The arrival pick up service was very good, efficient & friendly. The accommodation & food was good, the host family was wonderful, kind and always ready to help. The transportation service was very accommodating. The project staff members were very helpful. I was very happy to be able to work so closely with the elephants and get a more realistic and authentic experience.
We picked up up from our hotel, took us straight to the elephants, it was very easy and helpful. The host family were absolutely lovely, really friendly & helpful. I felt at home. The food we had was the best curry I’d had so far. Our tuk-tuk driver was very very nice and caring, he even helped megan clean coffee on new top after she tipped it over herself. The project staff members were super friendly & nice. They speak quite good English. Able to answer any questions we had about the elephants. I would like to give 9 out of 10 for my overall experience and satisfaction.
I really recommend joining this project. It’s really good value for money and you get a very good portrayal of what it’s like to be a mahout. It’s a really early start but it is worth it to work with elephants & they give you loads of chai. My only regret is not being able to stay another week!
We picked up last minute because our tour driver pulled out-good service. The accommodation, food and host family was excellent. I can’t take spice so these were perfect. The host family were so welcoming. The transportation service – couldn’t fault it-very safe driver. Project staff members were really nice- chai on tap, they made us laugh a lot. I would like to give 10 out of 9 for my overall satisfaction and experience. The 4:30 a.m starts are a bit of a struggle but after a windy tuk-tuk ride you are wide awake! After a day or two of scrubbing and sweeping. I have to say it can be hard work, but I am so thankful to volunteer with India for giving me the opportunity to work with these amazing creatures-they all have their own personalities and you can help a lot. My faourite elephant name was Kajal. A really cool programme, You see first hand how the mahouts care for their elephants. Loved it!
The arrival pick up service was very efficient – no problem. Accommodation, Food & Host family all were good, clean rooms, food was fulfilling, family was very helpful. The project staff members were helpful. Would like to give 10 out 8 for my overall experience and satisfaction.
Very comforting to know when travelling to a foreign country alone for the first time someone will be there to pick you up. Also people will be there at the family guest house to help you find things, translate and make recommendations. The volunteer experience was fun, timely and safe and although things don’t always go as planned, the staff are very accommodating to each person needs and to provide each person with a beneficial, memorable experience.
It was good, was a little lost but sukret found me. Had a comfortable journey and he went out of his way to find a exchange place for my money. Rooms were great and food was lovely. Totoram our driver was lovely I enjoyed our tuk tuk journeys very much. He is great person. Our project coordinator was great very welcoming, very chatty and his family was lovely. I would like to give 10 out of 8 to VWI. I had a great time being so close with the elephants. It’s a really interesting experience.
