river and climbing around some large boulders. You do need a good level of mobility and be willing to wade through the slightly murky water.

The total walk from the car park to the waterfall took us roughly 20 minutes. At the beginning of the path, there were a handful of warungs with seating areas and views over the jungle. We stopped at one of these on the way back and enjoyed a much-needed coffee after an early start and adventurous trek.

7. Taman Beji Griya Waterfall

Taman Beji Griya is a series of beautiful waterfalls and natural springs to the west of Ubud that form an important holy site in Balinese Hinduism. A historic temple complex has been built around the springs, which are believed to produce sacred tirta (holy water).

What makes this place really unique is that it’s the only waterfall in Bali where you can take part in "melukat," a traditional purification ritual where people cleanse themselves of negative energy and spiritual impurities (usually held at water temples).

When we first visited Taman Beji Griya a few years ago, the waterfall was open to all visitors. But now, the only way to see it is by taking part in a guided purification ceremony, which is definitely worth doing.

We really enjoyed melukat here. Our guide led us around different shrines, where we placed an offering at each and learned about the gods they are dedicated to. We finished by entering the waterfalls, where we let go of negative energy by screaming into the water (my favourite part!).

8. Melanting & Labuan Kebo Waterfalls

Melanting and Labuan Kebo are two of the four waterfalls that make up the famous Munduk waterfall trek in North Bali - and they're easily our favourites. If you don't want to take on the full 5-6 hour trek (it's a tough one!), we'd recommend visiting these two together.

Labuan Kebo is a huge cascading waterfall in a lush jungle valley. You can walk right up to the falls, crossing a cool wooden bridge that’s great for photos. You can’t swim in the splash pool, but during our visit, people were swimming in the river below. There are also tables in the valley to enjoy a picnic.

Nearby, Melanting is the biggest and most powerful waterfall in Munduk, with an intense mist that fills the valley and soaks you if you try to get too close. There are some small pools along the river you can take a dip in, but we didn't risk it.

While located close to one another, both waterfalls have steep stone staircases to reach them. We managed to visit both in around 2hr30, including stops and the walk from the car park.

9. Aling Aling Waterfalls

At Aling Aling in North Bali, you get access to four waterfalls in one. The final waterfall, Aling Aling, is the largest and most impressive of the four and is worth going out of your way for on its own.

If you’re feeling adventurous, the other three smaller waterfalls here (Kroya, Kembar, and Pucuk) offer a natural water slide and several thrilling cliff jumps as high as 15m. We were too scared to jump ourselves, but it was still fun watching others take on the challenge.

Three of the falls were pretty easy to access, with 400 well-paved steps down into the valley. The third waterfall on the trail, Pucuk, was more challenging as you have to wade through a deep river to reach it. I made the short journey while Emily waited and waved from the other side.

To take part in the water activities at Aling Aling, you have to pay extra for a guide and safety equipment. If you’re only visiting the waterfalls, you do NOT need a guide, and the entrance fee should be just 20,000 IDR. Don't be pressured into taking a guide if you're not jumping/sliding/swimming.

10. Tegenungan Waterfall

Tegenungan is one of the largest waterfalls in central Bali, with a powerful stream of water plummeting over a 15m drop into a large splash pool below. Being an accessible waterfall close to Ubud, it has become fairly touristy and busy. Luckily, there’s plenty of space, so everyone can enjoy it.

One of the main reasons to visit Tegenungan (in our opinion) is the beautiful Omma Day Club, a modern pool club with a large infinity pool that overlooks the waterfall. If you visit the day club, you can use their free elevator to get most of the way down to the waterfall (avoiding the 200-step walk).

We ordered a couple of drinks at the day club and hung out in the pool for a while before heading down to visit the waterfall and take another dip in the waist-deep splash pool.

There's an entrance fee for the waterfall, which you have to pay whether you're visiting the falls or the day club. Tegenungan is also famous for the 188m-long Bali Glass Bridge crossing the gorge close to the falls. We haven't been on the bridge yet, but we plan on visiting soon.

11. Gitgit Waterfall

At 40 metres, Gitgit Waterfall is one of Bali’s tallest waterfalls, where two streams cascade down into the rocks below. Despite its remote location in North Bali, it's also one of the most accessible major waterfalls on the island, which makes it popular with visitors.

Its popularity does mean it can feel quite touristy. The walk down is quick and easy (suitable for all ages), but the path is lined with pushy local vendors trying to sell you souvenirs. At the base of the falls are a few photo spots, including Balinese split gates and a viewing platform over the river.

When we first arrived at Gitgit, some local men in the car park tried to push us to hire a local tour guide for the falls. A guide isn't compulsory (and definitely isn't needed), so we politely said no (a few times!) and headed in to visit the waterfall on our own.

From Gitgit, a small path led to another nearby waterfall called Colek Pamor. While much smaller (only around 15m tall), the multi-tiered waterfall was far less busy and worth the short extra hike.

