Electric Snowmobile Tour to the Amethyst Mine Lapland
Luosto Amethyst mine makes an unique tour destination – especially so when reached on an electric snowmobile! Ride across the Arctic forests with the maximum elegance and minimum emission. The best thing? Dig your own amethyst and bring it home!
The electric snowmobile tour to Luosto Amethyst mine starts in Pyhä, the neighbouring fell resort. The both Pyhä and Luosto are located right next to the magical Pyhä-Luosto National Park, snow-blanketed usually from November until May.
The route takes the e-explorers across beautiful Arctic Taiga forests and across vast, ancient mires. The Amethyst mine will be reached after some 30 km of silent and exhaustion-fume-free riding. A delicious meal will be served on the way, and the guide will be available to share some stories about sometimes extreme life in Lapland for the interested ones.
At the mine visitors will get invited into the fascinating world of amethyst. The saga of amethyst is mind-blowing when performed by the knowledgeable Luosto mine guides! After the presentation the best is yet to come: the small group of Bliss Adventure guests will be guided into the mine, handed a compact mining axe and instructed how to discover one's very own amethyst! Then it is all finders keepers, you may keep your amethyst and bring it home. After the tour it is time to ride back to Pyhä.
E-snowmobiles are suited also to the absolute beginner. They are safe, fun and easy to ride, no previous experience will be required. Just sit on the comfy seat and let the noise-free vehicle take you forward! You may choose to ride solo or to share the experience with a passenger.
Note: Please arrive at the Meeting Point 30 minutes before the departure time.
Pick-up for this experience is available from the locations listed below for an additional fee. This option can be selected either from Extras or during the booking process, depending on the booking channel.
- Camp Kitchen & Bar Pyhätunturi
- Bliss Adventure & Rental
- Kurula's Resort
- Northern Lights Village Pyhä (at the front of the restaurant)
- Lucky Ranch – Saloon (at the front of the restaurant)
- Visit Pyhä Cabins
Note: Pick-up from Pyhä locations starts 45 minutes before the departure time. If there are many customers at different pickup points, it is important to arrive on time and wait patiently for your own ride.
Note: For the 2025–26 season, tours will be organized exclusively upon request. A minimum of 6 participants is required.
What's included?
- Electric snowmobile instructor's services
- Guiding from Pyhä to Luosto Amethyst Mine and back
- Snowmobiling outfit to keep the riders and passengers warm in any conditions, including boots, mittens and a helmet
- A modern electric snowmobile, suitable for a rider and a passenger (extra charge for solo riding €85 / person)
- Entrance ticket to the Amethyst mine
- Storytelling
- Your very own personal lucky amethyst
- A tasty and nutritious meal during the tour
- Traffic insurance (maximum personal liability €1500)
- Liability insurance by Bliss Adventure (please note that the guests are expected to have a valid travel insurance covering snowmobile touring)
What's excluded?
Transportation to the Meeting Point (Sunday Morning Resort) is not included unless the optional pick-up service has been selected for an additional fee. This option can be selected either from Extras or during the booking process, depending on the booking channel.
What do i need to bring?
Please take your driving license with you on an electric snowmobile tour as the police officer may check the validity of the license during the tour
Personal clothing items suited to winter conditions and to the activity chosen (some personal clothes will be required underneath the snowmobiling outfit as so called base and mid layers – if in doubt, please contact us)
Camera or a cell phone with a camera with a fully charged battery and enough storage capacity for the photos and possible video clips (it is beautiful out there, be prepared to capture material that could make friends back home green with envy!)
A curious, adventurous mind!
Please note
Total availability is seven (7) electric snowmobiles. Each e-snowmobile is shared by two guests taking turns in driving. Supplement for solo riding is €98 / person. Minimum two (2) participants and maximum 14 participants (in case everyone is sharing an e-snowmobile).
If the number of drivers is uneven, the options are either to purchase a "Supplement for solo riding", or that the person who booked a shared electric snowmobile may be paired to share the snowmobile with another guest or the guide.
The snowmobile driver is liable for any damage caused to the vehicle. Personal liability is limited to a maximum of €1500 per person, per snowmobile, per accident.
In order to drive an electric snowmobile, you have to be at least 18 years old with a driver’s license valid in Europe. Please remember that driving a motorized vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs is prohibited by the laws of Finland.
Children over 140 cm in height must ride on an electric snowmobile behind an adult and choose the "Adults" fare. Only children under 140 cm can choose the "Children" fare, sitting in a sled pulled by an electric snowmobile.
We do not recommend this activity for people with back problems or expectant mothers. The temperature limit for small children is -20°C.
Pyhä is located a 1,5 hour car drive from Rovaniemi, the closest international airport (RVN) and and Santa Claus’ headquarters. The comfortable bus ride to Pyhä takes approximately 2 hours. You may find the winter bus timetable here.
Kindly note that 10% of the price of your tour is non-refundable. The 10% will be used to cover fees connected to your booking such as credit card transactions and other administrative charges. Refunds will only be issued to the card used to purchase the tour.
Cancellation Policy
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before event.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before event.