Activities

Explore an amethyst mine winter experience

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£149.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Finnish, Chinese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 7 hours

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Guided tour

Meal included

E-Voucher

Group tour

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

What to expect

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.

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

Where

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).

What to remember

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

Provider

NORDIC UNIQUE TRAVELS OY

Booking fee

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

Cancellation policy

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

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