Farmstay Arbeláez, Colombia

5.0
(5 reviews)5

Help launch our rural guesthouse

Help a sustainable project
5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Immerse yourself in the local culture
5 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
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

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$ 20

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

The additional daily fee of US$15 required for this volunteer program is mainly intended to cover the participants' meals during their stay. This contribution helps us ensure daily meals for the volunteers, securing their basic sustenance and enabling us to keep the project's logistics running.

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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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
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!
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Casa Kiyari is a development project focused on rural lodging. We are looking for volunteers with good energy for fieldwork, farming, and on-site support. We enjoy river trips, yoga, acro-yoga and Thai massage. It is a calm and dynamic space in the heart of nature, ideal for those who want to connect with the land and actively contribute to creating a new space. Join us to help build it!

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Requirements

  • Fluent Spanish or Intermediate English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Immersing in the local culture
  • 5 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 3 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 15. Life on land
  • 3 13. Climate action
  • 2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Juan

Colombia

5

The farm was an amazing experience. The place is beautiful and immersed in the mountains of Arbeláez. You get to live surrounded by nature while still being able to walk to town in just 20 minutes. Felipe is an amazing host who loves sharing his knowledge about how to take care of nature. The work hours were clearly set, and while the work is outdoors with nature, it isn't exhausting at all. Thank you Felipe, Alejo, and Leidy

30 days ago

Melissa

Netherlands

5

It really felt like we became part of the family with Felipe, his mom and his 2year old son. The Finca was more rural than expected, but it was also a perfect getaway into nature. The work is hard, and Felipe knows this, so we adjusted when necessary or we're able to go to the river for a break. The nature is beautiful, the river refreshing and the amount of butterflies magical. They also have the most cuddly cats. We were the first volunteers he hosted, and the project has just started, so keep in mind that you are working to a bigger goal, I am excited to see the finca flourish! ✨😍🦋

3 months ago

Augustin

France, Metropolitan

5

Félipé is a very friendly and funny man who puts people at ease very quickly. His mother is very kind and taught us a lot about the local flora and about the culture.
I had a very good experience, the tasks were fine (only in the morning).
For the area of improvement: I think it would be better to communicate more clearly what the volunteers will be doing rather than learning on the day itself what we would be doing, but I am certain this is justified by a lack of volunteering experience at the moment.
Big plus: the cooking is delicious and abundant!

3 months ago

Danna

Colombia

5

Hi there! The experience in the house was incredible! The house is surrounded by a wide variety of fruits, plants and natural spaces that make the experience even more special, and I was able to learn about the different crops and their conservation. Óscar and his mom were very kind and provided me with a very comfortable experience. I also had the opportunity to share with international travelers and enjoy amazing spaces such as the river near the farm, perfect for relaxing and disconnecting.

3 months ago

Enzo

France

5

Look no further, this place is wonderful with wonderful people!! Oscar is the person who brings good cheer into your life! You will be immersed in the heart of nature with the river just a few minutes away and hundreds of butterflies of all kinds fluttering over the water! The food was also excellent but what I will remember is a guy who does everything to make you feel good! Thanks Oscar, see you soon!!
On top of that, we did a one-day exchange with another volunteer in the village which was also a good exp

3 months ago

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Hosted by Oscar Felipe

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