In the morning you will meet your guide at your hotels reception area and begin your journey. The drive from Rovaniemi to Luosto takes about one and a half hours. 

Once arrive, You will take a special snow train to the heart of Lampivaara amethyst mine, a heated wagon pulled by a snow machine.The wagon, the Pendolino will take you to the top of Lampivaara fell, where you can enjoy the highest view of the area overlooking the Pyhä-Luosto National park. After a brief introduction about the stories of this fascinating purple gem stone, with enjoying the view of the area over the national park, you will be guided towards the main digging area.

A part of the open digging area is covered by a roof, so amethyst searching is possible throughout the winter time. 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. You can get a chance to dig your own lucky gemstone of Lapland, a purple amethyst, and take it home as a memento of your trip.

Our Amethyst Mine Tour is suitable for all ages and skill levels.