Aling-Aling Waterfall: Jumps, Slides, Honest Guide

In Brief

Aling-Aling Waterfall is a cluster of falls at Sambangan village in Sukasada, about 11 km southwest of Singaraja and roughly 40 minutes inland from Lovina. The main fall drops around 35 metres in two streams, and it is a fall to look at. The smaller falls nearby are where you get in the water, on natural rock slides and three cliff jumps.

You can walk down to the main fall on a view-only entry, with no guide. Swimming, sliding and jumping come with the guided package, which the village sells at the entrance. Allow about two hours, bring cash, and aim for a morning in the dry season, April through October.

Aling-Aling Waterfall at a Glance

What it is: a cluster of waterfalls with natural rock slides and three cliff jumps
Where: Sambangan village, Sukasada, about 11 km southwest of Singaraja
From Lovina: roughly 40 minutes inland by car or scooter
Main fall: around 35 metres, in two streams side by side, over a pool about 4 metres deep
The jumps: around 5 metres at Kroya, roughly 10 at Kembar and about 15 at Pucuk, each one optional
The walk in: 15 to 20 minutes from the entrance, by the village's own count
Entry: two rates, view-only and guided, paid in cash at the gate
Run by: the village, through its enterprise BUMDes Giri Amertha
Time to allow: about two hours
Best time: a morning in the dry season, April through October

Aling-Aling Is the Waterfall You Get Into

Aling-Aling is a cluster of waterfalls at Sambangan, in Sukasada.

The main drop is around 35 metres, split into two streams side by side. It falls into a green pool about 4 metres deep (Buleleng communications office). Swimming there and at the side falls comes with the village's guided package.

Many visitors come for the smaller falls nearby. There the river has carved natural slides and jump points into the rock. You can leap from cliffs and slide down polished stone into the pools below.

That makes Aling-Aling the active one among the north's well-known falls. Sekumpul is the scenery and Gitgit is the easy stop, while Aling-Aling is where you get in the water and do something.

It suits families with older kids, groups, and anyone who finds standing and photographing a waterfall a little dull.

The falls are a walk of 15 to 20 minutes from the entrance, by the village's own count. The path runs through the fields and down into the small canyon. The descent is straightforward, and the climb back up is the part people remember.

The Three Cliff Jumps Step Up from 5 to 15 Metres

The activity falls sit a short walk from the main 35-metre drop, down a separate signposted path.

Three of them carry the jumps and slides that bring visitors here: Kroya, Kembar and Pucuk. The jumps step up in height as you go, and the Ministry of Tourism's village listing gives the figures.

Kroya is the smallest at around 5 metres, an easy first leap that many visitors take. Kembar is roughly 10 metres. Pucuk is about 15 metres, and that one separates the curious from the committed.

None of the jumps is mandatory. You can do all three, one or none, and still have a good day in the water.

The Rock Slides at Kroya Are the Gentle Way In

The slides are the other half of the visit.

The rock at Kroya has been worn smooth. You sit at the top, push off and ride it down into the pool, like a natural water park. There is a small slide and a longer one.

Both are gentler than the jumps, so they are a good way to get the feel of the place before you commit to a cliff.

The pools at the base of each fall are deep and clear, fed by cold mountain water. They give you good swimming between jumps.

View-Only or Guided: You Need the Guide to Get in the Water

There are two ways to visit Aling-Aling, and each has its own fee.

View-Only: the Main Fall, No Guide

On a simple entry you walk down to see the main Aling-Aling fall, with no guide and no jumping. This suits people who want the walk and the photos. Getting into the water, even for a swim, comes with the guided rate.

Guided: the Jumps, the Slides and the Swimming

The guided package is the one you need for the jumps and slides.

The village runs the falls through its enterprise, BUMDes Giri Amertha, which issues the tickets and manages the local guides. A guide goes with you to the jump points and does four jobs there:

checks the water levels
shows you exactly where to land
holds the queue at the top
films your jump, if you want it

After heavy rain, the guide's read of the water is what keeps a fun afternoon from turning into a bad decision.

The Two Fees Are Set Locally and Paid in Cash

The view-only fee is the smaller one, and it gets you to the falls. The guided package costs more and includes the activity falls and the guide. Some packages add a life jacket and insurance.

Both rates are set locally and change, so confirm them at the entrance on the day. Bring cash, because card payment is generally not available at the entrance.

If your reason for coming is the cliff jumping, pay for the guided package. Without it you make the trip for the jumps and are turned back at the rope.

When to Go: a Morning in the Dry Season

The dry season, April through October, is the most reliable window, and June to September is the surest bet.

In those months the rock around the slides is grippier and the steps down are firmer underfoot. Water levels at the jumps are predictable, so this is when the cliff activity is at its best and safest.

The rainy season, November through March, fills the falls and turns the canyon a deeper green. The catch is the jumps. After heavy rain the river runs faster and the pools change, and guides will sometimes close certain jumps or slides on safety grounds.

If you are coming to jump, the dry season gives you the best odds of doing all three.

Morning beats afternoon in any season. The water is clearer, the steps are cooler to climb, and the activity falls are quieter before the day groups arrive. Aim to be at the falls by mid-morning at the latest.

How to Get There: 40 Minutes Inland from Lovina

Aling-Aling is about 40 minutes from Lovina by car.

The roads climb gently inland through villages and rice fields toward Sambangan. A private driver or a scooter is the practical way to go, because no useful public transport reaches the site.

By car the drive is easy, and the road is in decent shape for most of the way. The final approach to the parking area narrows as you near the village. Scooter riders comfortable on rural Bali roads will find it manageable, with moderate inclines and no steep mountain switchbacks.

