Sekumpul Waterfall: The Trek, Fees and the Day from Ubud
Sekumpul Waterfall is a twin fall that drops about 80 meters to the valley floor in Buleleng regency, north Bali. It is a long day from Ubud, around 2.5 hours each way on mountain roads, so it rewards planning. This page covers the tickets, the trek, the drive and the tours that include it. If you want an easier half day instead, see our waterfall tours from Ubud, Bali.
Quick answer
Sekumpul Waterfall is a twin fall about 80 meters high in north Bali, roughly 2.5 hours and 67 km from Ubud. Tickets come in three tiers: view only for 20,000 IDR, a medium trek for 125,000 IDR and a long trek for 200,000 IDR, with a local guide bundled into both trek tickets. The descent runs down steep stone stairs that turn muddy near the base, and the climb back up takes about 30-40 minutes. Set aside an hour for the view, 3-4 hours for the medium trek or 4-5 hours for the long trek that adds Fiji (Lemukih) Waterfall. Gates open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and swimming is possible at the base.
Key takeaways
- Twin fall dropping about 80 meters, often called Bali's most beautiful
- Three ticket tiers: 20,000 IDR view only, 125,000 IDR medium trek, 200,000 IDR long trek
- A local guide is mandatory and bundled into the medium and long trek tickets
- Open daily 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- About 2.5 hours from Ubud, roughly 67 km on winding roads
- Ignore fake 'registration' checkpoints on the approach road and pay at the official car park
Visiting With a Guided Tour or On Your Own
Because of the drive distance, most visitors see Sekumpul on a full-day tour rather than a self-drive run from Ubud. A driver handles the mountain road, the tickets and the local guide, which saves you the negotiation and the navigation. The Sekumpul, Banyumala and Jatiluwih day sees the fall from the viewpoint only, with no trek down, so it suits anyone short on knees or time. The Sekumpul trek with waterslide and rice terraces travels by local motorbike and adds Fiji falls and the Lemukih natural waterslide for the boldest value. The Munduk trekking day with Banyu Wana and Sekumpul starts in the highlands and pairs two waterfalls in one hike. The all-inclusive private Sekumpul day adds the Handara gate and Ulun Danu Beratan temple with lunch at a warung and every ticket included. Independent visits work too if you have a scooter, confidence on hairpins and a full day to spare.
from $34
Bali: Sekumpul, Banyumala Twin Falls & Jatiluwih UNESCO Tour
A North Bali day that sees Sekumpul from its viewpoint rather than trekking down, then swims at the Banyumala twin falls and ends on the Jatiluwih rice terraces…
- Sekumpul from the viewpoint, no trek down to the base
- A swim under the Banyumala twin waterfall
- The Jatiluwih rice terraces
- Hotel pickup with a driver-guide
from $48
Munduk: Banyu Wana and Sekumpul Waterfall Trekking Tour
A trekking day in the Munduk highlands: a rice-terrace walk, a jungle hike to Banyu Wana Amerta with time to swim, the twin-lakes viewpoint over Beratan and Buyan…
- Jungle trek and swim at Banyu Wana Amerta
- Twin-lakes viewpoint over Beratan and Buyan
- Local Indonesian lunch
- Sekumpul at the end of the day
from $29
Bali: Sekumpul Waterfall With Waterslide & Rice Terrace Trek
A shorter North Bali outing on the back of a local Gojek motorbike: Sekumpul and Fiji falls in the jungle, the Lemukih natural waterslide with a local guide…
- Sekumpul and Fiji waterfalls down in the valley
- Lemukih natural waterslide with a local guide
- Local motorbike ride through the villages
- Rice-field walk and a fresh coconut
from $68.67
All Inclusive Sekumpul Waterfall Trekking, Handara Gate & Temple
Sekumpul trek with a local guide, the Handara gate and Ulun Danu Beratan on a private day with lunch and every ticket included.
- Guided trek down to Sekumpul and the nearby falls
- Lunch at a warung near the falls
- Handara gate and Ulun Danu Beratan temple
- All entrance tickets, parking and fuel included
What Sekumpul Waterfall Is and Why People Go
A Twin Fall in the North Bali Jungle
Sekumpul is actually two waterfalls falling side by side, dropping about 80 meters to the valley floor. The twin streams, the height and the thick jungle around them are why travelers repeatedly call it the most beautiful waterfall in Bali.
