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Maldivian Cooking Class and Lunch

Summary Description

You will be welcomed into the family and encouraged to participate in the preparation of each of the dishes, which include chopping vegetables, preparing the fish, coconut grating & milking.

Once the cooking is complete the table will be set to enjoy a freshly cooked meal with members of the family. Around the table you can share your thoughts about the cooking process, learn more about the Maldives or you could learn some useful words that you can use during the remainder of your holiday.

Highlights
  • Enjoy authentic home cooked Maldivian dishes.
  • Assist in selecting the ingredients from the local market in Male.
  • Meet and spend time with a local family.
  • Help prepare local dishes and then enjoy eating them alongside the family.
Description

It has to be said you can’t beat home cooked food and with our taste of local life not only do you assist in selecting the ingredients from the local market in Male you get to spend time with a local family. Prepare local dishes and then enjoy eating them alongside the family in their home.

Included / Excluded
  • Cooking demonstration
  • Local lunch and fruit juice
  • Transfer by local ferry or Bus
  • All local tax
  • Local Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenditure - snacks and souvenirs
Start / End Locations

Start Location: Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé

Start Location Notes: Jetty No 5 (Opposite of Bank of Ceylon)

Commentary

Guide : English

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • While participating in tours & activities provided by Secret Paradise Maldives social distancing must be practiced and face coverings worn at all times to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19. Secret Paradise has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, however, Secret Paradise cannot guarantee that its guest's, partners, or others will not become infected.
  • By joining the tour you knowingly and freely acknowledge all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19.
  • Guests agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and contact Secret Paradise by email if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after participating in a Secret Paradise tour or activity.
Know Before You Go
  • Face Mask
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Re-fillable water bottle
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera
  • Money for personal expenditures
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing
RETAIL PRICE
Adult (12 - 99 years) N/A
Child (6 - 11 years) N/A
Infant (0 - 5 years) N/A
RETAIL PRICE
Adult (12 - 99 years) $75.00
Child (6 - 11 years) $37.00
Infant (0 - 5 years) N/A
Additional Information

A maximum of 6 people per booking. Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately, The Maldives is a Muslim country therefore we would request female guests to dress with modesty in mind. For cruise ship passengers: at time of booking, passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name & docking time. Not wheelchair accessible. Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel and Tourism Council. 

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Basic Information
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Max Group Size: 6
  • Currency: USD
  • Language: English
  • Booking Cutoff: 6 hours
  • Timezone: Asia/Karachi
  • Category: Food & Drink
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