From the south, whether Ubud or the airport, Aling-Aling is a roughly three-hour drive over the central mountains. At that distance it works as a stop on the way up to Lovina, more than as a destination in its own right. The Lovina area guide shows how the routing fits together.

What to Wear and Bring: Grip, a Dry Bag and Cash

You are going to get wet, so dress for it.

Wear a swimsuit under your clothes and something with grip on your feet. The rock around the slides and jump pools is slick, and the steps down can be slippery after rain. Closed water shoes or sport sandals with a strap beat flip-flops by a wide margin.

Leave the loose valuables behind or bring a dry bag. The guides will often carry phones to film the jumps, but mist and spray reach further than you expect. A soaked phone is a common Aling-Aling casualty.

Useful to bring:

Swimsuit worn under your clothes
Water shoes or strapped sandals with grip
Dry bag for phone and valuables
A towel and a change of clothes for the drive back
Cash only, no ATMs at the site
A little extra for tipping your guide if the jumps are filmed well

A waterproof phone case or an action camera earns its place here. The jumps are worth filming, and the guides are good at getting the angle.

How Long to Spend: About Two Hours

Plan for about two hours at Aling-Aling.

That covers the walk down, the main viewpoint and a full run through the slides and the three jumps, with swimming in between. If you only want the view, an hour is plenty.

A group that wants to do each jump, film it and linger in the pools should allow closer to three hours. The activity falls reward time, and rushing is how people psych themselves out at the top of the 15-metre jump.

Keep some energy for the way out. The climb back up the steps is the real workout of the day, and you will be doing it wet and a little tired.

How to Fit It In: Sekumpul First, Then Aling-Aling

Aling-Aling and Sekumpul sit close enough to pair into one strong day out from Lovina.

Sekumpul waterfall's full canyon height in north Bali Sekumpul's main falls, the spectacle half of a two-waterfall day with Aling-Aling. Photo: Putu Andika Panendra / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

The two complement each other well. Sekumpul is the spectacle, one of the tallest and most dramatic falls in north Bali, and Aling-Aling is the play. A morning and early afternoon at both shows you the range of the north's waterfalls.

Both require a guide of some kind, and both involve a real descent and climb. The practical order is Sekumpul first, while your legs are fresh, then Aling-Aling for the swimming and jumping.

A workable sequence runs in four steps:

Leave Lovina at first light.
Walk into Sekumpul while the canyon is still cool.
Drive over to Aling-Aling for the jumps and slides around the middle of the day.
Be back on the coast by mid-afternoon.

Gitgit's single column of water dropping past vine-covered rock into the river below Gitgit's main drop, the easy third stop on a waterfall day. Photo: Thomas Fuhrmann / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

If you want a third fall, Gitgit is the easy add. It is a short trail with no canyon descent, and it fits as a quick stop on the drive back down to Lovina.

The Gitgit Waterfall guide covers the access, and the Sekumpul Waterfall guide details that trek in full. The north Bali waterfalls guide maps all three together, with the routes between them.

Practical Notes

The details below change. Confirm current rates and which jumps are open locally before you go.

Entry / guided-package fee: Two rates, view-only and guided, both paid at the gate. Cash only.
Guide for the jumps: Required. View-only access does not include the activity falls.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The walk down is fine. The climb back up the steps is tiring, especially wet.
Time to allow: About two hours. An hour for view-only, up to three for a full jumping session.
Jump heights: Roughly 5, 10 and 15 metres, each one optional.
Driver from Lovina: Agree the return fare, including waiting time, before you set off.
Best departure from Lovina: Early morning to reach the falls before the day groups.
After-rain protocol: Some jumps and slides may close after heavy rain. Confirm with your guide at the gate.

FAQ

Do you need a guide for Aling-Aling Waterfall? For the cliff jumps and slides, yes. The activity falls are managed locally and a guide is required to access them, both for safety and to control the queue at the jump points. You can see the main fall on a view-only entry without a guide. Swimming, jumping and sliding come with the guided package.

How much does it cost to visit Aling-Aling? There are two fees: a smaller view-only entry and a higher guided package that includes the water, the jumps, the slides and a guide. Both are paid at the entrance and the rates are set locally, so confirm them there on the day. Bring cash, as card payment is generally not available at the entrance.

How long should you spend at Aling-Aling? About two hours covers the walk down, the main viewpoint and a full run through the slides and the three jumps, with swimming in between. An hour is enough for view-only. Allow up to three if your group wants to do each jump and film it.

Is Aling-Aling Waterfall worth it? Yes, if you want to do something at a waterfall as well as photograph it. The natural slides and the 5, 10 and 15-metre jumps make it the active choice among north Bali's waterfalls, and the pools are good for swimming. If you are after pure scenery, Sekumpul is the stronger choice.

How do you get to Aling-Aling from Lovina? It is about 40 minutes by car or scooter, inland toward Sambangan in Sukasada. There is no useful public transport, so a private driver or a scooter is the way to go. From the south it is roughly a three-hour drive, and it works as a stop on the way up to Lovina.

Sources

Desa Sambangan (village government), Aling-Aling Waterfall, the hidden beauty of Sambangan village, read September 2026 (in Indonesian)
Ministry of Tourism, Jejaring Desa Wisata, Cliff jumping at Desa Wisata Sambangan, read September 2026 (in Indonesian)
Buleleng Communications Office, The charm of Sambangan village, read September 2026 (in Indonesian)

Aling-Aling Waterfall: Cliff Jumps, Slides, and the Honest Guide