Activity Snapshot
Activity description
An exciting and unique activity in Luosto, Lapland. Ride to the top of the Lampivaara fell and dig for your very own lucky Lappish gem!
During the visit, you will hear the stories of geology and history in addition to the properties of the gems and the uses of amethyst.
You will ride to the Amethyst mine with a powerful, electrically assisted fatbike. The guide will take you to the top of Lampivaara fell (small mountain) where you can enjoy the very top view of the area, over the Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Then you will be seated in wooden shelter, sipping warm berry beverages and listening the facts and beliefs of this fascinating purple gem stone.
After the story moment you will be heading to the digging area. A part of the open digging area is covered by roof, so amethyst searching is possible also during the winter time. Each visitor will be able to dig for their own personal lucky amethyst. In the end of the visit there is some time to drop by a small “Amethyst Shop” on site. The amethyst of the area is refined into jewellery and other productions.
In good snow conditions, the physical difficulty level for the electric fatbike tour is regarded as "Easy". However, do not expect the e-fatbike tour to the mine to be like a snowmobile ride (i.e. no physical effort of any level involved). Especially after a heavy snowfall during the previous night, "Moderate" pedaling and some basic body coordination will come necessary. Occasionally, you might also need to push the bike to get past the steepest parts, if the snow is very soft.
Activity requirements
Minimum height of 155 cm for the smallest electric fatbike (size S).
You need to know how to ride a regular bike.
Special terms
From Rovaniemi, the closest airport and Santa Claus’ headquarters, it takes 1,5 hours by car or by Skibus to reach us in Luosto (Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi).
Kindly note that 10% of the price of your tour is non-refundable. The 10% will be used to cover fees connected to your bookings such as credit card transactions and other administrative charges. Refunds will only be issued to the card used to purchase the tour.
- Guiding and storytelling
- Hot berry beverages
- Use of premium fatbike and other gear, such as helmet and gaiters
- Entrance ticket to the Amethyst mine
- Suitable personal clothing for winter weather including warm boots
- Hat and gloves or mittens
