8-Day Gem Tour

Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo

Highlights:

Warm welcome at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.

• Transfer to your hotel in Colombo.
• Time to relax after your flight.
• Evening city tour including the Gem Museum, National Gem and Jewellery Authority, and Odel showroom for gem-inspired collections.

Overnight Stay: Colombo

Day 2 – Colombo to Beruwala (China Fort) 

Highlights:

• Drive to Beruwala.
• Explore the famous China Fort Gem Market, Sri Lanka’s largest international gemstone trading hub.
• Meet gemstone dealers and exporters.
• Visit gem cutting and polishing workshops to observe skilled craftsmen transforming rough stones into finished gems.

Overnight Stay: Beruwala

Day 3 – Ratnapura Gem Mining Experience

Highlights:

• Drive to Ratnapura.
• Visit a traditional gem mine and watch miners at work.
• Learn about gem washing, sorting, and identification.
• Visit the Ratnapura Gem Museum.
• Explore the vibrant Ratnapura Gem Market.
• Opportunity to purchase certified gemstones from reputable dealers.

Overnight Stay: Ratnapura

Day 4 – Ratnapura to Nuwara Eliya

Highlights:

• Scenic drive through the central highlands.
• Stop at Kitulgala for a rainforest walk or optional white-water rafting.
• Visit a tea plantation and tea factory.
• Evening stroll around Gregory Lake.
• Browse local gem and jewellery boutiques.

Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya

Day 5 – Nuwara Eliya Exploration

Highlights:

• Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden.
• Meet gem traders offering stones from the Uva and Sabaragamuwa regions.
• Free time for shopping, sightseeing, and photography.

Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya

Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya to Kandy

Highlights:

• Drive to Kandy through scenic mountain landscapes.
• Visit Ramboda Falls en route.
• Tour a sapphire workshop and lapidary.
• Visit the Gem Museum & Lapidary in Kandy.

Overnight Stay: Kandy

Day 7 – Kandy Gem & Cultural Experience

Highlights:

• Visit Kandy’s renowned gem dealers and jewellery showrooms.
• Learn about gemstone grading, certification, and international quality standards.
• Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya.
• Free evening for shopping and exploring Kandy city.

Overnight Stay: Kandy

Day 8 – Kandy to Colombo – Departure

Highlights:

• Return to Colombo.
• Stop at Avissawella for refreshments and last-minute souvenir shopping.
• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.

End of Tour