Bali Most Scenic Waterfalls Trekking

North Bali is the real draw here. This private day trip takes you into the Wanagiri hills for a forest trek linking up to seven waterfalls, with time to swim or jump into the water under the guide’s supervision. It is a long day, but the route reaches quiet places far from Bali’s busiest sights.

I like two things right away: your own private group can set the walking pace, and lunch, drinks, transport, and walking sticks are included. The main caution is that the day packs in many stops, so expect a full schedule and uneven paths rather than a gentle sightseeing ride. One booking also suffered a 90-minute pickup delay with poor communication, so confirm your pickup details before the morning begins.

Key points to know before booking

• Seven waterfall stops: Pucak Manik, Cemara, Canging, Bidadari, Campuhan, Celos, and Spa waterfalls are named in the route.
• Private trekking: Only your party takes part, giving you more control over pauses, swimming, and walking speed.
• Wanagiri mountain setting: The route combines forest trails with views of Buyan and Tamblingan lakes.
• Lunch by the lakes: Food, bottled water, coffee, and tea are included, while personal spending is not.
• Several paid stops: Ulun Danu Bratan Temple and Bali Handara Gate require separate entrance fees.
• A strong value at $35: Transport, guide service, lunch, tax, and basic trekking equipment are covered, but the day is active and weather-dependent.

Why the Wanagiri hills make this trip special

Wanagiri sits in North Bali, around the mountain lakes of Buyan and Tamblingan. The setting changes the feel of the day. You are not simply being driven from one famous photo stop to another. The route leads into forest, along mountain paths, and toward waterfalls that are less visited than Bali’s better-known attractions.

The trip is designed as an escape from mainstream sightseeing. That does not mean complete solitude, but the route is intended to reach quieter waterfalls in the forest. One particularly positive account describes walking to seven waterfalls along a path and finishing at a striking natural viewpoint with very few other people around.

That combination is the heart of the experience. The waterfalls are the reward, but the walking between them is part of the appeal. You get forest, hills, water, and changing views instead of a single short stop.

The private format matters here. If you want to stop for photographs, rest in the shade, or spend longer in a pool, you are not tied to the pace of a large group. The guide can also assist if you choose to swim or jump into the water. Still, swimming and jumping are optional, and you should only do so if you feel comfortable with the conditions on the day.

The first sights: temple, gate, and two mountain lakes

The stated route includes Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, Bali Handara Gate of Heavens, Wanagiri Hills, Buyan Lake, and Tamblingan Lake before or alongside the waterfall trek. These stops give you a broad look at the area, not just a series of forest paths.

Ulun Danu Bratan Temple sits beside Lake Bratan and is one of Bali’s most recognizable temple settings. It brings a cultural and scenic element to a day that might otherwise focus only on swimming holes and jungle trails. The entrance ticket is not included and costs IDR 75,000 per person.

Bali Handara Gate is another well-known photo stop. The gate frames the mountain setting and is a popular place for pictures. It also has its own fee of IDR 40,000 per person. Those two extra charges are modest compared with the total tour price, but they matter if you are comparing the headline cost with the final amount.

Wanagiri Hills provides the mountain setting for the adventure. From the area around the village, you can look toward Buyan Lake and Tamblingan Lake, two highland lakes surrounded by forest. These viewpoints help explain why the waterfall route feels more remote than a standard Ubud day trip.

The exact order of the stops is not provided, so do not assume the temple or gate will come first. The day can also feel quite packed if every listed location is included. If your priority is waterfall time, ask the guide at the start how much time will be spent at the sightseeing stops and how much on the trails.

The waterfall walk: seven names, one active day

The waterfall portion includes Pucak Manik, Cemara, Canging, Bidadari or Angels, Campuhan, Celos, and Spa waterfalls. The route description presents these as a seven-waterfall outing, though the time spent at each one can vary.

Pucak Manik is one of the named forest waterfalls on the route. It helps set the tone for the trek: you leave the main sightseeing road and move into a more natural setting. The appeal is not only the water itself, but the sense of reaching a place tucked among trees and mountain paths.

Cemara and Canging continue the waterfall sequence. Since you are visiting several falls in one day, none should be treated as a guaranteed long swimming session. The value comes from the variety and from seeing several watercourses within one area.

Bidadari, also called Angels Waterfall, is another named stop. Campuhan, Celos, and Spa waterfalls complete the stated list. Names alone do not tell you which waterfall will be flowing strongest on the day. Bali’s weather affects water levels, trail conditions, and how comfortable it is to swim.

The activity description says you may swim and jump into the water with help from the local guide. That is useful, but it does not mean every waterfall is suitable for every person or every jump. Listen to the guide at each stop, check the water before entering, and skip any activity that feels beyond your comfort level.

Bring swimwear, a change of clothes, and footwear you can use on wet ground. Walking sticks are provided, which should help on uneven sections, but this is still a trekking day. The route is not presented as accessible for every ability, even though most travelers can participate according to the supplied information.

Rice terraces and the changing scenery

Ambengan Rice Terrace is also listed among the route highlights. This adds an agricultural view to the day and breaks up the waterfalls with a different kind of scenery. In Bali, rice terraces are not just decorative viewpoints. They show how farming fits into the slopes and valleys around the villages.

The mix of terraces, lakes, forest, and waterfalls gives the tour more depth than a simple waterfall transfer. You see how the mountain region works as a place where people farm, worship, travel, and spend time outdoors.

The drawback is time. An eight-hour tour with several major stops may leave you moving along when you would prefer to linger. The private format gives you some control, but it cannot remove the distance between locations or the limits of a single day.

