Departure City: Rovaniemi
Departure: any time between 08:00 – 09:00
Duration: 6-7 hours
Please NOTE: The departure time may vary depending on the season and the availability on the day. Please follow the meeting time on the email confirmation and meet us at the designated meeting point 10 minutes in advance.
The Lampivaara amethyst mine is a unique attraction in Lapland. This authentic and special gem mine is located on a mountaintop in the middle of the Pyhä-Luosto National Park. This is the only remaining amethyst mine in Europe that is still being mined and open to tourists.
The geology of the area was formed billions of years ago, and the Losto Crystal Mine is 20 million years old. The entire mine has a pleasant view and exudes the absolute energy from the amethyst. The mine does not use large machines to excavate, nor does it sell any of its rich mineral deposits as raw materials. It is now open year-round to tourists from all over the world.
In winter, the mine will use a snow train to transport you to the mine on the top of the mountain. A dedicated person will explain to you the history of the mine and take you through the mining process, and then provide you with special tools to give you the opportunity to dig out your own amethyst (you can take away one piece that is no larger than yours). fist-sized crystal)!
*Cultural meaning of amethyst: Amethyst is considered by traditional Western culture to be the birthstone of February and the gemstone for the sixth wedding anniversary. Amethyst symbolizes tranquility and security, and can bring inspiration and wisdom. Its other meaning symbolizes love, representing loyalty and honesty. [Excerpted from Wikipedia]
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- English tour guide (please consult with us if you need Chinese or other languages)
- Free pick-up and drop-off service is available within 15 kilometers of Rovaniemi city
- Snow train to and from the top of the mountain (the mine provides this transportation service depending on the thickness of the snow layer)
- Amethyst Mine Tickets and Digging Tools
- Keep an amethyst smaller than your fist as a souvenir
- Campfire barbecue: reindeer meat sandwich, pork sausage, marshmallows and hot blueberry tea (please inform us in advance if you have any special dietary restrictions)
- Small group experience, up to 8 people per car
NOTE
- Children under 3 years old will not be charged
- On weekdays and Saturdays, at least 2 people need to register to form a group
- On Sundays and national holidays, at least 4 people are required to register to form a group
- Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult
- If guests are late due to their own reasons, the guide will not wait for them. Please go to the activity location by yourself or abandon the trip (no refunds will be given)
- If the number of applicants is less than 2, we will notify you in advance and cancel the trip or make other arrangements depending on the situation
- Closed on Christmas Day, December 24th and 25th and on Sundays
Cancellation policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if the booking is cancelled
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