11 DAYS • GEMS • CULTURE • HERITAGE

Gem and Cultural Discovery Tour of Sri Lanka

A comprehensive 11-day journey designed for gem enthusiasts and cultural explorers to discover Sri Lanka's rich gem mining heritage alongside vibrant cultural experiences and historic sites.

Gem MiningExperiences

CulturalHeritage

IconicLandmarks

Natural Beauty& Local Life

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EUR 20,000per guest

Discount available for 4 or more guests

11 Days

Private air-conditioned vehicle

Katunayake International Airport / Colombo / Southern Coast

TOUR CODE: RE-EXP-01

Tour Overview

This comprehensive 11-day signature journey brings together Sri Lanka's legendary gemological legacy and iconic cultural wonders. Led by certified gemologists, you will attend an academic seminar at the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute, safely explore active artisanal pit mines, participate in river gravel washing, and visit bustling trading markets. Seamlessly woven throughout are Sri Lanka's greatest cultural treasures: climbing the fifth-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress, witnessing sacred rituals at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, crossing the iconic Nine-Arch Railway Bridge in Ella, relaxing along golden southern coast beaches, and savoring Ceylon tea and authentic regional gastronomy.

ThemeGemology, Cultural Heritage & Historic Exploration

Duration11 Days

Start / End PointKatunayake International Airport / Colombo / Southern Coast

Travel ModePrivate air-conditioned vehicle

Watch Tour Video2:15 mins

Tour Highlights

A PERFECT BLEND OF GEMS, CULTURE, NATURE AND HISTORY

Gem Mining Experiences

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Kandy Cultural Experience

Tea Plantations & Local Life

Gem Markets & Workshops

Spice Gardens & Local Cuisine

Nine-Arch Bridge & Scenic Drives

Southern Coast Beaches

Route Map

YOUR 11 DAYS JOURNEY ACROSS SRI LANKA

Itinerary Stops & Waypoints

Colombo (Arrival)VIP Reception

SigiriyaRock Fortress & Frescoes

KandyTemple of the Tooth

Nuwara EliyaTea Valleys & Waterfalls

EllaNine-Arch Bridge

YalaWildlife Leopard Safari

Southern Coast (Galle)Dutch Fort & Beaches

Colombo (Departure)Airport Transfer

1Colombo

2Sigiriya

3Kandy

4Nuwara

5Ella

6Yala

7Southern

8Colombo

Day by Day Itinerary

A JOURNEY FILLED WITH UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Day 1

Arrival in Colombo

VIP reception at Bandaranaike International Airport, transfer to luxury seaside hotel, tour orientation and welcome dinner.

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Day 2-3

Gem Mining Exploration

Specialized seminar at the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute. Hands-on riverbed gravel washing, vertical pit mine descent, and Niwithigala rough gem market exchange.

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Day 4

Sigiriya & Dambulla

Ascent of the UNESCO World Heritage Sigiriya Rock Fortress, exploration of ancient royal pleasure water gardens, followed by visiting Dambulla Cave Temple frescoes.

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Day 5-6

Kandy Cultural Experience

Witness the sacred puja ritual at Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth Relic), evening Kandyan cultural drumming and dance show, and master lapidary cutting studios.

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Day 7

Nuwara Eliya & Tea Plantations

Scenic ascent into the Central Highlands 'Little England'. Walk through rolling Pedro Tea Estate, watch factory rolling processes, and visit St. Clair's falls.

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Day 8