When Ubud starts to feel a bit overwhelming during your trip to Bali, it is time to go searching for hidden waterfalls. Suwat Waterfall is the perfect escape from the crowds and the heat. You just have to find this lesser-visited spot first.
Ubud is the cultural and spiritual heart of Bali. So it is not surprising that more than 3 million people visit the area each year. But most visitors stick to the center of town. They do not explore the rice fields and the rainforest, the rivers and the waterfalls of Gianyar, the regency that extends all the way to Bali's southeast coast. You can raft through Bali's hidden jungle canyons along the Ayung River here. You can also find natural pools that the hordes have not discovered yet. Suwat Waterfall is one of those peaceful places.
To reach Suwat Waterfall, you can either rent a scooter or hire a driver for the day. Though it is less than 10 miles from the center of Ubud, the drive will take almost half an hour. Head east before veering north on narrow, palm-lined roads, and the entrance to the waterfall is found where the road ends. You would never know it was there if it were not for the red sign above the entrance gate. Yes, the gate is in the shape of a turtle, a nod to when the area was highly populated by them.
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Follow the footpath to Suwat Waterfall