It sits in Buleleng regency, the quiet northern half of the island. That distance is part of the appeal. The crowds you meet at easy waterfalls near town thin out here, because getting here takes commitment.
Understand the trade before you commit a day. The falls near Ubud that we cover on this site, like Tegenungan Waterfall and Tibumana Waterfall, sit 20-45 minutes from town, cost little and need no guide. Sekumpul asks for a 2.5-hour drive, a tiered ticket and a real trek. In return you get something closer to a expedition than a photo stop.
Why It Feels Different From the Ubud Waterfalls
Tegenungan, Tibumana, Kanto Lampo and Tukad Cepung Waterfall are all a short hop from Ubud, all cheap to enter and all walk-up friendly. You park, pay a small fee and walk minutes to the water. No guide, no stairs to speak of, no mud worth mentioning.
Sekumpul inverts every one of those points. The drive alone eats most of a day. Entry runs from 20,000 IDR up to 200,000 IDR depending on how far you trek. A local guide comes bundled into anything beyond the viewpoint. The trail drops hundreds of steps into a valley and climbs them again.
So treat this as a north Bali day, not a filler morning. If your trip is short and city-bound, the Ubud falls deliver plenty for far less effort. If you have a spare full day and want the single most dramatic waterfall scene on the island, this is the one worth the drive. The three ticket tiers match what The Common Wanderer and Sunshine Seeker list.
Quick Facts Overview
Sekumpul at a Glance
Here are the numbers you will need for planning. The fall is a twin, about 80 meters high. Hours run 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily. From Ubud count on about 2.5 hours and roughly 67 km of driving. From Seminyak, Canggu or Kuta the road runs about 71 km and 2.5-3 hours each way.
Tickets come in three tiers: view only at 20,000 IDR, a medium trek at 125,000 IDR and a long trek at 200,000 IDR. A guide is bundled into both trek tickets. Time on site ranges from an hour at the viewpoint to 4-5 hours on the long trek.
You can swim at the base of Sekumpul and at Hidden Waterfall. There is food nearby in the form of warungs, and the private tour on this page includes lunch at one. Wear shoes with grip, bring cash and start early.
How Long You Need On Site
The three ticket tiers map neatly onto three time budgets. The view-only option takes roughly an hour including the walk to the platform and back. That is enough to see the fall properly if your schedule is tight or the weather is against you.
The medium trek to Sekumpul and Hidden Waterfall needs about 3-4 hours. The long trek, which adds Fiji (Lemukih) Waterfall, needs 4-5 hours. Two of our three fetched sources on timing agree on the 3-4 hour figure for a proper visit, so do not try to squeeze the medium trek into a quick stop.
Add the drive on top. From Ubud that is 2.5 hours each way, so a medium-trek day runs close to nine hours door to door. Start before 7:00 AM from Ubud and you will be at the car park shortly after opening, ahead of the tour buses.
Entrance Fee and Ticket Tiers
The Three Ticket Tiers Explained
Sekumpul sells entry in three tiers, and the price differences reflect how far you walk. The view-only ticket costs 20,000 IDR per person and gets you to the viewpoint platform without descending to the base. It is a legitimate option, not a consolation prize, because the twin falls read clearly from above.
The medium trek costs 125,000 IDR per person. It includes a local guide, a village donation and access to both Sekumpul and the smaller Hidden Waterfall nearby. This is the choice for most first-time visitors who want to stand under the fall.
The long trek costs 200,000 IDR per person. It covers everything in the medium ticket plus Fiji (Lemukih) Waterfall, the natural waterslide fall in the next valley. If you have the legs and the hours, this is the fullest version of the day.
What the Ticket Includes and Why the Guide Is Bundled
For the medium and long trek tiers, a local guide is mandatory, and the guide's fee is already inside the ticket price. You do not pay a guide separately at the official booth, so treat anyone asking for extra guide money after you have a ticket with suspicion.
The village donation is also bundled. Sekumpul sits on community land, and the ticket system channels money back to the village that maintains the stairs and the paths. That is why the trek tickets cost more than the Ubud-area falls, where entry is often 15,000-30,000 IDR with no guide at all.
Think of the 125,000 IDR medium ticket as a package: trail access, safety, local knowledge of the slippery sections and a share for the village. Bring cash, because card payment at the booth should not be assumed.
