Lemukih Hidden Trekking Waterslide Sekumpul and Fiji Waterfall

Waterfalls, rice fields, and a natural rock slide.

This North Bali adventure takes you well beyond Ubud’s familiar day-trip circuit. From Lemukih Village, you walk through rice terraces, tropical forest, village farmland, and clear streams before reaching Sekumpul Waterfall and Fiji Waterfall. I like the mix of active adventure and rural Balinese life, and I also like that the package includes a local guide, helmet, water shoes, drinks, and lunch. The main catch is the route: this is a moderate trek with slippery rocks, water crossings, and strenuous sections, not a gentle sightseeing stroll.

The natural waterslide and water jump give the day its playful edge, while the waterfalls provide the real visual reward. Guides such as Sugi and Yoga have been praised for their English, local knowledge, and care around the safest places to swim and slide. Still, you should be ready to get wet and dirty, and the remote location means the drive from Ubud can take a large part of the day.

Key points at a glance

• The natural waterslide is the unusual highlight: You can slide over smooth rock in a flowing stream, with a helmet and water shoes supplied.
• Sekumpul and Fiji Waterfalls anchor the trek: The route reaches two major waterfall areas, with swimming possible beneath Sekumpul when conditions allow.
• Lemukih Village brings the local setting into focus: Rice paddies, crops, forest paths, and village life make this more than a waterfall photo stop.
• Guides matter here: Sugi and Yoga are among the named guides praised for clear explanations, friendly service, and help choosing safer spots.
• The price covers useful extras: At about $25.60 per person, you receive guiding, equipment, lunch, bottled water, coconut water, and a motorcycle ride back to the start.
• This requires moderate fitness: Expect a real trek, wet footing, and some scrambling rather than a flat walk to a viewpoint.

Starting in Lemukih Village

The experience begins at Lemukih Trekking Tours in Lemukih Village, in Buleleng Regency. This is North Bali, far from the main Ubud sightseeing loop, and the setting immediately feels more rural. You start among rice terraces and village paths instead of cafés, shops, and crowded attraction entrances.

That change of pace is one of the tour’s strongest features. You see how the area’s natural beauty connects with daily work. Rice fields and crops line parts of the route, while forest and streams fill in the spaces between villages and waterfalls. A local guide can explain what you are seeing, including the plants, farming areas, and customs connected with village life.

The published duration is about eight hours, while the trek itself is described as roughly five hours. The difference likely allows time for transport, changing, meals, swimming, and the return motorcycle ride. If you choose the pickup option, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Without that option, you meet at the Lemukih starting point.

The remote setting is part of the appeal, but it also affects the day’s rhythm. You are not stepping out of a vehicle directly beside the waterfalls. You need time for a village approach and a proper walk through the countryside.

Rice terraces, forest paths, and clear streams

The walk leads through emerald rice terraces, tropical forest, and stream-side paths. These sections are not filler between the main attractions. They give you the sense of moving through a working part of Bali rather than visiting a sealed-off nature park.

I would pay attention to the changes underfoot. The route includes uneven ground, rocks, water, and sections that can become slick, especially during the wet season. One account describes a rainy trek through a moody rainforest, with the weather adding atmosphere but also making conditions harder. Your guide will help with the route, yet good balance and sensible footwear still matter.

The supplied water shoes and helmet are useful rather than decorative. Water shoes give you more confidence on wet rock, while the helmet is sensible for the slide and water-jump sections. You should still bring a swimsuit or clothing that can get soaked, plus a dry change of clothes for later in the day.

The setting also suits photography. Rice terraces, forest trails, streams, and several waterfall viewpoints create plenty of variety. Just remember that a camera or phone is easiest to protect when you are not using it around the water activities.

Sekumpul Waterfall and Fiji Waterfall

Sekumpul is the main visual prize. The waterfall area is known here for its height, surrounding greenery, and clear water, and the route gives you time to experience it rather than simply glance at it from a roadside lookout. Swimming beneath the falls may be part of the day, depending on local conditions and your guide’s judgment.

Fiji Waterfall adds a second major stop. Visiting both helps explain why this trek takes most of a day. You are not repeating the same viewpoint twice. The two waterfall areas are part of a broader route through streams, forest, and cultivated land, with each stop offering another chance to pause, swim, take photographs, or simply cool down.

The natural water is one of the most praised parts of the experience. It is described as clean and clear, but conditions can change with rain. During wet weather, water levels and currents may affect which activities are safe. Your guide’s advice matters most at this point, so do not treat every smooth-looking rock or inviting pool as automatically suitable for swimming.

The waterfalls also reward patience. It is easy to rush toward the biggest view and miss the smaller details: water moving over rock, forest sounds, and the changing view as you approach. The route feels most worthwhile when you allow time for both the dramatic stops and the quieter sections between them.

The natural waterslide and water jump

The waterslide is the tour’s signature activity. Instead of using a built attraction, you slide along a natural rock channel shaped by flowing water. That makes it memorable, but it also means the surface is uneven and the experience depends on water levels and local safety advice.

The supplied helmet and water shoes are important here. Listen closely to your guide before you go, use the route shown to you, and do not copy a more confident participant onto a different section of rock. The guide knows where the safest entry and exit points are.

The water jump adds another burst of excitement. It is not essential to the beauty of Sekumpul or Fiji, but it gives the day a clear adventure component. If you enjoy active outings, this is likely to be one of the most memorable parts. If you prefer quiet walks and dry clothes, it may feel like the point where the trip asks more of you than expected.

