Ice Floating under the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland near Rovaniemi

2.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 3 years-old and up
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Float below the heavens on this unique Northern Lights experience near Rovaniemi Lapland!

Float below the heavens on this unique Northern Lights experience near Rovaniemi. Welcoming adventurers of all ages on this family-friendly excursion!

This activity takes place near Rovaniemi in the Lapland area of Finland. Operating on a scenic lake in the Taiga Arctic Forest, its isolated placement makes it the ideal location for star gazing and Northern Lights viewing due to its low light pollution and unobstructed view.

The tour begins by meeting your guide at the starting point in Rovaniemi (pick-up is available within a 15km driving distance). This scenic experience is suitable for groups of friends and families alike thanks to the use of a specialised Arctic drysuit - a high-quality floating rescue suit that covers your whole body and keeps you warm and dry. As you have your own clothing under the suit you will not get cold even in the open 0-degree water.

After receiving your suit and a safety briefing, you will head deep into the Boreal Forest to reach a scenic lake. Then, you will change into these expertly insulated head-to-toe suits as the guide breaks up the ice – allowing you to dip into the water and lie on your back to watch the stars and magnificent Aurora Borealis. Lay back and watch the world’s most dramatic light show. Away from tourist areas and light pollution, you should have an excellent chance of witnessing the natural phenomenon. Afterwards, there will be hot blueberry juice and ginger snacks waiting for you – allowing you to get cosy and warm up. You will then be transported back to the city centre where your adventure will end.

This ice-floating experience is an alternative way of taking in the awe-inspiring Northern Lights deep in the Lapland forest. Book this unforgettable adventure from Rovaniemi now!

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Practical information

Pick-up/drop-off to your hotel/accommodation within a 15 km driving distance from Rovaniemi city centre is included. Please contact your instructor to arrange.

Departure time may vary depending on the seasons and availability, please kindly check the email you receive for the exact pick-up time and pick-up location.

Course of events

- Pick-up from your accommodation or meet at the starting point in Rovaniemi

- Receive floating suit

- Travel to frozen lake

- The ice-floating adventure begins!

- Float on the ice while admiring the Northern Lights

- Enjoy hot drinks and snacks

- Return to starting point and transfer back to Rovaniemi

Activity requirements

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by adults paying the full price.

Please note that participants must be at least 150cm (4'9") in order to fit in the floating suit.

Special terms

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

At least 2 people are required for this tour to take place on weekdays and Saturdays.

At least 4 people are required for this tour to take place on Sundays and public holidays.

If the anticipated number is not reached, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule.

Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.

Guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)

Meeting point:
Accommodation transfers included - alternatively, please meet at Maakuntakatu 29-31. (Next to the Subway) 96200 Rovaniemi Finland
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Guide
  • Transfer from accommodation
  • Floating suit
  • Hot drinks
  • Snacks
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Winter overalls
  • Winter boots
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves
  • Camera

Reviews

Average rating

4.6/5

(12)
  • Excellent
    66.7%
    8
  • Very good
    25%
    3
  • Average
    8.3%
    1
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STYLIANOS GRAMMENOS K., Greece — 25/11/2024
5/5
it was worthy! i will do it again next time. we saw aurora successfully. the feeling of the water was unbelievable. i didn't feel any cold water.
Hui Ying W., United Kingdom — 09/10/2024
5/5
It was amazing experience as we were lucky to see the very strong northern lights that night without looking for it. The ice floating was very interesting experience too. The tour guide Lisa was the best and very accommodating and could see how she was so passionate about her job. Strongly recommend this tour. PS: be mindful that northern light is not guaranteed as it is beyond the tour guide’s control. Don’t be hash on them 😊
WAH CHEA L., Malaysia — 15/10/2023
5/5
Nice starry night and able to see Aurora, don't forgot to bring along tripod to have nice photo shoot
Penney T., Hong Kong SAR China — 28/12/2019
5/5
Even though we weren’t lucky enough to see the aurora, the activity was still so worth it. Definitely would recommend.
Simone A., Italy — 19/12/2021
4/5
Amazing activity to try, float in the lake is very relaxing... If you have the chance to see the aurora should be fantastic, but it was not our case

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