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We first of all in our journey are going to the Meetiyagoda moonstone mine and gem manufacturing site. probably the best moonstone site of the world. After visiting the site you can see how moonstones dig out from the earth as raw materials and how the labourer’s work hard there and they will explain the entire process going on there with you. If you like you can buy those moonstones as well on site.
Thenafter, we are heading towards the Hikkaduwa tourist area and visit Hikkaduwa tsunami museum and pay tribute to tsunami memorial monument there as well. Then after going towards Galle main city and, visit the Dutch fort, the Galle Museum, an old Dutch church and the British church. the Galle, famous for its lace, is filled with priceless crafts and antique treasures like jewelry, ceramics, and Dutch period furniture and brass work.
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You can join this tour from any part of Sri Lanka
Itinerary
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1Galle Dutch Fort
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Galle Museum
Admission ticket included -
3Dutch Fort
Dutch fort
Admission ticket included -
4
British church
Admission ticket included -
5
A 30 m tall (54 ft) statue of Buddha facing the ocean at Tsunami Honganji Vihara commemorates more than 2,000 victims who perished in the 2004 tsunami.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Moonstone Mines and Gem Palace
The beautiful island of Sri Lanka is home to the highest quality moonstone gems in the world. Gem deposits in Sri Lanka can be divided into two types– the more abundant sedimentary deposits caused by the weathering actions of wind and water, and the less common primary deposits found within the bedrock itself.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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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.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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