Visit The Amethyst Mine From Levi
fromVisit the Amethyst Mine from Levi and unearth your very own lucky amethyst stone and experience the magic with incredible views of the local landscape!
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Activity Style Tour TypeWinter Levi
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Activity Level Leisurely
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Tour Size Small Group
Dig your own lucky amethyst stone from the Amethyst Mine in Luosto and experience a magical destination with incredible views of the local landscape.
Travel to Lampivaara amethyst mine on a special snow train, a heated wagon pulled by a snow machine. The wagon will take you to the top of Lampivaara fell, where you can enjoy the view of the area over the national park while sipping warm berry juice and listening to the facts and stories of this fascinating purple gem stone.
The mine is a national treasure and all mining is 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. There are different beliefs connected to the amethyst in many cultures.
Dig your own gemstone of Lapland, a purple amethyst, and take it home as a memory of your adventure.
Additional information
- Duration of the program is about 8 hours.
- Driving distance to the Amethyst Mine is 146km (2 hour drive).
Transfers
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Transfers from/to are included from Rakkavaarantie street from the set bus stops, Restaurant Draivi, Hotel Crazy Reindeer, Hotel Levi Panorama, Olo Resort, Reindeer Manor Levi, Arctic Nook, Utsunkulma, West Point and Golden Crown. Pickups will start 30 minutes to 1-hour before the tour starts. Exact pickup time will be informed by email the day before. If you don´t receive this email, please contact us.
- If you don’t need a pickup, you can meet your guide at our Safari Office in the center of Levi, address is 1585, 30-minutes before the scheduled starting time of your tour.
- Please be ready at your pick up point 5 mins before the pick up time.
Good to know
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Missed meeting time and point will result on missed safari which will not be refunded.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Please read our Terms & Conditions carefully before booking
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Professional guide
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Winter clothes (overall, boots and gloves)
- Entrance fees
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Transfers
- Warm berry juice
- Travel insurance
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Photography accessories like cameras etc.