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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
3 Nov 2023
Feedback
58
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Description
This information update 23/08/2023
After covid19 i close hostel and change project to company tour becaase i have lincence company tour and licence guide. and i plan to tourist information point and rent service (camping gear / mountain bikr / motor bike)
Chiang Dao is a small, laid back town with lots of lovely things to do such as visiting caves, temples, hot springs and amazing hiking. I try my best to make guests and volunteers feel at home when they visit the tourist information point in chiang dao.
We need help with marketing so that Chiang Dao can grow in the tourist industry. I have recently started a website for Chiang Dao and we need help with content. You will enjoy the highlights of Chiang Dao so that you help with our website.
We’re looking for volunteers to stay for a minimum of 1 week and maximum 2 weeks. Also from the ages of 18- 30.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I will show you my culture and get you to sample the local cuisine, meet local people, explore the area, and learn about northern Thailand traditions.
My favourite hobby is bird watching!
Must see in Chiang Dao: Chiang Dao Doi Luang mountain, hot springs, Chiang Dao Cave, town markets and hikes in the national park.
Help
We are looking for volunteers who can help us with the following tasks:
- Cleaning and tidy up
- Help with tourists
- Help with marketing website and social media content.
- Share your experience: Your previous experience as a traveller is valuable in order to get to know and satisfy the potential needs of our guests and make their stay as comfortable as possible.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Thai: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
I can provide free accommodation and breakfast for the volunteers. You will either have a bed in our dormitory and if available, a private room. All bathrooms are shared. Please note that lunch and dinner are not included. However, there are restaurants and shops close by, and you will have access to the kitchen. We sometimes cook for guests and you are welcome to join and eat for free.
You will get to use the same facilities as the guests but for free, this includes tea/coffee all day, laundry. Volunteers are welcome to join activities such as hiking, hot springs, and experience community life!
We have a large garden area that is great for relaxing and sharing coffee with us! We are surrounded by jungle and farms.
We don't feel that we need house rules - if you're a friendly and responsible person you will fit in very well!
Unfortunately we cannot accept families because the room is small.
What else ...
I receive lots of offers from volunteers so please get in touch in advance.
In your message please let us know why you want to join us, your skills and how you would like to help us.
How to get here: We are close to the road where you can catch the 40B bus to Chiang Mai city (around 1h)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 184974682215
Feedback (30)
15 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Norea)
Very helpful. Norea is a good volunteer and respects house rules. help take care my guest. recommend!!
(Excellent
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25 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gaëlle)
Thank you for help me take care guest. Clean kitchen and bathroom in my hostel. Everything ok!! Perfect!! I am recommend!!
(Excellent
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25 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sina) for host
Suntan and Oye are very funny and kind people, I'm happy that I got the chance to live with them for a week. Suntan's hiking trips are amazing and the landscapes surrounding Chiang Dao are stunning! So if you love nature, are ready to help whenever help is needed (we helped Suntan to get mud from a river for his fish tank one day haha) and want an… read more
17 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sina)
Thank you for help me and my wife at hostel. Everything good. Recommend!!
(Excellent
)
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.9)
Communication:
(4.6)
15 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Norea)
Very helpful. Norea is a good volunteer and respects house rules. help take care my guest. recommend!!
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gaëlle)
Thank you for help me take care guest. Clean kitchen and bathroom in my hostel. Everything ok!! Perfect!! I am recommend!!
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sina) for host
Suntan and Oye are very funny and kind people, I'm happy that I got the chance to live with them for a week. Suntan's hiking trips are amazing and the landscapes surrounding Chiang Dao are stunning! So if you love nature, are ready to help whenever help is needed (we helped Suntan to get mud from a river for his fish tank one day haha) and want an… read more
17 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sina)
Thank you for help me and my wife at hostel. Everything good. Recommend!!
(Excellent
)
20 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Desislava) for host
I had such a wonderful time with Suntan and Oi! They welcomed me with open hearts and big smiles. I had the pleasure to hike with Suntan several times, to help Oi with the house keeping and experience the beautiful surroundings. Staying with them is real cultural experience, I highly recommend it to everyone! Chiang Dao is incredible place, with… read more
23 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Noel) for host
Thank you for a wonderful stay!! I assisted with cleaning around the hostel, but I also helped to create content for a magazine and helped with some marketing posters. Suntan was always bringing myself and guests out to see local sights, hiking, and really get the full Chiang Dao experience. On my last night, his wife even made me a delightful… read more
10 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Noel)
Thank you so much for helpfull me and my wife. The best volunteer!! I am recommend!!
