Kuning Waterfall
Kuning Waterfall
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Mirrer
Netherlands38 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
On the way to Bangli , just ask the the village of Kuning.
Ther are no signs
The waterfall of Kuning , Bali is very unknown by tourists.
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This is because the waterfall is hidden in the forest and there is not a regular path going there.
If you want to visit it , you need somebody of the village to guide you.
But there is always some boy who like to go with you and after that , give hin some money to make his day.
IIt's going up and down through the rainforest , small waters and than suddenly yiy see the waterfall ! It's an amazing view , standin in the forest , overlooking the valley.
Going further down you can go to the bottom of the fall , but remember , you also have to go back !
Ther are no signs
The waterfall of Kuning , Bali is very unknown by tourists.
.
This is because the waterfall is hidden in the forest and there is not a regular path going there.
If you want to visit it , you need somebody of the village to guide you.
But there is always some boy who like to go with you and after that , give hin some money to make his day.
IIt's going up and down through the rainforest , small waters and than suddenly yiy see the waterfall ! It's an amazing view , standin in the forest , overlooking the valley.
Going further down you can go to the bottom of the fall , but remember , you also have to go back !
Written January 7, 2015
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chriskomang
Bali, Indonesia12 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
Since the new staircase is real worth a visit - for everyone! beautiful - not crowded-
entrance fee 15000 Rp (2017)
entrance fee 15000 Rp (2017)
Written September 14, 2017
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Drizzels
Leuven, Belgium36 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
We were all alone around 14h-15h. Which was really cool. The hikes down and up are a bit steep but do-able. Be sure to wear good shoes. The waterfall itself is amazing and perfect to swim in. Just be careful of the stream to the river, lots of undertow. The restaurant at the top is also a big bonus: good food, cheap and an awesome view over the rice paddies. And the swing is much cheaper as Bali swing (50k). Absolutely recommend it.
Written September 11, 2018
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deevam1212
India1 contribution
Mar 2018 • Couples
Not a tourist area and located in middle of real Balinesse village, a bit difficult to reach of but it was very nice and calm
Written March 23, 2018
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Niklas
Jönköping, Sweden3 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
Lots of tourists, long hiking and mediocre waterfall. If you are in mid bali there is plenty of other waterfalls that is way more private and greater views. Do not recommend this place.
Written January 4, 2018
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MavaManagement
Kedonganan, Indonesia16 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Recently the local villagers have improved the facilities and the road leading to (Dusun) Kuning waterfall.
I was very excited to check out the improvements, since until the summer of 2017, the path leading to the falls was very dangerous, and impossible to descend in the rainy season.
The great news is that a completely new path was constructed to access the falls, of which the most steep part is covered with aluminium stairs, which look a bit unsafe but are in fact well constructed and perfectly safe to both descend and ascend.
Unfortunately there is also bad news.
On the site of the former parking area there is now an activity complex with a restaurant.
Here you are invited to buy one of their many packages that include an Indonesian buffet lunch and a range of artificial activities like ATV buggy rides, plowing the local rice field or even riding the villagers' own buffaloes, the last of which are blatantly but poorly copied from the nearby rural commune Subak Guliang Kangin.
It made me a bit sad to see how this fantastic hideaway, which used to be run by the children of Desa Kuning with innocent charm and enthusiasm, has been commercialized by their parents.
There is no parking area in this small village anymore, so cars have to find space on the side of the only dead-end street that leads to the new entrance.
When there are many visitors, turning your car around is only possible in the rice field that borders the end of the road.
One of our cars got stuck in the mud and luckily we had a rope and another car to pull it out, because the villagers offered no help or parking supervision at all once we had bought our entrance tickets.
If you plan a visit, please make sure to wear or bring shoes with uneven soles, and leave your slippers behind in the car, because although the metal staircase is a fantastic improvement, the rest of the new path to reach the waterfalls is still difficult to descend.
The new steps have again been simply dug in the hillside, just like the steps of the old path, only now without arm-rest or any other form of support.
The new steps are only two months old but they are already covered with slippery moss, and not cut horizontally, but edging downward.
