Mason Adventures

Mason Adventures is one of Bali’s longest-established and most highly regarded adventure-tour operators, formerly known as Bali Adventure Tours. They began operations in the late 1980s, and have since expanded to include a wide range of adventure-and-nature experiences across the island. 

Located in Bali, their headquarters is at Adventure House, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Pesanggaran, Denpasar Selatan. 

History & Credibility

• The company was founded by Australian-Balinese couple Nigel and Yanie Mason. 

• They pioneered white-water rafting in Bali around 1989.  

• In 1997 they established the Mason Elephant Park in Taro, which is a dedicated elephant rescue and care facility. Their materials emphasise that they own and operate all tours, transport, and facilities, aiming for “5-Star” quality, safety, and reliability. 

What They Offer

Here are some of the key experiences you can book with Mason Adventures:

• White-Water Rafting & Kayaking on the Ayung River near Ubud: Longest rafting stretch in Bali, class 2–3 rapids, scenic jungle and waterfall environment. 

• Mountain Cycling / Tropical Trekking: For example, mountain bikes from the crater rim of Mount Batur overlooking Lake Batur, or jungle village treks. 

• Jungle Buggies (ATV): Off-road tracks added in 2017, for guests wanting a more rugged dirt-bike/buggy style ride. 

• Mason Elephant Park & Lodge: Rescued Sumatran elephants in a dedicated facility. Opportunities for encounters, educational programmes, safari rides, and lodge stays. 

• Helicopter Sky Tours through their subsidiary Mason Sky Tours: scenic flights around Bali’s volcanoes, coastlines, or island-hopping. 

• Combination Tours & Premium Facilities: Their package tours often combine activities (e.g., rafting plus elephant park), and include full-service logistics: hotel pick-up, meals, changing rooms, insurance.

Why Choose Them

• They emphasise high-standard safety, full insurance cover, modern facilities. 

• They own and control their transport fleet and operations directly, which means better consistency. 

• They highlight eco-friendly practices and rescue/conservation programmes (particularly via their elephant park). They provide detailed advice about avoiding “copycat” operators with inferior standards. 

• Location: Many of their main activities are centred in central Bali (Ubud / Taro / Gianyar area). Example: Mason Elephant Park & Lodge is in Taro village, Tegallalang area. 

• What’s included (for rafting): Transfers, door-to-door pick up, use of locker/shower/towel, buffet lunch, insurance. 

• Age/Health Considerations: For example rafting session advises ages between about 5–65 years. 

• Gear/Clothing: For some activities (e.g., jungle buggies, cycling) closed footwear is advised, change of clothes for rafting etc. Booking & Transfers: They provide air-conditioned transport, hotel pickups, etc. 

Highlights & Unique Selling Points

• Experience rafting on a relatively untouched stretch of Ayung River, with 30+ rapids and natural jungle setting. 

• Visit a purpose-built elephant rescue and care centre, with ethical practices and educational content. 

• “All in one” adventure provider: you can pick from high-adrenaline (rafting, buggies) to more relaxed but scenic (cycling, treks) to premium experiences (helicopter).

• Premium facilities: e.g., for rafting they mention “deluxe changing rooms, hot showers, free towels and bags for wet clothes” as part of the experience. 

Things to Keep in Mind / Tips

• Even though they emphasise premium service, it’s wise to check the current status and reviews of specific activities (some users on forums note concerns about captive-animal tours). 

• Arrive early and ensure you meet pick-up times (some tours include hotel pickup at specific hours).

• Bring suitable clothing: for rafting you’ll get wet, for cycling/trekking you’ll need good shoes; bring a change of clothes.

• Make sure you understand what is included (e.g., transport, meals, insurance) to compare value.

• If you are sensitive about animal welfare, research the elephant park activity thoroughly: although Mason emphasises rescue and welfare, some visitors view captive-elephant tourism skeptically.

Summary

If you’re looking for a reliable, full-service adventure tourism operator in Bali offering everything from white water rafting to jungle buggies, mountain biking, helicopter flights and an elephant rescue experience, Mason Adventures ticks a lot of boxes. Their long history, claims of high-quality facilities, and breadth of activity options make them a strong choice — particularly if you want to combine a few different adventure experiences in one place with all logistics handled.

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Contact Information

Address	Adventure House, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai Jl. Pesanggaran, Pemogan, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80221
Phone Number	+62 361721480
Whatsapp	+62 8113979480
Email Address	info@masonadventures.com
Website // URL	https://masonadventures.com/

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