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Tropical Equestrian Adventure – Horses & Ranch Life in Sri Lanka

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The experience

Contribute your skills in horseback trail riding, exercise rides, grooming, social media, photography, and more to support our horse business and enhance the ranch experience!

What you offer

3 hours of help per day

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 32 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers pay USD 32/night, which includes private suite, fan, three meals with tea/coffee, fresh tropical fruit juice, riding helmet, towel, and bedding. Fee is due upon arrival. You’ll also enjoy a dedicated patio, private suite with fan (AC accommodation USD 40/- per day), and free laundry every 5 days.

What you get

4 days off per week

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Between 20 and 50 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

Program Details

Join us for an immersive equestrian adventure in Sri Lanka! Ride, train, and care for horses, enjoy trail rides and safaris, and take part in hands-on ranch activities—all while contributing to a signature riding holiday experience. Organic snacks, fresh fruit juice, and local treats are available on-site.

Activities & Shift

Rides happen early morning or evening to keep horses comfortable. Volunteers handle horses only with permission and follow assigned tasks. Safety is your responsibility—each volunteer rides once per day.

We’re friendly and flexible: you can propose your own shifts and activities based on your skills and interests, and we’ll review and approve them. Our focus is on learning, efficiency, and a rewarding experience for everyone.

Rules

• Respect privacy: No sharing personal info or social media with staff.
• Accommodation: Stay in your quarters; staff stay in theirs.
• Meals: Breakfast 08:30, Lunch 12:30, Dinner 19:30.
• No smoking inside roofed areas or accommodations.
• Safety: Follow all ranch safety rules.
• Payment: Due on arrival (USD, LKR, or credit card).
• Respect operations: No interference with ranch management or staff duties.