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Hold my falls dayKanto Lampo Waterfall is a stepped cascade in Beng village, a short drive from Ubud. This page gives the distance and travel time, what the official site charges, the hours, how private bookings work and when the stone steps fill up.
Editorial team, ubudwaterfalltour.quest · Updated November 3, 2026 · About 6 minutes to read
Main points first
- DistanceAbout 11.4 km and 11 minutes by a free-flow car route from the palace.1
- WhereBeng village, Gianyar, next to Banjar Kelod Kangin.2,3
- The cascadeA stepped waterfall around 15 m high with a gentle stream.4
- The feeRp25,000 per person on weekdays, says the official site.5
- HoursDaily 06:30 to 18:00 WITA, according to detikBali.6
How far from Ubud and how long it takes
The car route from Puri Saren Agung, the Ubud palace, to Kanto Lampo runs about 11.4 km and takes roughly 11 minutes on the OpenStreetMap routing, with no traffic and no stops.1 That makes it one of the two nearest falls to the town, level with Tegenungan.7 On a real Bali morning, with scooters and a ceremony procession, double the figure and you will be close.
From the capital the picture changes. detikBali puts the trip from Denpasar at about 46 minutes, and The Jakarta Post located the falls some 30 kilometers north of Denpasar.6,2 The falls lie east of Ubud rather than north, in the Gianyar countryside, so a driver coming from the south coast will usually pass Sukawati before turning toward Beng.
The official address is Jl. Kaliasem Lingk. Kelod Kangin, Beng, in Gianyar Regency.3 Type the village name as well as the waterfall name into your navigation, since several different spellings of Kanto Lampo circulate on the web. A bad pin can send you to the wrong lane, and the lanes here are narrow. The Kanto Lampo Waterfall distance from Ubud is given below in kilometers, as the car route computes it.
Private area bookings
Booking the whole fall: window, size and price
| Package | Window | Group | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 to 7 AM, 1 hour | Cap of 10 guests | Rp1,500,000 |
| Season 2 | 6 to 8 AM, 2 hours | Cap of 10 guests | Rp3,500,000 |
| Season 3 | 6 to 9 AM, 3 hours | Cap of 10 guests | Rp6,500,000 |
| Walk-in entry | Open window | Each visitor | Rp25,000 |
Package names and rupiah prices as the official Kanto Lampo site prints them; extra charges apply above 10 people, and weekday walk-in entry needs no booking.16,5
From a village irrigation source to a name on every itinerary
The history is short and unusual. The Jakarta Post reported in 2016 that before social media found it, the cascade was the main water source for the local subak irrigation and had only a pair of narrow streams trickling down the cliff.10 The 15-meter-high waterfall began to attract local and international visitors after it featured on social media sites in 2015.11 A modest irrigation point became a destination within a single year.
The name is older than the fame. The Jakarta Post says it comes from the now rare Kanto Lampo trees, which bear sweet fruit, and the official site says the tree is significant in Balinese culture and Hindu rituals.12,13 Villagers also consider the waterfall a sacred place from which they take holy water for ceremonies, and several shrines stand around it.14
That mix explains the tone of a good visit. The place is a village asset, a spring of ritual water and a photo spot at the same time. Keep your voice low near the shrines, step round any offerings and remember that the people washing at the edge may be there for purification rather than play.
What the stone steps look like and what to expect underfoot
The official site describes terraced rock formations with gentle cascades, a short scenic walk to the falls and a shallow pool that invites safe swimming.8,9 Indonesia.Travel calls it a terraced waterfall about 15 meters high that has no heavy stream, close to the public settlement, so there is no long trek to reach it.4 The water falls over wide steps rather than in a single curtain.
That shape makes it friendly. A fall with no plunge and a shallow pool is a place where a nervous swimmer can wade in and a child can sit on the steps. The Jakarta Post noted road access, parking, stalls and two modest changing rooms when it visited in 2016.15 Expect an even simpler version of that today: a few stalls, a changing area and a short stair.
Wet stone is the one real hazard. The listing for the site tour says paths on its itinerary include uneven ground, stairs and slippery areas near waterfalls, and that after rain falls can look brown. Put on shoes with good grip, not hotel slippers, and leave the pool to children if the flow looks heavier than it does in your photographs.
Match the fall to the mood
Is Kanto Lampo your kind of waterfall?
Answer by what you want from the stop.
If I want a gentle walk
Yes, worth the trip
The official site describes a short scenic walk to the falls.8
If I want an empty photograph
Go at opening or book the area
If I want to swim with children
Use the shallow pool
The official site calls the pool shallow and safe for swimming.9
If I want a big plunge
Pick another fall
It is a stepped fall about 15 m high with a gentle stream.4
If I want to respect the ritual side
Keep clear of the shrines
Villagers take holy water here and shrines stand around it.14
Three tour shapes
Ways to see Kanto Lampo on a tour
Opens with it
Hidden gems day
Kanto Lampo first
- Falls namedKanto Lampo, Goa Raja, Cepung
- Pricefrom $23
- Rating4.94
Eight to nine hours
Temple and falls loop
After Goa Raja
- Falls namedGoa Raja, Kanto Lampo, Tibumana
- Pricefrom $15
- Rating4.88
What the gate and the booking desk ask
The official site lists an entrance fee of Rp25,000 per person, valid for weekday visits with no booking needed.5 detikBali listed the same Rp25,000 in November 2024, with opening from 06:30 to 18:00 WITA.6 In 2016 The Jakarta Post wrote that a donation of Rp5,000 per person was enough to enjoy the falls.15 The fee has risen sharply since fame arrived; it is a village asset that needs maintenance.
