Jewels Of Lapland: Visit to Amethyst Mine in Luosto

4.7 (9 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation

out of 5

9 reviews

4.7

Jewels Of Lapland: Visit to Amethyst Mine in Luosto — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Jewels Of Lapland: Visit to Amethyst Mine in Luosto, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Dig your own lucky amethyst stone from the Amethyst Mine in Luosto and experience a magical destination with incredible views of the local landscape.

Travel to Lampivaara amethyst mine on a special snow train, a heated wagon pulled by a snow machine. The wagon, the Pendolino, will take you to the top of a small mountain, the Lampivaara fell, where you can enjoy the view of the area over the national park while sipping warm berry juice and listen to the facts and stories of this fascinating purple gem stone.

The mine is a national treasure and mining is all done in an environmentally friendly way without big machinery. During the tour you will hear about the geology and history of the area, in addition to the properties of the gems and the uses of amethyst. In many cultures there are different beliefs connected to the amethyst.

Dig your own gemstone of Lapland, a purple amethyst, and take it home as a memento of your adventure.

Day Trips Nature and Wildlife Tours Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Archaeology Tours Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance Fees
Included: Warm Beverage
Included: Pendolino Ride
Included: Winter Clothes

Not included

Not included: Hotel pick up / Drop off

Itinerary

Amethyst Mine, Pyha-Luosto, Lapland

4 hours

Amethyst mine on top of Lampivaara hill is located in the immediate vicinity of the Luosto recreation centre, in the middle of Lapland’s beautiful landscape.

The mine at the top of the hill introduces you to the fascinating world of gemstones.You will hear stories told for millennia, and get to dig for your own lucky amethyst, that has waited 2000 million years to be found.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

- Meeting time at Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park Safari Office in Santa Claus Village, address is Joulumaantie 5, at 9:00.

End point

- Meeting time at Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park Safari Office in Santa Claus Village, address is Joulumaantie 5, at 9:00.

Pickup points

Meet your guide at either the Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park Safari House in Santa Claus Village (Joulumaantie 5) or the Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park City Office (Koskikatu 8). The office in Santa Claus Village is located to the left of Santa’s Reindeer. The City Office in the center of Rovaniemi is located at the intersection of Valtakatu and Koskikatu. Please check in at the front desk inside the office with a member of staff.

Please inform us at least 48 hours before the start of the activity which office you will be arriving at, unless you specified the meeting location at the time of booking.

Missing the meeting time or location will result in a missed activity, and no refund will be provided.

Using your ticket

Meeting time at our Safari Office in Santa Claus Village, address is Joulumaantie 5, at 9:00.
Meeting time at our City Office, Shopping Center Rinteenkulma, Koskikatu 8, at 9:00.
Missed meeting time and point will result on missed safari which will not be refunded.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.