Explore an amethyst mine winter experience
Activities

Explore an amethyst mine winter experience

from
£149.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Finnish, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 7 hours
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.

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What's included
  • check Snow train return transport
  • check Visit to an amethyst mine
  • check Amethyst mine excavation tools
  • check Small amethyst souvenir gift (one that fits in a closed fist)
  • check Campfire BBQ
  • check 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
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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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