Cultural Dining Experience with a Local Family in Mindelo
Description
Enjoy a personal encounter with a local family during meal preparation Gain insights into everyday life in the host country through conversation Have the option to assist in cooking or simply observe and take notes Participate in an experience certified by global fair trade organizations Feel free to discuss your own culture and homeland with the host family WHAT TO EXPECT Engaging with a local family at their dining table offers a cultural and gastronomic journey. You step into a different world, where each encounter is personal, involving only your group and the local family. Upon meeting the local family and enjoying your first drink, you'll have the chance to assist them in meal preparation. Or, if you prefer, you can simply observe, jot down notes, and capture the moment with photographs. Just relax and savour the experience. All host families have at least a basic command of English, providing an opportunity to converse and gain insights into everyday life in their country. Feel free to discuss anything you're curious about with your hosts, including sharing aspects of your own culture and homeland. Most host families are genuinely interested in learning about other cultures. Your participation in Travel for a Cause is fully guaranteed. These experiences hold certification from World Fair Trade Organization and Green & Fair.
Location Map
Highlights
- Alcoholic drinks;
Exclusions
- Dinner;
- Soft drinks;
Terms & Conditions for This Tour
These are the key terms that apply to tour bookings. They form part of your contract with 1860 Travels — see the full Terms & Conditions for the complete text.
Pricing, Inclusions & Exclusions
- Prices are per person unless stated otherwise, and may change at any time until your booking confirmation is issued.
- The Inclusions and Exclusions listed on this page are specific to this tour — anything not listed under Inclusions is excluded from the price.
- Prices exclude local taxes, charges, gratuities, food and beverages, and transfers unless expressly stated otherwise. Gratuities are entirely at your discretion.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Student and senior (60+) pricing requires valid ID at the time of booking and on the day of travel.
- Group tariffs may be available for parties of 10 or more — contact us for a quote.
Amendments & Cancellations
- Amendments to this booking can be made by contacting us at least 96 hours before the departure date.
- Cancellation notice must be received at least 1 week before departure, otherwise a 100% cancellation charge applies.
- Theatre tickets, dining products, and overnight tours cannot be amended or cancelled unless otherwise stated at the time of booking.
- For health or pandemic-related cancellations, options may include a travel credit voucher, rebooking on flexible dates, or a full refund, subject to the specific product's conditions.
- If you miss a coach tour through no fault of 1860 Travels, no refund will be issued; a discounted rebooking rate may be offered as a gesture of goodwill.
Refunds & Compensation
- If a venue cannot be visited during the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, a partial refund of the admission value may be issued at our discretion.
- No refund is given for non-operational air conditioning or washroom facilities on an assigned vehicle.
- Refund requests cannot be accepted more than 30 days after the tour's completion.
- Approved refunds are processed within 15–20 working days via the original payment method.
- Third-party tours where 1860 Travels acts as an agent are non-refundable and subject to the supplier's own terms.
Payment
- Full payment is required at the time of booking unless otherwise specified.
- We accept Visa and MasterCard and charge no service fee, though your card issuer may apply its own charges.
- Customer payments are held in a dedicated client money trust account until your booking is completed or cancelled.
