The 6 Best Amethyst Mine Tours from Rovaniemi

1.Amethyst Mine Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 56 reviews · 6 hours · from $271Our pick

Travel from Rovaniemi through snowy Finnish countryside to an amethyst mine, ride a snow train, and dig for a small stone to take home. A guide such as Valentin or Sarah may lead the outing. Expect a six-hour small-group day with lunch included, but allow for a long drive.

“Laut Angabe bei der Buchung solte die Tour 3 Stunden dauern. In Wirklichkeit waren es 6 Stunden, weil die Fahrzeiten nicht mitangegeben wurden. Dies hat unsere gesamte Tagesplanung ruiniert. Des Weiteren erfolgte der Transport mit einem alten Wagen, in dem man die Abgase im Innenraum gerochen hat.”

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2.Small-group Wintertime Amethyst Mine Visit from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $219Best value

Spend about six and a half hours traveling from central Rovaniemi to Lampivaara Amethyst Mine. Hear how the ancient mine works, ride uphill by snowcat when conditions allow, dig for your own fist-sized amethyst, then warm up with a fire and camp lunch.

“If I could give this company a rating of -100 stars, I absolutely would. This was, without a doubt, the worst experience I have ever had with a service provider. I was waiting at the designated pickup location at the agreed-upon time, expecting a smooth and professional experience. Not only did they fail to show up, but they also never bothered to send me an email confirmation or any communication whatsoever. I was left completely in the dark. After waiting in vain, I decided to call the operator, hoping to get some answers. Instead of offering assistance or even a basic apology, the representative engaged in an unprofessional and frustrating…”

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3.Trip to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $239

Travel from Rovaniemi to Pyhä-Luosto National Park with a local guide such as Utsi, walk among old-growth pines, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and visit Lampivaara Amethyst Mine. You will hear Sámi and geological stories, then dig for a small amethyst stone to take home.

“Great experience. Tour guide was so nice, and the staff at the mine was very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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4.Jewels Of Lapland: Visit to Amethyst Mine in Luosto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $225

Travel from Rovaniemi to Lampivaara hill in Pyhä-Luosto, ride a snow vehicle to Europe’s only working amethyst mine, learn how crystals formed, and search the mine floor for your own small amethyst. The trip lasts about eight hours and includes winter clothing, entry, a warm drink, and an English-speaking guide.

“Excellent, friendly and experience tour guides, both - the guide organising the trip and travel, and the guides on-site at the mines. Interesting combination of learning about Lapland's history, nature and natural resources as well as attractive programme for the children. In summary, a rather unique experience to learn about Europe's and probably even the world's only non-industrial amethyst mine and the motivation of people running it for years.”

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5.Pyhä Luosto And Lampivaara Amethyst Mine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $230

Travel from Rovaniemi to Lampivaara Amethyst Mine for a six-hour winter outing. You’ll ride a snow train, hear the story of the purple stone over hot berry juice, and search the digging area for an amethyst to keep. Pickup and mobile tickets are offered.

“Great experience at the mine, where you can dig for your own amethyst stone to bring home. Wear extra layers as it was extremely cold and windy. Our driver is excellent, though unfortunately we were unable to communicate due to language barrier. Suggest for tour agencRead more”

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6.Full-Day Snowshoeing Adventure in Amethyst Mine Pyhä Luosto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $250Top rated

Leave Rovaniemi at 8:30 am for a small-group snowshoe hike through Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Guide Justine and the Nordic Odyssey team lead you across snowy fell country to Lampivaara Amethyst Mine, reached by the Pendolino snow-train. Explore the mine, keep an amethyst, and enjoy a fire-side lunch snack.

“Nordic Odyssey forms a young, dynamic, brilliant, jovial and formidable team! the 4 guides with whom we did our excursions were all as friendly as the others, and the welcome at the agency was very warm... they were all top notch! An Read more”

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