Our Destinations

Welcome to Gemstone Expeditions

Do you love adventure? Have you always wanted to visit exotic places? Do you want to add to your education, build stronger business relationships, or have a spectacular travel experience? Then I invite you to read on…

Gemstone Expeditions is your go-to “experience provider” for travel destinations that are truly off the beaten path. Our dedicated teams of experts create unique experiences that only a handful of people have ever had the privilege of participating in.

Our clients who have taken these trips continually say that they are “The trip of a lifetime!” We think you’ll agree.

Respectfully yours,

Joe Menzie

Imagine… Exploring some of the most remote and primitive places in the world. Imagine… viewing and purchasing rough gemstones as they are being mined. All while being attended to by our expert guides.

Travel with us to the jungles of Colombia to visit the famed emerald mines. Admire the exquisite tourmalines and emeralds in the mountains of Brazil. Marvel at the landscapes and cultural heritage sites in Sri Lanka where you can meet artisanal miners. Dust off your boots and explore Australia’s outback as you visit its fabulous opal mines. And what world tour would be complete without the gem wonders of Kenya and Tanzania?

But that’s just the beginning… These incredible excursions include more than mines. Each trip also provides a great many possibilities to experience the culture and historical significance of the region—the protected heritage sites and towns of Sri Lanka and Brazil, the wildlife parks of East Africa, the beauty and charm of Colombia, the remarkable fauna of Australia. All while experiencing the local cuisine and meeting the local people.