Farm Mae Sap, Thailand

5.0
(59 reviews)59

Learn to make your own bag and bamboo products with Karen Tribe

Top Host
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Help a sustainable project
51 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
54 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
53 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

4h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
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$ 15

Per day

Fee pays for

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

Description

Volunteers contribute 500 baht per day for the food, accomodation and materials for the handicrafts.

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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.
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.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
10 days

The Experience

Welcome to my small and nice organic farm in my Karen Hill Tribe village. My name is Papa Sao and my wife is Mama Sao. She can teach you how to make traditional Karen bag and clothes and in ten days you can also make your own. I will show you how to make a bamboo cup or other products from bamboo. You can also learn many things about the herbs we grow and also about Karen culture. Please be a part of our family and stay as long as you like!

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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59 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 54 Get in touch with nature
  • 53 Meeting locals
  • 46 Immersing in the local culture
  • 39 Learning about sustainability
  • 36 Developing environmental awareness
  • 32 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 49 15. Life on land
  • 41 3. Good health and well-being
  • 35 2. Zero hunger
Amelie

United Kingdom

5

An amazing, genuine and heart-warming stay. the farm was away working in Chiang Mai, so Mama Sao looked after my boyfriend and I during the stay. She is an incredibly kind woman. We met family from their village, fished on the farm and tried lots of local food. We stayed for only 2 days so were not able to experience all the activities available to a longer stay, for example the hot springs or weaving. Because it is rainy season, there was not as much manual labour to do on the farm either. We enjoyed the relax though and Mama Sao's company. We would definitely return to experience more!

3 months ago

Angel

Australia

5

Staying with Mumma and the farm has been one of the more enriching experiences ive ever had. Living with their family in the sweet stillness of Samoeng taught me so much about local craft and cuisine, and general farm maintenance and upkeep. Mama and the farm are thoughtful to your needs and capabilities. They ask for reasonable help and also treat you to adventure and play but they also give you space to enjoy on your own. This was a beautiful stay, id highly recommend.. just be prepared for some bugs around the farm with some wearable repellent. Id love to visit again, thank you!

6 months ago

Hayleigh

Canada

5

There's so much to say about this beautiful farm and it's beautiful people. the farm and Mama Sao are the most welcoming, caring and loving people. They have a big beautiful family that we got to interact with daily. From fishing our dinner to waterfall hikes to delicious homemade food and treats, this place is so special. It feels as though my heart has opened ten fold since being here only a week. I absolutely recommend this place to get out of your comfort level, be immersed in nature and connect with yourself and locals in a whole new way. I hope I have the privilege of returning one day.

6 months ago

Lara

France

5

PapaSao and Mamasao are the sweetest person in the world, we love staying in the farm with them. It is mostly chilling and enjoying activities like fishing, weaving, hiking surrounded by nature and animals. We helped with the plantation in the farm but it's only 1/2 hours. I'll recommend this place definitely and you will appreciate even more Karen people and their culture ! Hope to come back one day 🫶🏻

8 months ago


Papa replied

Thank you very much! If I ever have the chance to come to Thailand again, please think of me.

Léïna

France

5

The farm is an incredible person, always smiling with his guitar and spreading good energy. Even if he wasn't very present during our stay, we quickly grew attached to him and Mama Sao. She cooked us delicious meals from her farm and taught us how to make a traditional Karen bag. Because of the season, the work was light, so the stay was calm and relaxing. Life in the Thai countryside was very immersive, and we even attended a traditional Karen wedding. Thank you both, we wish you all the happiness in the world see you soon 🫰🏽✨🥰

8 months ago

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