Sekumpul & Lemukih Waterfalls
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Sekumpul Waterfalls - by Ruslan Pryakhin on Google
Description
The Sekumpul waterfalls located near Singaraja in north Bali are considered to be the island's most spectacular cascades. Sekumpul actually means "a group" in Bahas Indonesia and there are a total of 7 waterfalls (incl. Lemukih and Gombong) fed by several rivers with the tallest one falling 80m into a pool in which it is possible to swim. You will be approached by local guides offering to take you on a "short trek" or "long trek" down to the waterfalls but despite what they claim, this is not compulsory. The longer route takes in all the main waterfalls.
Access & Transport
The main access point is from Sekumpul village, next to Warung Fiji (it is also possible to reach from Lemukih village). Visitors will trek through fruit plantations and forest with a lot of slippery stairs, it is about 30-45mins on the way down. The villages are 18km southeast of Singaraja, 25km / 50m north of Bedugul & lake Beratan, 70km // 2h from Ubud and 80km / 2h30 from Kuta-Seminyak.
Instructions & Recommendations
Use footwear with a rubber sole and your swimming attire + a towel
Environmental & Social
Green activity. From a community standpoint, greed and questionable practices have taken over unfortunately.
Conclusion
The Sekumpul waterfalls are arguably the best on the island and, in our view, are worth the trip, especially if either Lovina or Lake Beratan are scheduled on your itinerary. Be ready though to be exasperated (and saddened) by the greedy behaviour of the local youths and guides - which is very counterproductive ultimately. We are all for guides but not for imposing them and other scamming techniques so boycott is also an option you should consider.
Key positive
The main falls are truly spectacular
Key negative
Turned into a tourist scam
Time consuming to get to
Suitability
Not suitable for people with mobility issues and not recommended for younger children due to the technical / slippery and steep trail
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:2h
est. visit time:2h 30m
Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00