From Kandy: Ratnapura Gem Experience Tour & Bentota Drop

Travel from Kandy to the coast with a rare gem-focused journey. Explore Ratnapura’s gem market, mine, museum, waterfalls, tea, and rubber estates before a safe Bentota hotel drop.
Start early from Kandy and journey south through scenic countryside toward Ratnapura, famously known as the City of Gems. This immersive day tour combines culture, craftsmanship, nature, and comfort—ending with a smooth hotel drop in Bentota.

Your first stop is the Ratnapura Gem Market, where local traders showcase Sri Lanka’s world-famous sapphires, rubies, and semi-precious stones. Observe the authentic trading atmosphere and learn how gems are valued and exchanged.

Continue to a traditional gem mine, where you’ll safely observe the gem-mining process and understand how stones are extracted using age-old techniques. This is an educational, non-exploitative visit focused on heritage and craftsmanship—no mining participation is required. Then visit a gem museum to discover Sri Lanka’s global gem legacy and famous stones.

Next, enjoy a refreshing stop at Bopath Ella Waterfall, one of the country’s most scenic cascades, surrounded by lush greenery—perfect for photos and relaxation.

The journey continues through plantation country with visits to a tea factory and rubber estate, where you’ll learn about production processes that shaped Sri Lanka’s economy.

Finally, relax as your private driver takes you safely to Bentota, a popular coastal destination. You’ll be dropped directly at your hotel, making this tour ideal for travelers moving from the hill country to the beach.

The itinerary can be customized based on guest interests, time preferences, or pace, ensuring a personalized and comfortable experience.

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