15 Waterfall Hikes in Indonesia to Book This Year

1.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Hidden Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 591 reviews · from $57Our pick

Start with a 1:30 to 2:30 AM hotel pickup, climb Mount Batur with an English-speaking guide, watch sunrise over Bali, and eat breakfast near the summit. After the crater walk, refresh at Mt. Batur Lounge before swimming at Tibumana Waterfall. Guides such as Nova, Sar, and Agus are praised for patient pacing and helpful photos.

“Great experience! Rapa was a great driver and took us to a wonderful waterfall that we wouldn’t have found otherwise. Would definitely recommend!”

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2.Munduk Waterfalls Trek, Twin Lakes and Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 545 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $41

Spend 5 to 9 hours exploring North Bali with a local guide such as Tia, Luhde, Putu, or Kadek. Walk through rainforest, cross Tamblingan Lake in a wooden canoe, visit Ulun Danu Tamblingan Temple, and swim at Banyumala Twin Waterfall. Optional hotel transfers and lunch make this a practical day trip.

“We had a fantastic morning on this trip! Our driver, Edy, was right on time and incredibly patient while we finished our packed breakfast. He even suggested adding a visit to a nearby coffee plantation after the waterfall stop - and we’re so glad he did! We were able to sample a wide variety of locally made teas and coffees, which was an unexpected and delightful experience. Our guide for the tour was equally amazing. She spoke English confidently and had a deep knowledge of the area. She answered all our (many!) questions with enthusiasm and clarity, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. She was a pleasure to talk…”

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3.Munduk: Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 536 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $38

Join an English-speaking guide such as Oka, Putu, Suma, or Henry for a rainforest walk near Munduk, a traditional canoe crossing of Tamblingan Lake, temple visits, and a swim at Banyumala Waterfalls. Pickup is available across Bali, though long drives can extend the 5 to 8-hour schedule.

“Absolutely lovely and unforgettable trip. The tour guide Oka was so knowledgeable, attentive to everyone's needs. He knew the best spots for our pictures. Everything was planned just spot on starting from the pick up to the drop off. Highly recommended!!”

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4.Munduk: Twin Lakes Jungle Hike with Lake Canoe and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $44

Spend eight hours exploring North Bali with a local guide such as Dharma or Pasek. Walk through jungle to Lake Tamblingan and Buyan Lake, visit lakeside temples, canoe across calm water, swim at Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, and add a traditional lunch at a family-run restaurant.

“highlight of our trip to Bali. definit3ly recommeneded”

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5.Private Sekumpul Waterfall Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · 10 hours · from $58

This 10-hour private Bali tour pairs Sekumpul and Fiji waterfalls with a jungle hike, a local coffee plantation, and Pura Ulun Danu Beratan. Your private driver collects you from your hotel, while a waterfall guide such as Ketut, Gede, or Somia leads the trek and helps with photos. Expect stairs, slippery rocks, stream crossings, and a long drive.

“My driver Wayan was a very nice guy and his English is not bad. He did his best for making the trip awesome! My guide Pina at the waterfall was just amazing. Such a lovely and positive nature.”

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6.Rice Terrace, Holy Water Temple & Waterfalls Trek Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $33

Spend a full day around Ubud with an English-speaking guide, visiting Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, Tibumana Waterfall, and Kanto Lampo. Expect comfortable transport, temple customs, slippery waterfall paths, photo help, and optional extras such as purification, lunch, massage, coffee tasting, and a Monkey Forest visit.

“We had the best day with an absolute awesome guide Majer. He had great knowledge of all the places we visited and took us to some great spots. The water temple was a standout of the day along with the waterfall spots which weren't too busy. 10/10 recommend”

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7.Banyumala Waterfall Trek, Bedugul and Lake Beratan Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · from $60

Travel by private air-conditioned car into Bali’s cool central mountains with an English-speaking guide. Walk through rainforest to Banyumala’s twin falls, visit Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, Wanagiri, Bali Handara Gate, Candi Kuning market, and Jatiluwih. Guides such as Gede Susila, Damar, Pande, and Nyoman are known for careful driving and helpful photo stops.

