Two-day waterfalls route on Bali
Discover Bali's waterfalls at your own pace over the next two days. Bali has many waterfalls, but this route will take you to the most beautiful and well-known ones on the Indonesian island.
Escape the busy life
Escape the busy life in Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, and Uluwatu. Immerse yourself in nature and discover that Bali has more to offer than just the sun, sea, and beaches of South Bali.
If you have less time, you can skip one or more waterfalls to save time. To get the most out of this route, rent a scooter. If you'd rather not drive yourself, you can also use Gojek or a taxi.
You can best start this waterfall route from Ubud, but it's also possible from Canggu. If you prefer to start from North Bali, just reverse the route.
Keep in mind that at most waterfalls, you'll need to pay for both entrance and sometimes for parking. At the end of this guide, you'll find some useful tips for visiting Bali's waterfalls.
Are you ready for your two-day waterfall route?
Day 1: Escape the Crowds
Start your day early, around 6 a.m., to get ahead of the biggest crowds. The earlier you leave from Canggu or Ubud, the quieter your entire first day will be. So, get in your driver's car or on your rented scooter and head to your first destination: Tegenungan Waterfall.
Tegenungan Waterfall
Tegenungan Waterfall is one of the most popular waterfalls because it's only about a 30-minute drive from Ubud and 45 minutes from Canggu. This waterfall is impressive, known for its wide and powerful flow. There are great spots for photos, and you can even go for a swim.
From Tegenungan Waterfall, you'll drive north for about an hour to your next spot.
- Entrance fee: 10,000 IDR (€0.55)
Leke Leke Waterfall
After a beautiful drive through lush greenery and rice fields, you'll take a short hike to this waterfall. You'll walk past more tropical jungle plants as you descend. After about 15 minutes, you'll arrive at Leke Leke Waterfall, the tallest waterfall on Bali at 60 meters. This long, narrow waterfall is surrounded by jungle, giving it a wonderfully tropical vibe.
From Leke Leke, it's about a 30-minute drive to Nungnung if you want to see that waterfall as well. Prefer to skip it? Then it's about a 45-minute drive to Banyumala Twin Waterfall.
- Entrance fee: 50,000 IDR (€2.70)
Nungnung Waterfall (Optional)
Visiting Nungnung Waterfall is optional on this route. To reach the waterfall, you have to descend a significant number of stairs—about 500 steps (though we didn't count them) in a tropical climate, which makes for a great workout. Your reward is the powerful waterfall at the bottom.
After you've climbed back up all 500 stairs, you'll drive for about an hour to your next waterfall: Banyumala Twin Waterfall.
- Entrance fee: 20,000 IDR (€1.10)
Banyumala Twin Waterfall
In the north of Bali, you'll find Banyumala Twin Waterfall, two beautiful waterfalls that flow together. The hike down has some steeper parts, but it's very manageable, and the view you get is more than worth it. After the 10-minute hike, don't forget to take a dip in the water.
Banyumala Twin is the last waterfall on the first day of this Bali route. We'll continue the route tomorrow, but for now, it's time to relax.
- Entrance fee: 20,000 IDR (€1.10)
Day 2: Waterfalls in North Bali
Just like on the first day, it's best to start early and head to the waterfalls from your accommodation. We'll continue our route toward Munduk. Aim to arrive around 7 a.m., but this depends on where you stayed the night before.
Munduk Waterfall
Munduk Waterfall is located in a cooler area and is the perfect way to start your day. By getting there early, it will be much quieter. This impressive waterfall is about 35 meters high. Take a dip in the water, eat the breakfast you brought with you, or explore the surrounding area via the paths, where coffee and clove plantations fill the air with wonderful scents.
You can then continue your route to Sekumpul Waterfall, which is a good hour's drive away. Or you can skip this optional waterfall and go directly to Aling-Aling Waterfall, which is also about an hour's drive.
- Entrance fee: 20,000 IDR (€1.10)
Sekumpul Waterfall (Optional)
If you love a longer hike, Sekumpul is a great waterfall to visit. The entire hike takes about an hour round trip. I skipped Sekumpul myself—sometimes you can't see everything when traveling, and you have to make choices. However, I've heard from others that the hike is definitely worth it, which is why it's included here as an optional stop.
- Entrance fee: 25,000 IDR (€1.35) for the viewpoint only.
- Entrance fee: 125,000 IDR (€6.70) to hike to the waterfall itself.
From this waterfall, it's about an hour's drive to Aling-Aling Waterfall.
Aling-Aling Waterfall
Aling-Aling Waterfall has a total jungle vibe. If you're an adrenaline junkie, you can jump into the water from various heights here. If jumping isn't your thing, you can just enjoy the view. But remember, you're traveling and might only be here once, so it could be worth a try!
After Aling-Aling, we'll head to a well-known and easily accessible waterfall. From Aling-Aling to GitGit Twin is a short, 30-minute drive to the final waterfall on this two-day route.
GitGit Twin Waterfall
You'll wrap up your two-day waterfall route with three waterfalls and a (free) guide. The path to this waterfall is easy and offers beautiful views. Be sure to ask the guide questions so you can learn more about the waterfall, the area, or local life.
Your two-day waterfall road trip concludes at the GitGit Waterfall, a popular spot in Bali. The walk to the waterfall is easy and leads you past a few souvenir shops (be aware that they'll want you to buy something) to the waterfall itself. GitGit is a beautiful, powerful waterfall that cascades into a pool and is surrounded by lush greenery. It’s an easy visit and a nice spot for a short stop.
At the end, it’s generally expected that you’ll give a tip to the free guide.
- Entrance fee: 100,000 IDR (€11.00)
Tips for the Bali Waterfall Route
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