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Sekumpul Waterfall, Bali

Two tall streams of Sekumpul Waterfall pouring down a green cliff in the jungle under a blue sky
Photo: Putu Andika Panendra, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
≈ IDR 20,000–250,000
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Hours
Daily, roughly 7:00–17:00
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
2 h 30 min
With kids
Better without small kids
Viewpoint
≈ IDR 20,000 — view from above, no descent
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Guided trek
≈ IDR 125,000–150,000 medium, ≈ IDR 250,000 long
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Guide
Required by village rules to hike down
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Hike
Steep steps and slippery rocks; 2–4 hours round trip
Location
Sekumpul village, Buleleng; ≈ 67 km from Ubud, ≈ 83 km from Kuta
Coordinates
-8.17760, 115.18255YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

≈ 80 mthe height of the two main falls
Sourcetravel guides
Severalfalls share one gorge — 'sekumpul' means 'a group'
Sourcetravel guides
3 optionsviewpoint, medium and long guided treks
Source2026 travel guides
2–4 hoursfor the hike down and back
Source2026 travel guides
≈ 67 kmto Ubud
SourceOSRM route

Sekumpul Waterfall entrance fee and guide

According to 2026 guides, the village offers three options: viewpoint only, about IDR 20,000; a medium trek to the base of the main fall with a guide, about IDR 125,000–150,000; and a long trek taking in several falls and a river crossing, about IDR 250,000 per person. Prices have risen in recent years, so confirm on arrival.

Village rules require a local guide to hike down to the falls. Pay only at the official ticket office by the 'Welcome to Sekumpul' sign: guides warn about unofficial 'checkpoints' on the approach road.

About Sekumpul

Sekumpul is a cluster of waterfalls by the village of the same name in Buleleng Regency, north Bali. In a deep green bowl, several streams pour off sheer cliffs; the two main ones are about 80 m high. Many consider it Bali's finest waterfall — noticeably taller and more powerful than the popular falls around Ubud.

Being remote, it's quieter than Tegenungan or Tibumana. To reach the base you descend into the gorge on steep steps, cross a stream and scramble over rocks — a proper little jungle walk.

What to bring

  • Hiking sandals or trainers you don't mind getting wet.
  • Swimwear — you can dip in the pools at the base.
  • A waterproof phone pouch — the spray is intense.
  • Water and snacks for the climb back.
  • Rupiah cash for entry and the guide.

How to get to Sekumpul Waterfall

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

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More tips

  1. From Ubud — about 67 km, 1.5–2 hours via the Bedugul highlands or Kintamani.
  2. From Kuta or Seminyak — about 83 km, 2–2.5 hours.
  3. From Lovina on the north coast — about an hour.
  4. No public transport: a hired car and driver is best. Parking and tickets are in Sekumpul village.

Best time to visit

The best time is the dry season, April to October, and in the morning: drier trails, softer light and fewer people. In the wet season the falls are fuller and more dramatic, but the hike is harder and the trail may close after heavy rain.

Sekumpul pairs well with a highlands day: Lakes Buyan and Tamblingan, Handara Gate and Ulun Danu Beratan are on the way from the south.

Is Sekumpul Waterfall worth it?

Yes, if you want to see a truly big waterfall: Sekumpul is Bali's most dramatic, and the descent into the gorge is worth the effort.

YesGo's take: it's a long drive, and the hike down and back is demanding — tough with bad knees or small children. For a waterfall without the trek, choose Tegenungan or Tibumana near Ubud.

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North Bali in a day

Sekumpul Waterfall in the morning, then Handara Gate and Ulun Danu Beratan on the way back. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.

  1. Sekumpul Waterfallyou are here2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 20,000–250,000
  2. 153 min walk from the previous stopHandara Gate30 min · ≈ IDR 50,000 photo fee
  3. 37 min walk from the previous stopUlun Danu Beratan Temple1 h 15 min · IDR 100,000

3 places · about 7 h 25 min with walks · 190 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • Leave early — it's a long drive and the trail is quieter in the morning.
  • Pay only at the official ticket office in the village.
  • Don't hike in or right after heavy rain.
  • Bring a phone pouch — everything gets soaked by the spray.
  • Stop at Handara Gate on the way back.

Questions

How much is the Sekumpul Waterfall entrance fee?

About IDR 20,000 for the viewpoint; roughly IDR 125,000–250,000 for a guided trek down.

Do you need a guide for Sekumpul?

Village rules require a local guide for the hike down to the falls.

How do I get to Sekumpul from Ubud?

By car: about 67 km, 1.5–2 hours.

How tall is Sekumpul Waterfall?

The two main falls are about 80 metres.

How hard is the Sekumpul hike?

Moderate: steep steps and slippery rocks; 2–4 hours down and back.

Can you swim at Sekumpul?

You can dip in the pools at the base; keep away from the falls themselves — the flow is strong.

When is the best time to visit Sekumpul?

Mornings in the dry season; skip it in or right after heavy rain.

Is Sekumpul Waterfall worth it?

Yes — it's Bali's most impressive waterfall, if you're up for the drive and the steps.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.

Sources and fact-check

  • thecommonwanderer.com, characrosstheworld.com, jonnymelon.com, pickyourtrail.com (2026) — fees, routes, guide rule, height, hike time (unofficial)
  • Wikidata Q110660812 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 10.11.2026 ·
How we checkedThe 80 m height, trek options, prices (viewpoint about IDR 20,000, medium trek IDR 125,000–150,000, long about IDR 250,000) and the guide rule come from 2026 guides and operators; older pages quoting IDR 25,000–50,000 are outdated. There's no official village price list, so they're marked unconfirmed. The name's meaning is from guides. Rain warnings are our own. Distances are OSRM routes without traffic from Ubud (67 km), Kuta (83 km) and the airport (86 km).

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