Mason Elephant Sanctuary Bali – Visitor’s Guide

The Mason Elephant Sanctuary Bali is the only dedicated elephant rescue park in Ubud, Bali.

Unlike other elephant parks in parts of South East Asia, Mason Elephant Sanctuary Bali has its own philosophy and they take great care to treat the elephants with kindness, patience, and respect.

I have put together this complete guide to this Elephant Sanctuary in Bali including where it’s located, how much it costs, and what to expect during your visit.

WHERE IS THE BALI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY?

The Bali Elephant Sanctuary is located near Ubud in central Bali.

Click here to see the location on Google Maps.

HOW TO GET TO BALI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY

The Mason Elephant Sanctuary is a short thirty-minute drive from Ubud. The best way to reach Elephant Park Bali is to hire a scooter or a car.

If you are staying in the Ubud region, I recommend renting a scooter and making the short drive over to the Elephant Sanctuary Ubud.

Don’t feel confident riding a scooter? Another great option for getting around Bali is to hire a private car and a driver for the day and experience all that the island has to offer.

Includes:

• Experienced Driver
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off
• Mineral water
• Petrol

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ELEPHANT SANCTUARY BALI TICKET PRICES

The entrance fee for the Mason Elephant Sanctuary Bali depends on which package you choose.

See below for a list of the different packages available.

• Mason Elephant Park Admission Ticket – $25 per adult / $15 per child (8-12 years)
• Jumbo Wash Experience – $58 USD per adult / $44 USD per child (8-12 years)
• Elephant Park Tour With Transfers – $68 per adult / $47 USD per child (8-12 years)

Visit masonadventures.com for more info.

WHAT TO EXPECT

When visiting the Mason Elephant Sanctuary, you have the option of doing a day trip here or you can spend one night in the lodge to enjoy the full experience!

Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted by the staff at reception and they kindly showed us to our lodge which is inside the park itself.

We were fortunate enough to stay in the Park View Room which overlooks the Bali elephants from our very own balcony.

These rooms are very large with excellent interior design and they are kitted out with all the amenities you will need including, air-conditioning, a bar fridge, tv, towels, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryers, shampoos, and more.

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We were given an itinerary for our two-day stay and first on the list was an elephant ride to dinner.

I heard a knock at the front door, so my friends and I went outside, and right there was a Bali elephant with its mahout (trainer) waiting at the staircase for us, ready to hop on and take a ride over to the restaurant for dinner!

I was informed that the seating on the elephant is not heavy and it does not hurt the elephant. It is well padded underneath and the weight of the chair and two people does not give the elephant any discomfort, otherwise, the elephant would not tolerate the chair.

The restaurant inside Elephant Park Bali caters to all dietary needs and the food is top-notch. You can enjoy a delicious meal here while watching the elephants bathing in the pools next to the restaurant.

There is also an elephant talent show inside the Mason Elephant Sanctuary Bali that is very entertaining and I was impressed at what these large animals are capable of.

I don’t want to spoil it for you with too many details but there is one elephant that walks a balance beam while playing the harmonica with its trunk!

ACTIVITIES AT THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY IN BALI

The following morning, breakfast is served from 7 am-10 am, which is included with the room at the Elephant Sanctuary in Bali.

A starter spread of fruits, yogurts, cereals, tea, and coffee is available, and also a set menu to order a main meal.

After breakfast, the next thing on the itinerary is to go and bathe the elephants in the park.

This was actually very enjoyable and my favorite part of the experience was hosing the elephants down and scrubbing off the mud from their leather-like skin.

They were very playful and loved every minute of the interaction with us.

The elephants inside are cared for 24 hours a day and they all seemed very happy and comfortable.

Each elephant has its own personal mahout (trainer) who makes sure they get the correct dietary requirements and vitamins.

If you are staying at one of the accommodation options inside the Elephant park Bali there is a swimming pool, gym, and spa readily available for use and if you are a daytime visitor you can also visit the art gallery, museum, and gift shop located in the park as well.

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FINAL THOUGHTS – ELEPHANT SANCTUARY UBUD

In a captive situation, some compromises at the Elephant Sanctuary Bali must be made to ensure both animals and guests are happy and safe.

This explains some of the procedures at the Bali Elephant Sanctuary that are necessary for a harmonious and safe environment. In my personal experience at the sanctuary, I believed it was a happy and healthy herd of elephants.

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