Five stops, three of them falls
Private waterfall day from Ubud with a water temple and rice terraces
★ 5.0 · 6,668 guest reviews
- Pricefrom $14
- Duration6 to 10 hrs
- Free cancellationIncluded
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The practical part
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Included4
- Hotel pickup
- A private group with its own guide
- Tirta Empul, the rice terraces and three falls on the full-day route
- Cancel for free until a day ahead
Bring3
- Shoes with grip for wet stairs and rocks
- Swimwear and a towel for the pools
- A dry change of clothes for the temple ritual
Not in the ticket price3
- Lunch, which is optional and not in the price
- A fixed order of stops, since traffic and crowds can change it
- A clear pool after heavy rain
6,668reviews
guests who reviewed this day
10hours at most
the listed length runs 6 to 10 hours
200steps down
to the cave waterfall at Tukad Cepung
1hour
of transfer each way, as the listing states it
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What each line measures
Our private waterfall and temple day next to three other Ubud outings that include falls, side by side.
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Reviews
What guests said afterwards
4.9
★★★★★6,668 reviews from booked guests
A couple from Austria found the tour very good and interesting, and say the driver and guide were kind and showed them every place well.
ChristophAugust 2026, as a couple
A guest from Ireland praises a guide who taught them about Ubud's culture and life and gave them time at each stop without feeling rushed.
RioghnaAugust 2026, with friends
A British couple saw their waterfall route changed slightly and ended up at one spot all to themselves, with a guide who stayed patient throughout.
TobyAugust 2026, as a couple
A French couple liked a guide who explained the programme in advance, adapted the stops to avoid crowds and answered every question about Bali.
BenoîtAugust 2026, as a couple
A guest from Turkey went wherever they wished, let the guide leave the timing to them, and felt looked after without being crowded.
FurkanAugust 2026, as a couple
A family from Austria had a day full of laughter with an attentive, friendly guide, and would book him again on a return to Bali.
MaikeAugust 2026, with family
the day, in stops
What an Ubud falls day holds, from pickup to the terraces
The listing names these stops: Tegallalang, Tirta Empul, Tukad Cepung, Kanto Lampo plus Tibumana, with a transfer of 1 hour each way. The day comes in two sizes, about 6 hours with up to 3 attractions or a full day of 8 to 10 hours with more.
At Tirta Empul the purification ritual is optional, and guests who join it are asked to bring a change of clothes and a towel. Lunch at a local restaurant is also optional and not included in the price.
Pickup follows the time you choose, and the itinerary can be adjusted for traffic, weather and crowds. That flexibility is the point of a private day: the order of the stops can change on the day to suit the crowds.
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Photos from the waterfall days
why this area
Why the waterfalls of Gianyar and Bangli sit so close to Ubud
Ubud sits in central Bali, with the falls of this route in the countryside east and north of it. Kanto Lampo is in Beng village in Gianyar, and Tibumana is in Apuan village in Susut district, Bangli.
Tukad Cepung is at Tembuku in Bangli, and the tourism ministry says the trek in takes about 20 minutes. By car routing without traffic, Tibumana is about 17 minutes from the Ubud Palace area and Tukad Cepung about 32 minutes.
Tirta Empul is about 30 minutes from Ubud, and Tegallalang rice terrace is a 20-minute drive north of the town. That tight cluster is why one day can hold falls, a temple and terraces without long drives between them.
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Heat at Denpasar, and why rain shapes the falls
The averages of daily highs and lows are NCEI's GHCN-Daily readings at the Ngurah Rai airport in Denpasar, 29 km away; the daylight figures are calculated.
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Usual daytime peakNOAA GHCN-Daily archive hosted by NCEI 1991 to 2020 · Station Denpasar Ngurah Rai airport
six hours or a day
Choosing between the 6-hour day and the full day
The shorter option visits up to 3 attractions, and the full day has room for more stops. If waterfalls are the point, the short day is enough to reach the falls with the terraces or the temple as one add-on.
The full day adds walking time and sightseeing time. At Tukad Cepung you go down about 200 steps, then follow a brief rocky path across shallow streams, and the walk back up is a moderate climb.
Both options are listed as private, so the group is only yours. Price follows the option, and the booking page then displays the total for your date and party size before you pay.
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Falls, temple, terraces
Spray on your face, rice at your feet.
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dry and wet months
The waterfalls in the dry months and in the wet
The tourism ministry's calendar for Bali is dry from April through October and wet from November through March, and it says the seasons are less predictable than they used to be. Pools are clearer in the dry months, and the falls are fuller in the wet.
Tibumana shows the swing: NOW! Bali describes a single column in the dry season and twin columns in the monsoon season. Sekumpul and other northern falls can look clear or slightly cloudy depending on the season.
A dedicated page on this site sets out Denpasar's rainfall month by month and BMKG's forecast for the coming wet season. Read it before you pick dates, then book a day with free cancellation so that you can move it.
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6,668 guests scored this day
4.9
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what the guides get praised for
What the reviews keep saying about the guides
Read the reviews and the same word keeps coming up: the guide. Guests describe guides who were patient at each stop, who answered questions about Bali life and culture and who let them decide the timing.
Several reviews say they never felt rushed and had time to walk around and take pictures. One couple's guide changed the waterfall route slightly and they ended up at a spot to themselves.
