Well worth the time - This tour was fantastic! Ahmed is so friendly and knowledgable and answered all our questions. It was really interesting to see how the gem industry works in Sri Lanka, from mining to cutting and selling. We would have been lost in Ratnapura without him!

Great experience for the family - Crescent Gems and Mr. Ahmed provided me and the family with an excellent Gen Tour. He was very kind and thoughtful towards the kids. Provided the kids with coloring books so they don’t get bored on the way to the tour. He provided a great explanation of how gems are formed, patiently explained the different gems and their properties. He took us to see some excellent gem related sites that I won’t spoil. The tour was informative and the kids loved it as well! We were over all very satisfied with the tour and Mr. Ahmed’s hospitality. A definite recommendation for anyone interested in seeing and learning about Srilanka’s gem history

Unique Experience - He is very professional and knowledgable in the industry. Very patient and sincere with sharing all the information about gems from geology to market. Very calming and slow tour to let us explore and really learn something out of it. Unique experience to learn about srilanka gems

Ahmed is a knowledgable... - Ahmed is a knowledgable and kind host who personalised this tour to my liking. It was great to see the gem cutting and heating process in real life and also visit the mines. Highly recommended.

Incredible experience! - Great Shipping I highly recommend. The price may seem a little expensive but we discover a side of Sri Lanka that few tourists have the opportunity to see. Amhed is a very good guide. His expertise in the field is very valuable. I told him I wanted to buy a sapphire. He guided me and organized stone presentations for me with serious suppliers in the region. He gave me confidence in my purchase and prevented me from being scammed. He was very adaptable to my requests. It was a wonderful experience, which I highly recommend. The price might seem a bit dear but you get to experience a side of Sri Lanka that few tourists have the chance to visit. Amhed was a very good guide. His experience is a real asset. I told him I wanted to buy a saphire. He helped me in my choice and organized a meeting with serious local suppliers. With him I was confident I was not being scammed buying a stone.

Must do gem tour from cruise ship port - After going on 30+ cruises to 4 different continents I will happily say this was the best adventure from a cruise ship I have ever been on. Ahmed picked us up and dropped us off right at the port. The price included breakfast and lunch at delicious, clean, local restaurants selected by Ahmed. Our private tour felt like a backstage pass into the Sri Lanka gem industry. We were able to see every phase of the gem process, from the mine to the finished product, and Ahmed shared his expertise with us every step of the way. He showed us the Sri Lankan gem markets up close and explained the techniques the traders used and guided us on what to do and not to do. This is hands down the best way to get a glimpse into the gem industry. He patiently answered hundreds of questions from us throughout the day. Ahmed personalized everything for us. He learned what types of stones we were shopping for and used his expertise to help us secure them. I only bought the stones I wanted and did not feel pressured to spend more than I budgeted. He guarantees the stones are authentic and which eased my anxiety about making such a big purchase abroad. In addition to teaching us about gems we learned so much about Sri Lanka from Ahmed generally. He explained the local foods we were eating together at breakfast and lunch. He also added optional extra stops along the tour for king coconut, durian, and mangosteens. By the end of the tour, Ahmed was no longer just our tour guide, he became our friend. We are already looking at our calendars to see when we can come back to Sri Lanka and when we return we will hopefully be spending more time with our new friend Ahmed.

Great Day. - Had an excellent day with Ahmed. He went out of his way to make sure our experience was more than we expected and he succeeded. Highlights included local breakfast and lunch, mine tour, heat treating tour, and gem shopping. Ahmed not only fully explained the various stages of the process from ground to finished product in English but answered our never ending questions. My favorite part perhaps was our gem purchasing because Ahmed freely shared his extensive knowledge and experience relating to Sri Lankan gems.

What a wonderful experience!!! - If you can only book one tour about gem stone, Shreek is the best choice for sure, we are so happy with the whole experience, not only learned lots of the knowledge about the gem stone but also had the chance to see the mining and polishing process and so on. I really hope I can go back again!!!

Educational and enjoyable! - This was a fascinating tour. We saw how gemstones are heat treated and how they are cut and polished. We visited gem mines. The real value of the tour, however, were the explanations and insights Ahmed provided. He is very knowledgeable about the gem world and explains things with clarity and humor. He is fluent in English. We highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in gems or interested in purchasing gems.

Must do gem experience! - If your an expert or an absolute novice when it comes to gems (like myself) Amhed's experience he's created is incredible. He can fully tailor an experience to anyone's needs; for me and my partner, we wanted fairly chill- see the gem industry workings and buy a few small gems. Ahmed controlled the situation at all times and helped us make good informed decisions. It was an absolute pleasure and a highlight of the trip. Highly recommend.