Sip Coffee at White Box Ubud as Bali’s Secret 25m Layana Waterfall Cascades Below
Layana Waterfall in Bunutin Village, Kintamani District of Bangli Regency plunges roughly 25 meters into a clear pool below. A thick cover of leaves and broad-leafed plants conceals the falls until the last moment, giving it a secret charm. Tropical trees form a dense canopy above, muting sounds and leaving only the waterfall’s roar in the air. Beneath the drop, a wide basin of cool water invites visitors to step in, float, or simply take in the scene.
Access begins at a small outpost called “White Box Ubud” that sits on an overhanging ledge. From its terrace, guests can peer down into the chasm and study every ripple across the rock face. A local-style menu highlights coffee blends, refreshing drinks and light bites known throughout Bunutin Village. Patrons linger on the platform, waiting for that perfect beam of sunlight to hit the falls. Its modern design uses lightweight timber and glass walls that blend into the green valley backdrop.
View of Layana Waterfall from the White Box Ubud terrace
To reach the base, hikers follow a stone staircase cut into the bluff. Midway, Warung Layana appears as a wooden shelter beneath the cafe, selling homemade meals and snacks. Tables face the cataract so that diners scope the tumbling water as they eat. An extra flight of rough-hewn steps drops deeper into the valley, closing the gap between visitor and spray.
Approach path past Warung Layana toward the waterfall
After stepping off the trail onto a flat ledge, travelers stand just meters from the falling sheet of water. The volume of flow increases dramatically in the rainy months, transforming the drop into a white curtain that drowns out all other sound. When the sun breaks through, motes of mist glitter in the light. Ferns and vines drape over jagged stones, adding to the lush setting. Each plunge of water churns the pool below, offering a crisp refuge for anyone brave enough to wade in.
Crystal-clear pool at the foot of Layana Waterfall
Layana draws people eager to step away from busy roads and engine noise. Photographers frame striking shots among moss-covered boulders. Families spread blankets for an afternoon beneath the spray. The site remains relatively unknown to mass tourism, granting a sense of privacy rare in Bali’s better-known spots. Each visit covers under 200 steps down and back, yet leaves a lasting impression on anyone who spends time beside that roar.
