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Inside the gem world in Ratnapura - The essential experience
(2) Reviews
About
A rare and intimate look into the gem world, guided by someone who reveals what usually stays unseen. Clear, engaging explanations show how stones are truly read, understood and chosen. An eye-opening moment for every traveler!
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gemologist Tools Provided ( including a 10x loupe, magnifying lens, LED inspection lamp,…)
Meeting Points
Departure
KFC - Ratnapura
Please meet us in front of the KFC entrance in Ratnapura (Main Street). Your guide will be waiting for you wearing a red cap with the "brillianterra" logo, so you can easily recognize him.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In Ratnapura, travelers will explore the city’s vibrant gem culture through a guided visit of local trading areas and artisan workshops. Your local expert will explain how gemstones move from miners to brokers to cutters, with insights and evaluation methods reviewed by a professional gemologist.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Ratnapura
Immersive visit with local lapidaries: watch skilled artisans cut, shape, and polish gemstones, and observe the heating process used to enhance their color
1 hour
Inside the gem world in Ratnapura - The essential experience
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About
A rare and intimate look into the gem world, guided by someone who reveals what usually stays unseen. Clear, engaging explanations show how stones are truly read, understood and chosen. An eye-opening moment for every traveler!
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gemologist Tools Provided ( including a 10x loupe, magnifying lens, LED inspection lamp,…)
Meeting Points
Departure
KFC - Ratnapura
Please meet us in front of the KFC entrance in Ratnapura (Main Street). Your guide will be waiting for you wearing a red cap with the "brillianterra" logo, so you can easily recognize him.
