A Complete Guide to Sekumpul Waterfall
What kind of heaven on earth is blessed with not one, not two, but seven waterfalls altogether? The world at large will approve Sekumpul Waterfall as paradise of waterfall. Enthroned with the title of “The Best Waterfall in Bali”, each and every beholder is guaranteed to be awestruck with amazement. “Sekumpul” is “collection” in English, hence Sekumpul Waterfall is a collection of cascades. Those seven streams of waterfalls are made out of a huddle of 3 waterfalls: Sekumpul Waterfall, Hidden Waterfall, and Fiji Waterfall. Pouring from 260 feet (80 meters) of height in a hilly area, this one is remotely located in the northern region of Bali, in Buleleng Regency. This great earth’s massive masterpiece makes the question “Is this even real?” repeats in your head a hundredfold.
Deep-seated within the green tropical wildwood in the island of gods, look forward to the breezy weather and clement water. The first stop you will encounter is the parking area, where the vehicles rest and you continue with your walking trip around 10 mins to arrive at the sign on “Sekumpul Waterfall” and a small wooden cottage as the official entrance fee station. Residential houses and small stalls reside so long as you reach the ticket booth. Here, you will be offered 3 types of tickets that determine how far you can roam around. For every ticket purchase, you will be given a different colour-coded wristband to ease the security guard in distinguishing the visitors, also a complimentary mineral water.
First ticket: Viewpoint Only (Rp, 30.000/person) Include: Sight from 80 meters up high of Sekumpul Waterfall and one cascade of Fiji Waterfall With this ticket, you are not going to have any hardcore trekking road. The path is the safest and easiest so bringing your little ones along won’t be a problem. Begins from the main gate which is the southern gate, easy 10 to 15 minutes is enough to take you to the actual end point to see the Sekumpul Waterfall and one falls from Fiji Waterfall. There is no need to rush to infiltrate the breathtakingly surreal scenery you are facing with. Given no company from local guide is definitely not a problem thanks to clear direction availed. “Viewpoint Only” is a very suitable choice for hassle-free wandering to admire the falls high up on the brink from bird’s point of view.
Second ticket: Medium Tracking (Rp, 125.000/person) Include: Trek down to Sekumpul and Hidden Waterfall It is done with the aloft adoration from 80 meters elevation. Together with a guide, let’s get closer by climbing down the steep hills on the staircase for a short 10-minute trek way to the first waterfall, Hidden Waterfall. You will be served 2 simply gorgeous cascades right away as a warming up. Hidden between valley walls, this is the first cooling down checkpoint with a small pond underneath you can swim in.
Journey continues to the so-called ‘main attraction’, which is the Sekumpul Waterfall itself. As soon as another good 10 minutes passes by, brace yourself for one of the most exceptionally idyllic, twin majestic waterfalls. Standing proud as one of the tallest waterfalls in Bali, the streams integrated with the radiating sunlight create a seemingly straight-from-the-heaven flow. With such height, this twin powerfully give rise to heavy water splash below, resulting in sheer layer of foggy mist. Do not miss a chance to swim in the pool thereunder, but take note to mind the strong gush of water. The hilarity you relish doubtlessly worth every second and every steep steps.
Third ticket: Long Tracking (Rp, 200.000/person) Include: Trek down to Sekumpul, Hidden, and Fiji Waterfall To top everything up, the guide will escort you to cross into Lemukih Village as a home to the triplets of Fiji Waterfall. Roll up your pants because you are going to traverse an approximately calf-high river. Just a few minutes to arrive on Fiji Waterfall, the cherry on top for your Sekumpul tour. The triplets are a tad underrated but it is just as impressive, and less packed than the previous one. More of water’s noise than visitor’s noise--such a soothing way to sum up the journey.
The whole round trip flies around 3-4 hours depending on how long you are captivated in each waterfall. This sure is the best thing for hiking and thrill lovers, just ensure to wear a sturdy shoes since neither slippery dirt trail nor river is friendly to flipflops. Subsequent to a long trek down and the trek up coming soon, stopping at warung (restaurant) to quench your thirst and hunger is a smart option. Especially when some warung are overlooking beautiful paddy fields to accompany your delicious meal.
Time after the monsoon season (around march to june), where rivers and waterfalls are at their fullest, is arguably the prime time to come. Anyday from Monday to Sunday, anytime from 8 AM to 4 PM, make your way! Like other destinations, agile motorbike and convenient car rental are the ways to go. It takes 2 hours from Ubud or Canggu, and 3 hours from Uluwatu. Plausibly the most comfortable way is a tour package from the hotel or resort you live in. Make sure to get the information thoroughly for best decision.
Soaring in a true jungle with its incredible vastness, Sekumpul Waterfall with its “Bali’s Best Waterfall” title is not at all an exaggeration. It is a real-life movie scene without any green screen needed, makes you have time to do nothing but to be magically bemused. A friendly reminder: leave nothing but footprint behind. For everyone without exception, nature is the best remedy at all time. Everyone should be nature’s safeguard, and nature’s connoisseurs at the same time. Come, behold, and get ready to refresh and feel the new you.