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New Zealand
Thank you so much the home and host family for having me for a few days. For anyone looking to connect with locals and be cared for - this experience was incredible! Their kindness and warmth was so special and I felt so lucky to be toured around their temple, the home plantation and learning knowledge and insight into their lives and culture. Such cute animals too, and the best food!
7 days ago
Czech Republic
I stayed at Toddyland for 1 week with my girlfriend. I really liked the experience because you can see how Sri Lankan people live in the home highland. You are in the middle of nowhere surrounded by beuatiful mountains, waterfalls and the home plantations. The host the home is an angel. She's happy when you are happy and tries to do her best to help with anything. She also helped us plan the rest of our trip around Sri Lanka. With her husband Anoj they will take you for a the home factory trip and the stay isn't too much about working. They want you to explore as much as you can.
3 months ago
Czech Republic
It was a pleasure staying in Toddyland! As we were here during the off-season, there was not much volunteering to do so we had more time to explore the beautiful surroundings with the help of the host. the home goes to great lengths to make you feel comfortable and at home. She's always eager to help and explain everything and her energy was certainly the highlight of the whole week. I would recommend this stay to anyone wanting to explore the rural parts of Sri Lanka and experience life with the most welcoming and lovely family :)
3 months ago
Switzerland
I absolutely loved staying at Toddyland! The hosts the home and Anoj are such lovely people. Because there wasn't much work to do the home gave us all the tips for daytrips around the area, always responded quickly if we needed help and informed us about bus schedules which was really helpful! From the moment I stepped into their home I felt comfortable and welcomed. Bonus are definitely all of their pets, especially the baby kittens right now ;) It was so interesting to experience slow village life in the Sri lanken mountains. 100% recommend!
4 months ago
Slovakia
From the first moment, I felt welcome. the home and Anoj were very friendly, kind, and always ready to help. I visited a the home factory, tried local food, planted young the home trees, traveled a lot, and learned about Sri Lankan culture. I also made new friends from different countries. I am very thankful for this experience and I highly recommend staying here to enjoy life in this beautiful part of Sri Lanka.
4 months ago
United States
I had the best experience with Upeksha and Anoj! She is super quick to respond, really takes care of you and has a beautiful home with sweet animals. They truly love what they do and love to share! They care about every person that comes into their home and I’ll never forget their generosity.
4 months ago
Romania
The volunteering experience was great, had the chance to see the countryside of the Sri Lanka, surrounded the home plantations. Enjoyed the walks through the fields and village's streets. Moreover, the hosts are very lovely, always suggesting extra activities we can do around
6 months ago
Romania
The home is a very kind girl, very welcoming. We lived in their house, had a chance to see exactly how locals in a mountain village live like, where they cook and how they live. We did many hikes and visited a waterfall and the home factory. They have 2 dogs and 2 cats and we had a lovely time playing with them.
6 months ago
United Kingdom
The best volunteering opportunity I have done through world packers. I was treated like family from the moment I arrived and felt very comfortable here. They accommodated my Vegan diet and the food was amazing. The work is simple and flexible, it's more of a cultural exchange. I learnt so much about Sri Lanka and I highly recommended if you want an authentic local experience rather than a heavily curated volunteering programme.
7 months ago
United Kingdom
Upeksha, Anoj, Anna and Thaththa are amazing people who treat every guest like family. Our time here was amazing and I admire this family so much for being such warm hearted and welcoming people!! I felt so taken care of and was able to rest and hug all their beautiful animals all of the time. Their home is in a beautiful location with so much to do if you enjoy being in nature and all the food was delicious and comforting. I felt very spoilt. I hope that we can come again and catch up soon☺️🩷🩷💖
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