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Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Bali

Thin streams of a waterfall running down the tall wall of a dark grotto, sunlight shining through leaves above
Photo: Bex Walton, CC BY 2.0, 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 7:00–18:00
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.
1 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Entrance fee
≈ IDR 25,000, cash; sources range from IDR 10,000 to 30,000
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Light beams
On sunny mornings, when the sun is over the opening
Walk
Concrete steps through jungle, then along the stream — your feet will get wet
Location
Tembuku, Bangli; ≈ 38 km from Ubud, ≈ 45 km from Sanur
Coordinates
-8.44233, 115.38790YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

Grottothe waterfall drops inside a narrow cleft, almost a cave
Sourcetravel guides
Sunbeamsmorning sun shines through the canopy opening and lights the spray
Sourcetravel guides
≈ IDR 25,000entrance fee as of January 2026
Sourcebalicheapesttours.com
15–20 minuteswalk down from the car park
Sourcetravel guides
≈ 38 kmto Ubud
SourceOSRM route

Tukad Cepung light beams: when to go

The beams appear only in sunny weather and only when the sun is high over the opening — usually in the morning. The exact time shifts with the season, so guides recommend arriving early and waiting. On cloudy days there are no beams, though the grotto is still beautiful.

Beams show best when there's spray in the air, which is more common in the wet season, when the falls are fuller. In the dry season the flow is thinner, but the walk is easier and the stream lower.

About Tukad Cepung

Tukad Cepung is one of Bali's most unusual waterfalls. It hides in a narrow rock grotto near Tembuku village in Bangli Regency: water runs in thin streams down the tall wall of the cleft into a small pool, with a round, leaf-fringed opening overhead.

On sunny mornings, shafts of light fall through that opening into the cave, catching the spray and mist. That image made Tukad Cepung famous — photographers come from all over the island for it.

Tukad Cepung entrance fee

Sources quote anything from IDR 10,000 to 30,000; a guide updated in January 2026 gives IDR 25,000 for everyone. Tickets are sold only at the booth by the entrance — bring cash. Guides warn about informal 'parking collectors' before the official car park; pay at the booth. It's open roughly 7:00–18:00.

What to bring

  • Water shoes or sandals — you'll wade along the stream.
  • A waterproof pouch for your phone and camera.
  • A wide-angle lens or 0.5x mode — the grotto is tight.
  • A change of clothes — the spray will soak you.
  • Cash for the entrance.

How to get to Tukad Cepung Waterfall

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

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More tips

  1. From Ubud — about 38 km north-east, 50–60 minutes by taxi, Grab, Gojek or scooter.
  2. From Sanur — about 45 km; from Kuta — about 56 km, 1.5–2 hours.
  3. From Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) — about 60 km.
  4. Parking and tickets are at Tembuku; from there it's 15–20 minutes down steps and along the stream.
  5. On the way to Kintamani, pair it with Pura Ulun Danu Batur (≈ 34 km).

Is Tukad Cepung worth it?

Yes, if you love unusual places and photography: a waterfall in a cave with sunbeams is a shot you won't get anywhere else on Bali.

YesGo's take: at 'beam time' there's a queue of photographers in the grotto, and on cloudy days the main show disappears. The falls are small and there's not much room to swim — for a swimming waterfall, choose Tibumana.

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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 Waterfall45 min · ≈ IDR 25,000
  3. 203 min walk from the previous stopTukad Cepung Waterfallyou are here1 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

  • Check the forecast: beams only appear on sunny days.
  • Come early and be ready to wait for your light.
  • Wear water shoes — you'll wade along the stream.
  • Shoot wide: the grotto is tight.
  • It's on the road to Kintamani — pair it with Pura Ulun Danu Batur.
  • For a swim, Tegenungan Waterfall is better.

Questions

How much is the Tukad Cepung entrance fee?

About IDR 25,000 as of January 2026; sources range from IDR 10,000 to 30,000.

When can you see the light beams at Tukad Cepung?

On sunny mornings, when the sun is above the grotto opening.

What are Tukad Cepung's opening hours?

Roughly 7:00–18:00 daily.

How far is Tukad Cepung from Ubud?

About 38 km — 50–60 minutes by taxi, Grab, Gojek or scooter.

Is the walk to Tukad Cepung difficult?

Steps and a stream — 15–20 minutes, and you'll wade through water.

Can you swim at Tukad Cepung?

The pool is small; it's more a place for photos than swimming.

Is Tukad Cepung worth visiting?

Yes on a sunny morning for the beams; less so on cloudy days.

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, jonnymelon.com, theworldtravelguy.com, balicheapesttours.com (January 2026) — fee, hours, walk, sunbeams, parking scam warning (unofficial)
  • Wikidata Q124343186 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 10.11.2026 ·
How we checkedThe grotto, sunbeams, the walk by steps and stream, 7:00–18:00 hours and the warning about informal parking collectors come from travel guides. Sources quote fees of IDR 10,000–30,000; the January 2026 figure (balicheapesttours.com) is IDR 25,000, so it's marked unconfirmed. No source confirms a specific hour for the beams, so we say 'sunny mornings'. Distances are OSRM routes without traffic from Ubud (38 km), Sanur (45 km), Kuta (56 km) and the airport (60 km), and to Pura Ulun Danu Batur (34 km).

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