Eco Lodge Ba Vì, Vietnam

5.0
(23 reviews)23

Experiencing Fermented Tea & sustainable agriculture

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
23 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
22 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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

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Amount

US$ 195

Per week

Fee pays for

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

Description

We’re not just offering a place to stay — we’re building a small, meaningful community 🌿 The additional fee helps us provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, along with shared meals and experiences. Everything you contribute goes directly into improving the space and supporting daily life here.

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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.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

Our farm is dedicated to preserving and sharing the art of fermentation, especially traditional rice yeast and fermented teas. Participants become part of our daily rhythm—helping with general maintenance, assisting in fermentation processes, and supporting the upkeep of our communal spaces. But this is also a place of cultural exchange. Volunteers are encouraged to help our team and local children improve their practical English.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 60 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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23 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 23 Meeting locals
  • 22 Immersing in the local culture
  • 17 Get in touch with nature
  • 10 Developing social awareness
  • 8 Developing environmental awareness
  • 8 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 6 1. No poverty
  • 6 5. Gender equality
  • 3 7. Affordable and clean energy
Ronan

United States

5

Incredible experience!! If you want to be treated like family, live and learn with a very clever and thoughtful host, and fully immerse yourself in the local culture, this farm is one of one. Thank you for having me!

13 days ago

Chiara

Italy

5

I left feeling like I received so much more than I given. Stay with Tuan was a truly authentic experience. He welcomed me into his daily life introduced me to the local community, took me to the morning market, involved me in farm activities. He you want he can also take you to the Ba Vì mountain national park (or ride the bike together through the rice fields!!). Tuan is kind and generous, he always cares about his volunteers and always tries to make them feel at home (also with the food requirements). Those experience gave me the chance to discover a side of Vietnam that I would never have

3 months ago

Lia

United States

5

Awesome experience. Super kind host, friendly village, peaceful, and fun! Lovely to see Vietnam up close in this way. Definitely recommend

5 months ago

kostis

Greece

5

I had a wonderful experience at the farm with Tuan and his brother, who took great care of everything. I was especially interested in the lodge production process and had the chance to be involved in every step, from harvesting to tasting the lodge. We also enjoyed many other activities, such as cycling, fishing, visiting the local market and pineapple farmers, and exploring the cultural village. Overall, it was a meaningful and authentic experience, and I truly appreciated the opportunity to be part of their daily life. I'm very grateful for their hospitality

6 months ago

Melanie

Germany

5

It was my first time volunteering while traveling. I had a fantastic week on the farm. Tuan is a great and very kind host. I could learn a lot about the daily life on a farm, the lodge fermentation and the people. I really enjoyed to make my own the lodge. Furthermore, it was a very special experience to go to a yoga class with the neighbor and to visit the pineapple farm around the corner. On our day trip to the local village I could learn more about the many different ethnic groups, which I truly enjoyed. Thank you, Tuan!

7 months ago

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