On this page
- In Brief
- Waterfalls Near Lovina at a Glance
- The Closest Is Singsing, a Walk from Temukus
- Gitgit and Aling-Aling Are the Nearest Well-Known Falls, South of Singaraja
- Sekumpul and Fiji Share a Valley in Sawan, East of Singaraja
- Banyumala and Munduk Are an Hour Up, in the Highlands
- Yeh Mampeh Is East Along the Coast, Above Les
- Pair a Waterfall with the Dawn Dolphins, by the Time You Have
- Practical Notes
- FAQ
- Sources
In Brief
The closest of the waterfalls near Lovina is Singsing, in Temukus, at the western end of the coast. Buleleng's tourism office puts it 3 km from Lovina, within walking distance. Lovina's beach itself has no waterfall.
The better-known falls are in the hills behind Singaraja, the regency town just east of Lovina. Gitgit and Aling-Aling are about 11 km from the town, and Sekumpul about 20 km. Banyumala and Munduk are higher up, at about 27 and 34 km.
Lovina Beach is about 9 km west of Singaraja by the same office's history of Lovina, so add that stretch of coast road. The dolphin boats are back early, which makes a waterfall the easy second half of the morning.
Waterfalls Near Lovina at a Glance
| Waterfall | Village and district | How far, by an official source | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singsing | Temukus, Banjar | 3 km from Lovina, 13 km from Singaraja | A fall above the western Lovina villages, lower in the dry months |
| Gitgit | Gitgit, Sukasada | About 11 km south of Singaraja | One drop of about 35 metres, a walk down from the road |
| Aling-Aling | Sambangan, Sukasada | About 11 km southwest of Singaraja | About 35 metres over a deep pool, with slides and jumps with a village guide |
| Sekumpul | Sekumpul, Sawan | About 20 km from Singaraja | Seven falls in a valley, two of them reachable, 80 metres or more |
| Fiji | Lemukih, Sawan | About 1 km from Sekumpul on the regency's map | The neighbouring falls in the same valley |
| Banyumala | Wanagiri, Sukasada | About 27 km from Singaraja | Twin falls over a pool, in the highlands |
| Munduk (Red Coral) | Munduk, Banjar | About 34 km from Singaraja | Highland falls among clove and coffee gardens |
| Yeh Mampeh | Les, Tejakula | East along the coast, with no official distance found | About 30 metres, in three tiers |
The Closest Is Singsing, a Walk from Temukus
Singsing is the one waterfall that belongs to Lovina itself.
It sits in Banjar Labuhan Haji, part of Temukus. The Buleleng culture and tourism office gives its distance as 3 km from Lovina and 13 km from Singaraja. The same article says it is close enough to walk to from Lovina, which is why many of its visitors are staying on the coast.
By road, follow the turning toward the village of Tigawasa. The path up climbs a little, and the office describes it as a pleasant short trek.
The water drops noticeably in the dry months, so the fall runs fuller in the wet season. The same article mentions a monument near the falls tied to the Banjar war against the Dutch in 1868.
That description dates from 2015, and Northbound found no newer official listing for Singsing. Ask at your villa or in Temukus whether the path is in good order before you set out.
Gitgit and Aling-Aling Are the Nearest Well-Known Falls, South of Singaraja
Both are in Sukasada district, on the slopes above the town.
Gitgit: the Easy Stop on the Mountain Road
Gitgit is about 11 km south of Singaraja, on the main road toward Pancasari and Bedugul. The tourism office gives its height as about 35 metres.
You walk down from the car park past rice fields, clove and coffee gardens and bamboo. Because it sits on the road over the mountains, it is the easy one to add on the way to or from the highlands.
The same office lists more falls in the village, among them Colek Pamor, whose entrance is about 100 metres from the Gitgit car park. The Gitgit waterfall guide covers the walk.
Aling-Aling: Swimming, Slides and Jumps with a Village Guide
Aling-Aling is in Sambangan, about 11 km southwest of Singaraja and roughly half an hour from the town, by the account of the regency's communications office.
