Summer Excursion to the Amethyst Mine in Luosto
Join us in one of the most attractive daily tours of Finnish Lapland! After pickup and well-dressed our guides drive you to Luosto where you will have the pleasure to see and visit Europe’s only active amethyst mine! The captivating place with its superb view of the surrounding nature is an attraction for numerous visitors every ear! And as the beautiful forest will be changed into a national park the area’s attractiveness increases.
After arrival, you will travel to Lampivaara amethyst mine with special “snow train” Amethyst Pendolino which is a warmed wagon pulled by a snow machine. Pendolino will take you to the top of Lampivaara fell (small mountain) where you can enjoy the very top view of the area, over the national park. Then you will be seated in wooden shelter, sipping warm berry juice and listening the facts and stories of this fascinating purple gem stone.
The mine is a national treasure and mining at the Amethyst mine is done environmentally friendly – no big machines at all. The amethyst of Lampivaara, located in Pyhä-Luosto Lapland, Finland, was formed about 2 000 million years ago in the bowels of the ancient mountains. During the tour you will hear about the geology and history in addition to the properties of the gems and the uses of amethyst. In many cultures there are lots of different beliefs connected to amethyst. There is now a special gem mine on the top of the hill that will sustain for the hundreds of years.in us in one of the most attractive daily tours of Finnish Lapland! After pickup and well-dressed our guides drive you to Luosto where you will have the pleasure to see and visit Europe’s only active amethyst mine! The captivating place with its superb view of the surrounding nature is an attraction for numerous visitors every ear! And as the beautiful forest will be changed into a national park the area’s attractiveness increases.
After arrival, you will travel to Lampivaara amethyst mine with special “snow train” Amethyst Pendolino which is a warmed wagon pulled by a snow machine. Pendolino will take you to the top of Lampivaara fell (small mountain) where you can enjoy the very top view of the area, over the national park. Then you will be seated in wooden shelter, sipping warm berry juice and listening the facts and stories of this fascinating purple gem stone.
The mine is a national treasure and mining at the Amethyst mine is done environmentally friendly – no big machines at all. The amethyst of Lampivaara, located in Pyhä-Luosto Lapland, Finland, was formed about 2 000 million years ago in the bowels of the ancient mountains. During the tour you will hear about the geology and history in addition to the properties of the gems and the uses of amethyst. In many cultures there are lots of different beliefs connected to amethyst. There is now a special gem mine on the top of the hill that will sustain for the hundreds of years.
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Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
Location
Start point:
Joulumaantie, 5 - 96930 - Rovaniemi - FI
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
End point: Same as the starting point
Schedule
Duration: 6 Hours
Recommendations
We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year.
After arrival, you will travel to Lampivaara amethyst mine with special “snow train” Amethyst Pendolino which is a warmed wagon pulled by a snow machine. Pendolino will take you to the top of Lampivaara fell (small mountain) where you can enjoy the very top view of the area, over the national park. Then you will be seated in wooden shelter, sipping warm berry juice and listening the facts and stories of this fascinating purple gem stone.
The mine is a national treasure and mining at the Amethyst mine is done environmentally friendly – no big machines at all. The amethyst of Lampivaara, located in Pyhä-Luosto Lapland, Finland, was formed about 2 000 million years ago in the bowels of the ancient mountains. During the tour you will hear about the geology and history in addition to the properties of the gems and the uses of amethyst. In many cultures there are lots of different beliefs connected to amethyst. There is now a special gem mine on the top of the hill that will sustain for the hundreds of years.in us in one of the most attractive daily tours of Finnish Lapland! After pickup and well-dressed our guides drive you to Luosto where you will have the pleasure to see and visit Europe’s only active amethyst mine! The captivating place with its superb view of the surrounding nature is an attraction for numerous visitors every ear! And as the beautiful forest will be changed into a national park the area’s attractiveness increases.
After arrival, you will travel to Lampivaara amethyst mine with special “snow train” Amethyst Pendolino which is a warmed wagon pulled by a snow machine. Pendolino will take you to the top of Lampivaara fell (small mountain) where you can enjoy the very top view of the area, over the national park. Then you will be seated in wooden shelter, sipping warm berry juice and listening the facts and stories of this fascinating purple gem stone.
The mine is a national treasure and mining at the Amethyst mine is done environmentally friendly – no big machines at all. The amethyst of Lampivaara, located in Pyhä-Luosto Lapland, Finland, was formed about 2 000 million years ago in the bowels of the ancient mountains. During the tour you will hear about the geology and history in addition to the properties of the gems and the uses of amethyst. In many cultures there are lots of different beliefs connected to amethyst. There is now a special gem mine on the top of the hill that will sustain for the hundreds of years.
Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
Location
Start point:
Joulumaantie, 5 - 96930 - Rovaniemi - FI
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
End point: Same as the starting point
Schedule
Duration: 6 Hours
Recommendations
We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year.
- Equipment
- 1 drink
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