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Cile

5

This volunteer experience was incredible. The Hostel is not right next to the city center, but it's not too far either, a 20 minute-walk, or they offer a free boat ride to the center. The Hostel facilities are comfortable, and the staff is very friendly. The job involved working on a sunset the boat on the Mekong river for tourists. We greeted and explained the activities on board, and the boat lasted about three hours. You could watch a beautiful sunset from the boat every day. The owner also asked us to teach basic English to the Hostel staff who work in the kitchen, which was a lot of fun.

26 giorni fa

Canada

5

Since it was low season, I didn't work on the boat but instead helped Denis with small tasks in the mornings and taught the staff English in the evenings after their shifts. I really enjoyed the peaceful, eco-friendly lodge away from the city as it was a relaxing environment to slow down in. The team was kind and welcoming, and even with the language barrier, we shared plenty of laughs. Accommodation was simple but comfortable, and I received one meal a day from the lodge's restaurant plus 25% off the next. Overall, it was a meaningful and sustainable way to experience Luang Prabang.

4 mesi fa

Francia

5

I really liked the experience here. The place is very cool and peaceful, and working on the boat was very pleasant. I had a great time with Denis and his family. I was there during the low season, so the atmosphere was quite peaceful. I helped out for about three hours a day on the boat during the sunset the boat, and the rest of the day was free. The hotel is a bit far from the city center, but they offer free boat shuttles, and I was able to rent a bike to get around. I met some wonderful people and enjoyed a week surrounded by calm and nature.

6 mesi fa

Francia

4

We truly loved our stay in Sasa Lao. The place where we stayed, close to our missions, was great. a real heaven of peace. The staff played a big role in making the experience enjoyable. especially the cookers and the receptionist, who were really kind and welcoming. Regarding the missions on the boat, the explanations were quite unclear at first and we didn't really understand what was expected of us. however after three days we were able to find our rhythm and better understand our role. The person in charge of supervising us on the boat was very funny. the director of the place was cold.

6 giorni fa

Francia

4

We had a good week at Sasa Lao Guesthouse and Sasa the boat. The team was kind and even gave us a private double room instead of a dorm. The guesthouse is a bit outside of Luang Prabang, but renting a scooter there is easy and cheap. Our tasks included helping on the boat during the boat and creating content for their communication. Working hours were about 3h/day and quite flexible, though sometimes we felt a bit useless. Not many staff members speak English, except Denis and Sing, but overall it was a nice experience that we recommend.

3 mesi fa

France, Metropolitan

4

We had a good week at Sasa Lao Guesthouse and Sasa the boat. The team was kind and even gave us a private double room instead of a dorm. The guesthouse is a bit outside of Luang Prabang, but renting a scooter there is easy and cheap. Our tasks included helping on the boat during the boat and creating content for their communication. Working hours were about 3h/day and quite flexible, though sometimes we felt a bit useless. Not many staff members speak English, except Denis and Sing, but overall it was a nice experience that we recommend ! :)

3 mesi fa

Czech Republic

4

This was our first experience volunteering and we are glad it was this one! We enjoyed one week here and worked hours as agreed on. The only thing I wish was little better was communication of what is exactly expected. I was not sure if I do enough and if I am actually needed. But also it could be due to a low season. Otherwise it was a great option for the first time and I am glad! I do recommend.

3 mesi fa

Malaysia

4

Simple tasks on the the boat. I got to engage with guests while working and enjoying the boat meantime. The accommodation is basic : comfortable mattress and hot showers. Do note that the distance from hostel to the pier where volunteers work is 2.2km. The manager and 1 of the staffs speak English however, there's not much communication besides task related matters. It's quite a challenge to communicate with the rest despite they are nice and smiling due to language barrier. It's a good match if you're in search of exchange of accommodation while travelling slowly in this beautiful place

5 mesi fa

Italia

2

This experience was a bit underwhelming. Tasks were simple, repetitive, and eventually became boring. The lack of introduction or engagement from management made the atmosphere feel awkward and distant. Accommodation was very basic: cold showers, no real windows, frequent bugs, and early noise from animals. In exchange, we received a bed and a 25% discount on pricy food, with no basics like coffee at least. While the staff was friendly, communication was challenging. There were no meaningful opportunities to learn more about the culture, and it didn't feel like volunteers were really needed.

5 mesi fa

Polonia

2

It felt a bit strange, we were never introduced to the owner or staff, and tasks were assigned by another volunteer. The owner was apparently around but never engaged with us. I expected to work on the boat, but instead I was asked to teach English and work on marketing, while my boyfriend worked on the boat at completely different times. The accommodation was very basic — just a bed in a shared with other travelers bamboo hut doorm. Noisy roosters at 5am, and often loud rain. No food was provided, a 25% discount at an already overpriced restaurant. I didn't learn much from the experience tbh

5 mesi fa

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