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5h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- € 5
Per day
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Description
Volunteers contribute 5€ per day to cover expensenses for food
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
- 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.
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 3 days
The Experience
Hi, I'm Romi and I live with my family and my two dogs in Bukit Lawang. Our house is located on the edge of the jungle and far from the city. We have a large plot of land on the banks of the river. Over the last 10 years, I have been building my dream hostel, and I need your help to make this dream come true. My dream is to create a place of exchange close to nature, where you can fish or garden or relax in a friendly space far from the city.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate Indonesian or Intermediate English
- Between 18 and 50 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Be from outside Indonesia
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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9 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Farmstay
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 9 Meeting locals
- 9 Get in touch with nature
- 8 Immersing in the local culture
- 6 Developing environmental awareness
- 3 Learning about sustainability
- 3 Meeting international travelers
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 7 15. Life on land
Maeva
France
I loved my time with Romi. His place is reaaaallly Nice in the middle of nowhere surrounded by the jungle the river … It is truly a Paradise if you love nature. It needs time and money to finish the work but when it will be done it will be a great place ! Simple but great. Romi is really Kind and his wife is so sweet! They are both great cooks. I would recommend 100%
5 days ago
Romi replied
Thank you for your time to come to my place and lend a helping hand to me some time ago. I am very happy to get volunteers like you. Once again, on behalf of Baturidi, thank you very much.
Serafina
Germany
Romi has a beautiful home far away from the city, right in the jungle next to a river, with a huge garden full of fruits and vegetables – perfect for disconnecting and relaxing. The tasks were very simple. we planted some chilies and cleaned the garden. Romi is a very warm-hearted and funny host. I learned a lot from him.
7 days ago
Romi replied
Thank you for your review, I am also very proud to have volunteers like you, thank you very much again.
Christina
Canada
I really enjoyed staying at Batu Ridi Jungle. It was a very wholesome experience where I was able to live the minimalist slow life surrounded by gorgeous vegetation. Romi and his family were very welcoming and I had a lot of fun getting to know them. I would definitely recommend going jungle trekking with Romi, he knows so much about the animals and land and we got to see the majestic orangutans!! Overall a very beautiful and sweet authentic stay with the locals of Bukit Lawang.
about 1 month ago
Romi replied
Thanks
Makena
Canada
Staying at Batu Ridi jungle was truly a great way to immerse myself in nature and live like a local. You will find no better way to push yourself out of your comfort zone, but if you can do it you will find it transformative. Expect very limited amenities such as a manual toilet and sleeping on a thin mattress in a tent, but surrounded by beautiful jungle and river views. I highly recommend going jungle trekking with Romi, as he is very knowledgeable and fun to adventure with! the farm here is a must for anyone seeking adventure, widlife, and authentic experiences.
about 1 month ago
Romi replied
Thanks
Edward
United Kingdom
The farm at Batu Ridi near Bukit Lawang was an amazing experience. I helped build bamboo bungalows—laying cement, making doors and windows. Romi, the host, was super friendly, funny, and made everyone feel welcome. We stayed in tents with foam mats and shared delicious (enak!) meals made from fresh market ingredients. The vibe was chill, the location stunning, and we even went catfishing one night! Highly recommend for anyone wanting to help in an active way, relax, and maybe spot orangutans in the jungle on a trek. Remember to pack a book and some mosquito repellent!
about 1 month ago
Romi replied
Trimakasih banyak sudah meluangkan waktu anda bersama saya q
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