(Excellent
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19 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Zih Yun)
good job for you winny!! thank you for helpful me and my wife. everything ok perfect. recommended!!
(Excellent
)
8 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Renée) for host
I really enjoyed my stay at the hostel.
Cleaning and gardening were among the main tasks and my favourite task was to flip the bananas. :)
I felt very comfortable because Suntan and his wife are very friendly people.
I recommend this hostel to everyone who is looking for a beautiful and quiet place.
Cleaning and gardening were among the main tasks and my favourite task was to flip the bananas. :)
I felt very comfortable because Suntan and his wife are very friendly people.
I recommend this hostel to everyone who is looking for a beautiful and quiet place.
7 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Renée)
Thank you Renee!! for help me takcare guest and help clean in my hostel. perfect!! i am recommend!! the good vorunteer.
(Excellent
)
31 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Deborah) for host
I stayed for ten days with Suntan and Oi, and that was such a great experience! It was my first time as a workawayer and it couldn't have been better. I was in charge of keeping the house and the garden clean (sweeping and mopping) and doing the beds when guests were coming or leaving. But apart from that, i was lucky to go hiking in the jungle… read more
30 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Deborah)
good time... Deborah! stay and helpfull in my hostel. respect house rule i am recommend! good volunteer.
(Excellent
)
17 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefanie)
thank you step! for helpful me and my wife take care guest. Help clean bed room ,kitchen and garden. recommend good volunteer.
(Excellent
)
13 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host
We spent a week and a half and we helped with a trekking and housework (both inside and outside with the garden). Suntan works hard to make sure his business works well and we hope more people get to enjoy his trips/activities. Thanks for allowing us to have this experience.
10 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anna-Aleksandra) for host
Thanks for everything Suntan! I felt like a family member during my stay in Chiang Dao! Language barrier caused some problems now and then but everything went just fine! I really loved Chiang Dao and the surrounding nature! Thank you once more!
9 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna-Aleksandra)
good job anna! thank you for help write content website and seo.
(Excellent
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21 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
thank you julia for helpfull me write content website. julia the good vorunteer she easypeasy and have skill job. welcome back all time. and recommend!!
(Excellent
)
12 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Khushboo) for host
This was my first workaway experience. Suntan and Aoy were the best to kick off with. I spent almost 10 days with them, I helped suntan with updating his website and other things on his hiking bit, Also helped Aoy with household and guest relations. I helped her a bit with her english communication as well. Aoy is wonderful and homely she mostly… read more
26 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Khushboo)
thank you. Khushboo... for help me and my wife. work in my hostel and join activity also with guest. perfect!!
(Excellent
)
30 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lester & Yammy)
Thank you. Lester & Yammy for help me media video present. Recommend!!
(Excellent
)
30 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lester & Yammy) for host
We love here very much .itis a good place to enjoy countrylife.the host is very kind.he often drive us to hiking and restaurants.who like hiking and countylife can come
30 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sonja ) for host
Sorry this took me so long! This was a truly amazing experience in every way! Aoy and Suntan are some of the kindest people I have ever met and they made my time here exceptional. During mornings I cleaned the hostel which was not to hard and made easy by clear instructions. In the afternoon I had time to explore Chaing Dao, go to the local… read more
25 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jakub & Kasia) for host
We spent with Oi and Suntan the most amazing, warm and interesting time. They are the most sweet and lovely people we met during our stay in Thailand. We will never forget this experience in a beautiful place under the mountain :)
Kasia & Kuba
Kasia & Kuba
19 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Suksarit) for host
ผมเคยมาพักที่นี่ ขอบคุณมากครับ สำหรับกิจกรรมที่พาไปร่วมทำ พาไปแช่น้ำพุร้อน ไปจ่ายตลาด
ไว้มีโอกาสจะกลับไปอีกครับ
ไว้มีโอกาสจะกลับไปอีกครับ
26 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Enzo) for host
Suntan & Oy are two amazing hosts! Always smiling and very welcoming!
I had really good time here (1h30 from Chiang Mai) at the foot of the mountain. Amazing atmosphere, local food everyday, hiking, temples, caves...
I mostly updated their Wordpress based website and helped tourists (information, activities, rentals, tours...) at the shop near… read more
I had really good time here (1h30 from Chiang Mai) at the foot of the mountain. Amazing atmosphere, local food everyday, hiking, temples, caves...
I mostly updated their Wordpress based website and helped tourists (information, activities, rentals, tours...) at the shop near… read more
27 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloé)
Thank you Chloé. for help me clean and take care guest!! my recommend!!
(Excellent
)
22 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Melanie)
Thank you so much jessika. Help me write content website and magazine.
