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By Travel Jaya
Free cancellation available
Price is €81 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

    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Galle
    • Galle, 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: 08:00
Price details
€40.38 x 2 Travellers€80.76
Total
Price is €80.77
Until Sun, 8 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Moonstone mining site visit
  • Inclusions
    Gem processing and polishing demonstration
  • Inclusions
    Moonstone museum and display area
  • Inclusions
    Local craft and cultural insight
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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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    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka