Explore an amethyst mine winter experience
Activities

Explore an amethyst mine winter experience

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Finnish, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 7 hours
Do this because
  • 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
  • check Hotel pickup and drop-off
Where
Meeting point:
Pickup is included within a 15km radius of Rovaniemi. You'll be required to contact the local operator 48 hours before the event to arrange the pickup within the area included. Please be ready 10 minutes before pickup time.
What to remember
  • Pickup is included within a 15 km radius of Rovaniemi, and you'll be required to contact the local operator after booking using the details on your voucher. Outside the radius, pickup is available for an extra fee to be paid on-site
  • The tour will be conducted in English, but it is possible to request a commentary in the following languages: Dutch, Finnish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese. Please ask the tour operator for availability
  • Remember to dress according to the weather and wear warm, wind and rainproof clothing and comfortable walking shoes
  • Children under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by a paying adult
  • A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to take place
  • Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request
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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 hours before the experience begins.

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