01Best waterfalls, by region
- Tegenungan (near Ubud) — easy access, can get crowded, good for a quick stop.
- Gitgit (north Bali) — a classic multi-tier falls just off the main north-south road.
- Sekumpul (near Munduk) — widely considered the most spectacular on the island, requires a proper hike down and back up.
- Aling-Aling (north Bali) — a cluster of falls with natural waterslides and jump spots for the more adventurous.
02Mount Batur sunrise hike
Bali's most popular trek: a pre-dawn start (typically 2–3am pickup) to reach the 1,717m summit in time for sunrise over the caldera lake, with Mount Agung visible in the distance on a clear day. It's a moderate hike suitable for most reasonably fit people, almost always done with a local guide — required by local custom and genuinely useful on the dark, loose-scree trail.
03Other hikes & nature walks
The Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud is an easy, flat option with no guide needed. The rice terraces at Jatiluwih offer longer, gentler walks through UNESCO-listed farmland. For something harder, Mount Agung itself is a serious full-day climb for experienced, well-prepared hikers only, and is periodically closed for religious ceremonies or volcanic activity.
04Practical tips
- Start early — heat, crowds and afternoon rain all favour a morning start.
- Bring proper shoes; waterfall trails are often steep, wet stone.
- Check current access and any closures for Mount Agung before planning around it.