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Jewels Of Lapland: Visit to Amethyst Mine in Luosto
Description
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.
Highlights
- Private and Luxury
- Full-day Tours
- Archaeology Tours
- Weather Dependent - Moderate
- Day Trips
- Bus Tours
- Nature and Wildlife Tours
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Inglese
What's included
Included
- Entrance Fees
- Warm Beverage
- Pendolino Ride
- Winter Clothes
Not included
- Hotel pick up / Drop off
Itinerary
- 1
Amethyst mine on top of Lampivaara hill is located in the im
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.
4h
Meeting point
• Meeting time at Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park Safari Office in Santa Claus Village, address is Joulumaantie 5, at 9:00.
Useful information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Neonato0-3 anni
- Bambino4-13 anni€104
- Adulto14-99 anni€188
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Jewels Of Lapland: Visit to Amethyst Mine in Luosto
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