A local guide makes a real difference during these activities. Sugi is praised for showing people the safest places and explaining the area clearly in English. Yoga is also described as upbeat and accommodating. The exact guide will depend on the day, but the guiding style appears to be a central part of the experience rather than a basic escort service.

What the food and drinks add

The package includes bottled water, young coconut water, and an Indonesian lunch. That matters because the route involves several hours of walking and water activity. You do not need to treat the trek as a self-supported expedition, though you should still carry any personal snacks or drinks you specifically want.

The young coconut is a particularly fitting break in this setting. It is refreshing after a hot walk and feels connected to the local surroundings rather than like a standard packaged refreshment. The Indonesian lunch gives the day a proper finish and adds another local touch.

Breakfast is not included. If you are using hotel pickup, eat before departure, especially since the tour begins outside Ubud and the walking portion is substantial. Cash is also not included for personal expenses, and tipping is optional rather than part of the stated package.

The motorcycle ride back to the start

After the walking route finishes, a motorcycle takes you back to the starting point. This is a practical detail that makes the route easier to manage. You do not have to retrace the full trek on foot, which saves time and energy after the waterfall and waterslide sections.

The ride is also a reminder that this is a local village activity, not a polished resort excursion. The return transfer uses the way people move around the area, and it helps connect the trail with the surrounding community.

If you choose the hotel transfer option, pickup and drop-off are included. If not, you are responsible for reaching Lemukih Trekking Tours at the stated meeting point. Confirm your transport choice when booking so you know exactly where your day begins and ends.

Is $25.60 good value?

At roughly $25.60 per person, the tour offers strong value if you want several activities in one outing. The price includes a guide, entrance fees and taxes, water shoes, helmet, lunch, bottled water, young coconut water, and the motorcycle ride back to the start. That is more useful than a low headline price that leaves you paying separately for every small item.

The value is especially good for people who would otherwise need to arrange transport, a village guide, waterfall access, equipment, and food independently. The remote location makes a guided visit sensible, since the route includes streams, forest, rocks, and activity areas where local advice helps.

The main limitation is group size. Up to 30 people may join, so the experience could feel less personal on a busy day. A larger group may also mean waiting for turns at the waterslide, water jump, or popular swimming spots. If you want a very quiet walk, ask about the expected group size before booking, though the maximum is the only figure provided.

Who should book this North Bali trek?

I would choose this experience if you want Bali’s natural side with a dose of physical fun. It suits people who enjoy moderate walking, swimming, muddy paths, waterfall scenery, and a guide who adds local context along the way.

It is also a good fit for photographers, couples, friends, and families with older children who are comfortable around moving water and uneven ground. The mix of rice terraces, jungle, waterfalls, and village life gives you more variety than a simple viewpoint visit.

I would think twice if you dislike slippery surfaces, cannot manage moderate physical activity, or want a relaxed sightseeing day with minimal exertion. The route is described as challenging in places, and wet-season rain can make it tougher. The helmet and water shoes improve safety, but they do not turn a rough trail into an easy one.

The activity is also not ideal if you want complete control over your schedule. The group format, guide-led route, lunch stop, waterfall visits, and return motorcycle ride shape the day. That structure is helpful for a remote place, but it leaves less room for independent wandering.

Practical advice before you go

Wear clothing that dries reasonably quickly and footwear suited to wet rocks. The tour supplies water shoes, but you still need comfortable clothes for the walk and a dry change for the ride or return journey.

Bring a way to protect valuables from water. The route includes swimming, a natural slide, a water jump, streams, and waterfalls, so assume that anything you carry may get wet unless properly protected.

Have breakfast before departure. Lunch is included, but breakfast is not, and the day can run for about eight hours from pickup through return.

Keep your expectations realistic about weather. Rain can make the forest feel atmospheric and the waterfalls more powerful, but it can also make the trail more slippery. Follow the guide’s instructions if an activity or swimming area needs to be changed.

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made inside that window are not accepted for a refund, and the cutoff follows local time.

Final verdict: should you book it?

Book this trek if you want Sekumpul and Fiji Waterfalls plus genuine outdoor activity, not just a quick photo stop. The combination of rice fields, village paths, forest, swimming, a natural waterslide, water jumping, coconut water, and Indonesian food gives the day real range.

The strongest reasons to go are the scenery, the local guides, and the chance to see North Bali through a working village environment. The strongest reasons to hesitate are the moderate fitness requirement, wet and uneven footing, possible group size of up to 30, and the long day from Ubud.

For an active visitor who wants something beyond Bali’s main tourist stops, the $25.60 price is convincing. For anyone seeking an easy, dry, highly polished outing, choose a simpler waterfall visit instead.

FAQ

Where does the Lemukih trek begin?

It begins at Lemukih Trekking Tours, R54M+XRX, Lemukih, Sawan, Buleleng Regency, Bali 81171, Indonesia.

Does the tour include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included only if you select the transfer option.

How long does the experience last?

The full experience lasts approximately eight hours. The walking portion is described as about five hours.

What waterfalls are included?

The route visits Sekumpul Waterfall and Fiji Waterfall.

Is safety equipment provided?

Yes. The package includes a helmet and water shoes for the waterslide and related water activities.

Is lunch included?

Yes. An Indonesian lunch, bottled water, and young coconut water are included. Breakfast is not included.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.