Spend a full day sliding, swimming and exploring two of Bali’s most dramatic waterfalls, then finish at the UNESCO-adjacent Pura Taman Ayun temple. This guided tour blends active water time with a cultural stop and air-conditioned transport.
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A morning breeze down the van’s open window hints at the day ahead: tropical forest giving way to water that refuses to stay contained. The tour moves north from Seminyak into Bali’s volcanic uplands, where rivers carve terraces and waterfalls throw spray like a challenge. At Aling-Aling, cement stairs drop to a canyon with multiple plunges; visitors can slide, jump and swim in deep pools. Gitgit arrives later — a taller curtain of water that crashes across dark volcanic rock and sends mist into the surrounding grove.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10–11 hours
Fitness Level
Comfortable with short hikes, stairs and basic swimming; suitable for most active travelers
Wildlife
History
Pura Taman Ayun was founded in the 17th century by the Mengwi royal family and showcases classic multi-roofed meru shrines and a surrounding moat representative of Balinese temple geometry.
Conservation
Waterfalls and rivers are sensitive to upstream development and litter; visitors are asked to avoid single-use plastics and follow local waste disposal practices.
Reserve your spot on the Gitgit and Alingaling Waterfalls Private Group Tour - Full Day today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Footwear for wet rock
Use closed-toe water shoes with good grip — cement stairs and algae-covered rocks get slippery when wet.
Bring a dry bag
Protect phones and spare clothes in a small waterproof pouch; most photography opportunities are near spray zones.
Respect currents
Avoid uncontrolled jumping after heavy rain — currents and pool depths change quickly in canyoned waterfalls.
Start early
Leave with buffer time for Bali traffic; early departures make the waterfalls less crowded and cooler for hiking.
Closed-toe water shoes
Grip and toe protection on wet rocks and when entering pools.
Quick-dry clothing + swimsuit
Allows comfortable movement during slides and faster drying in the van.
Small dry bag or waterproof phone case
Keeps electronics and a spare shirt safe from spray and brief rain.
Light rain jacket or windbreaker
Useful during Bali’s wetter months when showers can be sudden.
wet-season