It's very easy to lose your footing, and you can only go down the steps slowly and carefully.
This makes it a heavy downward climb, notably hard on the upper thighs.
It takes about half an hour to get down to the falls, and about 20 minutes to get back to the entrance.
The waterfall itself is, well, still an absolute delight.
The water in the natural pool is clean and of a pleasant temperature, and it's not too hard to swim until directly under the cascading water for a 110% natural back and shoulder massage.
Going for a swim in the nearby river is also still very pleasant and safe with children of over 7 years old.
The water is a bit murky but clean, there is almost no trash, and the current is not strong; it was gentle, even when we visited in the rainy season.
The river water is notably colder, and even though it was a hot day, our six-year-old daughter felt it was too cold for her, and preferred the waterfall pool.
I enjoyed our visit once we were at the falls, but overall I was disappointed in the 'new & improved' Kuning waterfall experience.
I would recommend a visit only to guests in good physical shape, outside of the high season and rainy season months.
The natural and local conditions will be optimal from April through June and September through November.
I was very excited to check out the improvements, since until the summer of 2017, the path leading to the falls was very dangerous, and impossible to descend in the rainy season.
The great news is that a completely new path was constructed to access the falls, of which the most steep part is covered with aluminium stairs, which look a bit unsafe but are in fact well constructed and perfectly safe to both descend and ascend.
Unfortunately there is also bad news.
On the site of the former parking area there is now an activity complex with a restaurant.
Here you are invited to buy one of their many packages that include an Indonesian buffet lunch and a range of artificial activities like ATV buggy rides, plowing the local rice field or even riding the villagers' own buffaloes, the last of which are blatantly but poorly copied from the nearby rural commune Subak Guliang Kangin.
It made me a bit sad to see how this fantastic hideaway, which used to be run by the children of Desa Kuning with innocent charm and enthusiasm, has been commercialized by their parents.
There is no parking area in this small village anymore, so cars have to find space on the side of the only dead-end street that leads to the new entrance.
When there are many visitors, turning your car around is only possible in the rice field that borders the end of the road.
One of our cars got stuck in the mud and luckily we had a rope and another car to pull it out, because the villagers offered no help or parking supervision at all once we had bought our entrance tickets.
If you plan a visit, please make sure to wear or bring shoes with uneven soles, and leave your slippers behind in the car, because although the metal staircase is a fantastic improvement, the rest of the new path to reach the waterfalls is still difficult to descend.
The new steps have again been simply dug in the hillside, just like the steps of the old path, only now without arm-rest or any other form of support.
The new steps are only two months old but they are already covered with slippery moss, and not cut horizontally, but edging downward.
It's very easy to lose your footing, and you can only go down the steps slowly and carefully.
This makes it a heavy downward climb, notably hard on the upper thighs.
It takes about half an hour to get down to the falls, and about 20 minutes to get back to the entrance.
The waterfall itself is, well, still an absolute delight.
The water in the natural pool is clean and of a pleasant temperature, and it's not too hard to swim until directly under the cascading water for a 110% natural back and shoulder massage.
Going for a swim in the nearby river is also still very pleasant and safe with children of over 7 years old.
The water is a bit murky but clean, there is almost no trash, and the current is not strong; it was gentle, even when we visited in the rainy season.
The river water is notably colder, and even though it was a hot day, our six-year-old daughter felt it was too cold for her, and preferred the waterfall pool.
I enjoyed our visit once we were at the falls, but overall I was disappointed in the 'new & improved' Kuning waterfall experience.
I would recommend a visit only to guests in good physical shape, outside of the high season and rainy season months.
The natural and local conditions will be optimal from April through June and September through November.
Written December 4, 2017
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Kiwi_and_Coconut
Bratislava, Slovakia57 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
The waterfall itself is amazing, with a small "pool" below with clean fresh water, ideal for a swim. There are large rocks around where you can sit comfortably and just enjoy the scenery or sunbathe.
