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Homestay Hatton, Sri Lanka

5.0
(18 reviews)18

Experience the Heart of Sri Lanka: Culture, Farming, and Community! 🌿✨

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This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
17 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
16 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

4h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 6

Per day

Fee pays for

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

Description

6$ per day to cover expenses for foods and electricity.

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What you get

2

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.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
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!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
2 weeks

The Experience

Join Upeksha in the picturesque village of Kothmale, Sri Lanka, nestled near Hatton City, for an unforgettable cultural exchange and farming experience. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Sri Lanka, where you'll have the opportunity to learn about agriculture, particularly through our small tea and spice garden, and participate in meaningful cultural exchanges that highlight Buddhism and Hinduism.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 40 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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18 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 17 Get in touch with nature
  • 16 Meeting locals
  • 14 Immersing in the local culture
  • 9 Learning about sustainability
  • 9 Meeting international travelers
  • 6 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 16 15. Life on land
  • 5 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 4 4. Quality education
  • 4 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 1 13. Climate action

Czech Republic

5

I had an amazing time with the home and her husband Anoj. They were incredibly kind, welcoming, and made me feel like part of the family. They took us on wonderful trips around the area and made sure we experienced real local life. We shared delicious Sri Lankan meals together, and every day was filled with warmth, care, and beautiful conversations. I truly felt at home, and I'm so grateful for their hospitality. Thank you for everything!

15 days ago

Czech Republic

5

We stayed with the home and Anoj and had an amazing time. They were incredibly kind and treated us like family.💛 We mostly just helped when they were doing something, like cooking. They showed us real Sri Lankan culture, took us on trips, cooked delicious meals, and always helped with travel plans. Their garden was full of fresh fruit and spices. We had a cozy room, and their pets were adorable. Life here is close to nature, and we loved it. Thank you so much for everything – Toddyland is a magical place we'll never forget!💛

19 days ago

South Africa

5

If you have the opportunity to volunteer here, I highly advise YES! the home is the most welcoming and sweet hostess, and the family is absolutely lovely. Everyday we had the tastiest home-cooked meals and endless cups of the home. We've left Toddyland feeling well-rested and grateful for the stories and giggles shared. Even though we stayed during the 'rainy' season, we were able to explore the beautiful the home farms and hills everyday. The pictures don't do the surrounding nature justice 🌱🩵 If you're looking for some time to unwind and experience a more cultural exchange, then this is it!

about 2 months ago

South Africa

5

Toddyland was an amazing experience! the home is such a kind hearted and excitable person that made us feel right at home in her world. We were in toddy the home in the rainy season so there was not much opportunity to pick the home but we lent a helping hand constructing a new bathroom for the house. the home was a great host and insured that we always had an opportunity to do something or go somewhere in the layback and energy restoring environment. Getting to know the home and being part of the daily life of the village was a great experience and I urge everyone to give it a try.

about 2 months ago

Italy

5

The experience in Toddyland was fantastic! Anoj and the home took us to many places and cooked delicious traditional dishes. We also helped with some english class and the smiles of every person of the village was very special. thank you!

3 months ago

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