Lunch by the lakes and what the $35 covers

At around $35 per person, this experience offers solid value if you want transport and a full day outside Ubud. The price includes private transportation, lunch, bottled water, coffee or tea, walking sticks, all listed taxes and fees, and the local guide service.

Lunch is described as local food by the lakes. That matters because you do not need to find a restaurant during a tightly scheduled day, and the meal becomes part of the mountain setting rather than a separate stop in town. The exact dishes are not specified, so do not book this expecting a particular menu.

The included refreshments are also practical. Water is especially useful on a warm walking day, though the information only confirms bottled water, coffee, and tea. Bring any extra snacks or drinks you personally need.

The two main costs outside the package are the Ulun Danu Bratan Temple ticket at IDR 75,000 and the Bali Handara Gate ticket at IDR 40,000 per person. A one-hour foot massage is offered for an additional IDR 300,000 per person. The massage is optional, not part of the basic tour, and should be viewed as a post-trek extra rather than a core feature.

Personal expenses are not included. If you are carefully budgeting, count the two entrance fees, possible massage, and anything else you buy during the day on top of the $35 price.

Private transport from Ubud, Kuta, and nearby areas

Pickup is offered from hotels in Ubud, Kuta, and surrounding areas. Private transportation is included, and only your own group takes part in the activity. That removes the usual large-coach problem of waiting for many unrelated pickups and gives you a quieter ride between stops.

The pickup schedule deserves attention. One booking had a driver arrive 90 minutes late, with no call or message while the group waited at the hotel. The reported explanation was car trouble, but the lack of communication was the real problem. This appears to be a service failure rather than a planned part of the tour, but you should still confirm the pickup time and contact method ahead of departure.

If the driver is delayed, keep your phone available and contact the provider promptly. The experience provider is Wanagiri Bali Adventure. Confirmation is supplied when you book, and having the booking details ready can help if there is confusion about the vehicle or reservation.

The private vehicle is particularly useful after the trek. Eight hours of walking, swimming, and moving between sights can leave you tired, and you will not need to manage a public bus or arrange separate transfers back to your hotel.

How strenuous is the trekking?

The tour is suitable for most travelers according to the supplied information, but that should not be read as a promise of an easy walk. You are visiting several waterfalls in a mountainous forest area, using paths that may be uneven or wet. The tour includes walking sticks, which signals that the ground can require extra balance.

You can trek at your own pace because the tour is private. That is a major benefit for mixed-ability groups, as long as everyone can manage the terrain. You can ask for pauses, but the full route still requires a reasonable level of fitness.

The best footwear is sturdy and suitable for wet surfaces. Flip-flops may be convenient around water but less helpful on a forest trail. Pack a towel and dry clothes if you plan to swim. The supplied information does not specify changing rooms or lockers, so keep valuables to a minimum.

Good weather is required. If poor weather cancels the trip, you are offered another date or a full refund. That policy makes sense for a waterfall trek, since heavy rain can change water conditions and make paths less comfortable or safe.

Who will enjoy this North Bali day trip?

I would recommend this for active visitors who want more than Bali’s standard temple-and-beach circuit. It suits couples, families with older children, and small groups who like waterfalls, mountain views, and a flexible private schedule.

It is also a good choice if you are staying in Ubud or Kuta and want transport handled for you. The included lunch and drinks make the $35 price easier to justify, especially for anyone who would otherwise need to arrange a private driver, guide, and separate entrance stops.

You may want a different experience if your ideal day means slow sightseeing, long temple visits, or a short walk to one easy-access waterfall. Seven waterfalls plus the lakes, gate, temple, and rice terrace can feel ambitious in eight hours.

The trip also depends on clear communication at pickup. Because one booking experienced a long delay without updates, I would not choose this if you have a flight, wedding, or other fixed appointment immediately afterward.

Booking decision: is it worth $35?

Book this tour if you want a private, active North Bali day with several waterfalls, hotel transfers, lunch, and the chance to swim. The strongest reasons are the off-the-beaten-path setting, the flexible pace, and the number of natural stops packed into one outing.

Before paying, budget for the temple and Handara Gate tickets, confirm your pickup details, and be honest about your comfort with uneven paths and water activities. If the provider improves communication on the rare problem days, this is a very good-value way to reach North Bali’s waterfalls without organizing every piece yourself.

Skip it if you want a relaxed sightseeing loop or guaranteed solitude at every stop. For hikers and waterfall fans, though, the combination of Wanagiri hills, lakes, forest, terraces, and seven named waterfalls gives the day a clear purpose and plenty to remember.

FAQ

Where does the Bali Most Scenic Waterfalls Trekking tour take place?

The experience explores North Bali around the Wanagiri hills, including forest waterfalls, mountain lakes, rice terraces, Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, and Bali Handara Gate.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately eight hours.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes. Pickup is offered from hotels in Ubud, Kuta, and surrounding areas.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates, so you can trek at your own pace and choose when to pause or swim.

How many waterfalls are included?

The route describes visits to up to seven waterfalls: Pucak Manik, Cemara, Canging, Bidadari or Angels, Campuhan, Celos, and Spa waterfalls.

Can I swim or jump into the waterfalls?

Yes, swimming and jumping may be possible, with assistance from the local guide. Conditions can vary, so follow the guide’s advice at each waterfall.

What is included in the price?

The price includes bottled water, walking sticks, private transportation, lunch, coffee or tea, the local guide, and all listed taxes and fees.

Are entrance tickets included?

No. The Ulun Danu Bratan Lake ticket costs IDR 75,000 per person, and the Bali Handara Gate ticket costs IDR 40,000 per person.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You can choose a different date or receive a full refund if the experience is canceled because of poor weather. Free cancellation is also available when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.