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Moonstone Mine Tour with Museum Visit in Galle

By Travel Jaya
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$155 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover the only place in Sri Lanka where natural blue moonstones are found
  • Explore an authentic moonstone mine and see how gemstones are extracted
  • Witness how raw moonstones are cleaned, cut, and polished by local craftsmen
  • View a collection of natural moonstones in different stages at the museum
  • Interact with local miners and artisans to understand their daily work

Activity location

    • Bentota
    • Bentota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Bentota
    • Bentota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Moonstone Mine Tour with Museum Visit in Galle

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$155.45 x 1 TravellerNZ$155.45
Total
Price is NZ$155.45

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Moonstone Mining Site Visit
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gem Processing & Polishing Demonstration
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Moonstone Museum & Display Area
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Craft & Cultural Insight
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks

What you can expect

Explore an authentic moonstone mine and observe how gemstones are carefully extracted using traditional methods. Learn about the history of moonstone mining and its significance in Sri Lanka’s gemstone industry.

Witness how raw moonstones are cleaned, cut, and polished by skilled local craftsmen. Understand how these stones gain their distinctive glow and value.

View a collection of natural moonstones in different stages, including rare blue moonstones. Gain knowledge about gemstone grading, quality, and identification.

Interact with local miners and artisans to understand their daily work and the traditions passed down through generations.

Location

Activity location

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    • Bentota
    • Bentota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Bentota
    • Bentota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka