Full day trip to Amethyst mines on top of Lampivaara hill, located in the middle of Lapland’s beautiful landscape. Dig for amethyst before enjoying a campfire BBQ.

About this activity

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Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, English, German
Pickup included: Pickup from hotel/accommodation in Rovaniemi area (within 10km).
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Visit the Amethyst Mines
Dig your own Amethyst and bring it home
Hear stories from your professional guide
Enjoy a campfire BBQ

Full description

In the early morning, meet your guide at your hotel/accommodation lobby before you are transferred to the magical Amethyst Mines in Luosto, 100 km from Rovaniemi. In winter time there are no open roads to Lampivaara and Amethyst Mine, so you will get onboard a special snow cat across the snowy forests, The Amethyst Pendolino. Your tour includes a warm beverage, interesting stories about geology and history, the tales of amethyst, and digging your own lucky amethyst stone from the winter digging area. You will be provided with professional tools and you will be assisted by professionals to dig amethysts, which you can bring home after the tour. A campfire BBQ is also included on this tour.

Includes

Pickup & drop-off at hotel/accommodation in Rovaniemi area (within 10km)
English-speaking guide (other languages can be available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
Day trip to Amethyst Mines
Entrance Fees
Campfire BBQ (salmon soup, reindeer sandwich, and pork sausages)
Amethyst excavation tools
Amethyst (the one you find)

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

Know before you go

The starting times may be subject to change, in which case, please double check with the local partner
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
This tour is not available on December 24 and 25

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4.5 /5

based on 4 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.7/5
Transportation
3.3/5
Value for money
3.3/5

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Although the face is very small, it is still very worth seeing. Had a very friendly and attentive guide. The subsequent barbecue was a great way to end

January 3, 2022

nice experience

January 8, 2020

Competent guides, nature, landscape, BBQ on the river.

January 5, 2020

From Rovaniemi: Full Day Tour to the Luosto Amethyst Mines

From Rovaniemi: Full Day Tour to the Luosto Amethyst Mines

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