Meetiyagoda

Meetiyagoda Gem Region

Meetiyagoda, a quiet village set between Ambalangoda and Hikkaduwa on Sri Lanka's southwestern coast, is the world's primary source of the finest quality adularia moonstone — a gemstone with a floating, blue-white inner glow known as adularescence. The region's mine communities have been working the same moonstone veins for generations, using traditional pit techniques unique to this coastal area. Our tours pair the gem experience with the beauty of the southern coastline, including an optional stop at the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort — one of the best-preserved colonial fortifications in Asia. Guests depart with a deep understanding of moonstone origin and quality, and the opportunity to acquire stones directly from licensed traders.