“Spent a nice tour with our driver Wayan. He was kind and drove safely and gave us additional information about the temple. Thanks Wayan for your time”

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8.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Hidden Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $62Top rated

Start around 1:30 to 2:30 a.m., depending on your Ubud-area hotel, and ride to Mount Batur for a guided sunrise climb. Guides such as Agum, Kam, Gede, and Wayan have been praised for patience on the steep trail. After breakfast at the summit, choose Kanto Lampo or Tibumana Waterfall before your private ride returns you to your hotel.

“We’d a really lovely day on the tour. Our guide - Rapa - communicated with us lots so we knew when he’s collect us and when we’d be dropped home and was punctual. We got to the mountain and our second guide was ready and waiting. ItRead more”

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9.Munduk: Banyu Wana and Sekumpul Waterfall Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $50

Spend 7 to 10 hours exploring Bali’s cool northern highlands from Central Bali or Munduk. Walk through rice terraces, swim at Banyu Wana Amerta, view Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan, then hike to Sekumpul Waterfall. English-speaking drivers and local guides such as Dedi, Popo, Andi, and Angga add useful cultural detail.

“It was fantastic. Dedi was a great tour guide who drove us around. He knew English well and answered all of our questions. The waterfalls were fantastic especially the Banyu Wana. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area!”

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10.1Day – Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and Goa Tetes Cave Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $47

Start at 7 am from Malang for a private drive to Tumpak Sewu. After a motorbike shuttle, a local ranger leads you through Goa Tetes Cave and down to the waterfall base. Expect wet, steep walking, photo help, bottled water, and about 12 hours on the road. Lunch is at your own cost.

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11.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Sekumpul Waterfalls Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $104

Start with a private pre-dawn pickup from Ubud, then climb Mount Batur with a local guide, headlamp, and walking pole for breakfast above the clouds. After lunch, explore Sekumpul Waterfalls with a second guide, where you can swim beneath clear falls. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is an optional final stop.

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12.Sambangan Waterfalls Trekking, Sliding, & Jumping Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 10 hours · from $69

Spend 10 hours in northern Bali with a small group of up to 10 people. Walk through rice fields and tropical plantations, swim at the Blue Lagoon, visit Aling-Aling Waterfall, then slide and jump at several falls. Guides such as Putu and Panca are known for safety help, local plant knowledge, and taking GoPro photos.

“Wat een geweldige excursie! We hebben genoten van de trekking en de watervallen. Super team met humor, mooie foto’s, lekkere lunch. Aanrader om deze excursie bij hun te boeken.”

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13.Munduk Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $42

Meet near Wanagiri for a rainforest hike, a 30-minute traditional canoe crossing on Tamblingan Lake, and a swim at Banyumala Twin Waterfalls. Guides such as Oka, Kari, and Puta explain local plants and Balinese culture. The group is limited to eight, with snacks, water, and walking sticks included.

“Great guide, very knowledgeable about the rain forest and different plants (including what not to touch). Waterfall is beautiful!”

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14.Lemukih Hidden Trekking Waterslide Sekumpul and Fiji Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $25Best value

You’ll trek from Lemukih Village through rice terraces, forest, and clear streams to Sekumpul and Fiji waterfalls. Local guides such as Sugi and Yoga may lead the route, with helmets, water shoes, coconut water, lunch, and a motorcycle ride back included. Transfers from Ubud are available with the upgraded option.

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15.North Bali: Explore Munduk Waterfall Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $39

Spend 5 to 8 hours exploring Munduk’s four waterfalls with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll walk through clove, coffee, vanilla, and spice plantations, stop for Munduk coffee and Balinese cakes, and learn about village life. Guides such as Liska and Komang are praised for their plant knowledge and patient pace. Pickup and lunch are optional.

“We had an incredible day with our driver Buti and Guide Liska. Liska pointed out a lot of the flora and fauna along the route. If it were not for Liska and Budi's assistance and patience I wouldn't have never made it back up the steps from the first waterfall! They were AMAZING!! When they say you need to be in good physical shape for this waterfall trek, they are not kidding! When Liska, Budi and my husband went to the 3rd and 4th waterfalls he took me to a warung with a nice lady who let me wait there while they completed the trek. She had cold water and…”

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