The rivers that cut through the Ubud area tumble off volcanic rock in dozens of places, and four of the falls have become famous. All are within about an hour of town, and all are reached by steps down into a ravine, which means a climb back up afterwards.
Tegenungan, south of Ubud near Kemenuh, is the biggest and busiest, a wide fall into a pool at the bottom of a gorge. Tibumana, to the east, is a single curtain of water dropping into a pool surrounded by jungle. Kanto Lampo, near Gianyar, spills over stepped black rock and is a favourite for photographs.
Tukad Cepung, north-east towards Bangli, is the most unusual: the water falls into a narrow canyon cave, and on sunny mornings shafts of light pour in from above. Each fall charges a small entrance fee, and opening times vary with the season and conditions.
Top things to do at Ubud Waterfalls
Swim at Tibumana
The pool at the base is calm in the dry season. Swim only where it is clearly allowed and conditions are safe.
Catch the light at Tukad Cepung
The light shafts appear in the morning when the sun is high enough to enter the canyon. Go mid-morning on a sunny day.
Climb the steps at Kanto Lampo
The water flows over a staircase of rock, and people pose on it — take care, it is slippery.
See Tegenungan from above
There are viewpoints at the top for those who do not want the long stairs down.
How to get to Ubud Waterfalls
- Tegenungan: about 20–30 minutes south of Ubud. Tibumana and Kanto Lampo: around 30 minutes east. Tukad Cepung: around 45 minutes north-east. Times vary with traffic.
- A driver for the day is the easiest way to see several falls; Grab and Gojek cars may be hard to find for the return trip from rural sites.
- Waterfall tours from Ubud combine three or four falls in a day.
- In the rainy season (around November to March) the falls are powerful and the water often brown; swimming may be closed and paths slippery.
- Never swim after heavy rain — flash floods happen.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, sandals with grip and cash for entrance fees.
- Go early: the falls are most crowded from late morning.
Best tours & tickets for Ubud Waterfalls
These top-rated experiences are the easiest way to see Ubud Waterfalls and make the most of the day:
Day tour from US$26 Ubud: Spectacular Waterfalls Tour
A full day chasing Ubud’s waterfalls: Tukad Cepung, Tibumana and Kanto Lampo, plus a water temple and a rice terrace, with time to swim and a short hike to a hidden fall. Rated 4.9 by more than 1,200 travellers.
- Tukad Cepung, Tibumana and Kanto Lampo
- A water temple and a rice terrace
- Swim under the falls; short jungle hike
Private tour from US$19 Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour
A private introduction to Ubud’s spiritual and natural side: the purification pools of Tirta Empul, the macaques of the Monkey Forest, the terraces at Tegallalang and the big cascade at Tegenungan. Over 5,000 reviews at 4.9.
- Tirta Empul Temple and the Monkey Forest
- Tegallalang Rice Terrace
- Tegenungan Waterfall
Private tour from US$23 Ubud: Waterfalls, Water Temple & Rice Terraces Private Tour
A flexible private tour built around water: Ubud waterfalls, the holy spring temple at Tirta Empul and the Tegallalang rice terraces. Pick the shorter version if you want your afternoon back. Over 7,000 reviews.
- Choose a 6-hour or a full-day version
- Tirta Empul water temple
- Waterfalls and the Tegallalang terraces
