Lemukih Hidden Trekking Waterslide Sekumpul and Fiji Waterfall

Waterfalls are only half the story. This North Bali adventure combines rice terraces, jungle paths, village life, natural waterslides, and swimming beneath Sekumpul and Fiji waterfalls. I especially like the local guide and the included helmet and water shoes, since wet rocks are no place for casual footwear. The young coconut, bottled water, and Indonesian lunch also make the $25.60 price feel fair.

The main catch is the physical effort. The route is classed as moderate, and the water activities require comfort with slippery rocks, uneven paths, and some climbing. You also need to reach remote Lemukih Village, so the optional hotel transfer is worth considering from Ubud.

Key points at a glance

• The natural waterslide is the unusual star: You can slide through a river channel and take part in a water jump, with safety equipment supplied.
• Sekumpul and Fiji waterfalls anchor the trek: These are the big scenic rewards, with clear water, tall falls, and swimming opportunities.
• The route passes through working Bali: Rice terraces, crops, village paths, streams, and forest give the day a strong local feel.
• Safety gear is included: A helmet and water shoes are provided, along with a local guide who knows the safest places to move and swim.
• Food and drinks are covered: You receive bottled water, young coconut water, and an Indonesian lunch, but breakfast is not included.
• Plan for a full day: The trek itself is described as about five hours, while the complete experience lasts roughly eight hours.

Why this North Bali trek is worth your time

Many Bali outings keep you close to the island’s busiest centers. This one takes you north, to Lemukih Village in Buleleng Regency, where the pace changes quickly. The day is built around walking through rice fields and forest rather than moving from one viewpoint to another by car.

I like that the scenery arrives in stages. First come the terraces and village surroundings. Then the path becomes greener and wetter, with streams, trees, and rocky sections. The waterfalls and water activities come later, so the day feels like a proper outing instead of a quick photo stop.

The cultural side is modest but meaningful. Your guide can explain village life, crops, trees, local customs, and the waterfalls as you walk. Guides such as Sugi and Yoga have been praised for clear English, and Sugi also speaks French. That sort of local explanation matters here because the setting is rural. Without a guide, you would see beautiful fields and water but miss much of the context.

This is not a soft stroll. The route is suitable for people with moderate fitness, and you should expect wet ground, uneven footing, and sections where you scramble over rocks. The reward is a far more active look at Bali’s countryside than you get from a standard waterfall viewpoint.

Starting at Lemukih Village

The activity begins at Lemukih Trekking Tours in Lemukih Village. If you select the transfer option, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Otherwise, you make your own way to the meeting point, which is an important detail because the village is in North Bali, not central Ubud.

The village start gives the day a useful sense of place. You are not simply dropped at a resort-made attraction. You begin among local homes, farmland, and the community that helps run the trekking experience.

A local guide meets you here and handles the route. The guide is especially useful when paths split, rocks become slick, or water levels change. The supplied helmet and water shoes are handed out for the water sections, making the preparation more serious than the usual flip-flop-and-camera approach.

There is no breakfast included, so eat before pickup or before arriving at the village. Lunch comes later, but you should not count on it to carry you through the first part of a five-hour trek.

Rice terraces and tropical forest

The first walking sections pass through emerald rice terraces and rural paths. This is one of the most appealing parts of the day if you want to see how Bali looks away from its beach clubs and busy temple routes.

The terraces also set the pace. You walk rather than rush, and the guide can point out crops, trees, and the way village life fits around the fields. The terrain gives you changing views, but the route is not just a lookout trail. You are moving through an active farming area.

From the paddies, the path continues toward tropical forest and clear streams. The ground becomes more natural and less predictable. In wet conditions, the forest can feel moody and slippery, particularly during the rainy season. That can add atmosphere, but it also makes proper footwear essential.

Allow yourself time to stop for photographs, but keep both hands available on rougher sections. You will want to record the terraces and streams, yet the practical priority is steady footing. The guide’s role becomes more valuable as the route changes from open fields to wet rock.

The waterslide and water jump

The natural waterslide is the day’s most distinctive activity. It is not a polished amusement-park ride. You slide along a natural river channel, surrounded by rock, flowing water, and forest. That makes it memorable, but it also means you need to listen closely to the guide and use the supplied equipment.

The helmet and water shoes are included for a reason. Water can make rocks slick, and the route calls for more grip and protection than ordinary sandals provide. The guide also knows which sections are suitable for sliding and where it is safer to enter or exit the water.

A water jump is part of the adventure as well. The exact feel depends on the conditions and the route used that day, so you should approach it as an optional challenge rather than a test you must pass. If you are not comfortable with a jump, ask your guide about the safest alternative.

Some accounts of the trek also describe sliding down the river on a tyre. That may be included as part of the water activities depending on the route and conditions, but the central promise is the natural waterslide, not a guaranteed set of identical rides.

This section will suit you if you enjoy active outdoor fun and do not mind getting thoroughly wet. It is less suitable if you want a dry, gentle walk or dislike moving over rocks.

Sekumpul Waterfall: the major payoff

Sekumpul Waterfall is one of the main reasons to choose this experience. The route brings you into a setting of tall falling water, forest, and clear pools, rather than leaving you at a distant roadside viewpoint.

Swimming beneath or near the waterfall can be the refreshing high point of the day. The water activities are not separate from the scenery. You get to experience the falls as part of the river system, with the sound of rushing water around you and the chance to cool off after the walk.

