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Guided tour of the Lampivaaran amethyst mines - Departure from Rovaniemi

Visit the Lampivaaran amethyst mines in the middle of winter!

Essential information

Visit the Lampivaaran amethyst mines in the middle of winter!

Duration
6h
Starting time
08:00
No refund, no rescheduling

Highlights

Discover a real amethyst mine under the snow

Snowmobile ascent to the mine

The chance to extract your own amethyst (and keep it!)

Commentary by your professional guide

Description

Visit the Lampivaaran amethyst mines in the middle of winter!

Set out to discover Europe's only remaining amethyst mine, nestled in the snow-capped mountains of Lapland. After a transfer in a special vehicle adapted to winter conditions, you'll reach the Lampivaara hill, where the mine is located. There, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of this precious crystal, used for centuries for its protective and aesthetic virtues.

You'll then have the chance to enter the mine and discover how amethysts are extracted from the rock. Armed with a small tool, you can even search for and take home an amethyst you've extracted with your own hands! Throughout the visit, you'll enjoy an impressive panorama of Lapland's forests and mountains, offering a splendid view, especially under the white coat of winter.

The excursion will end with a convivial moment over a hot blueberry juice and a sandwich, the perfect opportunity to ask all your questions and warm up before heading back down to the valley.

Good to know

  • Availability: Monday to Saturday (except in exceptional cases)
  • Pick-up location: from our partner's agency located in downtown Rovaniemi
  • A wetsuit and boots will be lent to you
  • This activity accommodates a maximum of 8 people

Price includes

  • Transfers to/from Rovaniemi

  • Transportation by bus and snowmobile (conditions permitting)

  • Services of a professional guide

  • Wetsuit and boots

  • Entrance fees to Lampivaaran amethyst mines

  • Guided tour of the Lampivaaran amethyst mines

  • The amethyst you have extracted (it must fit in your clenched fist)

  • Sandwich and hot blueberry juice

Price doesn't include

  • Tips
  • All other extras

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