Sparkling Summer Amethyst Mine Visit

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Get your very own amethyst from the mine, which is on top of the hill with an astonishingly beautiful scenery of Lappish summer wilderness, and enjoy your lunch around the campfire.

*Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Departure time may vary depending on the seasons and availability, please double-check with the local partner

At least 2 people are required for this tour to take place on weekdays and Saturdays

At least 4 people are required for this tour to take place on Sundays and public holidays

Children under 12 year old must be accompanied by adults paying the full price

Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

You get to keep an amethyst you find (that fits in your closed fist)

Amethyst mine excavation tools

Guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)

Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.

Visit to the amethyst mine

Campfire BBQ : reindeer sandwich and blueberry juice (vegetarian/vegan alternative upon request)

Please kindly take note that we do not provide pick up and drop off for this tour.

Meeting point is our office in city center (Maakuntakatu 29-31, in front of Rosso restaurant).

We will bring you back there after the tour. Many thanks for your kind understanding.

What To Expect

Change winter overall, if needed. **Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Amethyst Mine, Pyha-Luosto, Lapland

Our Private car will take you to Luosto, which is a city located 115 kilometers away from Rovaniemi. The city stays underneath the ancient mountains created 20 million years ago. This area contains beautiful forests and nature, where you can experience the natural environment and the peacefulness of the arctic circle. The 20 million years old amethyst mine is located inside the ancient mountains. Our guide will explain everything about the region and what makes it so unique. Climbing up the mountain we will meet professionals who will talk about the history of this Amethyst Mine. They will also explain how to use the tools to dig out your own piece of amethyst. In the end you will be able to take an amethyst that fits in your closed fist to your home with you. Afterwards we will enjoy the beautiful landscape this mountains offers together with a small campfire barbecue with reindeer sandwich, pork sausages, marshmallow and blueberry juice will be served.

3 hours • Admission Included