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Leke Leke Waterfall in Bali is one of the coolest falls I’ve ever seen but one that somehow flies under the radar of many visitors to the epic island.
Known locally as Air Terjun Leke Leke, this magical hidden waterfall was a highlight of my first trip to Bali in 2019 and remains one of its lesser known waterfalls. Heck, even the local driver I hired for the day had never heard of it when I requested to stop here, and he’d been driving tourists around Bali for 10 years!
Leke Leke can be visited from almost anywhere on the island with relative ease and gives you an opportunity to experience nature at its finest, where the iconic green tones of Bali are on display in all their glory.
Photos simply don’t do this gem any justice, but in this guide I will explain just how you can visit for yourself including things like how to get there, what to expect and what to bring.
- Country: Indonesia
- Population: 4.3 million
- Language: Both Indonesian and English are widely spoken in Bali
- Currency: Indonesian rupees (IDR). £1/$1 = 18,500/15,000 IDR
- SIM cards: You should definitely get a SIM card for your travels in Bali. This means you can use apps like Uber or Grab for cheaper taxi fares but it also means you’re always connected to the world, never needing to rely on WiFi. Get an E-SIM here: Indonesia: eSIM Roaming Mobile Data Plan
Where is it
Leke Leke waterfall is hidden away in the Tabanan region of central north Bali, about 1 hour (30km) north of Ubud or 40km north of Canggu.
Check it out on the interactive map below.
How to get to there
There are three main ways to get to Leke Leke from anywhere in Bali.
- Rent a scooter or car
The most popular way to get there is to rent a scooter and drive north from the likes of Canggu, Ubud and Kuta. You’ll have the freedom to stop along the way and take as much time as you want. A scooter will cost around 60,000 – 70,000 IDR for the day. If there’s a group of you to split the costs, the comfort and safety of a car might be more appealing if you want to fork out around 650,000 IDR.
- Hire a driver
Another great option I recommend is to hire a private driver. You can propose you own custom itinerary for the day (6, 10 or 12 hours) or do it the lazy way and let them take you to the spots they think are best. For a full day prices start at around 500,000 IDR ($38), which is pretty good considering everything is included.
I hired a driver one day, a local legend called ‘Mr Wonderful’, and I really enjoyed my day with him. We covered loads of locations I wanted to see, and he topped up the day with some other cool places too. If you’re keen, book a driver through this link.
Note: A hired driver is not a tour guide. They will be friendly and might feed you some information now and then in the car, but they won’t walk with you to each location like a guide would.
- Book a tour
Day tours provide a stress-free small group experience in the comfort of a private air conditioned vehicle (usually a minivan) while a local guide shows you around. Companies like GetYourGuide and Viator offer great tours of northern Bali, and this one includes a stop at Leke Leke.
Entrance fees
The entrance fee for Leke Leke is 50,000 IDR.
How long to allow
Allow 15 minutes to hike down and 20 to hike back up afterwards. You’ll probably want to stay at the waterfall for around 15 – 30 minutes, so in total I’d recommend allowing around one hour at Leke Leke.
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What to expect at Leke Leke waterfall
The path does include crossing a bamboo bridge but is overall kept tidy and well maintained. It’s so refreshing to actually be able to see what your entrance fee goes towards at locations like this!
Approaching Leke Leke after a short 15 minute hike, you enter a stunning narrow canyon with the large single-stream waterfall nestled in at the end the end.
Up close the waterfall seems ferocious and thunderous, but from further back serenity dominates the vibe. It’s a mind blowing places and one that you’ll truly struggle to pull yourself away from.
There are some small bamboo changing rooms here so you can go for a little dip in the pool and get changed before ascending back to the car park.
Once your finished admiring the unreal beauty of Leke Leke falls, head back the way you came and have a well deserved drink or snack at the restaurant up the hill. If you want you can even have a go on the typically Balinese swing near the parking area for your Insta feed, but it’ll sting you around 250,000 IDR for a shot!
My experience at Leke Leke
Leke Leke was a quick stop during an action packed day of exploring northern Bali with Mr Wonderful, a local legend.
My partner and I decided to hire a car and driver on one day of our Bali adventures purely for convenience. We wanted to cram in a lot of stops and didn’t want to ride a bike hundreds of kilometres like we normally do, so this was an easy option that worked out to be extremely efficient and definitely worth it.
Leke Leke is a sick location and, in Bali terms, a proper hidden gem. I couldn’t believe it when Mr Wonderful said he’d never heard of this place before! I noticed it on Maps.me and figured it was fairly well-known so asked to stop while we headed north to the Jatiluwih rice terraces, but I guess it wasn’t back then! I offered him to come down with us and check it out but he wanted to stay at the car.
Anyway, putting an hour aside to experience Leke Leke waterfall is something I highly recommend in the central north of Bali, and I promise you won’t regret it!
Where to stay
Packing essentials
- Dry bag: Dry bags are great for water-based activities to keep everything safe and, you guessed it, dry. Try one of these.
- GoPro: Capture the surroundings in stabilised high quality with a trusty waterproof GoPro, perfect for wet adventures. Get the new GoPro HERO 11 here.
Water: Make sure you pack a reusable water bottle and plenty of water as it will likely be a sweaty day.
- Travel towel: Having a compact and fast-drying travel towel is essential here for obvious reasons!
- Portable charger: Charge you tech on the move with one of these long lasting, high speed portable chargers.
Best tours in the region
Thank you for reading this travel guide – I hope you found it helpful! Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible 
Happy travelling!
HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Accommodation: Booking.com, Hostelworld
Tours: GetYourGuide, Viator, Klook, TripAdvisor
Transport: 12Go, Omio, Trip.com, Rome2Rio
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