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Hi! 😊
Welcome to Esmin's Homestay in beautiful Laxapana, Sri Lanka, surrounded by hidden waterfalls, mountains, tea plantations, and peaceful village life. 🌿
We welcome travelers who love nature, cultural exchange, and authentic local experiences. Volunteers help with light daily tasks around the homestay and garden, join our weekend English activities with local children, and become part of our family while exploring the beauty of our villag
3 hours of help per day
Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.
Amount: € 6 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: The small daily contribution helps us provide meals, maintain the homestay, support local workers, and continue creating authentic cultural experiences for travelers.
2 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 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!
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Sri Lanka
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Stay with our friendly local family in a peaceful Sri Lankan village surrounded by waterfalls, tea plantations, and beautiful nature.
This experience is perfect for travelers who want to enjoy authentic village life, local culture, homemade Sri Lankan food, and peaceful surroundings away from busy cities.
Volunteers can experience cultural exchange, explore hidden waterfalls, relax in nature, and connect with local people while enjoying a simple and meaningful lifestyle.
Volunteers help with light daily tasks for around 3 hours per day.
Activities may include gardening, helping around the homestay, photography, social media support, simple cleaning, organizing spaces, or sharing ideas and cultures with our family.
We offer a flexible and relaxed environment with enough free time to explore waterfalls, tea plantations, nearby villages, and local attractions.
• Please respect local culture and family environment.
• Keep shared spaces clean and organized.
• No excessive alcohol or drug use.
• Inform us in advance if you plan to arrive late or change plans.
• Be friendly, respectful, and open to cultural exchange.
• Quiet hours after 10 PM to maintain a peaceful atmosphere.
• We welcome positive energy, kindness, and responsible travelers.
