Jewels Of Lapland: Visit to Amethyst Mine in Luosto
ID: GYG300120-524090
Category:
Country: Finland
Duration:
06:00 hours
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 any big machines. 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 trip.
Highlights
- Visit Europe’s only active amethyst mine
- Take in panoramic views of the Lampivaara ancient mountains
- Dig your own amethyst and bring it home
- Learn about these fascinating stones
- Climb the mountains in the winter express Pendolino
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• Pickups are provided within 30 minutes before tour start
Pickups start 45 minutes before your tour starts. Your exact pickup time will be informed by email the day before.
Please be ready and wait at your hotel lobby or outside of your accommodation 5 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
