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Spend a full day in north Bali chasing waterfalls: jump and slide at Aling-Aling, swim in deep jungle pools, and visit the lakeside Ulun Danu temple. This guided tour pairs adrenaline with local culture and an included lunch.
Spend a full day in north Bali chasing waterfalls: jump and slide at Aling-Aling, swim in deep jungle pools, and visit the lakeside Ulun Danu temple. This guided tour pairs adrenaline with local culture and an included lunch.
You step off the minivan into a humid patch of northern Bali where the jungle sounds push and pull like the tide.
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Operated by Rio Bali Tours · Singaraja, Bali
You step off the minivan into a humid patch of northern Bali where the jungle sounds push and pull like the tide.
Aling-Aling spills from a steep cliff in two close channels—one a powerful sheet, the other a narrower ribbon—dropping roughly 35 meters into a deep, clear basin. The pool below is often four meters at its deepest, daring you to test the water with a swim or a cliff jump. Smaller falls—Pucuk, Twin, Camera, Canging, Dedari and Kroya—thread the ridge nearby and create pockets for sliding, low jumps and sheltered swims.
The route follows volcanic terrain carved by rains and ancient lava flows; the waterfalls are part of Buleleng’s upland watershed that feeds downstream rice terraces and coastal springs. Ulun Danu Beratan, often paired on this full-day circuit, is a 17th-century water temple on Lake Beratan honoring Dewi Danu, the lake goddess, and shows Bali’s long tie between ritual and water management.
Expect a combination of short treks down stone steps, slippery rock ledges and river crossings. Guides set up jumping points and sliding runs; lunch and hotel transfers are included on most operators’ full-day itineraries.
Practical edge: arrive early for cooler water and lighter crowds, wear closed-toe water shoes for traction, and know that jump heights vary—inspect the pool before leaping. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag and a basic swimming ability. Respect local guides, carry out trash and treat the falls as a living system—its flow changes with the season, and safety depends on wind, rain and river levels.
No—jumping and sliding are optional activities; guides will show safe entry points and alternatives for those who prefer to watch or swim.
Expect around 2.5–3.5 hours one way from central-south areas (Kuta/Seminyak); the tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in many neighborhoods.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with recent spinal/heart issues; children may participate but must follow guide instructions and wear life vests when required.
Most operators include entrance to Aling-Aling and lunch as part of the all-inclusive day tour—confirm details at booking.
Rio Bali Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the minivan into a humid patch of northern Bali where the jungle sounds push and pull like the tide.
You step off the minivan into a humid patch of northern Bali where the jungle sounds push and pull like the tide.
Aling-Aling spills from a steep cliff in two close channels—one a powerful sheet, the other a narrower ribbon—dropping roughly 35 meters into a deep, clear basin. The pool below is often four meters at its deepest, daring you to test the water with a swim or a cliff jump. Smaller falls—Pucuk, Twin, Camera, Canging, Dedari and Kroya—thread the ridge nearby and create pockets for sliding, low jumps and sheltered swims.
The route follows volcanic terrain carved by rains and ancient lava flows; the waterfalls are part of Buleleng’s upland watershed that feeds downstream rice terraces and coastal springs. Ulun Danu Beratan, often paired on this full-day circuit, is a 17th-century water temple on Lake Beratan honoring Dewi Danu, the lake goddess, and shows Bali’s long tie between ritual and water management.
Expect a combination of short treks down stone steps, slippery rock ledges and river crossings. Guides set up jumping points and sliding runs; lunch and hotel transfers are included on most operators’ full-day itineraries.
Practical edge: arrive early for cooler water and lighter crowds, wear closed-toe water shoes for traction, and know that jump heights vary—inspect the pool before leaping. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag and a basic swimming ability. Respect local guides, carry out trash and treat the falls as a living system—its flow changes with the season, and safety depends on wind, rain and river levels.