Opening Hours and Parking
Hours and the Best Arrival Window
Sekumpul is open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Arrive early morning, before roughly 9:00 AM, to beat the crowds and catch the best light on the falls. Two independent sources give this same early-morning advice, so it is the guidance to trust.
Early arrival matters more here than at the Ubud falls because the trek takes hours. Start the medium trek at 9:00 AM and you are back at the car park around midday, with the valley getting busy just as you leave it.
One source takes a softer line, saying any time of day works and suggesting late afternoon for rainbows in the spray during heavy-flow months. That is a minority view. If you can only follow one rule, follow the first one: gates at 8:00 AM, boots on the trail by 9:00 AM.
Parking at the Official Car Park
Parking is at the official car park at the top of the valley, and the trek down starts from there. Scooter parking is the simplest option if you ride yourself. Parking for cars is handled at the same point, and the private tour on this page includes parking in its all-inclusive price.
The parking area is also where you buy your ticket, meet your bundled guide and use the toilet before the descent. Do that last part seriously, because there are no facilities down in the valley.
Be warned that the car park is not the first place on the road where someone may ask you for money. Watch for fake registration points on the approach road: this is the one scam that catches visitors before they ever reach the real ticket window.
The Registration-Point Scam and Guide Rules
Fake Registration Checkpoints on the Approach Road
On the road leading to Sekumpul, fake 'registration' checkpoints sometimes try to charge tourists extra cash before the official ticket booth. One source reports rogue operators asking for up to 250,000 IDR per person at these spots, which is more than the top-tier ticket itself.
The advice from two separate sources is identical: ignore these unofficial checkpoints and continue to the official car park. That is where the real booth sits, where the three standard tiers apply and where your bundled guide is arranged.
A polite 'no, we pay at the car park' while riding past is enough. Do not hand over money 'to reserve' anything, because nothing on this trail needs reserving. If you arrive with a licensed driver or guide, they know the real booth and will simply drive past the fakes. This is one of the quiet reasons a tour earns its fee here.
Do You Really Need a Guide?
For the viewpoint, no. The 20,000 IDR view-only ticket lets you walk to the platform on your own. For the medium and long treks, yes, a local guide is mandatory, and the fee is inside the 125,000 IDR and 200,000 IDR tickets.
Some visitors bristle at a compulsory guide. In practice it works in your favor. The stone stairs get very muddy and slippery near the base, and guides know which sections to avoid after rain. They also know the shortcuts between Sekumpul, Hidden Waterfall and Fiji falls that are easy to miss unmarked.
The guide is not a tip line item either. Because the fee is bundled, you have already paid. A small extra tip for good service is always welcome but never required. Contrast this with Kanto Lampo Waterfall and the other Ubud falls, where no guide is needed at any level.
How to Get to Sekumpul Waterfall
From Ubud
From Ubud the drive is about 2.5 hours and roughly 67 km. Two independent sources agree on those figures, so plan around them rather than hoping for better. This is the honest headline of this page: Sekumpul is a long way from Ubud, and no shortcut changes that.
The route climbs out of the southern plains and winds through the island's central ridges. Roads narrow, traffic mixes with trucks, and the last stretch to the car park is small village road. A confident scooter rider can do it, but fatigue on the return leg is real after hours of trekking.
That is why most visitors from our base area combine Sekumpul with other north Bali stops on a tour. The viewpoint day adds Banyumala and the Jatiluwih terraces, and the private all-inclusive day adds the Handara gate and a temple. If Ubud convenience is the priority, the falls in our own backyard, 20-45 minutes out, remain the smarter pick.
From South Bali and From the North
From the southern tourist belt, Seminyak, Canggu and Kuta, the drive runs about 71 km and takes roughly 2.5-3 hours each way on the winding mountain road. If you are staying down there, a Sekumpul day is a 12-hour commitment including the trek, so start at dawn or stay overnight in the north.
From the north coast the picture flips. From Lovina or Singaraja the drive is roughly 30-60 minutes, though sources differ on the exact figure depending on the route taken, with estimates of 30 minutes, 45 minutes and about an hour all reported. Sekumpul is genuinely a north Bali attraction that southern visitors borrow.
Munduk deserves a mention without a number: no source we fetched gives a specific drive time from Munduk. It sits in the same north-central highlands, and guided tours commonly pair the two waterfalls in one day, which tells you they are close enough to combine.
