The 8 Waterfall Hikes in Indonesia That Earn Their Price

1.Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Hidden Waterfall

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

You leave your hotel around 1:30 to 2:30 AM for Mount Batur, climb with an English-speaking guide, eat breakfast at the summit, walk across lava and black sand, then swim at Tibumana Waterfall. Guides such as Nova, Sar, and Agus are praised for patient pacing and excellent photos.

“Our guide Wikan was incredible, very helpful and helped us get some amazing photos. Our driver Garis was great, got us everywhere we needed to go and was really helpful and replied to messages very quickly Highly recommend”

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2.Bali: Munduk Waterfalls Trek, Twin Lakes and Temple Tour

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

Explore North Bali with a local guide such as Tia, Luhde, or Kadek. Walk rainforest trails, cross Tamblingan Lake in a wooden canoe, visit Ulun Danu Tamblingan Temple, swim at Banyumala Waterfall, and finish with a traditional meal at a family-run restaurant.

“I had a great experience with this tour. My guide, Kadek, and driver, Nova, both spoke excellent English and made the whole day smooth and enriching. I learned so much about Balinese culture and agriculture thanks to Kadek’s explanations. A special mention as well for the restaurant run by Kadek’s cousin. The food was absolutely incredible. Nova was also an excellent driver: very punctual, easy to chat with, and full of great recommendations for things to do in the region. Highly recommend both!”

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

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

Explore North Bali with an English-speaking guide such as Oka, Putu, Henry, or Suma. Walk through Tamblingan’s rainforest, cross the lake by traditional canoe, visit old temples, and swim at Banyumala Waterfall. A local lunch can be added, and pickup is available from much of Bali.

“My friend and I had an amazing trip with Oka. We started with a jungle tour, during which Oka shared a lot of fascinating information about the local flora and fauna. We had great fun on the lianas, and then continued our journey by boat, where we enjoyed delicious coffee and snacks. Next, we visited a coffee and tea plantation for a tasting experience. We ended the trip at the most beautiful waterfall I have ever seen. I highly recommend trips with Oka - we spent a wonderful time and learned a lot about Balinese culture, as well as its flora and fauna. Thank you so much!”

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4.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike and Hidden Waterfall

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

Start around 1:30 to 2:30 a.m. for a guided Mt Batur sunrise climb, breakfast at the summit, and a swim at Kanto Lampo or Tibumana Waterfall. Private pickup and drop-off are included. Guides such as Agum, Kam, and Gede assist on the mountain, while drivers including Rapa and JRo handle the road journey.

“Thank you to our amazing driver Supredi and our lovely tour guide Jesen! We had an amazing day hiking the mountain, visiting the coffee plantation and seeing the gorgeous waterfalls! Highly recommend booking this😊”

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5.1Day – Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and Goa Tetes Cave Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $47

Leave Malang at 7 a.m. for Tumpak Sewu, using an included motorbike shuttle where flood damage has closed the full road. A local ranger leads you through Goa Tetes Cave to the waterfall base and helps with photos. The tour lasts about 12 hours, with lunch at your own cost.

“It was amazing experience in beautiful nature place, well organized!”

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6.Mount Batur Sunrise Hike with Sekumpul Waterfalls Tours

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

Start with a 4 a.m. Mount Batur climb, breakfast at the summit, then hike around Sekumpul’s seven waterfalls. Private guides such as Juta, Carik, or Gede may help with pacing and photos, while a private driver handles the long transfers from Ubud. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is optional.

“I only had one day and for me it was definitely worth doing both sunrise hike and waterfall, although I was very tired towards the end of the day. Cooper, my guide for Mt Batur and Wayan, my driver for the day were the best, were both super nice and professional. As locals they could tell me about life and culture in Bali. I had a great day!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $42

Meet near Wanagiri’s Twin Lake Viewpoint for a five-hour Munduk outing with 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 are noted for plant and cultural insight.

“Jungle trek with explanations of the flora at the end to reach the lake for a traditional canoe crossing! And finish with a swim in the waterfalls that is deserved with a few small steps!Auto-translated”

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8.Lemukih Hidden Trekking Waterslide Sekumpul and Fiji Waterfall

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

Spend about eight hours in North Bali, starting at Lemukih Village and walking through rice terraces, forest, and streams to Sekumpul and Fiji waterfalls. Guides such as Sugi and Yoga may lead the route. Expect water jumps, a natural slide, coconut water, lunch, and a motorcycle ride back.

“Our local guide was super friendly and shared so many interesting facts about Balinese culture and village life. It felt like exploring with a friend who truly knows the land.”

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