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Jewels Of Lapland: Visit to Amethyst Mine in Luosto

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from €160.00

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clock6 hours

Overview

    Join one of the most attractive daily tours of Finnish Lapland! After pickup and well-dressed the guides drive you to Luosto where you will have the pleasure to see and visit Europe’s only active amethyst mine and dig your own amethyst! 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” Pendolino only works after December, October November the Hill will be made by car.
    The mine is a national treasure and mining is all done in an environmentally friendly way, without any big machines. During the tour you will hear about the geology and history of the area, in addition to the properties of the gems and the uses of amethyst. Dig your own gemstone of Lapland, a purple amethyst, and take it home as a memento of your trip.

What's Included

  • Pickup and Drop-off
  • Pendolino Ride
  • Warm Beverage
  • Winter Clothes
  • Entrance Fees

What to Expect

    Dig your own lucky amethyst stone from the Amethyst Mine in Luosto and experience a magical destination with incredible views of the local landscape. Travel to Lampivaara amethyst mine on a special snow train, a heated wagon pulled by a snow machine. The wagon, the Pendolino, will take you to the top of a small mountain, the Lampivaara fell, where you can enjoy the view of the area over the national park while sipping warm berry juice and listen to the facts and stories of this fascinating purple gem stone. The mine is a national treasure and mining is all done in an environmentally friendly way without big machinery. During the tour you will hear about the geology and history of the area, in addition to the properties of the gems and the uses of amethyst. In many cultures there are different beliefs connected to the amethyst. Dig your own gemstone of Lapland, a purple amethyst, and take it home as a memento of your adventure.

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