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Join us in Laxapana during Sri Lanka’s Adam’s Peak pilgrimage season. Experience authentic village life, local food, Sri Lankan traditions and beautiful mountain scenery. Discover nearby waterfalls, explore nature and learn about local culture while staying with a local family. Hiking Adam’s Peak is optional and can be arranged separately depending on weather and transport.
3 hours of help per day
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Amount: € 10 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers
Description: Yes. We ask for a small contribution of **€10 per person per day** to help cover meals, utilities, and daily hosting expenses. This helps us welcome volunteers into our family homestay and share an authentic Sri Lankan village experience. Thank you for understanding and supporting our small family homestay. 🌿💚
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
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!
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
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 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Sri Lanka
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Experience authentic Sri Lankan village life with a local family in Laxapana, near beautiful waterfalls and the famous Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada) region.
Stay with us, learn about local culture, enjoy homemade Sri Lankan food, and discover the peaceful nature of our village. You can help with simple daily activities while sharing your own culture and experiences with our family.
During the season, you may also have the opportunity to explore the Adam’s Peak area, depending on weather, transport, and your schedule.
We welcome friendly, respectful volunteers who enjoy cultural exchange, nature, and simple village life. 💚
Volunteers help for around 3 hours per day, with a flexible schedule agreed in advance.
Activities may include:
- Light housekeeping and keeping shared spaces tidy
- Helping with meal preparation and simple kitchen tasks
- Gardening and small daily household activities
- Informal language and cultural exchange
- Photography or short videos to share our homestay and local lifestyle
Volunteers can enjoy their free time exploring the village, nearby waterfalls, tea-growing areas, and local attractions. Visits to Adam’s Peak depend on weather, transport, and personal plans.
We aim to keep activities friendly, flexible, and enjoyable.
- Respect our family, home, local culture, and neighbours.
- Keep shared spaces clean and tidy.
- Follow the agreed volunteer schedule and communicate any changes in advance.
- Be respectful, responsible, and considerate of others.
- Ask before taking or sharing photos or videos of family members or local people.
- Follow local safety advice when visiting waterfalls, hiking, or exploring the area.
- A contribution of €10 per person per day is requested to help cover meals, utilities, and daily hosting expenses.
- Please discuss your arrival time and travel arrangements with us in advance.
- Our homestay currently welcomes women volunteers only, with a maximum of two guests at a time.
We want everyone to feel safe, comfortable, and welcome while sharing a positive cultural exchange experience.
