Highlights
- Discover the traditional gem mining industry in Rathnapura
- Visit a local gem mine and learn about the mining process
- Meet local miners and hear about their experiences
- See how gemstones are cut, shaped, and polished at a workshop
- Enjoy a private tour with a maximum of three guests
Description
Begin your experience with a pickup from Rathnapura city, then take a short 15-minute drive to a local, non-touristy gem mine where real mining work takes place daily. At the mine, learn about the full gem mining process in detail, and have the opportunity to speak directly with local miners and hear about their experiences.
Enter the mine to see firsthand how demanding and challenging gem mining truly is. After the mine visit, continue to a trusted local gem workshop where you can observe the cutting, shaping, and polishing of gemstones and view a wide variety of Sri Lankan stones.
This stop also provides an optional opportunity to purchase genuine gemstones at local prices, with no obligation to buy. The tour is conducted in a private car and is limited to a maximum of three guests, ensuring a comfortable and personal experience from start to finish.
Includes
Pick-up from Rathnapura city
Visit to a local gem mine
Explanation of the gem mining process
Interaction with local miners
Get inside the mine and see the process in real time
Visit to a local gem workshop
Observation of gemstone cutting, shaping, and polishing
Opportunity to purchase gemstones
Excludes
Meals
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Important Information
- The tour is limited to a maximum of three guests.
There is no obligation to purchase gemstones.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
