Munduk · Nature
Munduk Waterfall (Red Coral): Tickets, Trail and Tips
A tall, fern-hung fall 20 minutes below Munduk’s ridge road, and the trail beyond it.
By The Bali Guideline Editorial TeamUpdated 12 November 2026
Overview
Munduk Waterfall, before you go.
Munduk Waterfall, also called Red Coral, is a tall single fall in the hills of North Bali, 20 minutes on foot below the main road through Munduk. Entry is about IDR 45,000, and an hour is enough. It is the easiest of the Munduk falls to reach, and the start of a longer trail to Golden Valley, Labuhan Kebo and Melanting.
Most people who search for Munduk Waterfall mean the fall that local signs and trail guides call Red Coral. It drops in one narrow stream down a dark cliff thick with ferns and moss into a shallow, boulder-strewn pool, in a valley below Munduk’s ridge road at about 800 meters. The name causes confusion: Melanting, the bigger fall a short drive away on the Munduk–Gobleg border, is sometimes also called Munduk Waterfall, and older guides use the two names loosely. This page covers Red Coral first, then the trail that links it to its neighbors.
Getting there is the easy part. A mostly concrete path leaves the main road beside a small parking lot and runs about 650 meters down through coffee, clove and banana gardens, a gentle 20 minutes each way. The return is uphill, but the slope is mild, and travel writers report doing it in sandals. A few basic toilets and drink stalls sit along the way. At the bottom, the fall’s own pool is too shallow and rocky for a swim, so people sit on the boulders in the spray. A small man-made pool fed by the stream offers a cold dip instead.
Red Coral is the priciest of the Munduk falls: about IDR 45,000 per adult in 2026 trail guides, up from IDR 20,000 a few years ago, with discounts for children. Labuhan Kebo and Melanting cost about IDR 20,000 each, and Golden Valley asks only for a donation. One guide found a card machine at Red Coral, but the others are cash only, so carry small bills.
What sets the Munduk falls apart from those near Ubud is what surrounds them. The village has been a hill retreat since Dutch officials from Singaraja came up for the cool air around 1900, and the slopes are still planted with cloves and coffee; you can smell them drying on mats along the road. Village paths link the falls, so you can walk from one to the next for half a day, though you end far below the road and need a ride back.
The catches are practical. Paths get slippery after rain, which is frequent here from November to March, and Melanting is reached down roughly 500 steep steps. Parts of the trail are missing from Google Maps, so download an offline map before you set out. And at this altitude cloud often closes in after midday, so start early.
- Opening hours
- Daylight; no posted hours, check on arrival (checked Nov 2026)
- Ticket
- About IDR 45,000 adults; parking IDR 3,000 (checked Nov 2026)
- Time needed
- 1 hour; 5–6 hours for the four-waterfall trail
- Best time
- Early morning; most water Nov–March, driest paths Apr–Oct
- Dress code
- Shoes with grip; swimwear only for the pools
- Location
- Below Munduk’s ridge road; 2.5–3 hours from the airport
Today at Munduk Waterfall
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- Hours of light
- 12 hr 28 min of light
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Times for this spot, in Bali time (WITA).
Air Terjun Munduk (Red Coral), Munduk, Banjar, Buleleng Regency, Bali 81152, Indonesia
Open in Google MapsWhat to See
What to see at Munduk Waterfall.
- 01
Red Coral itself
The fall drops in one long, narrow plume down a near-vertical wall hung with ferns and moss that keep the valley green even in the dry season. Spray reaches well across the pool, so cameras get wet fast. The boulders at the base make natural seats, and on a weekday morning you may have the place almost to yourself. The water is cold, fed from the hills above Munduk.
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The walk down through the plantations
The 650-meter path is mostly concrete with gentle slopes and a few steps, and it winds through coffee, clove and banana gardens. Look for coffee cherries ripening red and cloves drying on mats in season. It takes about 20 minutes each way at a steady pace. The way back is uphill all the way but rarely steep, and stalls sell water and cold drinks.
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The pools at the bottom
The fall’s own splash pool is shallow and full of rocks, so it is not for swimming; dip your feet instead. A small man-made pool beside it, fed by the falls, is where people take a cold plunge. Change into swimwear only at the pools and cover up on the path, which passes through working farms.