Driving Yourself vs. Hiring a Driver
Self-drive works if you are comfortable on narrow mountain roads with hairpins, occasional dogs and no street lighting after dusk. A scooter gives you cheap parking and total freedom on timing, but the return climb to Ubud after a 4-hour trek is the part riders underestimate.
Hiring a driver or joining a tour removes every one of those variables. You sleep in the car, the driver knows where the fake registration points are, and the day ends with someone else handling the last two hours of road. For a fall this far out, that is worth real money.
The private all-inclusive option on this page runs 8-10 hours with every ticket, parking and fuel included, plus lunch. The motorbike-based tour is the budget version. If you would rather spend your driving budget on a closer day, our Tegenungan, Tibumana and Tukad Cepung private tour covers three falls in a fraction of the time.
The Trek: Stairs, Mud and Timing
What the Trail Is Actually Like
The descent runs down steep stone stairs that turn muddy and slippery near the waterfall base, especially in wet weather. Three independent sources agree on this, and two of them use the word 'very' about the mud near the end. Wear shoes with real grip or accept old shoes as a write-off.
The walk down is slow and steady, and it is tough on the knees. Count on the climb back up taking noticeably longer than the descent: about 30-40 minutes for the return climb to the car park alone.
None of this makes the trail dangerous for a reasonably fit adult. It makes it a proper hike rather than a stroll, which is exactly why the guide is bundled in and why the medium trek earns its 3-4 hour budget. Go slowly, plant your feet on the dry edges of steps, and save energy for the way out.
How Long Each Tier Takes on the Ground
Budget roughly 1 hour for the view-only option, 3-4 hours for the medium trek to Sekumpul and Hidden Waterfall, and 4-5 hours for the long trek that also reaches Fiji (Lemukih) Waterfall.
Those figures include photo stops and a swim if you want one. The medium trek's 3-4 hours is corroborated independently by a second source advising you to allow that long to explore the area properly, so treat it as firm.
Fit the tier to your fitness honestly. If stairs are already a struggle, take the viewpoint ticket and enjoy the full panorama without the valley. If you are strong and have the day, the long trek is the richest single waterfall outing in Bali, and the extra hour buys you the waterslide fall in the next valley. The climb back is the same 30-40 minutes either way.
Swimming, Seasons and What to Bring
Can You Swim at Sekumpul?
Yes. Swimming is possible at the base of Sekumpul and at Hidden Waterfall. Tour operators tell travelers to bring a towel and a change of clothes if they plan to get in the water, which is a good sign that the pools are genuinely used for swimming.
Even if you never enter, expect to get wet. The spray near the base is heavy enough that a rain cover for your bag and a dry cloth for your phone are not optional extras. This is another contrast with Tukad Cepung near Ubud, which is wading only.
Swim with the same sense you would use anywhere in Bali. River levels rise fast in the wet season, and your bundled guide will tell you when the pool is not behaving. On a normal day the fresh water after the stair descent is one of the best rewards of the medium trek.
The Season Tradeoff: Full Falls or Easy Trail
Sources genuinely disagree on the best season, and the honest answer is a tradeoff rather than a single month.
One source recommends March-April, at the end of the wet season, when the falls run at their fullest and most powerful, but warns the ground is very wet and slippery then. Another recommends the dry season from May to November because the trek is easier, while noting the waterfall visibly shrinks in the later dry months. A third suggests February-April, partly to avoid Easter holiday crowds.
So the choice is this: wet-season shoulder months give you the most dramatic fall on a muddy trail, while the dry season gives you a cleaner trek and a smaller waterfall. There is no wrong answer, only the version of the day you want. Check recent rain rather than the calendar before you go.
What to Bring and Wear
Start with footwear, because every source lists it first: grippy, closed-toe shoes that you do not mind getting muddy or wet. One source bluntly suggests bringing old or junk shoes because of the mud. Sandals and smooth-soled sneakers are how people end up sitting down on the stairs.
Pack swimwear and a towel for the pools, a dry bag or waterproof cover for cameras and phones, sunscreen and insect repellent, a water bottle, and cash for the entrance fee. The cash point matters, since the ticket booth and the warungs are cash operations.
Add a change of clothes for the drive home and a light rain layer in the wet season. Pack it all in something waterproof, because between the spray and the mud, everything in your bag will get tested.