Conditions matter here. Rain can make the water stronger and the rocks more slippery. A wet-season trek may look dramatic and atmospheric, but it calls for extra care. Follow the guide’s instructions about where to stand, swim, and move. The guide’s local knowledge is one of the practical reasons to book this with support rather than attempt to find every spot alone.

Bring a waterproof way to protect your phone if you want photographs. The provided details do not specify a dry bag, so do not assume one is included. You will be around streams, pools, and waterfalls for a large part of the day.

Fiji Waterfall and the quieter water stops

Fiji Waterfall is also included, giving the day more than one major fall. The combination works well because you are not depending on a single viewpoint to justify the trip. The route links several types of scenery: farmland, forest, streams, waterslides, and waterfalls.

The Fiji section adds another chance to swim, take photographs, and pause after the walking. You may find that the quieter stops are just as rewarding as the famous names. The pleasure here comes from the whole sequence, not from racing to one landmark and leaving.

The guide can help you find the safer places around the water and explain what you are seeing. That is especially useful if the river is flowing strongly or the rocks are hard to read. Clear water can look inviting, but it does not remove the need for caution.

The two waterfall stops also help spread out the physical effort. After a demanding stretch, a pool or waterfall pause gives you a reason to rest before continuing.

Lunch, coconut water, and the ride back

Food is handled simply and sensibly. The package includes bottled water, a young coconut, coconut water, and an Indonesian lunch. The coconut is a welcome break in a warm, active setting, while lunch gives you something substantial after the water and walking.

The meal is a local Indonesian menu, not a luxury dining stop. That suits the day. You are there for the village, forest, and waterfalls, and a straightforward local meal keeps the experience connected to its setting.

Breakfast is not included, so plan ahead. If you are picked up early from Ubud, have something to eat before leaving. You should also carry cash for personal expenses, since cash is specifically excluded from the package. Tips are not included either.

At the end, a motorbike takes you from the finish back to the starting point. This is a small but useful detail. After several hours on foot, you do not have to retrace the full route. It also adds another taste of everyday transport in the village.

The tour ends back at the meeting point. If you booked the transfer option, hotel drop-off is included. If not, arrange your own return from Lemukih.

Price, group size, and overall value

At $25.60 per person, this is a strong-value day for an active outing. The price covers the local guide, entrance fees and taxes, water-slide equipment, lunch, bottled water, coconut water, and the motorbike ride back to the start. Hotel transport costs depend on the option you choose.

The value is strongest if you want several activities in one day. You are not paying only for access to a waterfall. You get a guided trek through rice terraces and forest, two named waterfall areas, water activities, food, drinks, and safety gear.

The maximum group size is 30 people. That is large enough that the day may not feel private, especially at the water stops. On the other hand, the route is active and guided, so a group can help keep the experience social. If you want a quiet, custom pace, ask about group arrangements before booking.

The eight-hour duration includes the wider experience, while the walking portion is described as about five hours. Add road time if you are coming from Ubud, especially with pickup. The remote location is part of the appeal, but it also makes this a full-day commitment.

Who should book it?

I would recommend this trek to you if you enjoy active nature days, do not mind getting wet, and want to see a less polished side of Bali. It is a particularly good fit for people who value local guides, rural scenery, and a mix of walking and swimming over a short sightseeing stop.

It also suits families with older children or groups of friends, provided everyone has moderate fitness and is comfortable with uneven ground. The water jump and natural slide add a playful edge, while the terraces and waterfalls keep the day interesting for people who prefer scenery to adrenaline.

I would think twice if you have trouble walking on wet or uneven surfaces, dislike swimming in natural water, or want a relaxed day with minimal exertion. The supplied helmet and water shoes improve safety, but they do not turn a rocky trek into an easy path.

Rain is not automatically a reason to cancel. Wet-season conditions can make the forest and waterfalls dramatic, and one trekker found the rainy setting worthwhile. Still, rain may make the route more slippery and the water stronger, so flexibility and careful listening are important.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes made inside that window are not accepted, and late cancellations are not refunded.

Final verdict: a good choice for active Bali explorers

Book this experience if the idea of walking through rice fields, swimming at waterfalls, and sliding through a natural river sounds better than spending another day near Bali’s busiest sights. The strongest parts are the local route, the guide support, the two waterfalls, and the unusual water activities.

The main tradeoff is effort. This is not a quick photo tour, and the remote starting point means a long day from Ubud. For the price, though, you receive a well-filled outing with gear, food, drinks, transport options, and a genuine taste of North Bali’s rural side.

FAQ

Where does the Lemukih trek begin?

The activity begins at Lemukih Trekking Tours in Lemukih Village, Sawan, Buleleng Regency, Bali. The experience ends back at the meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

The full experience lasts approximately eight hours. The walking portion through Lemukih’s rice fields, forest, streams, and waterfalls is described as about five hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included only if you select the transfer option. Without that option, you must reach the Lemukih meeting point independently.

What equipment is provided for the waterslide?

A helmet and water shoes are included as water-slide equipment. A local trekking guide also accompanies the route.

Is food included?

Yes. The package includes an Indonesian lunch, bottled water, and young coconut water. Breakfast is not included.

How fit do I need to be?

You should have a moderate level of physical fitness. The route includes rice fields, tropical forest, streams, waterfalls, waterslides, and water jumps, with uneven and potentially slippery surfaces.