The main fall is about 35 metres, and the water splits at the top into two streams side by side. Below it is a pool about 4 metres deep. For swimming and water play, the same article says you must go with a local guide.
Jumping and sliding are among the village's draws. Its tourism group, Tunjung Mekar, manages the area and guides visitors to Sambangan's other falls, among them Kroya and Pucuk.
The Sukasada district office advises coming in the dry season, since the water runs cloudy in the rains. The Aling-Aling guide has the jumps and slides in detail.
Sekumpul and Fiji Share a Valley in Sawan, East of Singaraja
Sekumpul: the Famous One, and a Real Trek
The regency's Visit North Bali listing places Sekumpul in Sekumpul village, Sawan district, about 20 km from Singaraja. There are seven falls in the valley, and only two of them, at about 80 metres, can be visited.
The way down is a proper trek, with hundreds of steps, a path through undergrowth and a river crossing. The tourism office recommends a morning visit, when the weather tends to be clearer and there are fewer people.
Two of the Sekumpul falls in the valley in Sawan district. Photo: Putu Andika Panendra / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The official 20 km is measured from Singaraja. Lovina is further west along the coast, so you drive east into Singaraja first and then climb. The Sekumpul waterfall guide allows 45 minutes to an hour from Lovina, and covers the guide system and the trek.
Fiji: the Neighbouring Falls
Fiji waterfall is in the neighbouring village of Lemukih, per its own regency listing, which puts Sekumpul about a kilometre away. The two are usually visited together, and the Fiji waterfall guide explains how.
Banyumala and Munduk Are an Hour Up, in the Highlands
Banyumala is at Wanagiri, in the highlands of Sukasada district. A report republished by the tourism office puts it about 27 km and an hour from central Singaraja. Dozens of steps lead down, and they turn slippery in the rain. The Banyumala guide covers the swim.
Munduk Waterfall is also called Red Coral, for the red stones around it. It is about 34 km and an hour from Singaraja, reached through clove and coffee gardens.
Melanting is in the same village. The Munduk waterfalls guide links them into one morning.
Munduk Waterfall's amphitheater pool. Photo: Jean-Marie Hullot / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
Yeh Mampeh Is East Along the Coast, Above Les
Yeh Mampeh is above Les village in Tejakula, on the coast east of Singaraja. The regency's own page says the name means flying water, for the way the water seems to fly off a drop of about 30 metres.
It falls in three tiers. The lowest is the easy one to reach, and the two above it are steep and hard going.
It pairs with a day on the quiet northeast coast around Tejakula, and the Yeh Mampeh guide has more.
Pair a Waterfall with the Dawn Dolphins, by the Time You Have
The dolphins are a morning trip. The regency's Lovina Beach listing describes the traditional boats going out in the morning. The dolphin guide has them back on the sand by about eight.
That leaves most of the day, and the waterfalls sort themselves by how much of it you want to spend.
Dolphins at sunrise off Lovina. Photo: Michelle Maria / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
- A short morning: breakfast after the boat, then the short trip up to Singsing above Temukus. You are back by lunch.
- A half day: Gitgit or Aling-Aling, both a short climb above Singaraja. Choose Aling-Aling if you want to swim with a guide, and Gitgit if you would rather walk down, look and drive on.
- A full morning: Sekumpul, straight after breakfast, so you reach the valley while it is still morning, as the tourism office advises. Fiji can be added on the same trek.
- A day of its own: Banyumala and the Munduk falls are high enough to sit better on a separate day, or a night in Munduk.
The north Bali waterfalls guide sets out how to join two falls in one day. A private driver makes the hill roads simpler than a scooter.
If you are still choosing a base, Palm Living's villas for rent are mostly around Lovina, below all of these hills. The Lovina guide covers the rest of the coast.
Practical Notes
- Fees are set by each village and paid in cash at the gate. Ask the current rate there.
- Wear shoes that grip. Each of these is a walk down and a climb back, slippery after rain.
- Go in the morning, as the tourism office advises for Sekumpul, for cooler walking and fewer people.
- Mind the season. Water is fuller in the wet months and clearer in the dry. See the best time to visit north Bali.
