7 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Ubud You Need to See
Ubud is one of the most famous areas in Bali, spoken of in high regard for its lush rice terraces, ancient temples, and serene nature walks.
Yet, it was its waterfalls nearby that, to me, seemed somewhat held under the radar. This intrigued me to see more of the area’s natural beauty. While Bali has plenty of beautiful waterfalls, the ones near Ubud definitely feature some notable collections.
During my trip to Ubud, I made it my absolute goal to try to visit each one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area.
This guide will cover my absolute favourites, including information on entrance fees, what to expect, and insider tips to ensure your trip to each Ubud waterfall is memorable.
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Best waterfalls near Ubud
1. Tegenungan Waterfall
Entrance fee: 30,000 IDR
This jaw-droppingly beautiful waterfall is one of Ubud’s biggest nearby attractions, located in the village of Kemenuh. It consists of various cascades that fall from 15m in height.
You can choose to swim in its plunge pool or enjoy the waterfall from various vantage points, including Omma Dayclub where you can watch the cascades from the beach club’s infinity pool.
The waterfalls are one of the most popular near Ubud, so I highly recommend visiting early in the morning
To get to Tegenungan Waterfall, park up at the main parking area at the top and walk through Kemenuh village until you reach the stairs. The main path requires you to walk down 200 fairly steep stairs to reach the waterfalls. Going down is fine but trust me, going back up is tiresome!
Top tip: For an easier path, you can use the elevator at Omma Dayclub which takes you 85% of the way down. You will need to buy something at the beach bar to use it. However, there is no minimum spend and you also get free use of the infinity pool.
2. Tukad Cepung Waterfall
Entrance fee: 30,000 IDR
Tukad Cepung is one of my favourite waterfalls near Ubud and a true hidden gem! It is tucked away within a rock formation in Tembuku Village, located a 50-minute drive from Ubud.
What makes the waterfall special are the illuminating rays that shine through the rock formation, creating a little spectacle. Make sure to visit on a clear sunny day between 9:30 and 11:30 am, as this is when the rays are most visible.
Tukad Cepung Waterfall requires a 15-minute hike to reach. From the entrance, you’ll need to keep making your way down the steep concrete stairs until you reach the riverbed.
Now from here, you will get a little wet! Follow the left path through the shallow riverbed, past the narrow rock formations, until you spot two large boulders. Just past them, you’ll find Tukad Cepung Waterfall.
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3. Kanto Lampo Waterfall
Entrance fee: 25,000 IDR
Kanto Lampo Waterfall is located in the village of Beng, just a 30-minute drive from central Ubud.
What makes the waterfall surreal is the way its cascades flow over the rock formations, creating multiple mini waterfalls. The base of the pool is knee-deep, so you can stand or climb on the base rocks to take amazing photos. However, be careful as these are slippery!
I must warn you—Kanto Lampo Waterfall is an influencer hotspot. I visited early in the morning to beat some of the crowds and I recommend you do the same. I still waited 20 minutes in a queue to take a picture but I can imagine by midday, this is a lot worse.
Kanto Lampo is one of the easiest waterfalls to hike to. From the parking area, it’s only 50 steps down to the waterfalls and you can reach it in less than 5-10 minutes.
4. Goa Rang Reng Waterfall
Entrance fee: 30,000 IDR (from 130,000 IDR with a local guide)
Goa Rang Reng is one of the lesser-known waterfalls near Ubud, located in Bakbakan Village. It was the quietest I’ve been to in Bali but a true hidden gem, as it was really beautiful.
Similar to Kanto Lampo Waterfall, the waterfall cascades down on a slope. However, the rocks are naturally layered in a gradual incline so the cascades don’t create the same mini waterfall effect.
You can swim at the base or if you have a local guide, they’ll let you climb to the very top of the waterfall next to the Rang Reng Cave and slide down the bottom with the cascades—with caution of course!
Getting to the waterfall by yourself without a local guide can be very dangerous and confusing so I recommend hiring one, which you can do at the entrance.
It cost us 100,000 IDR extra per person and they were a massive help with the logistics of it all. They also took us to two hidden waterfalls which can’t be accessed without a guide.
5. Tibumana Waterfall
Entrance fee: 25,000 IDR
Tibumana Waterfalls should definitely be added to your list of must-see waterfalls in Bali, not just those near Ubud.
This near-perfect waterfall flows gracefully as one photo-worthy single stream of water into a shallow plunge pool below. A lush green forest surrounds the waterfall, creating a real feast for the eyes and a must-have photo for that Instagram feed!
You can get to the waterfalls through a 15-minute hike from the parking area. It was by far my favourite hike and well-maintained. The path features small footbridges and very scenic jungle surroundings.
Tip: Tibumana Waterfall is now a tourist hotspot, so arrive early in the morning or late afternoon to beat the crowds.