The site also sells the whole area to a private party. Season 1 costs Rp1,500,000 for one hour from 6 to 7 AM, Season 2 costs Rp3,500,000 for two hours from 6 to 8 AM and Season 3 costs Rp6,500,000 for three hours from 6 to 9 AM, each for a maximum of 10 people.16 That is a niche product for a photographer or a wedding party, not for a casual visit, but it tells you how seriously the village values the empty-pool shot.
On a tour the price is bundled. The site tour is listed from $14 for a private tour, and its listing does not break out the fall's entrance money. Ask the guide whether the gate fee is already paid. Keep a few banknotes anyway: parking, toilets and the donation boxes at shrines are separate habits.
A morning visit
From the ticket booth to the last photograph
06:30
Ticket booth opens
detikBali lists daily opening from 06:30 WITA.6
By the stalls
Pay and change
The gate asks Rp25,000 per person on weekdays.5
The short walk
Down to the falls
The official site describes a short scenic walk to the cascade.8
On the steps
The photo wait
Peak hours may mean waiting for photos.
In the pool
Into the shallows
The pool is shallow and invites safe swimming.9
Out by 18:00
Leave before closing
Closing is listed at 18:00 WITA.6
Waiting for the photograph: crowds and the clock
According to the site tour listing, queues for photographs can form at Kanto Lampo at peak hours, and an earlier start is advised against crowds. That is the clearest statement we have on queues here, and it is about the tour's own experience. It fits the setting: a short flight of stone steps with a single good frame will always form a line when many people arrive together.
The gate opens at 06:30, so the easiest cure is to be early.6 One listing in the comparison below puts Kanto Lampo first on its list of stops, ahead of the other falls. If you are planning your own route, copy that idea: the first fall of the day tends to be the quietest, and a pool that is still cool will make the photographs better.
If your schedule is not flexible, work around the line. Walk past the main frame to the quiet edge, take the wide shot there and come back to the steps when the group in front moves on. A phone with a wide lens and a dry cloth for the spray are more useful here than a tripod.
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The villagers consider the waterfall a sacred place from which they can acquire the holy water
Fitting Kanto Lampo into a day with other falls
The site tour lists Tegallalang, Tirta Empul, Tukad Cepung, Kanto Lampo plus Tibumana in that order, with a transfer of 1 hour at each end. Kanto Lampo is the fourth stop, listed with a break, a visit and free time, and swimming. A neighbour listing puts it after Goa Raja and before Tibumana on an 8 to 9 hour day.
Kanto Lampo and Tibumana make a natural pair. By the routing Tibumana lies 15.2 km and 17 minutes from the palace, and the two falls are in different districts, Gianyar and Bangli.17,18 The small difference in distance is a reminder that the ring of falls east of Ubud is compact: the transfers between them are short, and the day is mostly about walking and waiting.
If you are building your own day, start with Kanto Lampo, move to Tibumana, then add a temple or a terrace after lunch when the heat peaks. The map on this page shows all three falls together, with the close-up that fits them on one frame.
FAQ
Short questions, straight replies.
How far is Kanto Lampo Waterfall from Ubud?
About 11.4 km by car.
The OpenStreetMap routing from the Ubud palace gives 11.4 km and about 11 minutes without traffic.1
How long does it take to drive from Ubud to Kanto Lampo?
How much is the Kanto Lampo entrance fee?
Rp25,000 per person on weekdays.
The official site lists the fee as valid for weekday visits with no booking needed.5
When does Kanto Lampo open and close?
06:30 to 18:00 WITA.
detikBali listed those hours in November 2024.6
Can you swim at Kanto Lampo?
Yes, in the shallow pool.
The official site says the shallow pool invites safe swimming.9
Why is it called Kanto Lampo?
After the Kanto Lampo tree.
The Jakarta Post says the name comes from the now rare trees that bear sweet fruit.12
Is Kanto Lampo on the site tour?
Yes, as the fourth stop.
The listing includes a visit with free time and swimming.
Can you book the whole waterfall?
Yes, by the hour.
The official site sells area bookings for up to 10 people, from Rp1,500,000 for one hour.16
Sources
- OpenStreetMap project routing (OSRM, car profile) · Car route Ubud to Kanto Lampo Waterfall ↩
- The Jakarta Post · Sojourn: Kanto Lampo waterfall ↩
- Kanto Lampo Waterfall (official site) · Kanto Lampo Waterfall ↩
- Indonesia.Travel (Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia) · 6 Hidden Gems You Should Explore in The Eastern Part of Bali ↩
- Kanto Lampo Waterfall (official site) · Kanto Lampo Waterfall ↩
- detikBali · Rekomendasi Wisata Air Terjun Terdekat dari Denpasar ↩
- OpenStreetMap project routing (OSRM, car profile) · Car route Ubud to Tegenungan Waterfall ↩
- Kanto Lampo Waterfall (official site) · Kanto Lampo Waterfall ↩
- Kanto Lampo Waterfall (official site) · Kanto Lampo Waterfall ↩
- The Jakarta Post · Sojourn: Kanto Lampo waterfall ↩
- The Jakarta Post · Sojourn: Kanto Lampo waterfall ↩
- The Jakarta Post · Sojourn: Kanto Lampo waterfall ↩
- Kanto Lampo Waterfall (official site) · Kanto Lampo Waterfall ↩
- The Jakarta Post · Sojourn: Kanto Lampo waterfall ↩
- The Jakarta Post · Sojourn: Kanto Lampo waterfall ↩
- Kanto Lampo Waterfall (official site) · Kanto Lampo Waterfall ↩
- OpenStreetMap project routing (OSRM, car profile) · Car route Ubud to Tibumana Waterfall ↩
- Bali Padma Bhuwana (budayabali.com) · Tibumana Waterfall, the Calming Natural Beauty of Bali ↩
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