Sri Lanka - Private Ratnapura Gem Tour with Gem and jewelry Expert | La Vacanza Travel

Sri Lanka - Private Ratnapura Gem Tour with Gem and jewelry Expert

Duration: 12 hours
Destination: Sri Lanka, Western Province, Colombo
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  • 12 hours
  • Colombo
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Our guide is a professional gem dealer with 25 years in the industry , He will teach you the ins and outs of the industry, from the geology to the formation of gemstones, the distribution of gemstones in the island, the cutting industry to the marketing of gemstones in the west.

You will get to know the workings of an industry that has dazzled the ancient world to the modern world.

This is a one on one experience you SHOULD NOT MISS if you are interested in gemstones.

What Can You Expect?

On our way from Colombo we will have our breakfast mid way , It will be a authentic Sri lankan breakfast , Our fist stop is at a Heat Treatment work shop after which we head to Experience gem markets first hand, Next we visit a gem cutting factory and head for lunch , After lunch we head to the gem mines.

Sample Menu

• Rice and cury - This a Sri Lankan meal that's mainly eaten at lunch

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English Speaking guide
  • Gem Tools to use
  • Gem cutting Experience

Exclusions
  • gem purchases
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Any Expenses of Personal Nature

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up at 6 am from your pick up location near Colombo.

Airports

  • Bandaranayake Intl Airport, Colombo Sri Lanka


Departure Time


Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Sri Lanka - Private Ratnapura Gem Tour with Gem and jewelry Expert
2/22/2022 - 5/11/2025

Monday : 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday : 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday : 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday : 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday : 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday : 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

12 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

shinehteta2015

20 Apr, 2024

He is very professional and knowledgable in the industry. Very patient and sincere with sharing all the information about gems from geology to market. Very calming and slow tour to let us explore and really learn something out of it. Unique experience to learn about srilanka gems

Aryan_A

22 Mar, 2024

Ahmed is a knowledgable and kind host who personalised this tour to my liking. It was great to see the gem cutting and heating process in real life and also visit the mines. Highly recommended.

betsybU351RD

26 Feb, 2024

After going on 30+ cruises to 4 different continents I will happily say this was the best adventure from a cruise ship I have ever been on. Ahmed picked us up and dropped us off right at the port. The price included breakfast and lunch at delicious, clean, local restaurants selected by Ahmed. Our private tour felt like a backstage pass into the Sri Lanka gem industry. We were able to see every phase of the gem process, from the mine to the finished product, and Ahmed shared his expertise with us every step of the way. He showed us the Sri Lankan gem markets up close and explained the techniques the traders used and guided us on what to do and not to do. This is hands down the best way to get a glimpse into the gem industry. He patiently answered hundreds of questions from us throughout the day. Ahmed personalized everything for us. He learned what types of stones we were shopping for and used his expertise to help us secure them. I only bought the stones I wanted and did not feel pressured to spend more than I budgeted. He guarantees the stones are authentic and which eased my anxiety about making such a big purchase abroad. In addition to teaching us about gems we learned so much about Sri Lanka from Ahmed generally. He explained the local foods we were eating together at breakfast and lunch. He also added optional extra stops along the tour for king coconut, durian, and mangosteens. By the end of the tour, Ahmed was no longer just our tour guide, he became our friend. We are already looking at our calendars to see when we can come back to Sri Lanka and when we return we will hopefully be spending more time with our new friend Ahmed.

Getaway21213344554

26 Feb, 2024

Had an excellent day with Ahmed. He went out of his way to make sure our experience was more than we expected and he succeeded. Highlights included local breakfast and lunch, mine tour, heat treating tour, and gem shopping. Ahmed not only fully explained the various stages of the process from ground to finished product in English but answered our never ending questions. My favorite part perhaps was our gem purchasing because Ahmed freely shared his extensive knowledge and experience relating to Sri Lankan gems.

Y_R

11 Dec, 2023

If you can only book one tour about gem stone, Shreek is the best choice for sure, we are so happy with the whole experience, not only learned lots of the knowledge about the gem stone but also had the chance to see the mining and polishing process and so on. I really hope I can go back again!!!

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Must do gem tour from cruise ship port

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Must do gem experience!

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