6. Sumampan Waterfall
Entrance fee: 20,000 IDR
Next on my list of the most beautiful waterfalls in Ubud, is the small hidden gem of Sumampan Waterfall, located in Kemenuh Village, only a 8-minute drive from Tegenungan Waterfall.
What makes this waterfall a spectacle is the large 15-metre-high cascade that falls into the pool below. It is hidden among serene surroundings, deep inside a dense jungle.
There are also some unique rock carvings next to the waterfalls that were carved by local artist Nyoman Retana. Some of them depict Hindu Gods, while some others are really peculiar!
From the parking area, it is a 7-minute hike to reach Sumampan Waterfall. The hike is fairly easy until you reach a set of 110 concrete steep stairs that you need to descend, leading to a river at the bottom.
You’ll need to cross the river to reach the waterfall and there is also a rope by it to help guide you across.
Top tips: Be careful on climbing the base rocks to the waterfall as they are very slippery. Plus bring your swim clothes as you will get wet!
7. Dusun Kuning Waterfall
Entrance fee: 20,000 IDR
Dusun Kuning Waterfall is one of the most beautiful and unique waterfalls in Bali, located near Dusun Kuning Village, just a 45-minute drive away from Ubud.
Also known as ‘Yellow Waterfall’, this hidden gem cascades down from 25m and usually splits into 2 gorgeous flows of water down the slate rocks.
The area is very secluded as the waterfall is hidden in a dense jungle. We arrived in the morning and just relaxed in the base pool and area for a few hours with no one in sight.
Getting to Dusun Kuning Waterfall from the parking area is a little tricky and really slippery so be careful! It is a 15-20 minute hike and the majority of the way down is steep. It gets much more slippy near the bottom. I recommend avoiding this waterfall during the wet season.
Map of Ubud waterfalls
Here is an interactive map you can follow to help you navigate to each waterfall on this list by scooter or car. Click on the icon in the top left-hand corner of the map for more details.
Best time to visit Ubud Waterfalls
The best time to visit the waterfalls near Ubud is during the dry season, from April to October.
If I were to recommend the best months to visit, it would be during April and May, just after the rainy season.
Firstly, April and May are outside the tourist season of Summer so benefit from fewer crowds. And most importantly, the waterfalls are more powerful just coming out of Bali’s rainy season, promising more spectacular views.
If you’re planning a trip to Ubud, read next: 3 day Ubud itinerary
How to get to the waterfalls near Ubud
Many of the Ubud waterfalls on this list are secluded and away from main touristy areas. You will require a form of transport to get to them and sadly there is no public transport in the Ubud area.
However, I wouldn’t worry about this! There are plenty of alternative transport options in Ubud.
Here are my recommendations for transport to each waterfall:
By scooter
Travelling to each waterfall by scooter is the cheapest option. You can rent a scooter for as little as 50,000 IDR a day and there are many rental scooter shops across Bali to choose from.
If you don’t know your area well, I recommend using Bikago, who can deliver the scooter straight to your accommodation.
We tried riding a scooter in Ubud once but found it far too overwhelming, mainly because of the sheer amount of traffic in the area. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who isn’t a confident driver. You must also have an international driving licence to rent and drive one.
By private driver
Hiring a private driver provides a more comfortable transport experience for each waterfall than going by scooter. Although scooters are cheaper to rent, private drivers aren’t that costly either. You can book a driver for around 500,000 – 750,000 IDR a day.
This is the method I chose. We booked our private driver from GetYourGuide to take us to every waterfall except Tegenungan.
We previously made the mistake of using Grab for Tegenungan Waterfall and weren’t aware of the local taxi unions in the area which prevented us from booking a return ride.
Booking a private driver will bypass this issue for each waterfall and wait for you in the designated parking areas for your return. They’ll also allow you to customise your itinerary, so you can easily visit each one of these Ubud waterfalls at whatever time you like.
By ridesharing
Although some Grab or Gojek drivers will outright refuse to take you to some of these waterfalls, booking a driver from an app to arrive at your door in minutes is just so convenient!
I used ridesharing almost everywhere I went in Ubud and there is no reason why you can’t use it to visit each waterfall.
If you organise with your driver for your pickup and drop off point to be away from local taxi union areas or locations that require payment to enter the parking area, they will happily pick you up. If I ever had a problem, I just walked 5 minutes in the opposite direction.
Ridesharing is really cheap to use in Bali and you can pick up a ride for as little as 50,000 IDR.
Check out my guide: Ridesharing in Bali
By tour
By going on a tour to visit these Ubud waterfalls, you’ll be in the hands of an experienced local guide who will serve as your fact-finder for the day and answer any burning questions. Plus, all transport is included!
Unfortunately, there are no tours that cover all the waterfalls, but there are ones available that take you to a few. Here are my recommendations:
- Ubud: Spectacular Waterfalls Tour – Includes visits to Tegenungan, Tukad Cepung and Tibumana Waterfall.
- Bali Waterfall Tour – Includes visits to Tegenungan, Tukad Cepung, Kanto Lampo and Tibumana Waterfall.
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