Lampivaara Amethyst Mine Day Trip From Rovaniemi

Thanks to our incredible guide Camille, we had an incredible family day! She picked us up at our accommodation (she had ...

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Don't miss seeing a new side of Lapland on this guided tour of the hilltop Lampivaara amethyst mine. Discover the secrets of this ancient stone in the heart of the beautiful snowy forest!

Details

Duration

5 hours 5 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup
Transportation by bus or minibus
English–speaking tour assistant
Admission to the Lampivaara amethyst mine
Digging tools
Complimentary amethyst stones

Not included

Hotel drop–off
Winter clothing: snowsuit, boots, and hat: 10EUR per person

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 4 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.6

Excellent 647 Travelers·55 reviews

December 19, 2024
Violaine
Bordeaux, France
Thanks to our incredible guide Camille, we had an incredible family day! She picked us up at our accommodation (she had planned a car seat for our bab...
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January 22, 2024
Michela Bruni
Italy
The excursion was very nice and interesting. I really enjoyed visiting the mine and looking for amethysts. The landscape was wonderful. The Italian gu...
Traveling solo
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January 18, 2024
Marie Paule Bertin
Bordeaux, France
Very interesting and enriching activity. You arrive in a completely different and surreal setting. The journey is intoxicating due to its beauty. The ...
Traveling solo
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December 12, 2023
Diego
Spain
The activity was very nice, making a quick stop on a lake to see the views and be on top of it. The guide, Sergio, was super attentive at all times, a...
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February 24, 2020
Amelie
Cauffry, France
value for money really bof, the "visit" is an explanation of 30min, then we pass in a small room looking for amethysts. for this price it's not worth ...
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February 8, 2025
Sandra
Switzerland
The activity was really nice. We learned a lot about amethysts. The mine was really nice to see as well. Our Guide, Maria, was amazing!!! Also th...
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December 18, 2024
Davide
Italy
Great guide Massimiliano! The excursion was beautiful, even as an activity for children
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December 16, 2024
Fernando
Spain
A very good experience with Jordi who made the day wonderful for the whole family. 100% in Spanish. We collected several very beautiful amethysts and ...
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March 6, 2024
Camille
France
Great excursion in French and the guide is very nice, magnificent landscape
With friends
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February 29, 2024
Anonimo
Italy
Beautiful excursion, not to be missed. Stunning view and very well organised.
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Don't miss seeing a new side of Lapland on this guided tour of the hilltop Lampivaara amethyst mine. Discover the secrets of this ancient stone in the heart of the beautiful snowy forest!

Lampivaara Amethyst Mine Day Trip

After picking you up from your hotel in Rovaniemi, we’ll board a bus and head north. The trip will take about 1.5 hours until we reach the Lappish town of Luosto, near which the Lampivaara amethyst mine is located.

To reach the top of the hill in which the mine is located, you'll climb onto a snowcat, a vehicle that will take you through the snow on a beautiful route through the incredible snow-capped forests of Finland. If you take the tour in the summer, we'll travel this route directly by car.

Once we reach the summit, we’ll take a walk to the amethyst mine, which dates back more than 2,000 years. There, we’ll begin a guided tour of the woodworking facilities, where we’ll learn about the main uses of amethyst jewelry. Amethyst is considered Lapland’s most famous and iconic gemstone. You’ll fall in love with the violet color and brilliance of this type of quartz.

What's more, you'll have the opportunity to visit the excavation zone so you can dig up your own pieces of amethyst and take them home as a souvenir of your visit to one of the few gemstone mines in the world that welcomes tourists.

As you exit the depths of Lampivaara mine, you'll be able to enjoy the most stunning views of the surrounding countryside from your hilltop location. Don't forget your camera!

Finally, after this magical experience, we’ll return to the center in Rovaniemi after 5 hours of activity.

Schedule

Please note that the time of the activity is approximate and varies according to season and availability. After making your reservation, we'll contact you to confirm the exact time.

Pickup Info

This tour includes pickup from hotels located within an 8 km (5 mi) radius of downtown Rovaniemi. If you cannot find the name of your hotel during the booking process, please select the closest one.

If you are in another area, we'll meet at the following address: Rovakatu 19b, Rovaniemi 96200, Lapland, FI. In this case, during the booking process, you will need to select the pickup option from the dropdown menu under the name Wonderlapland.

Please note that this activity does not include return transportation to your hotel and will always end at a central location in Rovaniemi.

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Don't miss seeing a new side of Lapland on this guided tour of the hilltop Lampivaara amethyst mine. Discover the secrets of this ancient stone in the heart of the beautiful snowy forest!

Lampivaara Amethyst Mine Day Trip

As you exit the depths of Lampivaara mine, you'll be able to enjoy the most stunning views of the surrounding countryside from your hilltop location. Don't forget your camera!

Finally, after this magical experience, we’ll return to the center in Rovaniemi after 5 hours of activity.

Schedule

Please note that the time of the activity is approximate and varies according to season and availability. After making your reservation, we'll contact you to confirm the exact time.

Pickup Info

Please note that this activity does not include return transportation to your hotel and will always end at a central location in Rovaniemi.

Lampivaara Amethyst Mine Day Trip