The listing tells you the languages the guides speak, and the reviews tell you what they are like. That is the part of a private day you cannot read off a map.
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FAQ
Falls questions,short answers.
How long is the Ubud waterfall tour?
From 6 to 10 hours, by option.
The shorter option visits up to 3 attractions, and the full day lists 8 to 10 hours.
Which waterfalls does the tour visit?
Tukad Cepung, Kanto Lampo plus Tibumana.
It also stops at Tirta Empul and the Tegallalang terraces.
Does the price cover a pickup from your hotel?
Yes, hotel pickup is part of the price.
Changes need at least 24 hours of notice and depend on availability.
Can I swim at the waterfalls?
At several, in their pools.
Swimming is listed at the falls, and each fall has its own rules, so follow your guide.
Is lunch included?
No, lunch is an extra choice.
Lunch at a local restaurant is not included unless stated.
In which languages do the falls guides talk?
English, French and Dutch.
The listing shows a live guide in those languages.
Is the group private?
Yes, you can book a private group.
The listing is described as a private tour with your own group.
What does a day among the falls cost?
From $14.
That is a from-price, and the booking page shows the live total.
Is free cancellation offered?
Yes, until 24 hours ahead of the start.
You can also reserve now and settle later.
What if it rains or the water is brown?
Stops may change for safety.
After rain the falls may look brown and the guide may adjust the route.
when it pours
What changes when it has rained
After rain the listing warns that waterfalls may appear brown and that some stops may be adjusted for safety. Paths are uneven, with stairs and slippery spots near the falls, and shoes with grip matter more than any camera gear.
Tibumana is described by a Bali cultural site as prone to potential landslides, and its house rules say not to swim too far or under the waterfall. Your guide will know which pools are open that day.
None of this cancels the day. It changes the order and the pools, and sometimes swaps a swim for a viewpoint. A full refund comes with cancelling up to 24 hours before the start, so you can wait for the forecast.
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The cave fall on the route
Tukad Cepung is a 15 m fall hidden in a stone cave.
A trek of about 20 minutes leads to it, and the listing counts about 200 steps down to the water.
the cave and the queue
Photographs at Tukad Cepung and Kanto Lampo
Tukad Cepung is a 15 m fall inside a stone cave, and the ministry describes it as shaped like a glowing curtain, reached along a path marked by a thin stream. It is a fall to see without a crowd, so ask your guide about the timing.
Kanto Lampo is popular enough that the listing warns of short waits for photos at busy hours. The official site lists an entrance fee of Rp25,000 per person for weekday visits with no booking needed, and sells whole-area bookings for early-morning slots.
The listing advises starting early to avoid the crowds and enjoy a better experience. An early pickup is the simplest way to meet fewer people at the pools.
See open days, cancel freeA day of falling water
Three falls in the forest.A temple with holy springs.Terraces to end the day.
Our pick among the Ubud waterfall tours is a private day with two options, 6 hours or a full day of 8 to 10 hours, stopping at Tukad Cepung, Kanto Lampo, Tibumana, Tirta Empul and Tegallalang. Guests have rated it 4.96 across 6,668 reviews, and prices begin at $14.
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what to wear
Clothes and cash for the day
Put on shoes with good grip. The listing says the tour includes walking on uneven paths, stairs and slippery areas near the waterfalls, and recommends comfortable shoes for Tukad Cepung.
Pack swimwear for the pools, a towel, and dry clothes if you join the Tirta Empul ritual. Temples expect modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and at the gate sarongs and sashes are normally handed out.
Carry cash in small rupiah notes for gate fees, parking and contributions, since several falls ask for them at the car park. The fees page of this guide lists what each source reports.
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guides and pickup
Guide languages and the pickup
The guides on this listing speak English, French and Dutch, which suits visitors who would rather not hear a day in a second language. Pickup is included and follows the time you choose when you book.
Changes to the pickup are subject to availability, and the listing asks you to tell the operator at least 24 hours in advance.
Ubud town does not allow metered taxis or app pickups, so a driver who collects you at the hotel replaces the haggling over a fare. That is a quiet reason to prefer a day with transport built in.
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other falls
The falls that are not on this route
Not every famous fall is on this day. Tegenungan, the lowland fall in Kemenuh village, is a separate stop, and Sekumpul and Banyumala in North Bali ask for a much longer drive. This site has a page on each, with the walk, the road and the fees.
The tourism ministry says most of Bali's waterfalls are concentrated in Buleleng, in the north, which is why the long northern days exist. Those are better as a separate trip than as a crowded add-on to an Ubud day.
If you want to see more than the route covers, book the shorter day first and add a northern day later, so that each one is a pleasant day in its own right.
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Who the falls day fits, and the honest caveats
It suits travellers who want several falls, a temple and the terraces in one booking, with a guide and pickup, and who can manage stairs and slippery paths. A private group keeps the pace in your hands.
It does not promise a clear pool: after rain the water may look brown, and a stop may be changed for safety. Lunch is not included, and Kanto Lampo may mean waiting for photos at busy hours.
If the stairs worry you, ask the operator which stops can be shortened before you book. Free cancellation holds until a day before the start, which leaves time to read the details and decide.
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