Electric Fatbike Tour to the Amethyst Mine in Luosto Lapland
Description
In summer and autumn, the 'Amethyst Mine Tour by Electric Fatbike' is available on every Wednesday from June to October (in any other days only by request info@blissadventure.fi).
You will ride to the Amethyst mine with a powerful, electrically assisted fatbike. Bliss' 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 and listening the facts and fictions of this fascinating purple gem stone. 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.
After the story moment you will be heading to the digging area. 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.
Note: Pick up from Pyhä starts 45 minutes before departure.
Included
Fatbike instructor's services, guiding to the Amethyst mine, electric fatbike rental and gear such as helmet. Entrance ticket to the Amethyst mine, storytelling, hot berry beverages and your own personal lucky amethyst.
Know before you go
Suitable personal clothing for spring / summer / autumn weather in Lapland. Wind and waterproof jacket might come handy. Complimentary hot berry beverages included at the Amethyst mine.