Half-day Snowshoe Hike to an Amethyst Mine in Pyhä

Explore the slopes of the Lampivaara Fell and discover the Amethyst Mine on this half-day snowshoe hike in Pyhä. Welcoming adventurers from ages 8 and up!

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From€150
4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Practical information

Pick-up is available from listed locations, please specify when booking:

- Kairankutsu Luosto, Call of the Wilderness Office-storage
- Kairankutsu Pyhätunturi Office / K-market Pyhäntähti
- Kurulas resort
- Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi
- Lucky Ranch
- Northern Light Village Pyhä
- Park side
- Pyhä Igloos
- Santa's Hotel Aurora
- Ski-inn Hotel Pyhätunturi
- Sunday morning resort

Pickups start 30 minutes before scheduled experience starting time.

Course of events

- Meet at the starting point in Pyhä-Luosto (pick-up is available from specific locations)

- Receive safety briefing and snowshoe equipment

- Take the Pendolino to the top of Lampivaara Fell

- The snowshoeing adventure begins!

- Hike to the Amethyst Mine (approximately 5km/3miles)

- Mine for your own gemstone

- Enjoy hot drinks

- Return to the original pick-up location

Special terms

Winter clothing and boots are available for an additional fee, please contact your instructor in advance to arrange.

Meeting point:
Kairankutsu Office, Pyhätunturi, Kultakeronkatu 4, 98530 Pyhätunturi, Finland (pick-up is available from specific locations)
Spoken languages:Finnish, English
Included
  • Pick-up from listed locations
  • Guide
  • Entrance to the mine
  • Snowshoe equipment
  • Hot drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Winter overalls
  • Winter boots
  • Scarf
  • Hat
  • Mittens
  • Camera
  • Snacks