Fiji (Lemukih) Waterfall and the Falls on Your Ticket
The Long Trek's Second Waterfall
The 200,000 IDR long-trek ticket includes a second waterfall: Fiji, also called Lemukih, near the village of the same name. It is a natural water slide about 50 meters long, where the river runs down smooth rock into pools below.
The extra walking time is genuinely disputed, so plan for a range. One source says 5-10 minutes, another says a 30-minute walk. Present it to yourself honestly as a short additional walk, anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes depending on the route your guide chooses.
You can ride the slide or just swim in the pools at the bottom, and your bundled guide will show you the safe entry points. If you want this waterfall with less self-organization, the motorbike tour on this page includes both Sekumpul and Fiji falls plus the Lemukih waterslide in a single outing with a local guide.
Hidden Waterfall and the Rest of the Valley
The medium trek ticket covers two falls, not one. Hidden Waterfall sits near Sekumpul and shares the same valley trail, which is part of why the medium tier needs 3-4 hours. It is smaller and quieter, with its own swimmable pool.
The two falls together are what make the ticket price easier to accept. You are paying for a valley, not a single viewpoint. The rice fields and village paths on the walk in are part of the experience too, and the Lemukih rice terraces near Fiji falls get their own admiring mentions in traveler accounts.
Structure your time accordingly. Most guides take you to Sekumpul first while energy and light are good, then Hidden Waterfall on the return loop. Ask for that order if it is not offered, because descending the big stairs tired is the one mistake the trail punishes.
Sekumpul vs. the Ubud-Area Waterfalls
The Honest Comparison
The table below puts Sekumpul next to the four Ubud-area falls this site covers in depth. The pattern is simple: the closer falls are cheaper, faster and guide-free, while Sekumpul costs more in money, time and effort and pays you back with scale.
Use it to answer one question for your own trip: is a 2.5-hour drive each way worth it when Tegenungan Waterfall or Tukad Cepung Waterfall sits under an hour away? If you have five days in Bali, do both kinds. If you have two, the Ubud falls win on pure practicality.
The guide column matters more than it looks. At the Ubud falls you can wander in on a scooter on a whim. Sekumpul is a planned expedition with tickets, boots and hours.
| Waterfall | From Ubud | Entry | Guide | Swimming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekumpul | about 2.5 hours, roughly 67 km | 20,000-200,000 IDR by tier | bundled and mandatory beyond the viewpoint | yes, at the base |
| Tegenungan | about 20-30 minutes | 15,000-30,000 IDR | not required | yes |
| Tibumana | about 30-40 minutes | 15,000-30,000 IDR | not required | yes |
| Kanto Lampo | about 30-40 minutes | 15,000-30,000 IDR | not required | yes |
| Tukad Cepung | about 40-45 minutes | 15,000-30,000 IDR | not required | wading only |
When the Extra Day Is Worth It
Sekumpul earns its full day when three things line up: you have a spare day in your itinerary, you are reasonably fit, and you want the single most dramatic waterfall scene in Bali rather than a convenient swim. On those terms nothing near Ubud competes with an 80-meter twin fall.
It is not worth it if you are squeezing Bali into a long weekend, traveling with very small children or avoiding stairs. Those trips are better served by Tibumana at 30 minutes or Kanto Lampo, both swimmable, cheap and guide-free.
A middle path exists. The viewpoint ticket turns Sekumpul into a manageable half-day: a 2.5-hour drive, an hour at the platform, a warung lunch and the drive home. The viewpoint day tour on this page builds exactly that, adding Banyumala and the Jatiluwih terraces so the long drive buys you three sights instead of one.
Tours Compared: Which Sekumpul Day Suits You
The Four Tours in Short
The viewpoint day, priced from $34 and rated 4.9 by 264 travelers over 8h 30m, is the no-stairs option. It sees Sekumpul from the viewpoint only, with no trek down, then swims at the Banyumala twin falls and finishes on the Jatiluwih rice terraces with hotel pickup included.
The motorbike day, from $29 and rated 5.0 by 23 travelers over 5 hours, is the rawest and cheapest. It rides local motorbikes to Sekumpul and Fiji falls, adds the Lemukih natural waterslide with a guide, and finishes with a rice-field walk and a young coconut.
The Munduk trekking day, from $48 and rated 4.8 by 85 travelers over 7 hours, suits hikers based in the highlands or central Bali: a jungle trek and swim at Banyu Wana Amerta, a twin-lakes viewpoint over Beratan and Buyan, lunch, then Sekumpul at the end of the day. All four include pickup.
