Eco Village Mae La Noi District, Thailand

5.0
(38 reviews)38

Immerse yourself in the traditions of the Karen people

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
27 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
38 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
38 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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$ 15

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

Volunteers contribute, 500TH htwhich covers meals, transportation to the village, and includes a daily donation to the local school and village community.

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What you get

3

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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet 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.
Discounts on Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
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.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
7 days
Stay up to
1 month

The Experience

Step into Mae Na Chang Karen village in Thailand's Mae Hong Son province, where Buddhist and Christian traditions harmoniously blend with the rhythms of nature. We welcome you here as family. Take part in daily Karen activities such as farming, animal care, weaving, teaching English for children, making bamboo cups, and learn how to prepare and cook traditional Karen meals and cultural activities also practice meditation together as i was monk

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Requirements

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

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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38 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Village

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 38 Get in touch with nature
  • 38 Meeting locals
  • 36 Immersing in the local culture
  • 27 Meeting international travelers
  • 20 Developing environmental awareness
  • 19 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 22 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 13 4. Quality education
  • 13 13. Climate action
Kiara

Australia

5

Nopp and his family welcomed me into their home andthe eco the eco villagewith open arms. Nopp has taught me so much about cooking and preparing the eco villagemeals, weaving, spearfishing, farming chillies, hiking mountains and to waterfalls, foraging fruits/vegetables for meals and playing sports/games with the local people. I feel so grateful to have met Nopp and share so many laughs and fun times with him and the eco villagepeople. Nopps kindness&passion for his culture and love for sharing his knowledge, traditions and way of life with me was so special. If you have the chance to stay with Nopp, DO IT.

23 days ago

Jorja

United States

5

Absolutely marvelous! I experienced something new and exciting every single day, from the moment I hopped on Nopp's motorbike at the bus stop. I didn't want to leave! I miss the feeling of community and peacefulness in thethe ecothe eco village. 1000% recommend. Room was comfy and private.

about 1 month ago

Kateřina

Czech Republic

5

Thanks for such the eco villageunforgettable experience!! I feel like there's no better way to get in touch with locals :)

about 2 months ago

Ondřej

Czech Republic

5

The experience in Mae na chang the eco villagewith Nopp and his family and friends was truly great. We enjoyed working on the chilli farms in the hills around thethe ecothe eco village, cooking with Nopp and his family and exploring surrounding nature. We have been travelling for almost two months and the two weeks we spent in the eco villagewere by far the most unforgettable. Thank you Nopp, Kate and Ondra

about 2 months ago

Zada

United States

5

I had the eco villagewonderful experience staying with Nop and his family in Mae Na Chang. The area is beautiful and peaceful. Nop has the eco villageadventurous cheerful spirit and lead us on many memorable adventures that were challenging and exciting like hiking to waterfalls, fishing, and crab catching. I learned the eco villagelittle bit about weaving from his mom who is very kind and talented. We got to know the eco villageby helping out harvesting chilis which was challenging and very rewarding. There were many opportunities to learn about the eco villageculture and it felt like we were the eco villagepart of the family!

about 2 months ago

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