Lapland Jewels & Pendolino Snow Train Ride - Luosto Amethyst Mine Trip

Summary

Experience excavating or mining your own amethyst gem and learn about all the stone’s mythical and magical properties of the Shamans. Located about 120km away from Rovaniemi city, Lampivaara is also within the Arctic Circle and has its own unique scenery with its primitive virgin forest. A place also known to the locals as a ski destination, ride the big snow pendolino (snow train) onto the top of Lampivaara to enter the Amethyst mine. Expect to hear real stories such as history, legends of the crystal and the ancient mountain from the Amethyst mine tour. Before returning to Rovaniemi, enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding Pyhä-Luosto national park with a light trek by snowshoes towards a fire pit to grill some sausages.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Experience excavating or mining your own amethyst gem and learn about all the stone’s mythical and magical properties of the Shamans. Located about 120km away from Rovaniemi city, Lampivaara is also within the Arctic Circle and has its own unique scenery with its primitive virgin forest. A place also known to the locals as a ski destination. You will ride the big snow pendolino (snow train) onto the top of Lampivaara to enter the Amethyst mine. Expect to hear real stories such as history, legends of the crystal and the ancient mountain from the Amethyst mine tour. On the way back to Rovaniemi we will stop by in the traditional hut and grill some sausages around the fire surrounded by the beautiful scenery surrounding Pyhä-Luosto national park. 

What’s included?

  • ~ Amethyst introduction

  • ~ Free to take one amethyst (size limited)

  • ~ Open fire, Lappish BBQ light lunch

  • ~ Pickup & return to your accommodation

  • ~ Professional guidance mining amethyst

  • ~ Pyhä-Luosto national park

  • ~ Small group guarantee (max.8person)

  • ~ Snow amethyst pendolino experience

  • ~ Thermal overalls 

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Sunny Safari

About operator:

Sunny Safari is a high quality, experienced and customized safari activities provider located in Rovaniemi-the official hometown of Santa Claus. We are operating where you have good condition to experience the Lapland nature and traditions. We are an energetic and attentive team. What we focus is not that we could offer, but those tourists might expect.

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