Electric Fat bike Tour to the Luosto Amethyst Mine in Pyhä-Luosto National Park from Luosto near Pyhä

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Embark on a unique adventure in the snowy wilderness of Finnish Lapland to an Amethyst Mine on an electric fat bike!

Set out into Finland's winter wonderland on a fun-filled, 3-hour, guided excursion on an electric fat bike to the Luosto Amethyst Mine in Pyhä-Luosto National Park! Welcoming explorers ages 14 and up.

Located in northern Finland (Finnish Lapland) the renowned Pyhä-Luosto National Park is celebrated for its pristine and diverse landscapes. In addition, it is home to the Luosto Amethyst Mine, which is known for its environmentally sustainable mining practices. What better way to discover this scenic area and enjoy some light physical activity than by taking an electric fat bike tour, biking in Pyhä-Luosto National Park to the Luosto Amethyst Mine?

Your adventure begins at the meeting point in Luosto, where your group (a maximum of 12 participants) will be greeted by your experienced guide. Once you've been outfitted with a helmet, an electric fat bike, and gaiters, you'll receive a safety and itinerary briefing, followed by an introduction to electric fat biking and winter riding techniques. Now, the fun starts! You'll set out into the snow-landscapes of Finnish Lapland towards the Luosto Amethyst Mine in Pyhä-Luosto National Park.

While you take in the stunning panorama and enjoy the crisp fresh air, you'll learn about the geology and history of the area in addition to the properties of the gems and the uses of amethyst. Riding to the Luosto Amethyst Mine with a powerful, electrically assisted fat bike, your guide will take you to the top of Lampivaara Fell (a small mountain) where you can enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the picturesque Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Don't forget your camera! Next, you'll take a well-deserved break in a heated wooden shelter, sipping warm berry juice and listening to fascinating facts about amethysts, an amazing purple gemstone!

The tour, biking in Luosto continues to the Amethyst Mine to the digging area, where each participant will dig for their own personal lucky amethyst. At the end of the visit, you'll also have time to drop by a small Amethyst Shop on-site for memorable souvenirs. You'll return to the original meeting point in Luosto with fond memories of your time spent biking in Pyhä-Luosto National Park!

Make the most of winter in beautiful Finland by booking this amazing electric fat bike tour, biking in Pyhä-Luosto National Park to the Luosto Amethyst Mine!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point in Luosto (please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time)

- Meet your experienced guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive your gear (helmet, electric fat bike, and gaiters)

- Equipment check

- Introduction to electric fat biking and winter riding techniques

- The adventure begins!

- Set out towards the Luosto Amethyst Mine

- Break at the top of the Lampivaara Fell

- Hot berry juice is a wooden hut

- Head to the Luosto Amethyst Mine

- Digging for amethysts, keep your own

-Return to the original departure point in Luosto

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all participants must be able to ride a bike.

In addition, the minimum height is 155 cm (5 feet).

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this tour.

Special terms

Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

This excursion's difficulty level is labelled as "easy".

Meeting point:
Amethyst Shop (Pieni Kaivoskauppa), Luostontie 4, Luosto, 99555, Finland
Spoken languages:English, Finnish
Included
  • Instructor
  • Helmet
  • Gaiters
  • Electric fat bike
  • Hot berry juice
  • Entrance ticket to the Luosto Amethyst Mine
  • Your own lucky amethyst
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Winter clothing
  • Food
Do not forget to bring
  • Hat and gloves or mittens
  • Winter clothing
  • Warm underlayers
  • Winter boots
  • Wool socks
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Sunglasses
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera

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