Sekumpul Waterfall In Bali – The Ultimate Guide

Sekumpul Waterfall is said to be the biggest and best waterfall in Bali and for a damn good reason! There is not just one but three epic waterfalls in this valley that are a must-see during your visit to the Island Of Gods.

I have put together this complete guide of Sekumpul Waterfall Bali (Air Terjun Sekumpul) including how to get there, how much it costs, the best time to visit, and what to expect when you arrive.

 

 

WHERE IS SEKUMPUL WATERFALL BALI

Air Terjun Sekumpul is located in the northern region of Bali.

I recommend allowing a full day to visit these falls as it’s a 2-hour drive each way and you’ll need at least 2 hours to visit Sekumpul Waterfalls.

Click here to see the location on Google maps.

 

 

HOW TO GET TO SEKUMPUL WATERFALL

The best way to get here is by car or scooter.

You can rent a scooter online in advance and the drive takes around 2 hours one way from the main tourist areas of Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, and Ubud.

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The road gets very windy and steep as you head through the hills of Bedugul towards Sekumpul and it’s a common route for trucks and other commuting vehicles. Please take care on the roads and don’t overtake unless you think it is safe to do so.

You can find some epic viewpoints and other attractions on the way that are definitely worth stopping for. Some of my favorite locations along the way are Strawberry Hill Lookout and the famous Handara Gates.

Unreal scenes

 

SEKUMPUL WATERFALL TOUR

If you would prefer to book a private day tour to these falls, it’s best to book online in advance with Klook.

This particular tour is the most top-rated tour with great reviews and hundreds of bookings.

The tour includes a visit to Sekumpul, Danu Bratan Water Temple, and taste-testing the Kopi Luwak at a Coffee Plantation.

All this for less than $25 USD.

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Air Terjun Sekumpul

The main falls

 

ARRIVING AT AIR TERJUN SEKUMPUL

Before arriving at the parking lot, you’ll see a number of ‘Registration‘ points along the main road where there may be a group of locals that will try and stop you to pay a registration fee to visit Air Terjun Sekumpul.

This is nothing more than a scam and you can continue driving down to the parking area located here.

Updated January 2021: There are now three Sekumpul Waterfall entry fee options to choose from which are;

1. View Only – 20,000 IDR
2. Medium Trekking – 125,000 IDR
3. Long Trekking – 200,000 IDR

View Only entrance ticket is pretty self-explanatory and only allows you to view the falls from above and doesn’t include the trek down to the falls.

Medium Trekking (recommended) includes a guide and a visit to Sekumpul and Hidden Waterfall.

Long Trekking includes a guide and a visit to Sekumpul, Hidden Waterfall, and Fiji Waterfall, all of which are located in the same valley.

Beautiful scenes from above

 

SEKUMPUL WATERFALL HIKE

It’s approximately a 30-minute hike to reach the base of the falls through a lush bamboo-forested valley. About a third of the way down, you will come across an awesome viewpoint of the falls from a birds-eye perspective and you can stop here to take some photos.

From this viewpoint, you’ll have a clear view of the main set of falls that gush down a whopping total of 80 meters before it reaches the rock pool at the base of Sekumpul Waterfalls Bali.

Continue to traverse through the forest until you reach the trail at the bottom of the valley. From here you’ll have to walk along the banks of the stream and you may have to wade through shin-high water to get to the base of the main falls.

 

THE MAIN FALLS

You can hear the distant roar of the main falls before you see it. As you come around the corner, you’ll be graced by the incredible beauty of Bali’s best waterfall.

Be sure to bring your swimmers with you because it’s possible to go swimming in the rock pools beneath the falls. However, I don’t recommend getting directly beneath the falls as the force of water is very powerful and could potentially cause an injury.

There are a few dry rocks beneath the falls where you can set down your belongings if you decide to go swimming. 

Taking photos of the waterfall can prove quite difficult as the misty spray emitting from the falls is wild and consistent. Be prepared with a lens cleaner or a towel to wipe your camera lens every 5 seconds.

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The main falls

Base of the falls

 

HIDDEN WATERFALL

Once you’ve spent some time enjoying the main falls, continue the adventure upstream for around 10 minutes to where you can find the stunning Hidden Waterfall.

My first impression of Hidden Waterfall was how it looks like a flow of white satin threaded with silver as it surges between a crack in the rock face and into a natural pool below.

It’s possible to swim right up beneath this waterfall as it’s not as powerful as the main Sekumpul Waterfalls.

Hidden Waterfall

 

FIJI WATERFALL

The third waterfall in Sekumpul valley is called Fiji Waterfall.

From Hidden Waterfall, follow the trail back downstream, passing the main waterfall, and continue along the banks to the left.

Keep on going along this trail for around 15 minutes until it eventually emerges at the incredible Fiji Waterfall.

Featuring a trio of falls, this is one of the most photogenic waterfalls in Bali.

Fiji Waterfall

Drone shot of Fiji Waterfall

 

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The best time to visit is anytime between mid-morning and 2 pm to get the best lighting from the sun through the valley.

Do bear in mind that it is a 2.5-hour ride each way so you may want to consider spending a night out in the northern region, (see below for some accommodation options).

This also gives you the option to visit more of Bali’s waterfalls such as Aling-Aling Waterfall and Banyu Wana Amerta Waterfall which are both located in the northern region of Bali.

You may or may not know that Sekumpul in the local language translates to ‘collection’ or ‘group’ meaning that there are multiple waterfalls in the same valley.

You may have noticed in this article that I have used the words ‘Air Terjun’ which is the local language and translates to ‘waterfall’. This is a little something to remember if you get lost when trying to find a waterfall in Bali and a signpost reads Air Terjun, then you know that you are on the right track.

Exploring the falls