Sparkling Summer Amethyst Mine Visit

Duration6h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

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)
Amethyst mine entry
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)

What to expect

15m

Change winter overall, if needed.

**Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.
Amethyst Mine, Pyha-Luosto, Lapland
3h · Admission ticket included

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

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.

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.

Additional information

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.

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