Eco Village Badulla, Sri Lanka

4.5
(11 reviews)11

Experience Authentic Mountain Life near Ella -Narangala SriLanka

Help a sustainable project
7 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with the locals
11 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
10 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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

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Amount

US$ 10

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

to cover the Expenses and the Maintenance and for cooking.

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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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
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!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
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.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Narangala mountain environment\nauthentic rural Sri Lankan life\nforests and tea estates\nwaterfalls\nhiking\nlocal culture\ninteraction with the family/community\nsimple homestay atmosphere\nlearning about Sri Lankan life\nhelping with gardening/beautification\npossibility of cultural experiences

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Village

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 11 Meeting locals
  • 10 Immersing in the local culture
  • 10 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Developing environmental awareness
  • 3 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 3. Good health and well-being
  • 4 1. No poverty
  • 4 6. Clean water and sanitation
Ilona

Belgium

5

A really nice experience, every one is so unique and careful for everything, i felt at home all the way ! the meals were so good and the place is so pretty

19 days ago

Mariia

Russia

5

The hosts were very welcoming, the work was exciting, and I also had the opportunity to see the natural beauty of the surrounding area, as well as local festivals and a fair. I highly recommend visiting!

2 months ago

Linda

Germany

5

Our stay at Robinson's place was amazing. We were warmly welcomed and his parents were super sweet to us. The work we had to do wasn't much and consisted mostly of sweeping and planting plants to help him get his house nice so he can make it a homestay one day. The rest of the time Robinson, who was super nice and considerate, took us hiking, showed us amazing nature, explained the local culture and really let us see the culture by taking us to his family home where we cooked with his family and played with his son. The waterfall next to the house is great and his mother cooks three meals.

5 months ago

Jette

Germany

5

I loved the stay at Robinsons place. You are surrounded by incredible nature and Robinson showed us nice hikes and the beautiful landscapes. His mother cooked amazing food for us three times per day and also served tea, which was my favourite.
Robinson also took us with him to another village so we could connect with the local culture and learned more about the people, who are living there. All in all it was a great experience and I definitely will come back.

5 months ago

Nadja

Germany

5

This is such a magical place! I did some volunteering and stayed there for a few days, it was a wonderful experience. The Nature is incredible, you can swim in the waterfall next to the house, go for some treks in the Mountains or just enjoy the beautiful View! I had a lot of freedom with the work and in the way to create my day. The host and the family are very friendly, I can only recommend it!

8 months ago


Robinson replied

Thanks you so much Nadja!

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