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4 Amethyst Mine Visits in Lapland That Survive a Dark Afternoon

4 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $206

Send this to whoever is planning the trip: 4 amethyst mine visits that repay the money, each with its cost, its traveller verdict and the detail that decides it.

From Rovaniemi: Amethyst Mine Guided Tour - Riding the snow train through Lapland
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From Rovaniemi: Amethyst Mine Guided Tour

1.Amethyst Mine Guided Tour

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

Review of Rovaniemi’s amethyst mine tour, with snow train ride, gem digging, lunch, family tips, transport details, and honest value advice.

“This tour doesn't make much sense if you're starting from Rovaniemi. It's a very long drive and the activity itself is way too short. You spend a whole day on it. The guide is basically just there for transportation. We were picked up in an old car with a broken door and were indirectly criticized by the guide for opening the door too wide because they would then have to pay for the repairs themselves. We found that really unpleasant. Of course, we didn't do it on purpose. This incident left us with an unpleasant feeling, so we no longer felt comfortable. As for the amethyst mine itself, the presentation…”

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Jewels Of Lapland: Visit to Amethyst Mine in Luosto - Riding the winter express Pendolino
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Jewels Of Lapland: Visit to Amethyst Mine in Luosto

Amethyst Mine Tour by Electric Fatbike - Warm Berry Drinks in the Wooden Shelter
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Amethyst Mine Tour by Electric Fatbike

3.Amethyst Mine Tour by Electric Fatbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $233Top rated

Ride an electric fatbike to Luosto’s amethyst mine, enjoy fell-top views, learn local geology, and dig for your own purple stone.

“Super guide: friendly and competent. Excellent bikes adapted to powder snow. Fabulos view at the top of the hill. Digging for stones was too long”

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From Rovaniemi: EXCURSION TO THE AMETHYST MINE IN LUOSTO - Reaching the Lampivaara Amethyst Mine
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From Rovaniemi: EXCURSION TO THE AMETHYST MINE IN LUOSTO

4.EXCURSION TO THE AMETHYST MINE IN LUOSTO

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 5 hours · from $206Best value

Visit Luosto’s ancient Lampivaara Amethyst Mine from Rovaniemi, ride the winter snow train, dig for a lucky stone, and enjoy Lapland views.

“Întreaga experiență a fost minunată, iar Dima, ghidul nostru, a fost extraordinar. O activitate unică.”

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What Finland does with the dark

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