Gems Tours Thailand Vietnam
Gem Tours Thailand Vietnam is a twice yearly event.
Gems and Tours offers an immersive travel experience for those looking to discover the best deals on wholesale gemstones and jewelry. Founded by Andy Turkington, who has over 25 years of experience in the precious stone industry, Gem Tours to Thailand and Vietnam Gemstone mining sites provide personalized attention to guests with a maximum of 8 guests per tour. The tours start and finish in Bangkok and offer visits to various destinations in Thailand and Vietnam, allowing us to experience the local culture and cuisine alongside gemstone related activities.
Whether you’re a seasoned gemstone trader or a first-time buyer, Gems and Tours has something for everyone, with the chance to relax, shop, and participate in cultural activities as well. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the world of wholesale gemstones as an industry insider. Tours cost USD $2,500 per person.
Why not join us on a 15-night gemstone tour to Thailand, Vietnam or Both!
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Gems and Tours
Wholesale Gemstone Prices
We visit many wholesale gemstone dealers, and you will buy gems at wholesale prices as we do.
We only take 8 travelers so we can all fit in one minivan and so that you get personalised attention.
With over 25 years of experience in the precious gemstones industry, our founder, Andy Turkington, has developed close relationships with local wholesale Gemstone dealers, enabling us to provide our members with the best possible prices on a wide range of gemstones and jewelry.
BANGKOK
We begin our all our tours in Bangkok, where we stay in Soi 4 Sukhumvit. This is a ‘party’ street full of good bars and restaurants. It is close to the Skytrain which we use a lot and is close to shopping and The Jewellery Trade Centre.
Don’t worry, it is perfectly safe and your hotel is QUIET, so you shouldn’t have any trouble sleeping!
We arrive in the evening of the first night and head straight to the hotel. Dynasty Inn or Ibis are reliable good choices
The next day starts at 10am with a skytrain ride to The Jewellery Trade Centre (JTC). Here there are hundreds of dealers who specialise in EVERY gemstone known on Earth. I take you to see the dealers I buy from, but you are free to buy anywhere. I can help with negotiations if you like.
I DO NOT take commissions from the dealers because you are paying me to introduce them to you. These dealers know I buy a lot and bring guests who also buy, so they give us the best price to ensure we keep coming back.
We also visit Silom Road where there are plenty of dealers who sell slabs and facet rough. There are Lapidary supply shops as well. Bangkok also has many temples and historical attractions as well as wonderful shopping. We can cater to a wide range of interests, just let me know what you are keen on and I can usually organise things. We spend a total of five days in Bangkok so there is some flexibility.
We usually aim to be back in the hotel daily by 4pm, so that you can rest up for dinner at 6pm. We usually visit a bar for an optional pre dinner drink. My sister and I then go for an after-dinner drink and you are free to join us. The tour gets tiring but is at a leisurely pace, so ‘late’ nights are not recommended. We eat a lot of street food and ease you into it. If you feel uncomfortable, we can take you to more ‘traditional’ restaurants. Choices may be a bit more limited out in other locations outside of Bangkok.