Sekumpul Waterfall, Bali: Trek Options, Entry Fee and How to Get There

The name comes from kumpul, the Indonesian word for gather, and that is what you see from the viewpoint: several streams pour down the same high cliff, swelling in the wet season, and the wider valley holds up to seven falls in all. It sits near the top of most lists of the best waterfalls in Bali, and the walk is a big part of why. The trek starts smooth on a paved lane through clove and coffee gardens, then turns slippery and rough on the stairs and river rocks at the end. Small huts and rest posts along the path sell snacks, coconuts and cold drinks for the climb out.

Jump to entry fee, the trek, Fiji Waterfall, how to reach, timings, safety or tips and what to pack.

• Buy tickets only at the official Ticket Center in Sekumpul village, and ignore roadside posts that ask for money.

• Pick the Medium Trip (IDR 150,000) if you want to stand at the base of the falls. View Only never leaves the top.

• Start walking by 8 am. Day tours from the south arrive around 10 to 11 am.

• Budget 300 to 330 steps down and the same back up. The Long Trip includes transport back on the village's terms.

• Visit between April and October for clear water and a firmer path. After heavy rain the river section can close.

Sekumpul Waterfall at a glance

Sekumpul Waterfall entry fee and trek options 2026

Sekumpul is run by the village, and the official Sekumpul Waterfall website, managed by the local government of Sekumpul village, sells three tickets. You park at the Parking Center, walk to the Ticket Center, choose a trip and meet your guide there. The rupiah prices below are the village's own. The rupee figures use about Rs 5.25 per IDR 1,000 and will move with the exchange rate.

Older guides quote IDR 30,000 at the Sekumpul entrance and IDR 15,000 through Lemukih village, and many blogs still list a medium trek at IDR 125,000 or a long trek at IDR 200,000 to 300,000. Those figures are out of date. Some operators do still start walks from the Lemukih side at their own rates, but the prices in the table are the ones the village publishes for its own counter. Pay in cash in rupiah. Parking is a small separate cash charge.

Which ticket should you buy? For most visitors it is the Medium Trip. View Only suits people with bad knees, toddlers or no time, and the view across the valley is still worth the stop. The Long Trip is worth the extra IDR 100,000 if you are fit, want the quieter Fiji falls, and want to skip some of the climb with the village transport. Ask at the counter how it works that day.

Do you need a guide? Scams and the official ticket counter

Yes, if you want to reach the falls. Both tickets that go below the viewpoint include a guide from Sekumpul village, and the village itself recommends one for comfort and safety. Guides choose the route by the river level, carry bags across the crossing when the water is high, and know where the rocks are firm. Before you set off, the guide gives a short safety briefing at the counter.

The scam to watch for happens before you arrive. On the last few kilometres, people at roadside posts or in front of houses wave cars down, say the road ahead is closed or that you must register, and ask for a fee or a private guide. Keep driving to the signed Parking Center for Sekumpul Waterfall. Your ticket and guide come from the official Ticket Center, and you should not pay anyone before you get there. If you want to check anything in advance, the village answers on the WhatsApp number on its official site.

The Sekumpul trek, step by step

The village lists the Medium Trip at 1 to 1.5 hours and the Long Trip, which continues down the river, at 1.5 to 2 hours. This is how the walk unfolds from the car.

1. Park at the Parking Center and walk 10 to 15 minutes along a paved lane, past clove, coffee and banana gardens, to the Ticket Center. Use the toilets here, as there are few below.

2. Buy your ticket, leave anything you do not need, and meet your guide. Put your phone in a dry bag now.

3. Walk to the viewpoint, where the whole fan of falls appears across the valley. View Only visitors stop here.

4. Go down roughly 300 to 330 concrete steps. It takes 15 to 20 minutes, and the lower flights are mossy and wet.

5. Stop at Hidden Waterfall, the smaller fall tucked into a side gorge, which most people reach before the crowds do.

6. Cross the river on stones, ankle-deep in the dry season and up to the knee after rain, holding the guide's hand if you need to.

7. Walk into the Sekumpul basin. The spray reaches you well before the pool, so cover the camera and stay back from the edge.

8. On the Long Trip, follow the river to Fiji Waterfall on the Lemukih side, and use the village transport back if it is running. On the Medium Trip, climb back the way you came, which takes most people 30 to 40 minutes.

The climb back up is what people remember. It is the same 300 or so steps, in humidity, after you are already wet. Go at your own pace, use the rest platforms, and drink before you start. Travelling as light as possible makes the biggest difference.

Hidden Waterfall, Sekumpul and Fiji Waterfall compared

Three different waterfalls share this valley, and your ticket decides how many you see. Fiji Waterfall, sometimes listed as Lemukih waterfall, is the one most visitors miss.

If you only buy one trek, the Medium Trip covers the two falls most people come for. If you have walked plenty of Bali waterfalls already, the Long Trip and Fiji are what make Sekumpul different.

How to get to Sekumpul Waterfall

Sekumpul is in the north, so from the southern resorts it is a full-day trip by road. There is no train in Bali and no public bus to the village, so the choice is a private driver, a tour or a scooter. Distances below are measured on the road network to the waterfall. Drive times are what to expect on Bali's mountain roads, not the map app's best case.

By private driver

This is how most visitors from Seminyak and Ubud do it. The best way to reach Sekumpul from Seminyak is a car with driver for the day. Agree the price, the hours and the stops before you set off. Expect roughly IDR 700,000 to 900,000 (about Rs 3,700 to Rs 4,700) for 10 to 12 hours, petrol included. A one-way taxi makes little sense, because there is no ride back from the village. From Ubud, ask the driver to go up via Kintamani and come back via Gitgit and Bedugul, so you see different country each way.