(Excellent
)
22 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Melanie) for host
This was my first workaday experience and it exceeded all of my expectations. Suntan and his wife, Aoy are so kind and generous. Suntan invited me on every excursion, and to the local hot springs nearly every evening of my 10-night stay there. He also invited me to join him on the trekking trip. We hiked the mountain, and then went to the… read more
16 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (PAN)
Pan good varunteer!! My Recomment!!
(Excellent
)
11 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Thyra) for host
Highly recommend, peaceful getaway near the mountains.
This workaway was great, Suntan and Aoi are amazing hosts and the work is not very difficult and is fullfilling.
Work:
-Help around the hostel, cleaning and with guests.
-Social content for the websites or other ventures.
-English help.
Living:
-Private bungalow.
-Free… read more
This workaway was great, Suntan and Aoi are amazing hosts and the work is not very difficult and is fullfilling.
Work:
-Help around the hostel, cleaning and with guests.
-Social content for the websites or other ventures.
-English help.
Living:
-Private bungalow.
-Free… read more
5 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Thyra)
Thank you Thyra. Very helpfull me and my wife in hostel. Perfect!! My Recomment!!
(Excellent
)
5 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daphne ) for host
I stayed one week and it was amazing, Suntan is a really good person and you're gonna feel like you are in home.
highly recommended.
highly recommended.
17 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Wei-ya & Je-wei) for host
We stayed in the Hostel for two weeks and this place is truly like home. Sun Tan and his wife are amazing hosts. They treated every guest and volunteer as their friends and families. He led us up to the mountain, hot spring and lots of secret places that only local people know. We miss them so bad.
The work here is simple and easy. You will have a… read more
The work here is simple and easy. You will have a… read more
7 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Wei-ya & Je-wei)
Wei-ya & Je-wei very good volunteer. Wei-ya & Je-wei help me take care guest and clean room in hostel. very perfect for me. RECOMMENDED!
(Excellent
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11 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anne & Hannah) for host
Absolute lovely place! This was our first time and we had so much fun, drove to the hot springs, saw the local temple and had so much fun. We helped in the garden and made some new house rules. We only stayed one week but you can definitely stay longer!
24 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Chan) for host
Chiang Dao and Home hostel are a beautiful place to stay if you want to relax and enjoy a slower pace than typical backpacking cities! I stayed at Home Hostel one week. My stay was during low season so there was not much work to be done around the hostel. We had a lot of down time which was okay with me as an avid reader, writer, and meditator.… read more
26 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
Hello Suntan! I just leaved today this man and his cozy hostel! He was an amazing host, I only stayed there for a week or less and since the beginning he make me feel home, he showed me a lot of beautiful places there in chiang Dao and I really enjoyed this beautiful place! Thanks again Suntan I hope to see you again one time! I totally recommend… read more
26 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Hello Andrea from Italy! She is young but she knows how to work. She was very helpful and she helped me with my website. Hope to see you again! Thanks Andrea!! I recommend her to everyone :)
(Excellent
)
10 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Brooke) for host
So blessed to experience an opportunity to volunteer at the hostel! Suntan was such a light and was enthusiastic about everything. I only spent a week here, but instantly felt at home. Probably one of the coolest hostels I have been to so far! It has a beautiful and peaceful environment and the daily markets were amazing for getting fresh… read more
7 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Søs)
Søs was an ideal volunteer. She was always helpful and went out of her way to make our hostel better, even during her time off. She was fantastic with guests and other voluteers, able to get along with anyone. In her work, Søs added her creativity to our hostel and made it beautiful. She was a very committed and responsible volunteer for all of… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Søs) for host
This was my first workaway experience, and I couldn't have asked for more. I stayed a little more than 3 weeks and had so much fun! Suntan was great, my co-volunteers were amazing, the work was what you made of it and the guests were all such good people. Hotsprings almost every night and sometimes big family dinners with everyone :)
This has… read more
This has… read more
7 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorenzo & Jodi)
Lorenzo and Jodi have been great volunteers! They work very well together and individually. They spread such good atmosphere with laughter and they have been an indispensable part of the day-to-day running of the hostel. We will miss them so much, and welcome them back anytime!
Good luck and enjooooy :)
Good luck and enjooooy :)
(Excellent
)
7 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lorenzo & Jodi) for host
This Hostel became our HOME so easily! Suntan went out of his way every day to make us feel at home. He was kind and giving, shared his space and many meals with us, and was flexible and understanding when we took a break for a day or two. Everything here was very relaxed and requires a "go with the flow" attitude because new adventures arise by… read more
15 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana & Maria)
Maria, Ana and May have been wonderful volunteers! They work hard and independent! Always funny to be around and make me laugh. They are all welcome here again anytime!
