Kandy: Exclusive Blue Sapphire Mining Experience, Sigiriya
ID: GYG1426979-2178420
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国家: Sri Lanka
持续时间:
08:00 小时
描述
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.
亮点
- Explore the Elahera mining region with a veteran sapphire miner
- Learn how to identify raw gemstones in their natural state
- Visit the Dambulla Golden Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Compare traditional artisanal mining methods with modern operations
- Enjoy a private tour with pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy
导游语言
重要信息
Wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees for the Dambulla Temple visit
The mining area can be muddy; wear appropriate footwear
The tour involves a moderate amount of walking and climbing at Sigiriya
包括
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Kandy
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Personalized tour by a veteran sapphire miner
- Bottled water
- All logistics for mine site entry
不包括
- Entrance tickets to Sigiriya and Dambulla
- Lunch and drinks
- Gratuities
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