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From Rovaniemi: Ice Floating with Northern Lights

Northern lights over Rovaniemi, Finland, with a person ice floating in a serene frozen lake.
Northern lights over snowy Rovaniemi forest with tourists enjoying a traditional barbecue.
Rovaniemi Northern Lights SmallGroup Photography Tour
Northern Lights over snowy Rovaniemi landscape during small group photography tour.

Experience the serene thrill of floating in a Lappish forest lake, soaking in the magical Northern Lights, all while enjoying traditional blueberry tea and gingerbread!

Highlights

  • Embark on a unique Northern Lights Ice Floating tour from Rovaniemi. Witness the mystical display of the celestial lights amidst the serene Lapland forest.

  • With included hotel pick-up and drop-off within 15 km from the Rovaniemi city center, and multilingual guides, enjoy a hassle-free and immersive experience.

  • Warm up by the fire with hot blueberry tea and delectable gingerbread while floating in a forest lake, snug in a warm, waterproof survival suit.

  • Did you know? The survival suits you'll wear are used by fishermen and Arctic researchers to keep them afloat and protect against hypothermia!

Inclusions

  • 2.5-hour Northern Lights ice floating experience

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

  • Pick-up & drop off to your hotel or accommodation within 15 km (driving distance) from Rovaniemi city center

  • Gingerbread & hot blueberry juice

  • Floating suit

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Immersive Northern Lights adventure

Begin your journey with pick-up from Rovaniemi to the heart of Lapland on this captivating Northern Lights ice-floating excursion. Venture to a secluded lake amongst the dense Lappish forest, your stage for a celestial spectacle that's set to leave you spellbound. Dressed in snug and waterproof survival suits, float in the tranquil, icy waters of the forest lake. As you drift, the magical display of the Northern Lights unfolds in the Arctic sky, offering a viewing experience like none other.

Lappish culture and cuisine

While you soak in the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights, your expert guide sets a fire by the lake's edge. Warm up with some hot blueberry tea, a traditional Lappish beverage, and treat your taste buds to some delicious gingerbread. Available from December to February, this tour promises an extraordinary blend of thrill, relaxation, and local tradition.

Enjoy hassle-free pick-up and drop-off within 15 km of Rovaniemi city center. The survival suits will keep you warm and comfortable in the cold, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Additional information

  • The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon influenced by weather and solar wind activity, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

  • Customers must be at least 130 cm tall to fit into the floating suit.

  • At least 2 people are required for this tour to take place.

  • At least 4 people are required for this tour to take place on Sunday.

  • Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by adults paying the full price.

  • The experience may be cancelled or rescheduled if the group size is smaller than 2 persons.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Customers have the option to either opt for hotel transfers or choose to reach the meeting point on their own.

Hotel transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

  • In the next step of booking, please select the name of your hotel.

  • This is applicable to select hotels in Rovaniemi.

  • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Meeting point (If not Opted for Hotel Pickup)

  • Meet your guide at Nordic Unique Travels.

  • Address: Maakuntakatu 29, 96200 Rovaniemi, Finland.

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