Happy travels to you all!
Love Suntan
Miss you
Happy travels to you all!
Love Suntan
Miss you
(Excellent
)
15 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ana & Maria) for host
We spent 10 days working here and we loved it! The owner is a really easygoing person and a great guy who loves to share as much as to learn.
Suntan is a very thoughtful person and he is always making shore that you have everything that you need to have the best experience.
He will show you the best and cheapest places to eat topical Thai food.… read more
Suntan is a very thoughtful person and he is always making shore that you have everything that you need to have the best experience.
He will show you the best and cheapest places to eat topical Thai food.… read more
7 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Vít & Karolína) for host
We stayed in the hostel just one week, but we had wonderful time. Santan is great person who takes good care about his volunteers and guests as well. At the time we were there, we helped with opening the hostel 2, so our work was mainly cleaning and preparing the hostel area and kitchen, as there were very not so many guests. Tasks were not… read more
5 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marie & Julian) for host
We stayed at the lovely Hostel for about 10 days and would have loved to stay longer. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this workaway very much!
The work consists mainly of checking in guests and maintaining the hostel. Sometimes there is also garden work to be done or various different tasks, always entertaining and not too hard… read more
The work consists mainly of checking in guests and maintaining the hostel. Sometimes there is also garden work to be done or various different tasks, always entertaining and not too hard… read more
28 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ann-Kathrin)
It was a pleasure to have Anne around! She's full of energy, helpfull, responsible and always smiling! She helped with works which needed to be done around the hostel and had a great handling with the guests and the other volunteers. She's definetly a sunshine and we'd love to have her here again!
(Excellent
)
28 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ann-Kathrin) for host
My stay in the this Hostel was amazing. Suntan is the most friendly, kind and open-hearted host ever and I can recommend everybody to check out this experience. The work is really not hard and you never need to do it by your own. I'm really sad to leave this beautiful place yet.
28 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kerstin)
It was so great to have Kerstin around, she is good company and a very kind, thoughtful person!
Hope to see you again!
Hope to see you again!
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia & Adam)
Natalia stayed with me for 2 weeks and during that time she helped me out with online projects and light housework. She was in charge of workaway and more plus made sure to advertise my place on social media. She also spent some time with me over morning coffees practising my English.
We had a great time together and looking forward to seeing her… read more
We had a great time together and looking forward to seeing her… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Jesper) for host
This was our second work away experience and it was so good and so chill!
Suntan is a super cool guy who just started his home hostel. The work is simple and it just about being creative in the garden, clean house, taking care of bookings and making sure the hostel has the stuff that's needed for the guest and the work awayers.
Suntan has a… read more
Suntan is a super cool guy who just started his home hostel. The work is simple and it just about being creative in the garden, clean house, taking care of bookings and making sure the hostel has the stuff that's needed for the guest and the work awayers.
Suntan has a… read more
6 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Jesper)
Anna and Jesper spent over 2 weeks helping me with my hostel, making it better every day. They were responsible for online bookings, taking care of the guests and they always made everyone feel very welcome.They did amazing job in the garden and they are both very creative which made it easy for me working with them. Easy going people and It is… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan Pablo)
JP came to help us for 10 days. He provided us with new ideas to keep our place running, set up some reservation platforms online, took good care of our guests and did gardening and general cleaning. He's responsible and hard-working, very easy to get along with, and he was always assisting us in an upbeat mood. I would definitely recommend him to… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirna)
Mirna is a lovely, easy-going and down-to-Earth workawayer who helped me a lot to get my project started. She was taking care of a lot of details to make my place cosier and more comfortable and could get on very well with guests and other workawayers. She's responsible and attentive, always in a good mood, which was really compatible with our… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mirna) for host
Helping Suntan to start a hostel business was my pleasure. Cleaning, gardening, painting and decorating was just a little bit of effort and was a lot of fun. He is a great host that will make you feel very welcome, that you are never bored and that you are always happy. Activities for sure did not miss out. Wish him and his dear wife all the best… read more
10 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Toma & Egidijus) for host
Our first workaway in this hostel was amazing. We stayed for 10 days and have helped running the hostel with social media projects also such as setting up internet booking sites, house keeping, and handy work, gardening. The owner of hostel Suntan is perfect host! We spent great time all together with him and his family, we went down in a real… read more
10 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Toma & Egidijus)
Toma and Egis is a great couple, I enjoyed their company so much. They helped a lot in a hostel, specially with social media projects! We also spent time in jungle and had nice dinners together. Will be waiting you back here guys! :)
(Excellent
)