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Golden Valley Waterfall
Golden Valley is the next fall upstream on the trail, reached on its own by a 250-meter path from the road in 10 to 15 minutes. Entry is by donation, with a box at the path and a small cafe nearby. A sign at Red Coral’s entrance points the way, so you can link the two on foot.
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Labuhan Kebo and Melanting
The two largest falls share a trailhead on the Munduk–Gobleg border. Labuhan Kebo lies about 200 steps below the path; Melanting, the most powerful fall in the valley, is at the bottom of roughly 500 steep stone and concrete steps. Each costs about IDR 20,000 (2026 guides), and Melanting’s ticket is sold at a shop above the stairs. Allow about two and a half hours for both from the road.
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The four-waterfall trail
Signposted village paths link Golden Valley, Red Coral, Labuhan Kebo and Melanting, with a smaller fall, Belong, on the way. The full walk takes about five to six hours and is point to point, so arrange for a driver to drop you at one end and collect you at the other. Many walkers start at Melanting and Labuhan Kebo while their legs are fresh and finish at Golden Valley.
Seasons
Best time to visit Munduk Waterfall.
Go early. Mornings are clearer, the light is softer in the valley, and you avoid the day-trip groups that arrive from Bedugul and Lovina around midday. By early afternoon cloud often settles over the Munduk ridge, and the valley turns dim and damp.
The falls carry the most water in the wet season, roughly November to March, but that is also when paths turn muddy, the steps to Melanting get slick and afternoon storms are common. April to October brings drier trails and steadier weather, with less water in the falls. After heavy rain the water turns brown and the flow rises fast, so stay out of the pools.
Weekdays are quieter than weekends and Indonesian holidays. On Nyepi, 8 March 2027, all of Bali stays indoors and the trails are closed.
Coming between November and March? Read our Bali rainy season guide →
Getting There
How to get to Munduk Waterfall.
| From | Time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Munduk village | 5–10 min by car or scooter | The parking lot is on the main road through Munduk, on the western side of the village. Many homestays are close enough to walk to the trailhead. |
| Lovina | 45–60 min | About 31–33 km: west along the coast to Seririt, then up through Banyuatis to Munduk. |
| Bedugul (Lake Beratan) | 30–40 min | About 19 km via Pancasari and the Wanagiri ridge road, above the twin lakes of Buyan and Tamblingan. |
| Ubud | 2–2.5 hours | About 62 km by car, joining the main road north at Bedugul. |
| Bali airport (DPS) | 2.5–3 hours | About 81 km via Denpasar and Bedugul by pre-booked car. Cover the mountain stretch in daylight. |
| Seminyak or Canggu | 2–3 hours | About 70 km via Mengwi and Bedugul. Best as part of a night in Munduk rather than a day trip. |
| Pemuteran | 1.25–1.75 hours | About 54 km along the north coast to Seririt, then up into the hills. |
Getting around Munduk Waterfall
Park at the small lot on the main road beside the trail entrance; the attendant charges about IDR 3,000 (2026 guide). If it is full, the warungs next door usually let you park. Buy your ticket at the entrance and walk down; there is no vehicle access to the fall.
For the longer trail, a driver is the easiest option, because the walk ends far from where it starts. On a scooter, plan to retrace your steps to the bike, which adds time and climbing. Local guides wait at the trailheads and are useful on the less obvious stretches between Labuhan Kebo and Red Coral.
Grab and Gojek are scarce in the Munduk hills, so arrange transport through your homestay. Download an offline map before you go; mobile signal is patchy in the valley and some paths do not appear on Google Maps.
Know Before You Go
Munduk Waterfall tips that save time and trouble.
- 01Carry cash in small bills: about IDR 45,000 for Red Coral and IDR 20,000 each for Labuhan Kebo and Melanting (2026).
- 02Wear sneakers or sandals with grip; the concrete path is fine, but the steps farther on are slippery.
- 03Bring a light rain jacket and a dry bag for your phone; spray and showers come fast.
- 04Do not swim in the fall’s own rocky pool; use the small man-made pool beside it.
- 05Stay out of the water when it turns brown after rain, when levels can rise quickly.
- 06Download an offline map before you leave Munduk; parts of the trail are not on Google Maps.
- 07For the full trail, book a driver for both ends; the route is point to point.
