Sekumpul Waterfall Trek, Handara Gate & Ulundanu Temple

Trek through seven waterfalls, swim in fresh water, and photograph two of Bali's most recognizable landmarks in one day

A private full-day tour from Jimbaran explores Sekumpul Waterfall in northern Bali with a medium-difficulty trek past seven cascades, a swim stop in fresh water, and visits to the photogenic Handara Gate and Ulundanu Temple on Lake Bratan. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, lunch at a local warung, all entrance fees, and hotel pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sekumpul Waterfall and Cultural Sites

• Visit Sekumpul Waterfall
• Swim in fresh water
• Take photos at Handara Gate
• Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
• Enjoy lunch during the tour

The experience

Sekumpul Waterfall sits in the green jungle of Bali's north coast, scattered across high cliffs with seven separate falls of different heights and shapes. The trek itself is medium difficulty. You walk through dense vegetation with your guide, stopping at each waterfall. You can swim in the fresh water if you bring a towel and extra clothes, and the guide will give you time to photograph each cascade before moving on. Lunch happens at a local warung in the waterfall area, a break built into the day so you're not rushing between stops.

After the waterfall trek, the tour moves to Handara Gate, a limestone archway that has become one of Bali's most photographed landmarks. It sits on a pathway through rice terraces, and the stop is short enough that you get the shot without losing the afternoon. Then comes Ulundanu Temple, built in 1633 on the shores of Lake Bratan in the mountains. The temple complex sits right on the water, used for offerings to the Balinese water goddess, and it gives the day a quieter finish after the physical work of the trek.

Your guide speaks English and handles all logistics: hotel pickup, the route between sites, entrance tickets, and the pace of the walk. The tour runs eight to ten hours depending on how long you spend at each waterfall and how the group moves. Bring insect repellent, wear shoes that grip wet rock, and know that the trek involves walking on uneven terrain and crossing streams. It is not a stroll, but it is not a climb either.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned car with driver.
• all entrance tickets to Sekumpul Waterfall, Handara Gate and Ulundanu Temple.
• lunch at a local warung in the waterfall area.
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 60 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Online Bali Driver

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a full day combining physical activity with photography and cultural sites. The medium trek and stream crossings mean you need moderate fitness and comfortable hiking shoes, but the guide controls the pace and the swim stop breaks up the walking.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How difficult is the trek to Sekumpul Waterfall?

The trek is medium difficulty, involving a walk through jungle vegetation with uneven ground and stream crossings. You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness and comfortable hiking shoes. The operator does not recommend it for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers.

Can I swim at Sekumpul Waterfall?

Yes, you can swim in the fresh water at the waterfalls. Bring a towel and extra clothes if you plan to get in the water, and the guide will give you time to swim and take photos at each cascade.

What is Handara Gate and why is it on this tour?

Handara Gate is a limestone archway on a pathway through rice terraces in northern Bali and has become one of the island's most recognizable photo spots. The stop is short but gives you time to capture the iconic image before moving on to the temple.

What does lunch include and where do we eat?

Lunch is served at a local warung (small restaurant) in the waterfall area. The meal is included in the tour price and gives you a break before the tour continues to Handara Gate and Ulundanu Temple.

What is Ulundanu Temple and when was it built?

Ulundanu Temple, built in 1633, is a major water temple on the shores of Lake Bratan in the mountains. It is used for offerings to Dewi Danu, the Balinese goddess of water, lakes and rivers, and sits on the water's edge surrounded by mountains.