FAQ
Is there a waterfall in Lovina? Not on the beach. The nearest is Singsing, above Temukus at the western end of the Lovina coast, which the Buleleng tourism office puts 3 km from Lovina and within walking distance.
What is the closest waterfall to Lovina? Singsing, in Temukus. Of the well-known falls, Gitgit and Aling-Aling are the nearest, each about 11 km from Singaraja by official figures, and Singaraja is a short drive east of Lovina.
How far is Sekumpul from Lovina? The regency gives about 20 km from Singaraja, and Lovina Beach is about 9 km west of Singaraja, so you drive through the town and up into Sawan. Allow 45 minutes to an hour.
Can you see the dolphins and a waterfall on the same day? Yes. The boats are back early, which leaves time for Singsing, Gitgit or Aling-Aling after breakfast, or Sekumpul if you leave straight away.
Which waterfall near Lovina is best for swimming? Aling-Aling has a pool about 4 metres deep below the main fall, with swimming and jumps done with a village guide. Banyumala, higher up at Wanagiri, has a natural pool below the falls where people swim and soak.
Do you need a guide? At Aling-Aling, yes, for the swimming and water activities. At Sekumpul the tourism office advises going with an experienced local guide. Gitgit is a short walk down from its car park.
Sources
- Buleleng Culture and Tourism Office, 10 Pesona Indahnya Wisata Bali Utara, 21 January 2015 (Singsing: location in Banjar Labuhan Haji, Temukus, 3 km from Lovina and 13 km from Singaraja, walkable from Lovina, lower water in the dry season, the road toward Tigawasa, the monument; Gitgit village's other falls, Campuhan and Colek Pamor), Indonesian, read September 2026
- Buleleng Culture and Tourism Office, 10 Tempat yang Wajib Dikunjungi di Kabupaten Buleleng, 19 November 2014 (Lovina Beach about 7 km west of Singaraja, dolphins in the morning; Gitgit about 11 km south of Singaraja and about 35 metres), Indonesian, read September 2026
- Buleleng Communications Office, Pesona Wisata Desa Sambangan (Aling-Aling: about 11 km southwest of Singaraja, 35 metres, two streams, a pool about 4 metres deep, a local guide for water activities; Sambangan's other falls), Indonesian, read September 2026
- Sukasada District Office, Air Terjun Aling-Aling Buleleng (the dry season recommended, cloudy water in the rains), Indonesian, read September 2026
- Buleleng Regency, Visit North Bali, Sekumpul Waterfall (Sawan district, about 20 km from Singaraja, seven falls with two visitable at about 80 metres, the trek and river crossing; Fiji waterfall about 1 km away), English, read September 2026
- Buleleng Culture and Tourism Office, Eksplorasi Keindahan Air Terjun Sekumpul, 23 August 2023 (a local guide and a morning visit advised), Indonesian, read September 2026
- Buleleng Regency, Visit North Bali, Fiji Waterfall (in Lemukih village), English, read September 2026
- Buleleng Culture and Tourism Office, Megahnya Air Terjun Kembar Banyumala, republished from detikBali, 25 November 2022 (about 27 km and an hour from central Singaraja, the steps down), Indonesian, read September 2026
- Buleleng Culture and Tourism Office, Air Terjun Munduk, 19 September 2024 (also called Red Coral, about 34 km and an hour from Singaraja), Indonesian, read September 2026
- Buleleng Regency, Visit North Bali, Melanting Waterfall (in Munduk village), English, read September 2026
- Buleleng Regency, Air Terjun Yeh Mampeh, 28 January 2019 (Les village, Tejakula; the meaning of the name; about 30 metres in three tiers), Indonesian, read September 2026
- Buleleng Regency, Visit North Bali, Lovina Beach (morning dolphin trips by traditional boat), English, read September 2026
- Buleleng Culture and Tourism Office, Sejarah Lovina, 8 March 2021 (Lovina Beach about 9 km west of Singaraja), Indonesian, read October 2026
Read next: the north Bali waterfalls guide for every fall in the region, Sekumpul for the big trek, and things to do in Lovina for the rest of the coast.
