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: 27 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 27 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

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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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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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29 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

27 Get in touch with nature
27 Meeting locals
25 Immersing in the local culture
16 Meeting international travelers
12 Learning about sustainability
10 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

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

Dorine

France

I spent one week with the home and her family and I loved it so much ! Since the day I arrived, I felt part of the family. It was raining everyday so I couldn't da lot but I enjoyed staying at her place, in the nature. I was there during the flooding and she took care of me sooo much, thank you again for everything 🙏 Stay safe ❤️

21 days ago

Zahra

Bahrain

My first Workaway experience with the home was wonderful! She was kind, fun, and always helpful. Her family was incredibly warm despite the language barrier, and their cute animals made it even better. It was a perfect opportunity to experience simple village life in Sri Lanka, connect with nature, and escape the city noise. I would definitely return!" Thank you for everything ❤️

about 1 month ago

Philip

Slovakia

My stay at the home's place felt like being a part of their family. From the first moment I stepped into their home, everybody made me feel welcomed. the home is an incredible person. Her personality and an attitude makes this volunteering one of the kind. Can't wait to be back!

about 1 month ago

Kasey

United States

The home and her family are very kind and welcoming, they are always willing to help you out. The nature in the area is wonderful and it made for some great hikes. The animals are very cute which is an added bonus to the incredible hospitality. This experience makes me want to return to Toddyland again in the future. 10/10 it was amazing, do recommend.

about 1 month ago

Lea

Germany

Staying with the home and her family was such a heartwarming experience. From the very first moment, I felt like part of their family. We saw and learned so much about plants, fruits, and local life. Every day was filled with kindness, peace, and laughter. The food was amazing, the surroundings beautiful, and the home is one of the most genuine and caring people I've met. She truly made me feel at home. Thank you for everything! 💛

about 1 month ago

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