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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Cavale , booking, membership, and more.
About Cavale
What is Cavale?+
A curated travel experience platform. We personally vet every experience and write every listing. Think of us as your well-travelled friend who has already done the research.
How is Cavale different from Viator or GetYourGuide?+
We do not list thousands of experiences. We select a small number per destination and write about them honestly. Fewer choices, better choices.
What languages does Cavale support?+
English, French, and Luxembourgish. Our editorial team writes natively in all three.
What currencies can I pay in?+
GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, SGD, and CHF. All prices are stored in GBP and converted at display time.
Booking
How do I book?+
Select an experience, choose your dates and guests, and proceed to checkout. Some experiences offer instant confirmation. Others we confirm with the operator within 24 hours.
Can I cancel a booking?+
Yes. Free cancellation up to 14 days before for most experiences. Check the specific cancellation policy on each experience page.
What happens after I book?+
You will receive a confirmation email with your voucher, meeting point details, what to bring, and your operator contact information.
Can I book for someone else?+
Yes. You can also send a gift card at cavale.travel/gifts.
Membership
What is Cavale membership?+
An annual subscription (Explorer at £75/year, Insider at £395/year) that gives you member pricing on select experiences, 48-hour early access to new listings, and other perks.
Does the discount apply to all experiences?+
No. We select specific experiences for member pricing. Look for the member price badge.
Can I cancel my membership?+
Yes, anytime. Benefits continue until the end of your billing period.
Is it worth it?+
Most members save more than their membership fee on their first booking.
Safety and Trust
How do you vet operators?+
We research on the ground, meet the operator, test the experience where possible, and keep checking after listing.
What if something goes wrong during my experience?+
Contact us immediately. We provide 24-hour support and will work with the operator to resolve any issues.
Is my payment secure?+
Yes. All payments are processed by Stripe, which is PCI DSS Level 1 certified.
About the Company
Where is Cavale based?+
London, UK. We also have deep roots in Luxembourg.
Who is behind Cavale?+
Alexander and Linda, two travellers who got tired of spending hours researching trips and wanted to build something better.