12. Golden Valley Waterfall

Also located on the famous Munduk Waterfall Trail, Golden Valley is a striking cascade where water flows down a volcanic rock face, framed by dense jungle.

What makes Golden Valley special is the small Eco Cafe that overlooks the top of the falls. We stopped for some coffee and pisang goreng (fried banana), soaking in the view as the sound of water echoed through the valley.

The path to Golden Valley Waterfall zig-zags down the hill, with a mix of steps and sloping paths. It can be steep in places, but it is suitable for most people. It took us 15 minutes to reach the waterfall from the main road, where we parked our scooter.

There's no official entrance fee, but if you don't plan on buying something from the cafe, there’s a donation box where you can leave something for the local family and village priests who maintain the waterfall.

13. Red Coral Waterfall

The final of the four falls that make up the Munduk Trail is Red Coral, a tall single-drop waterfall with an impressively powerful stream of water where the river flows over the rock face.

The splash pool at the base of the waterfall is very shallow and rocky, so it’s not suitable for swimming. But you can dip your feet in and even go under the waterfall to cool down.

The waterfall is tucked away in a small enclave in Munduk's jungles. It took us around 20 minutes to walk from the car park along a well-maintained, mostly concrete trail. The walk back to the parking area has a slight incline, but is still suitable for anyone with a moderate fitness level.

14. Suwat Waterfall

One of the closest waterfalls to Ubud, Suwat is a small yet picturesque cascade that flows into an inviting splash pool. At 3 metres deep, it's one of the few waterfalls in Bali where you can properly swim. You can even climb onto the rocks behind the waterfall and jump through the water into the pool.

There are often locals with a small bamboo raft who will take some photos of you in exchange for a small tip. There was a long line last time we visited, so we didn't bother, but we might give it a go in the future.

Suwat is very easy to access via a well-maintained staircase. The walk to the waterfall went through beautiful woodland and took us around 5-10 minutes. There was a shop close to the waterfall that had showers and a changing area.

15. Leke Leke Waterfall

Leke Leke is a tall, narrow waterfall that's conveniently located just off the main road between Ubud and Bedugul, making it a convenient stop when travelling to North Bali. A rough translation of "Leke Leke" is "hard to find," but we didn't have any trouble getting to this popular spot.

The towering waterfall flows into a greenery-covered valley with a small splash pool. There's a large, flat rock right in front of the falls, which is perfect for getting photos on (maybe it was placed there on purpose?) - although we did get pretty wet from the mist!

The path to the waterfall took us 15 minutes along a well-maintained staircase through the jungle, which was well shaded from the sun. Getting down was fairly easy, but walking back up the steep stairs was more of a challenge.

At the entrance of Leke Leke, there's a small warung with beautiful jungle views (unfortunately, you can't see the waterfall itself). In true Bali style, there are also some swings where you can get a quick snap.

16. Kanto Lampo Waterfall

Kanto Lampo is THE iconic Ubud waterfall that you might have seen all over social media. The wide, cascading waterfall flows over a stepped rock formation, with plenty of places to sit and take photos. Many local guides at the falls can help you take some cool shots.

However, its recent popularity is also becoming its downfall, and the easy-to-reach waterfall is now super overrun by tourists and Instagrammers. Any time we've visited, there's been a huge line leading into the water, with a wait time of 1hr+ for photos. This is why it isn't our favourite experience.

Kanto Lampo isn’t the place to come for a relaxing soak, but more to say you’ve been and to get the iconic Instagram photos. For a quieter experience, you'll want to arrive early in the morning (before 9am) when the crowds are usually a little smaller.

17. Sekumpul Waterfalls

Sekumpul, which roughly translates as "collection", is the name given to a group of seven waterfalls in the Sekumpul Valley. Among them is the tallest waterfall in Bali, reaching a whopping 80m in height.

It's possible to go all the way to the base of the waterfalls, where you can swim in the pool at the bottom. This requires a 30-minute trek along a steep trail that winds through several small villages.

We decided to stop at the viewpoint rather than make the full journey down. From the viewpoint, you can't see all seven of the streams, but you can see the largest ones, including the iconic twin waterfalls.

18. Lemukih Water Slide

For something a little different, Lemukih Water Slide is a hidden gem in North Bali that's part waterfall and part river rapids. The water here flows down a smooth section of rock, creating a natural water slide through the jungle.

We were provided a rubber ring fashioned from an old tyre, which we had to sit on to glide down the various sections of the slide. You don’t have to go one at a time; you can team up with friends and go down together. We saw people going down up to 5 at a time!

This is a great family-friendly activity. It’s about a 20-minute walk from the car park or a 10-minute walk if you’re travelling by scooter. Lemukih is still fairly undiscovered and a little off the beaten track, but it can easily be combined with a trip to the nearby Sekumpul waterfalls.