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Kanto Lampo Waterfall, Bali

Kanto Lampo Waterfall tumbling over black rock ledges into a pool, jungle around, people by the water
Photo: Lamacchiacosta, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

The essentials in 10 seconds

Entry
≈ IDR 25,000
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Opening hours
Daily, roughly 6:30–17:30
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
45 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Entrance fee
≈ IDR 25,000, cash only
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Walk
10–15 minutes down steps from the car park
Swimming
The pool is shallow — you stand and sit rather than swim
Location
Beng village, Gianyar; ≈ 11 km from Ubud, ≈ 30 km from Sanur
Coordinates
-8.53234, 115.33298YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

Cascadethe water steps down many ledges of dark volcanic rock
Sourcetravel guides
10–15 minuteswalk down steps from the car park to the pool
Source2026 travel guides
≈ IDR 25,000entrance fee, cash only
Source2026 travel guides
≈ 6 kmto Tibumana Waterfall
SourceOSRM route
≈ 7 kmto Goa Gajah
SourceOSRM route

Kanto Lampo Waterfall entrance fee and hours

According to 2026 guides, entry is about IDR 25,000 per person, cash only, paid at the gate. Parking is free or costs a couple of thousand rupiah. It's open roughly 6:30–17:30; after 4 pm the gorge gets dim for photos.

Local photographers work by the water — they know the best angles and will shoot you on your own phone for a tip.

About Kanto Lampo

Kanto Lampo is a waterfall near the village of Beng in Gianyar Regency, close to Ubud. Rather than dropping in a single plume, it cascades over dozens of black volcanic ledges, splitting into white threads. At the bottom is a shallow rocky pool where you can stand right under the water.

That stone 'staircase' has made Kanto Lampo one of Bali's most popular photo spots: everyone wants the shot on a rock in the middle of the flow. The waterfall is small but very photogenic — especially in the morning, with sunlight filtering through the canopy.

How to get the classic photo

The classic shot is someone on the big rock in the centre of the cascade, with white threads of water all around. Photographers usually stand lower down in the pool and shoot slightly upwards to make the falls look taller. Bright clothes stand out against the black rock, and morning sunbeams through the trees light up the spray. Don't hog the rock if there's a queue.

What to bring

  • Swimwear or clothes you don't mind soaking.
  • Water shoes or sandals with good grip.
  • A towel and dry clothes.
  • Cash for entry and a photographer's tip.
  • A phone pouch against the spray.

How to get to Kanto Lampo Waterfall

Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.

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More tips

  1. From Ubud — about 11 km east, 20 minutes by taxi, Grab, Gojek or scooter.
  2. From Sanur — about 30 km; from Kuta or Seminyak — about 39 km, 1–1.5 hours.
  3. From Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) — about 42 km.
  4. From the car park it's 10–15 minutes down steps to the water.
  5. Tibumana Waterfall (6 km) and Goa Gajah (7 km) are nearby.

Is Kanto Lampo worth visiting?

Yes, for an unusual waterfall near Ubud and great photos: the cascade over black rock looks like no other Bali waterfall, and both the drive and the walk are short.

YesGo's take: it's small, and by midday it becomes a photo studio with a queue for one rock. If you want peace rather than the picture, go at dawn or choose Tibumana. Thirty to forty-five minutes is plenty — pair it with the neighbouring falls.

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Waterfalls near Ubud in half a day

Goa Gajah cave in the morning, then Kanto Lampo and Tukad Cepung waterfalls. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.

  1. Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
  2. 91 min walk from the previous stopKanto Lampo Waterfallyou are here45 min · ≈ IDR 25,000
  3. 203 min walk from the previous stopTukad Cepung Waterfall1 h · ≈ IDR 25,000

3 places · about 7 h 39 min with walks · 294 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • Arrive at 6:30–8:00 to skip the photo queue.
  • Bring cash: cards aren't accepted.
  • Wear water shoes — the rocks are very slippery.
  • A local photographer will shoot you on your phone for a tip.
  • Next: Tukad Cepung Waterfall, inside a cave.

Questions

How much is the Kanto Lampo entrance fee?

About IDR 25,000, cash only.

What are Kanto Lampo's opening hours?

Roughly 6:30–17:30 daily.

Can you swim at Kanto Lampo?

The pool is shallow — you stand under the falls and sit on the rocks; stay out after heavy rain.

How far is Kanto Lampo from Ubud?

About 11 km east — 20 minutes by taxi, Grab, Gojek or scooter.

How long is the walk to the waterfall?

10–15 minutes down steps from the car park.

When is the best time to visit Kanto Lampo?

At opening, before 8 am — fewer people and the best light.

Is Kanto Lampo worth it?

Yes for a quick, photogenic stop near Ubud; go early to avoid the queue.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.

Sources and fact-check

  • baliholidaysecrets.com, theworldtravelguy.com, meganstarr.com, balicheapesttours.com (2026) — fee, hours, walk, photographers (unofficial)
  • Wikidata Q113010681; OpenStreetMap — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 10.11.2026 ·
How we checkedThe cascade, the IDR 25,000 cash fee, 6:30–17:30 hours, 10–15 minute walk and on-site photographers come from 2026 guides; older fees of IDR 10,000–20,000 and hours of 8:00–18:00 also appear, so they're marked unconfirmed. Dry-season advice and rock warnings are from guides and our own judgement. Coordinates are from OpenStreetMap. Distances are OSRM routes without traffic from Ubud (11 km), Sanur (30 km), Kuta (39 km) and the airport (42 km), and to Tibumana (6 km) and Goa Gajah (7 km).

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