Kandy: Exclusive Blue Sapphire Mining Experience, Sigiriya

Discover Sri Lanka's sapphire mines on a private tour from Kandy. Explore the Elahera mining region with a veteran miner, and visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Golden Cave Temple.
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kandy. Head to the Dambulla Golden Temple and marvel at the ancient rock carvings and over 150 Buddha statues housed within a massive cave complex. Next, climb the "Lion Rock" to see the 5th-century frescoes and the ruins of King Kassapa’s palace, offering 360-degree views of the jungle.

Afterward, enjoy an optional lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Elahera mining region, world-famous for producing some of the finest blue sapphires on earth. You won't just be watching from afar; you will be guided by a veteran sapphire miner with decades of hands-on experience.

This is the same expert who guided world-renowned gemologist Professor Hanco Zwaan (Netherlands) during his geological research in Sri Lanka. Under his mentorship, explore the geology of sapphire-bearing gravel (Illama), compare traditional artisanal mining methods (hand-dug pits) with modern mechanical operations, learn how to identify raw gemstones in their natural state, and hear firsthand stories of the most significant sapphire discoveries in the region.

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