A Complete Guide to Peguyangan Waterfall and Its Infinity Pool!
Peguyangan Waterfall (aka Guyangan Waterfall) is barely even a waterfall, but was one of my FAVORITE places we visited in Bali and Nusa Penida! It seemed more untouched than many places on Nusa Penida island and it was a truly different experience than any beach or spring we had visited before.
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About Peguyangan Waterfall
Peguyangan Waterfall is more of a spring rather than a waterfall located down 700 blue stairs welded to the side of a cliff, which are often the identifying landmark of the Peguyangan Waterfall! There isn’t an actual “waterfall” that you typically think of, so don’t go looking for one 🙃.
Despite there being no “real” waterfall, the springs are super neat! Once you reach the bottom of the 700 stairs, the springs will be located on the other side of the temple; you will walk by the temple, so again, be respectful. The springs consist of several different little pools of super clear water with the largest being the famous “infinity pool.”
BE PREPARED for intense waves while you are in the springs, especially while you are at the infinity pool! Someone’s phone and sunglasses got knocked into the water before we realized how powerful the waves were 😅
Did you Know Peguyangan Waterfall is a Sacred Site?
I didn’t know before going to the Peguyangan Waterfall that it is a sacred site! There is a Hindu Temple located at the bottom of the stairs, so expect to see locals at the temples going through their prayers and rituals. Now you know, so be respectful while visiting the spring!
Where is Peguyangan Waterfall Located?
Peguyangan Waterfall is located on the southwestern coast of Nusa Penida (coordinates are -8.781039, 115.517815). If you are arriving to Nusa Penida from Bali, you will arrive on the Northern coast of Nusa Penida. I recommend visiting the Eastern Coast of Nusa Penida first and saving Peguyangan Waterfall and other landmarks on that side of the island on a later date in your itinerary.
Climbing to Peguyangan Waterfall and Required Activity Level
If you plan to visit the Peguyangan Waterfall and its infinity pool, be prepared for the nearly 700 stairs! “Stairs” is a loose term, because, as I mentioned before, part of the stairs are more like ladders with large gaps between each rung. On the plus side, the climb really has fantastic views of the cliffs of Nusa Penida and the beautiful blue water below!
As far as activity level goes, per usual, going down isn’t bad on a fitness level, but climbing out is pretty tough. However, we had a pretty active Bali itinerary (Mt Batur volcano hike and giant stairs to Atuh Beach), so this climb wasn’t the toughest we experienced on the itinerary.
Is it Safe to Climb to Peguyangan Waterfall?
Despite what the photos and description of the climb might suggest, the hike to Peguyangan Waterfall felt safe. There was no rocking of the ladders and it felt well-maintained. Toward the bottom of the climb some of the stairs are wooden and a couple were a little loose, but descending slow and cautiously felt completely safe.
Should Someone with Acrophobia do the Climb?
Iif you have a fear of heights, the climb to Peguyangan Waterfall may not be your favorite activity on Nusa Penida. Not all parts of the climb are scary, but some parts definitely have fairly large gaps between ladder rungs with not much land underneath. And you should know, the ladder is on the side of a cliff, so it can be nerve-wracking to think about the integrity of the ladder. HOWEVER, again, we all made it up and down safe and sound!
Are the Pools and the Waves Safe?
After sharing the awesome natural pools on social media, many people had questions about the safety of the pools and the waves crashing in. As I mentioned before (and as you can kind of see from one of the photos above), the waves that come crashing into the pools are pretty intense.
- You DO need to be cognizant of what is going on or the waves can knock you down. However, if the waves do knock you down, you will land in the pool with no threat of being swept into the ocean!
- Also, know, there are a few rock stairs that you have to climb down from where the temple is to where the pools are. These stairs can be slippery and have less handrails than the blue stairs. The waves can also splash up to this section (though less-intensely), so CLIMB DOWN CAUTIOUSLY! I even slid on my butt a little ways to ensure I wouldn’t slip or be knocked down by a wave.
Price to Visit Peguyangan Waterfall
It is free to enter Peguyangan Waterfall and the temple located at the bottom. However, if you plan to drive to the waterfall, there is a parking fee and if you don’t bring your own sarong, there is a fee to enter the sacred area.
- It is around 5,000 IDR (0.31 cents) park and about 10,000 IDR (0.62 cents) to rent a sarong if you don’t bring your own. Bring cash for these purchases!
Can you Do A Guided Tour? How Much is a Guided Tour to Peguyangan Waterfall?
With any up-and-coming destination, you can find a guided tour to nearly everything. However, as of 2024, this spot on Nusa Penida island is less popular with less advertised tours. If you want to visit the springs from Bali, here is a guided tour to Peguyangan Waterfall with hotel pick-up in Bali and ferry transfer included. However, if you are staying on Nusa Penida it may be better to hire a driver to take you if you haven’t rented a scooter or car on your own.
- You can hire a driver on Klook for groups of 1-5 that can take you to spots around the island at your own pace. These are about $42 USD for the day.
- NOTE: When you hire a driver, you can opt for a West or East Nusa Penida tour and they will have suggested stops on that tour. You can choose 4 stops, so you will have to replace one or two of the pre-determined stops.
- If you are wanting to picked up on the East side of the island for the West Nusa Penida tour, they may charge more (around 100,000 IDR or $6USD)
What to Wear and Pack for Your Hike
So the scariness of the ladder didn’t scare you away and you are ready to trek down?! What should you wear and bring?
- Sarong- These are required to enter the sacred site, so either wear one of your own or you can rent one.
- Swimsuit- Wear it; there are no changing areas.
- Sturdy, waterproof sandals- The rocks are slippery, so grip will help.
- Sunscreen- Reef safe!
- Waterproof phone case- It will be hard to keep your phone dry in the springs due to the massive waves splashing, but you’ll want to capture them!
- Small towel- If you want to dry off before climbing back up the stairs, bring a towel. There aren’t any provided.
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Visiting Peguyangan Waterfall Recap!
As I said before, this was one of my favorite activities we did on our Nusa Penida stay! It is such a unique place and there were no crowds while we were there. The enormous waves coming in are incredible, the water is so pretty, the views from the cliff are beautiful and it really is a cool and unique place to visit.
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