Discover the Flavours of Serendib

Discover the Flavours of Serendib
14 DAY LUXURY CULINARY TOURS
Experience Sri Lanka like nobody has
done before… Come on a journey that will
delight your senses, enrich your
knowledge and leave you with an
appreciation of Sri Lanka’s rich culture and
culinary traditions.
Some of Sri Lanka’s best chefs will mentor
you in the preparation of exotic meals and
share their knowledge of the culture and
traditions that influence Sri Lankan food.
Your mentors will also lead you on
expeditions to local markets to pick the
finest fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and
seafood for your cooking class.
On this tour, you will have your own
chauffeur-driven car to travel across this
beautiful island, stay at some of the most
beautiful luxury hotels, use your own
cooking station to create culinary
masterpieces at each venue and have
plenty of free time to explore exotic Sri
Lanka at your own pace, away from the
tourist beat.
Food and so much more…
Golf, Cricket, Wildlife, Rainforests, Shopping, Beach,
Scuba, Gems, Jewellery, Archeology, Spa, Surfing.
Five days of cooking - 14 days of paradise.
Relax in comfort at some of the best hotels in Sri Lanka:
Jetwing Beach
A chic luxury hotel on the beach, famous for seafood & romantic sunset BBQs on the beach.
Jetwing Vil Uyana
A small luxury hotel with private chalets built around a lake and a typical rice paddy.
Jungle Beach Resort
One of the finest luxury resorts on the East Coast with private chalets nestled in a Jungle setting.
Cinnamon Lodge
A beautiful lakeside resort in Habarana, in the Cultural Triangle.
Heritance Tea Factory A colonial era tea factory converted into a luxury hotel, perfect for exploring the hill country.
Jetwing Lighthouse
A luxury boutique hotel on the southern coast, designed by Asia's most famous architect.
Cinnamon Grand
One of the finest luxury hotels in Colombo.
More than just a taste of paradise.
Contact Sonali 0432 689 804 | sonali@miristrails.com | www.miristrails.com
A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE ITINERARY...
Five cooking classes and a leisurely tour of this beautiful tropical island will unlock culinary secrets that lie
within each region. Each class is preceded by visits to local seafood and vegetable markets. Be awed by the
flavours and the aroma and the variety of food that you’ll learn to create and savour.
• NEGOMBO - 2 nights @ Jetwing Beach
• SIGIRIYA - 3 nights @ Vil Uyana
• TRINCOMALEE - 2 nights @ Jungle Beach Resort
• HABARANA - 1 night @ Cinnamon Lodge
• NUWARA ELIYA - 2 nights @ Tea Factory Hotel
• GALLE - 3 nights @ The Lighthouse Hotel
• COLOMBO - 1 night @ The Cinnamon Grand Hotel - special dinner
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A visit to the Sigirya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site and 8th Wonder of the World.
An Elephant Safari to Minneriya National Park, to witness ‘The Gathering’
Village walks guided by Naturalists and Environmentalists
Pluck fresh Ceylon Tea in the cool hills of Sri Lanka
Helping bring in the fishermen’s catch on Sri Lanka’s golden beaches.
Shop for gems, handicrafts and branded clothing in Colombo
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"My friend and l were looking for a culinary tour with a difference and we were not disappointed. Sonali’s organization and attention
to detail was excellent. We had the most amazing experience, each day was fabulous. We did not want to come home, and will
definitely be going again with Sonali. Sri Lanka is an unspoiled destination and so welcoming to travelers. We have been cooking
constantly since our return." ~ Fiona
"Wow, what a trip. This would have to be one of the best trips I have ever had. Sri Lanka is the best kept secret in the world and has so
much to see and do, so much more than that what I anticipated. The cooking was fantastic but we did so much more than cooking.
My friend and I decided to do all of the optional activities, and even some that were not on the itinerary such as the Geoffrey Bawa
retreat and gardens. Every day was a new adventure and at each destination we didn’t think it could get any better, but guess what, it
did. The accommodation was absolutely first class and Sonali and Vasee were wonderful hosts and could not have been kinder.
Having our own car and driver was fantastic and definitely the way to go. We were thoroughly spoilt with the cooking side and well
looked after so there was no need to be nervous, which I was on the first day. I would love to do another trip with Sonali and have no
doubt will do so in the next couple of years." ~ Sue
"This trip was one of my better choices in life, the cooking not only informative but exciting!" ~ Graeme (81 years old)
"We were totally looked after on the Miris Trails tour from the moment we decided to book. Sonali helped us with visas, extra hotel
bookings and transfers to the start at Negombo. Sonali also made contact to make sure everything had gone to plan.
Our lovely guide picked us up in a comfortable Toyota from our hotel in Colombo. Shantha our guide was welcoming and a wonderful
source of knowledge and practical advice. It was a luxury having your own guide and vehicle for the tour. Shantha always having the
air conditioner on as we emerged from hours of sightseeing. It was also convenient to make arrangements with him if we wanted to
change the schedule slightly or stop for those inevitable photo stops. Shantha was more of a guide than a driver as he could spot
wildlife from afar and answer every question relating to the historical and cultural significance of the sights.
The hotels were superb. They were mostly open plan with excellent facilities and fantastic service. My favourite hotel was Vil Uyana at
Sigriya. I loved having our own plunge pool and the dining facilities were extraordinary. The hotel and its surrounds were fully
planned, it felt very modern but very sympathetic to the culture.
I liked the variety in the activities - safaris, village walks, boat rides,snorkeling, temple visits, tea picking, shopping and countryside
viewing. There was not too much of anything as you could determine what you wanted to do. The cooking sessions were fabulous as
we each had our own chef plus the head chef giving us advice. We picked up lots of techniques and I always learnt something from
every dish." ~ Jeanette