- 08Leave Melanting’s 500 steps for a day when you have energy; the climb back up is the hard part.
FAQ
Munduk Waterfall questions, answered.
How much is the entrance fee for Munduk Waterfall?
About IDR 45,000 per adult for Red Coral, with discounts for children, according to 2026 trail guides; it was IDR 20,000 a few years ago. Parking costs about IDR 3,000. Labuhan Kebo and Melanting charge about IDR 20,000 each, and Golden Valley asks for a donation. Bring cash, as card machines are not reliable.
Which waterfall is Munduk Waterfall?
Usually Red Coral, the tall fall reached by a 650-meter path from the main road through Munduk. Melanting, a short drive away and the biggest fall in the valley, is sometimes also called Munduk Waterfall. If you want the easy walk, ask for Red Coral; if you want the biggest fall, ask for Melanting.
How long is the walk to Munduk Waterfall?
About 650 meters each way, or 20 minutes at a steady pace, on a mostly concrete path with gentle slopes. The return is uphill but not steep, and most people manage it in sandals. Allow about an hour for the round trip with time at the fall.
Can you swim at Munduk Waterfall?
Not in the fall’s own pool, which is shallow and full of rocks. A small man-made pool beside it is where people take a cold dip. Plunge pools elsewhere in North Bali can be deep and dangerous: in April 2026 a visitor drowned at Tembok Barak waterfall near Singaraja. Stay out after heavy rain.
Is Munduk Waterfall worth visiting?
Yes, if you are staying in Munduk or passing between Bedugul and Lovina. It is one of the easiest tall falls in North Bali to reach, it is rarely crowded early in the day, and the walk through coffee and clove gardens is part of the appeal. As a stand-alone trip from the south, it is a long drive for an hour’s visit.
How long does the Munduk waterfall trek take?
About five to six hours to walk all four main falls (Golden Valley, Red Coral, Labuhan Kebo and Melanting), with a smaller fall on the way. The route is point to point, so arrange a pickup at the far end. A shorter three-fall version skips Golden Valley and starts and finishes at the same spot, so it works without a driver.
Do you need a guide for the Munduk waterfalls?
Not for Red Coral, Golden Valley, Labuhan Kebo or Melanting on their own; each has a signposted path from the road. A local guide helps on the full trail, where junctions are poorly marked and some paths are missing from Google Maps. Guides wait at the main trailheads; agree on the price first.
When is the best time to visit Munduk Waterfall?
Early morning, in the dry season from April to October, for clear skies and dry paths. The fall is fuller from November to March, but rain makes the steps slick and cloud often closes in by early afternoon. Weekday mornings are the quietest.
How do I get to Munduk Waterfall from Ubud?
By car or with a driver, about 62 km and 2 to 2.5 hours, via Bedugul and the Wanagiri ridge. It is a long day trip, so most people stay a night in Munduk or combine the fall with Lake Tamblingan, the twin-lakes viewpoint and Ulun Danu Beratan.
Nearby
Where to go after Munduk Waterfall.
Places close by that fit into the same trip, with realistic travel times.
10 min by car (3 km), or on foot along the trail
Melanting and Labuhan Kebo waterfalls
The two biggest falls in the valley, down about 500 and 200 steps.
15–20 min by car (7 km)
Lake Tamblingan
The smallest and quietest of the three lakes in the Bratan caldera, crossed only by traditional canoes.
Visitor guide20–30 min by car (11 km)
Banyumala Twin Waterfalls
Twin falls over a wide swimming pool, below the Wanagiri ridge.
Visitor guide25–35 min by car (16 km)
Handara Gate
The famous split gate in the mist at the Pancasari golf resort entrance.
Visitor guide30–40 min by car (19 km)
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
The lake temple at Bedugul whose shrines appear to float on Lake Beratan.
Visitor guide35–50 min by car
Banjar Hot Springs
Warm sulfur pools with carved dragon spouts, on the way down to Lovina.
Visitor guide
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How we researched this
Sources and fact checks.
Prices, opening hours, show times and travel times in this Munduk Waterfall guide were checked against official sites, government tourism pages and recent reporting on 12 November 2026. Where sources disagreed, we give the official figure and say so. Rankings are our editorial judgment, set out in our editorial policy.
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