Top 7 Amethyst Mine Tours in Rovaniemi

1.Amethyst Mine Guided Tour

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

Travel from Rovaniemi by minibus to a covered amethyst mining area, then ride a snow train through snowy Finnish countryside. Your guide provides tools and helps you search for a small stone to take home in your closed fist. The six-hour tour includes pickup, mine entry, lunch, and guides in English, French, or Spanish.

“Dès la prise en charge la magie commence avec les magnifiques paysages enneigés. Une fois arrivée au lieu de départ du wagon sur ski (je ne me souviens plus du nom exact) la magie s'intensifie. La descente à la mine est sympa on trouve de petites améthystes. Un petit passage à la boutique et on reprend la descente avec toujours des paysages à couper le souffle. Nous nous sommes régalés, je conseille cette activité et un GRAND MERCI à Sarah pour son accueil, ses traductions et sa gentillesse :)”

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2.EXCURSION TO THE AMETHYST MINE IN LUOSTO

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

Travel by minibus from Rovaniemi to Lampivaara Amethyst Mine with an English-speaking guide. You’ll hear how 2-billion-year-old amethysts formed, ride the winter snow train when offered, search for your own stone, and browse local jewellery. Guides may include Andrei, Pascal, or Dima.

“Andrei the driver was very friendly and patient. After that, we met Pascal, the guide, who was very entertaining and provided a lot of information. The experience itself was a bit too short for the price, but we definitely enjoyed it a lot and collected our own amethyst as a souvenir.”

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3.Small-group Wintertime Amethyst Mine Visit from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $219

Spend about six and a half hours visiting Lampivaara Amethyst Mine from central Rovaniemi. A professional guide explains the mine’s past, then you use supplied tools to find an amethyst to keep. The tour includes snowcat transport when conditions allow, a campfire meal, and return transport to the city-center meeting point.

“If I could give this company a rating of -100 stars, I absolutely would. This was, without a doubt, the worst experience I have ever had with a service provider. I was waiting at the designated pickup location at the agreed-upon time, expecting a smooth and professional experience. Not only did they fail to show up, but they also never bothered to send me an email confirmation or any communication whatsoever. I was left completely in the dark. After waiting in vain, I decided to call the operator, hoping to get some answers. Instead of offering assistance or even a basic apology, the representative engaged in an unprofessional and frustrating…”

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4.Trip to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $239

Travel from Rovaniemi to Pyhä-Luosto National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Utsi, hear stories about Lapland and Sámi culture, enjoy a campfire BBQ, and visit Europe’s only operating amethyst mine. You’ll dig for a small amethyst stone to keep. Winter trips add a snow-car ride and take about eight hours.

“We had a wet day. So didn't really do any walks. The mine was exactly as expected. Make sure to grab a pulla and coffee from the Cafe. The lunch provided was very good. And our guide had great stories and very willing to take group photos. They even provided chicken nuggets for the picky eaters.”

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5.Jewels Of Lapland: Visit to Amethyst Mine in Luosto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $225

Travel from Rovaniemi to Lampivaara hill in Pyhä-Luosto, ride a winter vehicle to Europe’s only working amethyst mine, learn how crystals formed, and search the soil for your own small stone. English guides, winter clothing, entrance fees, and a warm drink are included. Julia is one guide named in the tour feedback.

“Amazing landscape, the mine was worth a visit. We just wish that we had more time to walk a bit in the nature or at least enjoy it without rush (e.g. 10-15min per change of vehicle and on the summit), just like the break at the middle station which was very nice! The time in the mine digging was 30min and we thought it was well chosen as it's quite chilly there. We found some small pieces of Amethyst and were allowed to keep a few. We'd recommend this tour to anyone who just wants to go to the mine while having a good look out the window - if…”

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6.Pyhä Luosto And Lampivaara Amethyst Mine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $230

From Rovaniemi, ride to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Lampivaara Amethyst Mine in a small group of up to eight. The visit includes a snowy Pendolino ride, a climb to the mine, hot berry juice, and time to search for your own amethyst stone. Pickup, mobile ticketing, and round-trip transport are included.

“Stupenda esperienza, organizzata molto bene! La nostra guida ci ha prelevato fuori dal nostro alloggio, e ha guidato per quasi due ore, rispondendo a domande e risultando molto disponibile. Una volta arrivati in miniera il programma continua con la salita della collina con il Read more”

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7.Full-Day Snowshoeing Adventure in Amethyst Mine Pyhä Luosto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $250Top rated

Set out from Rovaniemi with a small group and guide Justine or another Nordic Odyssey guide for a full day in Pyha-Luosto National Park. Snowshoe through old forests and snowy fells, ride the Pendolino to Lampivaara Amethyst Mine, learn about local geology, dig for your own amethyst, and enjoy a fire-cooked lunch snack.

“Nordic Odyssey forms a young, dynamic, brilliant, jovial and formidable team! the 4 guides with whom we did our excursions were all as friendly as the others, and the welcome at the agency was very warm... they were all top notch! An Read more”

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