There is a brand new blacktop road build, so the access by car is no problem. There was no entrance fee to the waterfall. However beware that the descent to the waterfall is very steep and slippery. First you start through the wood following a muddy path and then you come to extremely steep stairs without any handrails. I am an outdoor person but still was very cautious when taking each step. I would definitely not recommend this attraction to children or elderly people.
Nonetheless the waterfall was worth it and I will be back :-)
There is a brand new blacktop road build, so the access by car is no problem. There was no entrance fee to the waterfall. However beware that the descent to the waterfall is very steep and slippery. First you start through the wood following a muddy path and then you come to extremely steep stairs without any handrails. I am an outdoor person but still was very cautious when taking each step. I would definitely not recommend this attraction to children or elderly people.
Nonetheless the waterfall was worth it and I will be back :-)
Written October 21, 2016
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BackpackerAddict
Indonesia135 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
I was pleasure as I came here, there's no many people.
Located at Dusun Kuning, Bangli, Bali. You get lost? Just ask to local people.
Kuning Waterfall (Air Terjun Kuning) is the best one of hidden waterfall in Bali, and rarely visited by foreign tourists (I didn't met them yet over there), it was cool you know. You shouldn't groping too much of money like a boss! Only need to donate 'dana punia', no matter how much :)
Set your strength! hahaa. You have to walk down through extreme tracks to get the waterfall, and you'll take about 15-20 minutes, depend on yourself
It has some limited footpath, steep enough, a little rocky and watery. So you guys should be careful, because I slipped off the edge!
Located at Dusun Kuning, Bangli, Bali. You get lost? Just ask to local people.
Kuning Waterfall (Air Terjun Kuning) is the best one of hidden waterfall in Bali, and rarely visited by foreign tourists (I didn't met them yet over there), it was cool you know. You shouldn't groping too much of money like a boss! Only need to donate 'dana punia', no matter how much :)
Set your strength! hahaa. You have to walk down through extreme tracks to get the waterfall, and you'll take about 15-20 minutes, depend on yourself
It has some limited footpath, steep enough, a little rocky and watery. So you guys should be careful, because I slipped off the edge!
Written June 18, 2016
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me020392
Bali, Indonesia20 contributions
Jul 2015
This waterfall is really awesome! Tho it's a bit hard to reach coz you have to climb down a slippery and wet small path toward a river. You got three pleasure at once!: trekking, taking a shower under the waterfall and swimming in the river!
Written October 26, 2015
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Iwan S
Jakarta, Indonesia6 contributions
Apr 2015
I want to give it 4 stars, but with current accommodation this natural waterfall needs lots improvement.
The waterfall itself is quite good, although it's not too high. The water is quite refreshing after we have to walk down for about 2 or 3 Km from parking area.The path to the waterfall is not 100% fixed. Still dirt, some parts are slippery and steep. So imagine when you have to come back. If you have children under 5 y.o. better not to bring them along as it's dangerous for them and for you (I know it as I brought my 4 y.o son and I slipped when I must carried him down). And don't forget to bring water for drink.
Local people maintain the path and the stares, but I think it's not enough. They don't have enough budget to build proper stairs or path. Need local government involvement.
The waterfall itself is quite good, although it's not too high. The water is quite refreshing after we have to walk down for about 2 or 3 Km from parking area.The path to the waterfall is not 100% fixed. Still dirt, some parts are slippery and steep. So imagine when you have to come back. If you have children under 5 y.o. better not to bring them along as it's dangerous for them and for you (I know it as I brought my 4 y.o son and I slipped when I must carried him down). And don't forget to bring water for drink.
Local people maintain the path and the stares, but I think it's not enough. They don't have enough budget to build proper stairs or path. Need local government involvement.
Written July 8, 2015
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Ivana
Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
Hi there, what is the recommended lenght of visit/stay? FYI, I am planning daytrip from Ubud with several stops, so I need this information.
Written March 31, 2018
sorry for the late answer. if you visit kuning waterfall bali you can also do some activities here like swing, tubing, cycling, tracking etc. and also recommended to visit several tourist object nearby such as penglipuran tradisional village, twin hill, kehen temple. thanks you.
Written May 31, 2018
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