Discover Bali’s Hidden Waterfalls

Chasing Waterfalls overview

Here, we list the best waterfalls to visit for swimming, photography and staggering views. All of them also make for excellent picnicking spots, with a feast packed up by our talented chefs.

Top points from the source

• The region around COMO Uma Ubud showcases some of Bali’s most extraordinary — and well-hidden — natural beauty.
• For those in the know, the waterfalls around Ubud are a highlight of any visit during Bali’s dry season between April and October, when the water is crystal clear and the flow is gentle.
• Here, we list the best waterfalls to visit for swimming, photography and staggering views.
• All of them also make for excellent picnicking spots, with a feast packed up by our talented chefs.
• Tegenungan Waterfall is located around 25 minutes’ drive from COMO Uma Ubud, surrounded by lush greenery.
• The waterfall has a drop of around 15 metres, with a pool at the base that is very popular for swimming.
• Visitors pass along a tree-lined path and down a series of steps to reach the base.
• Or you can stop at a viewing platform higher up to admire the falls from above.
• There is a small Hindu temple near the waterfall, Pura Dalem Tegenungan.
• Tukad Cepung Waterfall is around 50 minutes’ drive away, and makes for a great half-day trip for adventurous guests.

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Conclusion

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