Air Terjun Goa Raja

If a cave waterfall without the crowds sounds right up your street, then a visit to Goa Raja Waterfall is a must. As you head along the trail it doesn’t feel like you’re suddenly going to arrive at a huge cave, and your first sight of the falls is a definite wow moment.

The track is more on the rustic side, with plenty of walking through the creek - which is nice and shallow in the dry season - but it’s fun and definitely worth the small amount of extra effort.

Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Goa Raja Waterfall.

The walk to get there

Distance: 1.5km return
Elevation: 55m
Difficulty: Easy but rustic and you will get wet feet

If you haven’t come by scooter, you might want to walk the last 260m along the road, as it’s a bit narrow and though perfectly fine for cars to use, it would be very hard to pass anyone. Scooters will have plenty of room.

It’s easy enough to go on foot though, so it’s not really an issue. It’s flat at first, and then a little downhill before you’ll see a sign on your left which marks the start of the official trail. The first little bit of the paved path is very slippery when wet, so go carefully. You’ll then reach a series of steps, which are quite easy to descend and much less slick. It does feel less maintained than some other waterfall trails, but it’s still straightforward enough if you come knowing it’s rustic. It only takes a few minutes before you’ll see a small waterfall ahead of you and an opening in the tall cliff walls on the right. You’ll round the corner and get your first glimpse of Goa Raja Waterfall which is an incredible sight. The cliff wall that it cascades over is pretty much vertical, so it feels really dramatic, especially with the cave setting.

Exploring the falls

You can walk over to the little sandy bank and see the waterfall head on, as well as have a look in the cave (which is more of a giant overhang).

There is a pool at the base of the falls which is not big or deep enough to swim, but is good for a cool plunge.It’s a great spot to enjoy a cave waterfall without having to worry about the crowds.

The downside is that on our visit at least, the river had not been cleaned like it normally would be due to the lack of visitors over the last couple of years.