Sparkling Summer Amethyst Mine Visit

Rovaniemi, Finland

6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The village of Luosto is home to a unique attraction: Amethyst Mine Lapland, where deposits of semi-precious gems formed over 20 million years. It’s tricky to reach by public transport, especially in summer, but this small-group package makes it easy, with a guide and 2-way transfers from central Rovaniemi hotels. Learn how to dig your own amethyst and take home an amethyst that fits in your closed fist, then enjoy a traditional campfire barbecue.

Mine your very own amethyst in Luosto and bring home a unique souvenir
Feast on a typical Finnish BBQ with sausages and blueberry juice
Skip the self-drive stress with 2-way hotel transfers from central Rovaniemi
Numbers are capped at just 16 travelers for quality guide interaction

What's Included

Guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
Visit to the amethyst mine
You get to keep an amethyst you find (that fits in your closed fist)
Lunch

Campfire BBQ : reindeer sandwich and blueberry juice (vegetarian/vegan alternative upon request)
Amethyst mine excavation tools
Amethyst mine entry
Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We also provide pick-up for the following places: - Hostel Ibedcity - K-Market Kairatie - K-Supermarket Kauppatori - Ounasvaara Lakituvat Chalets - Tiedekeskus Pilke (Arktikum Museum) - Nordic Unique Travels Office (Maakuntakatu 29, 96200 Rovaniemi, next to Subway) Pick-up and drop-off are available from selected hotels within 10 km of the Rovaniemi city center.

Meeting point

Maakuntakatu 29, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
The meeting place will be at the our office, Maakuntakatu 29 (next to subway), Rovaniemi 96200. Pick-up and drop-off are available from selected hotels within 10 km of the Rovaniemi city center. Departure time may vary. Check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Nordic Unique Travels

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Amethyst Mine, Pyha-Luosto, Lapland

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

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Super activité

Edson_A, Sep 2022

Un moment ludique avec des explications intéressantes sur la formation de l’améthyste. Et bien sûr le plus sympa: la fouille ! On a trouvé la nôtre, petite mais un très beau souvenir quand même.