Ice Floating beneath the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 3 hrs
Spoken languages: Finnish, English
Minimum age: From 3 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info

Activity description

Experience the peaceful Arctic night on a relaxing ice floating adventure beneath the awe-inspiring Northern Lights in Rovaniemi. All ages are welcome!

Rovaniemi is the capital city of Finnish Lapland and a haven for winter sports and nature enthusiasts. The city is surrounded by beautiful untouched wilderness, which transforms into a white wonderland during the winter months. Due to its proximity to the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi is also one of the best places in the world for viewing the Northern Lights!

Start off your ice floating adventure by being picked up by the experienced guide in Rovaniemi - or meet directly at the starting point (please specify when booking). The guide will drive you out to a secluded location in the forest. When you reach the frozen lake, you will go through a safety briefing and instructions for floating. This excursion is completely safe and swimming experience is not necessary. The high-quality survival floating suit will keep you warm and dry even in the 0-degree open waters!

The guide will help you into the water and teach you how to float safely. You will experience true peace and relaxation as you lie back and let the ice hold you up. No sounds will be heard and the night sky will come alive with bright stars. If you’re lucky, the mesmerising Northern Lights will begin to dance above you. There is a higher chance of witnessing this natural phenomenon in remote areas far from the light pollution of the city. After your floating session, hot drinks will be served to warm you up before returning to Rovaniemi centre.

This ice floating experience is the best way to take in the Arctic evening while admiring the amazing Aurora Borealis from Rovaniemi!

Offer Description

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

- Santa Sport reception
- Arctic Treehouse Hotel reception
- Lomavekarit parking place
- Santa Claus Holiday Village reception
- Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle reception
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara reception
- Hotel Vartiosaari parking place
- Lakituvat 
- Nova Skyland Hotel reception
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets reception
- Glass Resort reception
- Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos

Course of events

- Meet at the starting point or pick-up from listed location in Rovaniemi

- Drive to the frozen lake in the forest

- Put on floating suit and safety briefing

- The ice floating adventure begins!

- Enjoy hot drinks

- Return to location in Rovaniemi

Activity requirements

Please note that the minimum height requirement to fit inside the floating suit is 120 cm / 3'9".

Special terms

Please be advised that as the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, their presence can never be guaranteed.

Infant under 3 is complementary. 

This activity is not recommended for pregnant women.

Included
  • Guide
  • Transfer from listed locations
  • Winter overalls
  • Winter boots
  • Balaclava
  • Mittens
  • Scarf
  • Floating suit
  • Hot drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
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Meeting point
Safartica Office, Koskikatu 9, Rovaniemi 96200, Finland (pickup is available from listed locations) Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule