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Best Waterfalls to Visit in Ubud for a Half-Day Trip

Jul 23

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When you're not exploring the umpteen cafes and boutique shops in Ubud, spend a day exploring its waterfalls. Ubud's lush, tropical setting makes it ideal to include a half day trip in your itinerary to see several waterfalls that can be covered by a taxi or a rental motorbike.


This itinerary is ideal if you want to see Ubud's best waterfalls but don't want to spend a full day driving around. The three waterfalls included in this itinerary are all within a 20km radius of Ubud's centre and can be completed in 4-5 hours.


Be warned though, the waterfalls require climbing up and down some steep steps before you encounter them. If you're active then this will not pose a problem as the steps are properly constructed, not too slippery and have spaces to sit and catch your breath.

Waterfall in Ubud Bali Tibumana


What to pack for the trip:


  • Swimsuit

  • Towel

  • Waterproof phone cover

  • Waterproof bag

  • Snack


The Cascading Waterfall: Kanto Lampo (12 kms from Ubud Centre)




Kanto Lampo is a beautiful cascading waterfall that flows down a series of rocks jutting out from a slope and into a shallow pool below. Most of the other waterfalls in Ubud fall in a straight stream and so Kanto Lampo stands out in creating several smaller drops which make for a visual treat. While it is not possible to swim in the water here but Kanto Lampo is an Instagrammer's delight with a queue of tourists patiently waiting in line for their turn.





Like at many other tourist attractions in Bali, there is a designated photographer who can take your pictures for a small fee. The pictures here could also be some of the best you take as the photographer takes his time, encourages everyone to try out several poses and is not shy to prompt you into a few standard ones. Bear in mind that the line does not move swiftly though. At a picturesque spot like this, expect a full-fledged 10 minute photo shoot per person. But in the end, the pictures are definitely worth it!


  • Price: 150000 IDR per person

  • Lockers: Yes

  • Changing Rooms: Yes

  • Possible to swim: No



The One with the Natural Pool: Taman Sari (4 kms from Kanto Lampo)





A short drive from Kanto Lampo brings us to the second stop in this half-day waterfalls itinerary, Taman Sari waterfall and natural pool. If you fancy a swim, this is one you can jump right into! After descending the steps, you will see a small waterfall towards the left and the big natural pool on your right. The pool is between 3 - 5 feet deep in several places and can be enjoyed by both swimmers and non-swimmers. Once you reach the other end, you will be welcomed by fresh waterfall streams which continually replenish the pool. There are also some rocks along the sides to sit down and sunbathe for a while before you head back.


Price: 20,000 IDR

Lockers: Yes

Changing Rooms: Yes

Possible to swim: Yes



Set in the Midst of a Rainforest: Tibumana Waterfall (1 km from Taman Sari)





Price: 20,000 IDR

Lockers: Yes

Changing Rooms: Yes

Possible to swim: Yes



Going down to Tibumana is a lot like passing through a dreamy rainforest - you will hear the birds chirping, a dense canopy of trees that keeps the sunlight away and a walkway of small bridges greet you from time to time. Exploring the approach to Tibumana took us more time than the other two waterfalls as we often stopped for pictures and to let others pass by the bridges. The waterfall itself is a gushing stream flowing in beautifully symmetrical motion surrounded by an impressive grotto covered in a curtain of trees. There were a few people inside the pool that forms within the cave but we chose to take pictures and enjoy the view.







We started our trip after breakfast and were back in time to get lunch at a contemporary warung, Sugreeva's Warung, that was serving Nasi Goreng for lunch.


This itinerary gave us enough time to get lunch, walk around with a cup of ice cream and later settle down at a cafe and watch a rainy day unfold. If you're looking for a itinerary that packs in some of Ubud's best waterfalls without being too overwhelming then this route is just right!


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