Mexico Food Adventure

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

If You Cancel Your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

• More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
• Between 41 and 21 days (inclusive) - No cancellation fee. Balance and deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original bookingThis excludes all non-refundable costs as further explained in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
• Between 20 and 15 days (inclusive) - 80% of the holiday cost
• 14 days or less; or failure to join the holiday (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Certain trips may involve different cancellation charges; you will be advised if this is applicable to your holiday during the booking process.For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made for all Polar holidays. Period before departure in which you notify us: 

Cancelation charge

• More than 133 days - Deposit only
• 133 days or less (or failure to join the holiday) (inclusive) - 100% of the holiday cost

Notes (i) Your deposit is non-refundable, even if the cancellation charge calculated is lower than the deposit amount paid; (ii) If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges; (iii) certain travel arrangements may be subject to higher cancellation charges and could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements from the moment the booking is confirmed.

If You Change Your Booking

If, after our Booking Confirmation has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the lead name or your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of $60, and any further cost we incur in making this alteration (including those charged by third party suppliers who provide the component parts of your booking).  You should be aware that these costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you should contact us as soon as possible. Note: Certain travel arrangements may not be changeable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.

You can transfer your booking to another person, who satisfies all the conditions that apply to this booking, by giving us notice in writing at least 7 days before departure provided that the new lead passenger accepts the transfer and these Terms and Conditions. Both you and the new traveler are responsible for paying all costs we incur in making the transfer. Please bear in mind that certain airlines and other transport providers treat changes as a cancellation and charge accordingly, up to 100% of the cost for that part of the arrangement. Where applicable these charges will be passed on to you.

If We Cancel Your Booking

Exodus reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants ,logistical problems, a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 8), or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of Exodus’s liability without any further obligation on Exodus’s part. Exodus is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

If We Change Your Booking

1. Changes to the price. We can change your holiday price after you’ve booked, only in certain circumstances. Changes in the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from changes to the cost of fuel or other power sources, the level of taxes or fees imposed by third parties including tourist taxes, landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports, or exchange rates mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked.

2. Changes other than the price. It is a term of your booking that we are able to make changes to any aspect of your booking. If the change is insignificant, we will ensure that you are notified about it. Examples of insignificant changes include alteration of your accommodation to another of the same or higher standard. If we are forced by circumstances beyond our control to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services that make up your package you will have the rights set out below.
   
   2.1 - We will contact you and you will have the choice of accepting the change or having a refund of all monies paid. You can also accept an alternative holiday, where we offer one (we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value). We will tell you the procedure for making your choice. Please read any notification of changes carefully and respond promptly as if you do not respond to us within the timescale given your booking may be canceled.
   
   2.2 - If you choose to accept a refund then that is the only liability we have and we will not be liable for any further sums, compensation or otherwise and you are advised to adequately insure yourselves against cancellation for any reason

Please note that insurance premiums and amendments charges are not refundable in any circumstances. 

Once you have put down a deposit for a tour, you are unable to cancel and re-book within a promotional period and we reserve the right to amend the pricing on any new booking you make within that time. If you cancel a tour and book the same tour under a promotional code, we reserve the right to decline the booking.

Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge above.

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.

Where possible, we will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have already paid to us.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of TruTravels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions.

Dinner: All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners included Breakfast generally consist of fruits, cereals, beans and eggs. Meals vary in price from around $15-20 USD for lunch and $15-30 USD dinner. A beer costs on average $3-5 USD. *Food Highlights:* There is a lot more to Mexican cuisine than fajitas and tacos and we have the opportunity to discover the wealth of dishes on offer on this itinerary. *Markets visited on this trip:* */Coyoacan Market (Day 3)/* A very colourful market and full of flavours and smells. It is also very popular for its snacks stalls featuring t/ostadas, quesadillas/, seafood and even stews. We will taste some local specialities like /churros, tostadas/ and /elotes/. */Xochimilco Market (Day 3)/* Little floating kitchens will serve our lunch! It will be a mixture of white cheese, guacamole, refried beans, Mexican rice, tortillas, seasonal fruit and /Chicken Mixiote/ (a traditional pit-barbeque meat dish in central Mexico) */Cholula Market (Day 5)/* Taste Blue corn tortillas with cheese, typical in this region. */Cocina de Frida Ocotlan (Day 7)/* One of Frida’s specialities are the/ chili rellenos/ (stuffed chili peppers). We will enjoy a typical Mexican breakfast at her kitchen. *Cooking Classes:* */Cooking class (Day 4) /* Experience the beauty of Mexican cooking and live like a local with Graciela Montaña. As a savvy local chef she will talk about food and teach you how to make an authentic Mexican meal. Suitable for all experience levels, this hands-on cooking class is hosted in am intimimite cooking studio inthe disctrict of Roma Norte.  */Casa Crespo Cooking class (Day 8) /* This cooking class is perfect for those interested in the roots of culinary culture in Oaxaca. You´ll learn how to cook tortillas, 3 types of salsas, an appetizer, soup, mole, dessert and a drink. Chef Oscar Carrazo was studying to be a painter but began training as a cook. He then decided to offer cooking classes. He has learned all about the flavours, ingredients and techniques that are authentically Oaxacan; his valuable resources are the city’s many markets and chefs. *Puebla street food:* */Cemitas:/* The cemita poblana is a sandwich so big you can hardly get it in your mouth. The bread used to make cemitas is covered with sesame seeds. Cemitas are usually prepared with sliced avocado, string cheese, white cheese, onions, salsa, and a choice of different types of meat: milanesa (breaded cutlet), beef, ham, or carnitas. An essential ingredient in cemitas is a local herb called pápalo which give cemitas their particular flavour. */Pelonas:/ *The name is a slang term which means "baldies" and unlike the bread used to make cemitas, pelonas have no sesame seeds. The bun is lightly fried before it is cut and filled with ingredients: first bean paste is spread on the bun, then it is filled with lettuce, shredded meat, chipotle salsa, and a dollop of cream. The */taco árabe/* (arab-style taco) is made with meat grilled on a vertical spit (usually pork loin) and served in a flour tortilla called pan arabe which bears some resemblance to pita bread. It is likely that immigrants from Iraq began the custom of serving tacos árabes, but they have caught on and are very popular throughout the city. *Traditional sweets in Puebla* */Dulces de Camote: /*These candies are made with pureed sweet potatoes mixed with sugar and a variety of flavourings. They are hand-rolled and wrapped in wax paper. Dulces de camote also date back to the colonial period in Puebla. */Tortitas de Santa Clara: /*One of Puebla's most distinctive sweets was created in the Convent of Santa Clara during the time of the Spanish colony. It is said that a nun was looking for new uses for the recently created dulce de pepita, a sweet cream made with ground pumpkin seeds, and she decided to use it on a cookie. The cookie base is baked and afterwards the creamy concoction is added on top, which solidifies when it cools, making a delicious cream-coloured topping. */Jamoncillo:/* Jamoncillo referd to a few types of traditional candies. One is similar to fudge and prepared with milk and sugar, and may contain cinnamon and vanilla for flavouring and pecans as a garnish. Jamoncillo de pepita is made with pumpkin seed paste and usually comes in a bar form with a red stripe.

16 years and up

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