Spice Quest Bastora – RY Marketplace
Visit Mapusa Market and discover organized chaos
Stop by the spice and vegetables vendors to buy ingredients
Take 15 minutes to look around the Mapusa Market and buy spices and agarbattis
Hidden cooking class in an outdoor kitchen
Simple nutritious local lunch with 1 iced tea
Bring Your Own Alcoholic Beverage
Description
Join us for an immersive cooking activity that showcases the vibrant essence of this coastal paradise. Start your journey at the bustling Mapusa market, where you’ll be swept into a world of colors and aromas. Wander among the vegetable and spice vendors and buy gifts for your friends and family. Nestled away in the village of Bastora, our local host offers his lush garden and outdoor kitchen to learn 3 to 4 easy Goan/Indian dishes that you can make back home!
Post that, gather around the table for a nutritious local lunch and 1 iced tea. This experience isn’t just about cooking – it’s a celebration of culture, flavors, and the connections forged through food.
Who This Experience Is Good For
Our local experience is perfect for food lovers and people who can handle the organised chaos of smells and sights of a bustling local market!
Meet Our Local Host
Meet our friendly local cooking family who owns a family restaurant with private exclusive dining experiences. They’ll guide you through our market, sharing insider knowledge and their personal stories.. They are facing financial struggles yet they smile so bright!
Itinerary
Start Time: 9:15 am: Your cab will pick you up at your accommodation Dukle Elite
10:00 am: Stop at Mapusa Market
Stop by the Spice and vegetables rack to buy ingredients
Take 15 minutes to look around the Mapusa Market
Cooking class in a hidden garden
Followed by Lunch
End Time: Activity ends at 2 PM
You reach home by 3 PM
What’s Included
Personalised tour with a knowledgeable and friendly local guide
4 course lunch
Cooking class for 4 dishes
1 non-alcoholic beverage2 beersSafe Drinking water
Transport
What’s Not Included
Additional food or drinks beyond what is provided on the tour
Gratuities for your guide (optional, but appreciated)
Know Before You Go
Minimum Needed: 4 people
Maximum Capacity: 9 people
Total Travel Time: Approx. 2 hours
Total Activity Time: Approx. 4 hours
How far is meeting point from your accommodation: 0 min
Meeting Point Name: Dukle Elite
Booking Deadline
: For 11 November Group –> 25th October EOD
For 19 November Group –> 1st November EOD
Weather Dependent: No
Difficulty Level: Easy – Come Hungry!!!
Special Clothing Required: Yes Clothing for hot weather and sunshine
Special Dietary Restrictions: Yes – Please notify at time of booking.
Extra Cash: Needed for tipping (Not mandatory: you liked the service Tip! You did not? Is ok not to Tip. 10% is good), additional services & souvenirs. ATMs are available in town.
Ground Transportation: Included
Additional Information: N/A
Liabilities: The markets can be very easy to get lost in. Please contact the city manager if that happens. Whenever you want to pin a location which is a meeting point, please do so on whatsapp.
Please follow brief instructions before the activity What is the refund policy? All cancellations, by customer or Remote Year will be given in Marketplace credit within 3 days of the cancellationWhen a customer cancels, credit value will be subject to any associated cancellation fees.Credit can be used toward anything on the Marketplace or toward future program fees. If you’d like to use toward Program Fees, please email [email protected] Credit is valid for 24 months from date of the email. Unless the original purchase was via RY Gift Card.If you would prefer a cash refund, please email [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the marketplace credit.
Note that any cash refund for customer cancellations will incur a minimum 10% transaction and handling fee
What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?
Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!
If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
Will I be able to work on this experience?
If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.
I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?
We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.