The Peguyangan Waterfall, also known as Guyangan Waterfall, is a cliff waterfall dropping into the sea on Nusa Penida island near Bali.
Peguyangan Waterfall is a special place and a waterfall that is quite unique in a few different ways. Firstly, this waterfall is actually fed by a pipe system running down the cliff face, where it pours into the Indian Ocean. The journey to reach Peguyangan Waterfall is also unique, requiring a steep descent down an iconic blue stairway.
Also, this waterfall is recognized as a sacred water temple, serving as a pilgrimage site for Hindus. Find out how to visit below.
Key Points & Things to Know
Want the quick answer? Here's what you need to know.
- Location: The waterfall is located on the Southwest coast of Nusa Penida between the Tembeling Springs and Nusa Batukandikan
- Entrance fee: Currently, there is still no entrance fee. However, locals will ask you to pay 10,000 Rupiah to park your bike. You'll also pay 25,000 IDR if you need to rent a sarong at the temple.
- Blue Stairs: This famous old blue staircase leads all the way down to the temple and waterfall. The condition is poor, so you need to be careful and walk down at your own risk!
Where Is Peguyangan Waterfall?
Peguyangan Waterfall is located on the southwest side of Nusa Penida, closeby to other worthwhile attractions like Kelingking Beach. You'll find the blue stairway down to the waterfall at the top of a towering cliff.
I've pinned the exact location below to help you find it. If you're riding yourself, expect a 1 hour drive from Sampalan docks. The roads have improved significantly in recent years, so don't let old photos online scare you.
Note the name of the waterfall is actually Guyangan Waterfall on Google.
Google Maps Pin: "Guyangan Waterfall Nusa Penida"
How to Get to Peguyangan Waterfall
The best way to get to Peguyangan Waterfall and check out the rest of the highlights on Nusa Penida is to rent your own motorbike.
You can get these from your accommodation or the many rental shops at the harbor port. A daily rental costs between 70,000 to 100,000 rupiah for a decent scooter.
Once you've got your set of wheels, follow the route to the pin above. Note that the roads are a bit sketchy on Nusa Penida, but they've definitely improved in the past couple of years.
Tip: If you're planning on exploring the island, it makes sense to check out Kelingking Beach for sunrise, then drive down to some of the other highlights on the West Coast like Tembaling Beach, Teletubbies Hill, and Sekartaji Cliffs before returning to Peguyangan Waterfall on the return for sunset.
Walking the Blue Stairs to Peguyangan Waterfall
Once we arrived at the pinned location above, we found a cleared area to leave your bike. As with most of the things to do in Nusa Penida, we needed to pay the 10,000 rupiah fee to park our bike.
We saw a sign an obvious route down to Peguyangan Waterfall down that iconic blue stairway, it's impossible to miss.
This stairway is quite steep but shouldn't be much of a problem for most. It took us roughly 15 minutes to reach the bottom, snapping some photos along the way. The condition of the rails is very rusty in some sections and the drop is steep! Be careful.
If you want a safer cliffside hike, check out Diamond Beach.
My Experience at the Peguyangan Waterfall
If you were expecting a towering waterfall like those found in neighboring Bali, you might be a little disappointed. The Peguyangan Waterfall is definitely not that. I knew this in advance but was still a bit surprised.
However, Peguyangan Waterfall, which locals refer to as Mata Air Peguyangan, is actually not considered a "waterfall", but a sacred spring.
We noticed a shrine at the base, with a large pipe redirecting the flow of water down the steep cliff face. If you're lucky, you might get to meet some locals who've made the pilgrimage down to the site.
Tip: Bring a sarong if you have one. Peguyangan Waterfall is a sacred water temple. If you forget, you can "hire" one down at the waterfall for 25,000 rupiah.
Peguyangan Infinity Pool
Besides the photo-worthy blue stairway, perhaps the most alluring aspect of Peguyangan Waterfall is the awesome infinity pool. We found this further on past the shrine.
This pool is man-made and rests under an overhanging rock face. It's a great place to relax and cool off. On days with big swell, you can witness huge waves break and crash over the back of the pool.
We relaxed in the pool for a good hour, monkeying around with a few local kids who seemed to enjoy playing with my camera. The hardest part of the day wasn't the climb back up, but trying to keep my DSLR dry!
Where to Stay in Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida isn't a huge island, but there are several options to pick from when choosing where to stay. Below I've included my 3 picks for budget, mid-range, and luxury accommodation.
1. Adiwana Warnakali Resort Luxury
This isn't the most expensive luxury resort on Nusa Penida but it's definitely one of the best! This resort is waterfront located with large, luxury suites and an incredibly included breakfast.
2. Jukung Cottage Mid-Range
This epic, beachside resort-style cottage retreat offers great bang for buck. It features a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, and a shared lounge.
3. Hostel Bukit Sangcure Budget
This is the accommodation I chose in Nusa Penida. It's a cheap backpacker hostel that is close to the port and offers breakfast and bike rentals.
That wraps up this quick guide to Nusa Penida's waterfall! If you enjoyed this quick guide, I'm sure you'll like some of my other posts too. Below I've linked a few of my favorite highlights from Nusa Penida and Indonesia that you should definitely check out for inspiration.
- Nusa Penida Travel Guide - explore the best of the island with this list of the top things to do!
- How to Get to Nusa Penida - complete guide with the best current options.
- Things to do in Lombok - visit the epic adventure island of Lombok after your trip to Nusa Penida.
