Eco-responsible tourism in Sri Lanka

Alexia’s Animal Volunteering Experience with elephants and sea turtles in Sri Lanka

WHAT THIS EXPERIENCE BROUGHT ME…

• Discovery of a new culture and way of life
• Learning about wildlife and the diversity of Sri Lanka’s flora and fauna
• Confidence in myself, feeling useful
• Being patient, giving my time

MY BEST MEMORIES…

• The first day at the reserve when I saw elephants
• Releasing baby turtles
• Local cooking classes
• Moments shared with the locals…

IF I HAD TO RATE THE SERVICES FROM 1 TO 5…

• Pre-departure information: 5/5
• Registration process: 5/5
• Supervision / project coordinators: 5/5
• Volunteer schedule: 4/5
• Food and accommodation: 5/5

A LITTLE NOTE…

I recommend these projects which are very interesting, especially the elephant project which is truly located in the heart of the Sri Lankan countryside, perfect for discovering the culture. I recommend Freepackers for their very good organization and responsiveness.