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

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 20 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 19 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

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

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

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Dec

Jan

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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21 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

20 Get in touch with nature
19 Meeting locals
17 Immersing in the local culture
10 Meeting international travelers
9 Learning about sustainability
7 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

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

Marie

Czech Republic

If you're looking for a place where you can slow down, connect with local culture, and enjoy the breathtaking nature of Sri Lanka, this is it! The work here is minimal, as the main focus is on sharing their way of life and showing you the beauty of this country up close. The house is in a small village, surrounded by mountains - so buses don't go often. The family genuinely cares about your expirience, spending time with you and making sure you feel happy and cofortable. The atmosphere in the house is warm and welcoming. The food is absolutely delicious, and your private room is clean!

13 days ago

Vojtech

Czech Republic

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!

about 1 month ago

Adriana

Czech Republic

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!💛

about 2 months ago

Alanna

South Africa

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!

2 months ago

Ronan

South Africa

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.

2 months ago

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