By tour

North Bali day tours from Ubud and the south bundle Sekumpul with Ulun Danu Beratan temple, Handara Gate and a second waterfall. They are easy, but most arrive late morning. If you book one, check which ticket it includes. Many cover View Only and charge extra for the walk down.

By scooter

From Lovina, Munduk or Singaraja a scooter is the cheapest and most flexible option, and the last stretch into the village is narrow and steep but paved. From Seminyak or Canggu, two and a half hours each way on mountain bends, often in afternoon rain, is hard work. You need an international driving permit with a motorcycle class to ride legally.

Flying in from India? Direct and one-stop flights land at Ngurah Rai airport in Denpasar, and our guide to how to reach Bali covers routes from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. Plan Sekumpul for your second or third day, not the morning after you land.

Sekumpul Waterfall timings and best time to visit

The ticket counters run from about 8 am to 5 pm every day. Treat it as a daylight trip, because the wet steps and the river are no place to be in the dark. Start early anyway. The best time to visit is in the morning, when the path is least crowded and cooler, and the trek feels less tiring before the heat builds.

Rain in the hills is the thing to watch, not rain at your hotel. Sekumpul can flood quickly after a storm upstream even when the coast is sunny, and the guides will close the river section if the water rises. For the rest of the island month by month, see the best time to visit Bali.

Can you swim at Sekumpul? Safety and who should skip it

You can sometimes swim, but at Hidden Waterfall or on the Fiji side, not in the main basin. The force of an 80 m drop makes the pool under Sekumpul rough and cold. In the dry season guides often allow a dip in the calmer pools. In the wet season the answer is usually no.

The real risks are the steps and the river. Wet moss on concrete, missing rails and fast water after rain cause most of the slips and twisted ankles. Listen to your guide at the crossing, keep both hands free, and do not climb the rocks for a photo.

Sekumpul Waterfall tips: what to wear, pack and know before you go

Plan to get wet, and plan for the climb back up 300 to 330 steps. Wear trekking sandals or water shoes with real grip, put swimwear under quick-dry clothes, and keep your phone and cash in a dry bag. Start walking by about 8 am, buy tickets only at the official Ticket Center, and carry rupiah, a litre of water and a small towel.

The village's own packing list is short. It names trekking shoes, a change of clothes, a waterproof camera, drinking water, a hat and sunblock. The 14 tips below add what our Bali desk would tell a friend before the drive north.

Not sure the trek suits you or your family? The who should skip it table above sorts that out, and View Only still shows you the whole fan of falls for IDR 20,000 (about Rs 105).

Vegetarian travellers, including many from India, will find nasi goreng, mie goreng and gado-gado at the warungs near the car park. Ask for tanpa daging (without meat) and tanpa terasi (without shrimp paste), and carry snacks if you eat Jain.

A one-day North Bali plan with Sekumpul, Gitgit and Ulun Danu Beratan

Sekumpul is two and a half hours from the south, so build the day around it. This plan starts from Ubud or Seminyak with a driver and gets you back by evening.

Swap Gitgit Waterfall for Banyumala Twin if you want a swim, or stay north and pair Sekumpul with the carved reliefs of Pura Maduwe Karang in Kubutambahan and a sunset in Singaraja. Our list of places to visit in Singaraja covers the old port and the town. Ulun Danu Beratan temple is the easiest cultural stop on the road back.

Where to stay near Sekumpul

Staying in the north turns Sekumpul from a long day into an easy morning. Three bases work.

• Sekumpul and Lemukih villages. Family-run homestays and rice-field bungalows a short walk or ride from the Ticket Center. Best for photographers and anyone who wants to be first down the steps.

• Munduk, about an hour away. Cool hill air, lake views, coffee farms and more waterfalls on the doorstep. Best for two quiet nights.

• Lovina, 45 to 60 minutes away. Black-sand beach, early-morning dolphin boats and the widest choice of hotels in the north. Best for families.

Is Sekumpul Waterfall worth it?

Yes, for most people who can manage the stairs. Few places in Bali put this many falls in one valley, and with a village guide and an early start it is worth the early alarm. It is less worth it if you have only three or four days and are based in the south, because it costs you a full day on the road. Tegenungan Waterfall is under an hour from Ubud and gives you a waterfall without the drive. If you like the walking more than the photo, add the Mount Batur sunrise trek or see our wider guide to trekking in Bali.

Plan a Bali trip with a North Bali day

Sekumpul fits best in the middle of a trip, after a few days in Ubud and before the beach. Our Bali tour packages can add a North Bali day with a driver, Sekumpul tickets and stops at Gitgit and Ulun Danu Beratan. Travelling with children, look at Bali family packages and take the View Only option. For couples, our Bali honeymoon packages pair it well with a night in Munduk.

Before you go

Sekumpul rewards an early start, the Medium Trip with a village guide, and a dry-season morning. Buy your ticket at the official counter, wear shoes that grip, and keep your phone in a dry bag. Spend a night in the north if you can, and the trek becomes the easy part of your day.

Sources: Sekumpul Waterfall official village website (trip packages and FAQ), Wikidata Q110660812 for coordinates. Checked 2 November 2026.

Edited by TravelTriangle. Last updated November 2026. Ticket prices on this page were checked by our Bali desk against the official Sekumpul village website on 2 November 2026, and drive distances were measured on the road network from each town.