How To Visit Tegenungan Waterfall (aka Blangsinga)

Tegenungan Waterfall is a powerful waterfall where the water plummets over a 15m drop in the Petanu River. It’s one of the largest waterfalls in central Bali, just a 25-minute drive south of Ubud town centre.

Tegenungan has become a tourist hotspot in recent years, with several restaurants and a luxury day club now overlooking the huge waterfall and a 188 m-long glass bridge stretching across the gorge.

We recently visited for ourselves and were pleasantly surprised. We’ll give our honest opinion in this guide, plus everything you need to know about visiting.

Where To Park

Tegenungan Waterfall is located about a 25-minute drive south of Ubud. There's a large manned parking area at the waterfall suitable for both cars and scooters.

Use the same parking area regardless of whether you're planning to walk down, view it from the top, or go via Omma Day Club.

There’s no parking charge, just pay an entrance fee per person at the barrier.

What’s The Trail Like

There are several ways you can experience Tegenungan Waterfall.

The main path to the waterfall involves descending 200 fairly steep steps, which only takes around 6 minutes. Going down is easy, but coming back up again is the tiring part and will probably take a little longer.

The steps are concrete with handrails and plenty of opportunities to stop along the way, so it’s suitable for anyone with good mobility.

To visit the waterfall without conquering 200 steps each way, head to Omma Day Club. The large day club has an elevator that goes most of the way down the cliff, so you'll only need to descend the final 30 steps yourself.

Of course, you'll need to buy something to use the day club. This will also give you access to their facilities, including a beautiful infinity pool overlooking the falls. More about Omma later (jump to section).

What To Expect

When you first arrive at Tegenungan Waterfall, there’s an admission fee of 20,000 IDR ⓘ per person. Everyone must pay this, even if you're just visiting Omma Day Club.

The impressive waterfall is perfect for families with excellent facilities and a lifeguard to make sure everyone is safe.

Keep in mind that it’s one of the more commercialised waterfalls in Ubud. There are vendors next to the waterfall selling souvenirs and ice cream, a glass-bottom bridge you can pay to walk across, and 4 different Bali swings for the Insta pics.

But despite the touristy nature of the surroundings, nothing can detract from how impressive the waterfall is.

There are plenty of great photo spots, but the best one is a natural ledge about halfway up the waterfall. A second stairway has been installed for access to this ledge, but you'll have to pay an additional 20,000 IDR per person to go up.

What are the Crowds Like?

Tegenungan is a popular and easy-to-access waterfall close to the tourist hub of Ubud, so it can get very busy during peak times.

If you come early in the morning, you’ll be able to skip most of the crowds.

We visited in the early afternoon and there were a few dozen people between the splash pool, the various viewing areas and photo spots.

But there’s so much space that everyone can spread out and still enjoy the experience. We didn't regret visiting at this time.

If you’re looking for a secluded and peaceful waterfall experience, you might be better off visiting Sumampan Waterfall which is just 10 minutes away. The waterfall isn't as big, but there's never more than a handful of people there.

Can You Swim at Tegenungan Waterfall?

Yes, you can swim in the splash pool at the base of the waterfall so remember your swimwear. Unfortunately, you can’t swim directly under the waterfall or in the cave behind it.

There's a lifeguard on duty at the waterfall making it a family-friendly swimming area. Next to the splash pool, there’s a mini pool with floaties where younger kids can enjoy a splash around for free.

If you need to change, there are free toilets and changing rooms near the waterfall. Additional toilets can be found near the parking area for 5,000 IDR.

Omma Day Club

Omma is the only day club in Bali that sits overlooking a waterfall, and an impressive one at that. The club is set over two floors. The top floor is home to a restaurant with a stylish bamboo design and an exclusive upmarket feel.

The lower floor has a more "beach club" vibe, featuring a DJ, cozy day beds, cabanas, and, most importantly, an infinity pool that overlooks the waterfall.

To enter Omma, you need to make a purchase. While their website claims there's a minimum spend of 300,000 IDR ⓘ per person for a table in the bamboo restaurant, we ordered a pizza and a drink each (coming to under that amount), and were still able to access the pool area and visit the waterfall afterward.

If you’re planning to spend a few hours here, it might be worth committing to a daybed. Lounge areas have a 1,500,000 IDR ⓘ minimum spend, while daybeds are 3,000,000+ IDR ⓘ per group. When split between 4 people, it’s easy enough to meet with food and a few drinks.

The Bali Glass Bridge

The Bali Glass Bridge is a unique 188m-long suspension bridge that spans the gorge way above the Petanu River and Tegenungan Waterfall.

A relatively new attraction, having only opened in 2022, it has earned the title of the longest glass-bottomed bridge in Southeast Asia (although we feel there might not be much competition).

At 66m above the ground, it’s the height of a 20-storey building! Some sections of the bridge have been replaced with a cracking glass effect on a screen that's sure to get your heart racing.

You’ll need a ticket to cross the bridge, which can be purchased online ahead of your visit or at one of the ticket stations on either side. There is also a new large rainbow slide to enjoy next door.