A Guide To Munduk’s Waterfalls (& Trekking Map)

Munduk is famous for having several stunning waterfalls, all within close proximity to one another. Each has its own dedicated parking area, entrance, and trail, so you can visit them separately. But many people like to combine all four into one half-day hike, known as the Munduk Waterfall Trek.

In this guide, we'll share everything you need to know for visiting the Munduk waterfalls separately or together, including where to park and what all of the trails are like.

Visiting the Four Waterfalls Separately

Here are the four main waterfalls in Munduk and how long it took us to visit each one (at a moderate pace):

Golden Valley Waterfall

Golden Valley Waterfall is a large waterfall that cascades down the volcanic rockface into a lush valley. There's nowhere to swim here, but there are some great photo opportunities.

It took us 15 minutes to reach Golden Valley from the roadside parking area. The well-maintained 250m path zig-zagged down the hill, with a mix of concrete and muddy terrain.

This waterfall is free to visit (we'd recommend leaving a donation in the box) and has a lovely little warung where you can enjoy a coffee and pisang goreng (fried banana) while overlooking the falls.

Red Coral Waterfall

Red Coral Waterfall is a narrow but powerful single-drop waterfall that ends in a small splash pool below. There's nowhere to swim here.

It took us 20 minutes each way from the parking area along the 650m path to Red Coral. The path has a gentle slope and is very easy for anyone with reasonable fitness and mobility.

Entrance to Red Coral Waterfall is currently 45,000 IDR ⓘ, making it the most expensive of the four (but still very affordable).

Labuan Kebo Waterfall

Labuan Kebo Waterfall and Melanting Waterfall (below) are the final two waterfalls on the Munduk trail and are best visited together, since they mostly follow the same route. The round-trip to visit them both took us 2hr30 from the parking area (same parking as Red Coral).

Labuan Kebo is our favourite of all four. The huge cascading waterfall sits within a lush jungle valley with a river at the bottom. There were 200 steps down to reach the waterfall from the main path, which were steep but doable. The entrance fee for Labuan Kebo is 20,000 IDR ⓘ.

You can walk right up to the falls, crossing a wooden bridge that's great for photos on the way. You can't swim in the splash pool, but during our visit, there were several people swimming in the river below. There are also some tables in the valley where you can stop for a drink or picnic.

Melanting Waterfall

A little further along the path from Labuan Kebo is the entrance to Melanting Waterfall. This is the toughest of the four Munduk waterfalls to reach, with 500 steep stone and concrete steps down. This one really wore us out coming back up, and we'd only recommend it for people with a good level of fitness.

But if you do decide to make the trek, it's definitely worth it. 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 be careful.

The entrance fee to Melanting is also 20,000 IDR ⓘ, which you pay at the small shop at the top of the stairs.

Hiking the Munduk Waterfall Trek

Linking paths connect the four main waterfalls, plus a bonus, smaller one called Belong Waterfall. This is known as the Munduk Waterfall Trek and is a half-day hike, typically taking around 5-6 hours round-trip to complete.

The Route:

The route and time will depend on your fitness level and mode of transport. It's not a circular route, so it works best if you have a driver who can collect you from a different endpoint.

Not all of the connecting trails between the waterfalls are on Google Maps, so below is a custom map we created with a simplified version of the trail. There are plenty of signs to keep you on track, or you can use the maps.me app.

Using the above map, the green pin marks the start point and the red pin marks the end point (or vice versa). If you have a scooter, allow extra time for walking back to the original parking spot along the same route.

We recommend doing the trail from west to east, starting at Labuan Kebo and Melanting (hardest first while you still have energy), and ending at Golden Valley Waterfall, so you can enjoy a well-deserved coffee and snack at Golden Valley Eco Cafe overlooking it.

However, some people prefer doing it in reverse, ending with Melanting Waterfall, which is the most impressive.

Things To Know:

• We've done parts of this hike wearing flip-flops before, and it wasn't a problem. Most of the trail is well-maintained. There are some sections that may be slippery after rainfall, so we would still recommend trainers if you have them with you.
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• Bring cash - Most of the waterfalls have an entrance fee. While Red Coral accepted card payment, the others were cash only.
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• There are areas suitable for swimming at both Labuan Kebo and Melanting, though it's a mountainous area, so the water is cold. Bring a towel and a change of clothes.
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• The route isn't on Google Maps, but it is well signposted. That said, if you prefer to have a map with GPS, get the maps.me app, which has most of the trail. Make sure you download the map on WiFi before you go, as you must download the whole of Bali, not just one area.

Other Waterfalls in North Bali

Munduk sits in Bali’s Central Highlands, where the combination of steep volcanic mountains and plenty of rain during the wet season has caused dozens of waterfalls to form.

Some other waterfalls we love in this area are: