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Homestay Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

5.0
(27 reviews)27

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Connect with the locals
27 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with nature
26 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 6

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

Occasionally i expect if you could share some meal cost when i buy foods,electricity bill,water bill and extra government charge.

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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
5 days
Stay up to
8 days

The Experience

we are organizing Eco project on our village, help to growing plants,vegetable, tea plucking,and etc.you can explore our rural farming works and village life.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 45 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Be from outside Sri Lanka

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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27 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 27 Meeting locals
  • 26 Get in touch with nature
  • 25 Immersing in the local culture
  • 15 Meeting international travelers
  • 11 Learning about sustainability
  • 10 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 4. Quality education
  • 3 13. Climate action
  • 2 6. Clean water and sanitation

United Kingdom

5

The hosts are incredibly kind and knowledgeable. The experience is an opportunity to dive into the local culture and learn about Sri Lanka in a way you wouldn't from a paid tour or hotel stay. The hosts are working hard to develop their home which is beautiful and in the middle of Sri Lankan jungle. I could not recommend this experience enough if you enter with an open mind and willingness to learn.

5 days ago

Vietnam

5

I've had an incredible time staying at Anoj's place. Thank you so much to you and your family for welcoming me into your home. I feel fortunate to have been part of your daily life these past few days. Being surrounded by nature was a gift in itself. The leeches reminded me of home, back in Vietnam! And cockroaches, or one might say, the eternal tenants of the Earth! The village was a joy to explore. Everyone I met, whether on the street or during a ride on the local bus, greeted me with smiles. There's more to discover here than you might expect at first glance, only if you're open to it.

11 days ago

Austria

5

If you like nature and hiking, this is the place for you! I went to see some waterfalls, hiked some stages of the Pekoe trail and even did a day trip to Adams Peak! When I was there, there was no work to do (I suspect they don't really have work for the volunteers in general). We joined Upeksha on Sunday to help her teach English to local school children which was very cute. Otherwise you can just chill and relax here as well, it's a really quiet and peaceful place. Upeksha is such a lovely and caring woman, she really helped us with everything. Also the food they serve is extremly delicious.

27 days ago

Czech Republic

5

I'm grateful for the chance to experience authentic life in the village. Upeksha and Anoj are really kind and helpful people and I got much advice about what to do in the area. Unfortunately it was the monsoon season and heavy raining all the time. It was challenging but I still managed to enjoy the stay by slowing down and spending time alone in wild. I wouldn't call it volunteering tho, since there wasn't work to be done, more like homestay.

about 1 month ago

Netherlands

5

This was my first Worldpackers location ever, and I had the best time! Upeksha and Anoj are super welcoming and warm people. They are incredibly sweet and oh my god, they can cook so well! I'm already missing the food 🥲 Even though the weather wasn't perfect, I learned so much about their lives and Sri Lankan culture. On my last day, we even went on a road trip to their local monastery and tea factory, which was so interesting and fun. It truly felt like having parents for a few days. Thank you so much for everything! ❤️

about 1 month ago

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Hosted by Anoj

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