The All-Inclusive Private Day and What It Includes
The private option costs $68.67 per person, is rated 5.0 across 68 combined reviews, and runs 8-10 hours. It covers the guided trek down to Sekumpul and the nearby falls, the Handara gate and Ulun Danu Beratan temple, all in one private day with pickup included.
Two details make it the answer to practical questions people always ask. First, lunch at a local warung near the falls is included, which settles the food question on a day when you will be hungry after the climb. Second, every entrance ticket, parking and fuel is included, so the fake registration scam becomes somebody else's problem.
It also carries a cancel-if-bad-weather policy, worth having in the wet season when trail conditions change. Price-check all four against your dates before booking, and note that figures here reflect the listings as published.
Where Is Sekumpul Waterfall?
Sekumpul sits in Buleleng regency in Bali's mountainous north, about 2.5 hours and roughly 67 km from Ubud. The pin marks the fall at the end of the valley trail.
Sekumpul Waterfall: Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the walk to Sekumpul Waterfall?
The view-only option takes about 1 hour in total. The medium trek to Sekumpul and Hidden Waterfall needs 3-4 hours, and the long trek adding Fiji (Lemukih) Waterfall needs 4-5 hours. The climb back up to the car park alone takes about 30-40 minutes.
Is Sekumpul Waterfall worth visiting?
Yes, if you have a full day and reasonable fitness. It is a twin fall about 80 meters high that travelers repeatedly call Bali's most beautiful, and the trek makes it feel earned. If your time is short, the Ubud-area falls deliver a similar reward for a fraction of the effort.
Where is the Sekumpul waterfall?
It is in Buleleng regency, in the mountainous north of Bali. The drive is about 2.5 hours and roughly 67 km from Ubud, and about 71 km from the southern beach areas. It is much closer to the north coast, roughly 30-60 minutes from Lovina or Singaraja depending on the route.
Which is the most beautiful waterfall in Bali?
Beauty is subjective, but Sekumpul is the fall most often given that title, thanks to its twin 80-meter streams dropping into a jungle valley. Tukad Cepung, with its light-beam canyon, is the other frequent contender. Both are covered on this site so you can judge for yourself.
How much does Sekumpul Waterfall cost to enter?
Entry is sold in three tiers: 20,000 IDR per person for view only, 125,000 IDR per person for the medium trek to Sekumpul and Hidden Waterfall, and 200,000 IDR per person for the long trek that also includes Fiji (Lemukih) Waterfall. The guide and village donation are bundled into both trek tickets. Bring cash.
Is there a cafe or restaurant at Sekumpul Waterfall?
There are small local warungs near the falls rather than a formal restaurant. The all-inclusive private tour on this page includes lunch at a warung near the falls, which is the simplest way to handle food on trekking days.
Do I need a guide to visit Sekumpul Waterfall?
For the viewpoint, no. For the medium and long treks, yes, a local guide is mandatory, and the fee is already inside the 125,000 IDR and 200,000 IDR tickets, so you do not pay a guide separately at the official booth.
How far is Sekumpul Waterfall from Ubud?
About 2.5 hours and roughly 67 km by road. It is a full-day trip from Ubud, so start early or join a tour that handles the driving.
How far is Sekumpul Waterfall from Seminyak or Canggu?
About 71 km, roughly 2.5-3 hours each way on the winding mountain road. That makes it a very long day from the southern beaches, so consider staying a night in the north instead.
Is Sekumpul Waterfall different from the waterfalls near Ubud like Tegenungan, Tibumana, Kanto Lampo and Tukad Cepung?
Completely. The Ubud falls sit 20-45 minutes from town, cost around 15,000-30,000 IDR and need no guide. Sekumpul is 2.5 hours away, charges 20,000-200,000 IDR by tier and requires a bundled guide for the treks. It is bigger, harder and more of an expedition.
Can you swim at Sekumpul Waterfall?
Yes, swimming is possible at the base of Sekumpul and at Hidden Waterfall. Tour operators advise bringing a towel and a change of clothes if you plan to swim, and you will get wet from spray even if you stay dry.
What is the view-only ticket at Sekumpul Waterfall?
It is the cheapest tier, at 20,000 IDR per person, and it gets you to the viewpoint platform without descending the stairs to the base. You see the twin falls in full from above, no guide needed, and it suits anyone short on time, fitness or confidence in the mud.