The beauty of Bali is not simply limited to the crystal-clear blue water and breathtaking sunsets. With social media circling around, the trend of visiting waterfalls becomes a great-deals-to-do when you’re in Bali. Countless gorgeous waterfalls are spread all over the island. But we’ve curated some of the best that are worth your time to visit, at least once during your vacation days in Bali.
Before we jump to the locations, let’s take a look at these points to prepare yourself in advance.
- The best time to go to the waterfall sites in Bali is around April to June. The weather would be sunny almost all the time, and the water would be less murky. So you can expect to get clear water with a hint of greenish reflection behind your camera lens, thanks to the green scenery around the waterfalls.
- The best time to come is around 8 AM. At most places, you’ll need to walk meters before reaching the site, so it’s better to take the walk before the sun at the prime top of your head to avoid the extra heat.
- Don’t forget to bring your eco-friendly sunblock and mosquito repellent.
- Bring bottled water, because you can’t ever drink from the waterfalls right away.
- Don’t litter! Please bring back your belonging, including your trash, to keep the environment clean.
Now let’s jump to the waterfalls!
Tibumana Waterfall
Tibumana Waterfalls is located in Bangli, approximately 30 minutes away from the Ubud Center. This gorgeous waterfall might be not the highest one, but it definitely worth your time to get to your must-see list while you’re in the Ubud area. You need to hike for at least 15 minutes to reach the waterfall. But we’re sure you won’t get bored at all because this waterfall is surrounded by tropical lush green jungle which will be a great chance for you to relax.
The pool around the waterfall is safe for you to swim around. But make sure to not go closer to the waterfall flow, because the flow is strong and could be dangerous for you. This place is also quite famous among travelers, so you want to come as early as possible to avoid the tourist crowd, or the lines while taking your Instagram-able pictures.
Kanto Lampo Waterfall
You probably saw influencers snap a picture in front of a rocky cliff waterfall. Yep, it’s in Kanto Lampo Waterfall. Located in Gianyar, you only need 25 minutes to reach this destination from the heart of Ubud. It’s safe to go under the waterfall and take countless pictures there. But you need to watch your steps because at some point the rocky cliff is quite slippery.
You also don’t need to worry if you come here by yourself, because the local photographers would be very happy to take pictures of you, even directing gorgeous poses that are worth for you to post. Remember to fairly give them tips after you’re finished. This waterfall is also famous among tourists, so once again you need to come early, around 8 AM to avoid the crowd.
Tukad Cepung Waterfall
If you’re a photographer, or at least love to take a dramatic scene, this waterfall is for you! Tukad Cepung waterfall is located in Bangli regency, it’s about 1 hour away from Ubud Center. This waterfall is known for its strong current that flows to some kind of cave shape wall, which will make a dramatic view when the sunbeam shines through it. To catch that moment you need to come around 9 AM to 11 AM, but we warn you, this time is also the peaky hour for tourists to visit this place. Who doesn’t want a gorgeous-looking picture, right?
Swimming is not allowed here due to the strong flow. But it’s the best place to explore the canyon area. Make sure you bring your changing clothes because even though you’re not planning to swim here, you’ll get wet just because standing in front of the waterfall.
Munduk Waterfall
From now on let’s take a look at gorgeous waterfalls in the northern area of Bali.
Munduk Waterfall is located in Buleleng, almost 2 hours’ drive from the center of Ubud. This gorgeous magical waterfall is nestled in the tropical rainforest of Munduk village. The fifteen-meter-high waterfall is completed with a natural plunge pool where you can swim and enjoy the peaceful moment. But once again make sure to not get too close to the flow down, because it’s strong.
There are two other waterfalls in this area, Red Coral Waterfall and Laangan Melanting Waterfall, which make this place quite famous for trekking activities. You need at least 3 hours to visit all of those three waterfalls on walking. But if that’s too much, we recommend you to only visit Munduk Waterfall, since you only need to walk 300 meters from the main road.
Banyumala Twin Waterfall
Hence the name! you are about to see two waterfalls that flow side to side into the same plunge pool. Banyumala Twin Waterfall is located in Wanagiri. It’s 10 minutes from Bedugul, or almost 2 hours from the center of Ubud.
Surrounded by lush green tropical scenery, Banyumala Twin Waterfall is offering a peaceful moment with a spectacular view. You can swim in the plunge pool and get closer to the waterfall since the flow is not really heavy.
It only takes 10 to 15 minutes to reach the site from where you park your vehicle. The path is clear, but you still need to watch your step because it can be slippery, especially after a rainy day. Make sure to bring your most gorgeous dress, or bikini, since you’ll get plenty of beautiful angles to shoot your Instagram-able pictures or videos here.