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Explore an amethyst mine winter experience

5/5
2 reviews

Take the unique opportunity to visit a gemstone mine. Hop in the snowcat and enjoy a ride up a snowy mountain with beautiful views of the Finnish wild nature. Listen to the owner who will explain to you everything you want to know about the mine and the mining process.

After you get the chance to look for your own lucky amethyst. To finish off you will enjoy a delicious local Lappish BBQ lunch including sausages, fish soup, and blueberry tea. As a souvenir, you get to keep a lucky amethyst for yourself.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Rovaniemi
Duration: 7 hours
Language:English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Finnish, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided tour
Meal included
E-Voucher
Group tour
Transport included
Lunch

Why you’ll love this…

  • Visit an amethyst mine and dig for your own gemstone
  • Enjoy a ride in a snowcat with beautiful panoramic views
  • Learn about the mining industry from your local guide
  • Try a delicious local Lappish BBQ lunch

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • The tour will be conducted in English, but commentary can also be requested in Dutch, Finnish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese. Please check availability with the local tour operator (contact details in the voucher you'll receive after booking)
  • Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult
  • Please note there's a minimum of 2 people for this tour to take place, which increases to 4 adults on Finnish national holidays and Sundays
  • Vegetarian and vegan options for the lunch are available upon request

Remember to bring:

  • Dress according to the weather conditions. Wear warm, wind and rainproof clothing plus comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 days before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Snow train return transport
  • Visit to an amethyst mine
  • Amethyst mine excavation tools
  • Small amethyst souvenir gift (one that fits in a closed fist)
  • Campfire BBQ
  • Local guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Maakuntakatu 29-31, Rovaniemi, Finland

Meeting point:

Meet for pick-up at the Nordic Unique Travels office. Outside this distance, pick-up is available for an additional charge; please arrange directly with the local tour operator (contact details in the voucher you'll receive after booking).

Provider

NORDIC UNIQUE TRAVELS OY


What people say about this experience

5/5

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    27 December 2022
    5

    United Kingdom

    Fabulous experience the whole family enjoyed it. The guide Albert was fantastic, safedriver, nothing was too much trouble

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    2 December 2021
    5

    Spain

    Hemos pasado un día excepcional con la visita a la mina de Amatista y la comida en la Laavu. Pero sobretodo muchas gracias a Matías, nuestro guía, que ha hecho que el día saliera perfecto.

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145