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Ireland
Me and my friend had such a great time in Shambala I would recommend this to anyone! Everyone in the hostel was so nice and welcoming, it definitely felt like a family. The work was super easy, the food and location was great and there was always plenty of activities going on so we never got bored. We also really enjoyed the free desert buggy and sandboarding. I would definitely come back, 10/10 experience :)
3 months ago
Germany
I really, really enjoyed my stay. I met so many amazing new people and had the chance to take on a wide variety of new tasks.
Nina and Charell are incredibly kind and caring people, and I truly enjoyed spending time with them. I can wholeheartedly recommend this volunteering experience to anyone.
My tasks were very diverse, so every day was different and there was always something new to do. The working hours were great, and the accommodation was comfortable and welcoming.
Overall, it felt like being part of a small family, which made the whole experience even more special.
4 months ago
Russia
I had a really good experience here. Nina was friendly, relaxed, and easy to communicate with. The work was fair and not too demanding, mainly cleaning common areas and guest rooms. The hostel had a nice social atmosphere, comfortable rooms and beds, and the kitchen had everything needed for cooking. The free buggy and museum tours were also a great bonus. I would definitely recommend this place to other volunteers.
6 months ago
Bulgaria
The volunteering was okay, some days we did nothing and other days we did everything. Honestly, I would prefer a more stable workload in general.
There are a lot of mosquitos and I was bitten in my eyes twice, this made them swell up a lot and it was pretty painful, something to have in mind if you have sensitive skin.
The host is sometimes difficult to communicate with and we had some misunderstanding. But on two occasions, he was outright mean to me and made me feel unwelcome. This almost forced me to leave a week early. But, we agreed that I would leave 2 days earlier instead.
8 months ago
Hi Hristina,
Honestly, we are surprised by your words, as we personally asked you several times if everything was ok and even offered you a free future stay. We regret this wasn't discussed in person.
Our program (5 days on/2 off) is based on a task list and provides flexibility to organize your own hours. We see now that you preferred more rigid structure and had a different vision; we will take this into account. We apologize that the repellent ran out; we'll take care of it. All the best.
Peru
If I could describe my experience in one word about volunteering at the hostel, this would be AMAZING. Charelle and Nina are so welcoming since the first day you arrive to the hostel, they made me feel I am part of the family. They need help now with some duties such as painting, cleaning and others, so the hostel can be ready for the opening. The food is delicious and I could literally relax during my time in Huacachina. The place is simply PERFECT, a beautiful Oasis 10 minutes walking from the hostel, clubs and local restaurants close. Thanks guys, I recommend this 100%
over 1 year ago
United Kingdom
We enjoyed our stay at the hostel helping with cooking and cleaning ahead of their opening in a month or so. Tasks were flexible and unstructured. Only a 20 minute walk into the centre of Huacachina which is beautiful!
over 1 year ago
We want to thank Charlie and Jack for their help during their stay at Shambala Hostel. They supported us with different tasks as we are preparing for the opening, and we are grateful for their contribution. We also apologize if we couldn’t be as attentive as we wished, as it was just after the birth of our daughter. Thank you again, and we wish you all the best in your travels!
Brazil
Undoubtedly a great volunteering option if you want to get to know this part of Peru.
Nina is a super nice and flexible host, both with the schedules and the tasks.
The hostel facilities for me were great, the kitchen, in particular, was the best-equipped I have seen in more than a year of volunteering, not to mention the coffee ☕.
Everything we agreed on was fulfilled, including the meals as well as the tours at the museum, the pisco bodega, and the Buggy tour was also a lot of fun.
The hostel is located 1.5 km from the Huacachina oasis; you can walk there as I did several times, it takes about 20 minutes.
Thank you, the hostel
6 months ago
Argentina
Thanks, Nina, for letting us spend three very fun weeks! The hostel is very nice, we love the beds and the pisco, without a doubt we will miss the hostel! We hope to come back soon 🤎
7 months ago
Argentina
Our experience at the hostel was great, thank you very much Nina and Alejandro for the good vibes from the beginning, always attentive to us and making our stay a great experience, we recommend it 100% and we still have many beautiful adventures ahead in Ica 🙌
7 months ago
Argentina
We did a mural :) construction and repairs, we helped theme the rooms and a bit of cleaning as well. I was going to stay two weeks and I ended up staying twice as long.
8 months ago
