Sparkling Summer Amethyst Mine Visit
Rovaniemi, Finland
- 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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)
- LunchCampfire BBQ : reindeer sandwich and blueberry juice (vegetarian/vegan alternative upon request)
- Amethyst mine excavation tools
- Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.
- 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.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Maakuntakatu 29, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
The meeting place will be at the our office, Maakuntakatu 29 (next to subway), Rovaniemi 96200. Please meet us at the reception 10 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time. Departure time may vary. Please 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
1
Nordic Unique Travels
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
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
5.0
based on 2 reviews
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.
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