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Meetiyagoda, Sri Lanka

Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine Visit

Discover Sri Lanka’s moonstone heritage with a visit to a moonstone mining site in Meetiyagoda.

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The experience

A closer look at local Sri Lanka.

Explore one of Sri Lanka’s best-known moonstone areas and learn about the local moonstone mining tradition. Ask us about arranging a visit to Meetiyagoda as part of your stay in the south.

What to expect

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this experience.

Stop at: Moonstone Mines and Gem Palace, Mitiyagoda Front of School, Batapola Road, Ambalangoda 80300 Sri Lanka

Moonstone mines are in the coastal village of Meetiyagoda, a few kilometres inland between Ambalangoda and Hikkaduwa. See moonstone mining and jewellery making, and browse moonstone jewellery available to buy.

Duration: 2 hours

What to look forward to

Make space for discovery.

Price: $40

  • Visit a moonstone mining site in Meetiyagoda
  • Learn about the local moonstone tradition
  • A cultural experience to add to your Sri Lanka itinerary
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