Sekumpul Waterfall is routinely ranked among the most spectacular natural sights in Bali, and reaching it is part of the experience rather than an afterthought — this is the one full-day tour on offer that trades temple courtyards and rice terraces for a genuine jungle trek in the north of the island. Tucked into the hills of Buleleng regency, the falls are fed by several converging streams that drop in seven separate cascades into a single tropical valley, a scene that photographs rarely do justice to in person. The tour is built for travelers who want more than sightseeing from a car window — it asks for a bit of effort in exchange for a setting that feels genuinely remote and untouched.
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After an early pickup and a scenic drive north, the day starts gently with welcome coffee or tea before the guided trek gets underway, passing the Hidden Waterfall and Fuji Waterfall along a path that winds through rice fields, bamboo groves, and small villages, crossing a traditional bamboo bridge along the way. The local guide leading the walk points out details easy to miss alone, from the terraced fields to the bamboo stands that give the trail its shade, before the path opens onto Sekumpul itself — a wall of falling water tall enough to feel more like a canyon than a waterfall, with a natural pool at the base that’s cool and clear enough to swim in. The return leg is the day’s real physical test, a climb of roughly 300 steps back up out of the valley, rewarded at the top with a wide hill view, a cold drink, and lunch with panoramic views before the drive back to the coast.
This is the best-suited tour on offer for reasonably fit travelers who want an active day rather than a purely scenic one — the steps and trail sections call for decent mobility and are not a good match for anyone with knee, hip, or heart conditions, or very young children. Trekking or sports shoes with good grip, swimwear and a towel for the pool, and a jacket for the cool morning air before the trek begins are all worth packing, since temperatures at the trailhead can be surprisingly brisk before sunrise. With around six to eight hours built into the day including transfer and trekking time, it rewards travelers looking for Bali’s wilder, more physical side rather than another temple-and-terrace loop.
? Tour Highlights
- Hidden Waterfall
- Fuji Waterfall
- Lunch at Hangging Resto & Bar
- Sekumpul Waterfall – a spectacular natural wonder consisting of seven cascading waterfalls, dropping hundreds of meters into a tropical valley.
- Guided Jungle Trek – walk through rice fields, bamboo forests, and villages with a local guide who will share insights about the area.
- Natural Swimming Experience – swim at the base of the waterfall and feel the refreshing spray of crystal-clear mountain water.
- Scenic Bridge Crossing – enjoy an authentic experience crossing a traditional bamboo bridge.
- Trek Challenge – climb approximately 300 steps on your way back, rewarded with a breathtaking hill view and a refreshing drink.
? Tour Itinerary
- 07:30–08:00 – Pick up from your hotel
- Welcome coffee or tea before starting the trek
- 2-hour guided trekking to Sekumpul Waterfall
- Free time for swimming & photos at the waterfall
- Lunch with panoramic hill views after the trek
- Return to your hotel
⏱ Tour Duration
- 6–8 hours (including trekking & transfer)
? What to Bring
- Trekking shoes / sports shoes
- Warm clothes (it’s cold before sunrise)
- Jacket or windbreaker
- Camera & flashlight
- Extra drinking water
