Gem Mining Experience Private Tour from Colombo or Negombo

Negombo, Sri Lanka
Duration6h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on an immersive gem mining adventure at the a Gem Mining Site in Eheliyagoda, where you’ll experience the thrill of uncovering precious gemstones straight from the earth. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this tour offers a seamless journey into Sri Lanka’s rich gem heritage. Get hands-on with traditional mining techniques, sift through gravel to find hidden treasures, and even purchase stunning gems at unbeatable prices to create your own jewelry or take home a special souvenir.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance/Admission fee - Seethawaka Botanical Garden
  • Guide (English Speaking)
  • Entrance/Admission fee - Gem Mining Site
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What to expect

  1. Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Seethawaka Botanical Garden, or Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Garden is a botanical garden located in Sri Lanka which mainly serves as a research area and a conservation area for threatened and vulnerable endemic plant species in the Sinharaja Rain Forest region. Improving export floriculture, ex situ conservation of wet lowland plants, and bamboo cultivation are also promoted in this garden.The garden was opened to the public in late October 2014 and it is the most recently constructed botanical garden in Sri Lanka.
  2. Orasi Gems & Jewellery
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Traditional Gem Minin Site. Tourist can see and learn the process of Traditional Gem Mining of Rathnapura. You can buy Ceylon Blue Sapphire and other gems also.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all the travelers around Colombo and Negombo. Driver/Guide will be at the lobby with the name board.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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