Top 6 waterfalls near Ubud in Bali

Here’s a secret: waterfalls work perfectly, instantly washing away the unnecessary hustle from a person and clearing the vision. That’s why… everyone to the waterfalls. Fortunately, there are simply hundreds of them in Bali. So, waterfalls near Ubud, Bali, here they are:

Reng Reng Waterfall (Air Terjun Goa Rang-Reng),
Kanto Lampo Waterfall (Air Terjun Kanto Lampo),
Tebumana Waterfall (Air Terjun Tebumana),
Dusun Kuning Waterfall (Air Terjun Dusun Kuning),
Tukad Cepung Waterfall (Air Terjun Tukad Cepung),
Tengenunan Waterfall (Air Terjun Tengenunan).

Rang Reng Waterfall (Air Terjun Goa Rang-Reng) is a beautiful, not very high waterfall that has been recently opened for tourists and is therefore not heavily visited yet. The waterfall is located just a few minutes’ drive from Gianyar and features a mountain river cascading from a cave, with a length of 20-30 meters. Highlights: An easy path leads to the waterfall. Bamboo gazebos are set up there, allowing you to admire the waterfall from a distance or descend to the waterfall and take a dip in its pool. Be cautious as the rocks can be slippery.

Kanto Lampo Waterfall (Air Terjun Kanto Lampo) is a delicate and incredibly beautiful tiered waterfall located very close to Ubud. It’s perfect for photoshoots and bathing. You can easily climb under the waterfall and find cozy stone steps inside it. The sensations are truly pleasant, and that’s what makes it memorable! Highlights: The waterfall is nestled in a gorge, so the lighting for photography with sunlight usually occurs roughly from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Tebumana Waterfall (Air Terjun Tebumana) is another unassuming yet charming waterfall not far from Ubud. When descending, you can go to the opposite side of the waterfall and find a holy spring and bathing pools. Highlights: The descent is easy. There’s a small cave behind the waterfall.

“Tukad Cepung Waterfall (Air Terjun Tukad Cepung) is an astonishing and enchanting space, a waterfall nestled among moss-covered cliffs, surrounded by ferns and vines, almost within a cave. Around, leprechauns danced and gnomes hid under the ferns. I stood there and expressed my gratitude. I couldn’t stop, probably dozens of times: Thank you – Thank you – Thank you. This is our incredibly beloved waterfall. BaliOpen recommends! ?

Highlights: This is perhaps the only waterfall that seems to be underground in a deep canyon. The descent is generally easy, but the path itself will surprise you. You’ll be making your way through huge boulders. After rain, it can be slippery.

Tengenunan Waterfall (Air Terjun Tengenunan) is modest yet the most popular waterfall. Even tourist buses come here. The waterfall is visible almost from the parking area. Getting to the waterfall is easy; you’ll descend a dozen steps, then stroll along a path and cross a bridge. The waterfall has its own lagoon where you can take a dip. Tip(!) The most beautiful time to visit is early morning when the sun embraces the waterfall with its rays. No one is around; tourists are still asleep. Meanwhile, nature has already awakened and smiles at those who rise early ?

Dusun Kuning Waterfall (Air Terjun Dusun Kuning) bears the name ‘Dusun Kuning,’ where ‘Kuning’ means ‘yellow,’ and ‘Dusun’ translates to ‘village.’ Overall, the waterfall is named after the village where it’s located, aptly called Bali Kuning or the Yellow Village. For me, ‘kuning’ instantly conjures images of the wonderful ‘Kuningan’ holiday, where people send their ancestral spirits home and eat yellow rice. The waterfall is strong and inspiring. Yaroslava and I admired and interacted with it, while Sasha swam in the lagoon and stood beneath its powerful streams. As it turned out, the waterfall enjoyed our company too—smiling, joking, and not wanting to let go. We might return to it, I suppose! Highlights: You begin with a good path through the forest that gradually turns into rock steps closer to the waterfall, with occasional slippery spots. There’s not much space near the waterfall; a small platform amidst the rocks serves as a vantage point in the middle of the waterfall. To take a swim, you need to climb down the rocks. The bathing lagoon is small.