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Aurora Ice Floating in Rovaniemi: Marvel at the Northern Lights in the Finnish Wilderness
4.7
64 Ratings
Rovaniemi
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights while floating on ice in the Finnish wilderness. Marvel at the colorful Aurora Borealis in the starry skies on this 3-hour ice-floating adventure from Rovaniemi.
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights while floating on ice in the Finnish wilderness. Marvel at the colorful Aurora Borealis in the starry skies on this 3-hour ice-floating adventure from Rovaniemi.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Safartica - Immerse yourself in an icy lake beneath the Northern Lights and experience the tranquility, an odd concept indeed!
- Safartica - Immerse yourself in an icy lake beneath the Northern Lights and experience the tranquility, an odd concept indeed!
What's Included
- Hot drinks
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Winter clothing provided
- Transfers included
- Local guide included
- Pickup and drop-off at selected Rovaniemi hotels
- Hot drinks
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Winter clothing provided
- Transfers included
- Local guide included
- Pickup and drop-off at selected Rovaniemi hotels
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the stunning spectacle of the Northern Lights and immerse yourself in the unique Finnish wilderness on this 3-hour ice-floating journey from Rovaniemi. Depart the urban environment and venture to a hidden icy lake in the rural Finland, accompanied by a guide. Suit-up in your warm dry-suit and float amidst chunks of ice in the chilling waters….
Experience the stunning spectacle of the Northern Lights and immerse yourself in the unique Finnish wilderness on this 3-hour ice-floating journey from Rovaniemi. Depart the urban environment and venture to a hidden icy lake in the rural Finland, accompanied by a guide. Suit-up in your warm dry-suit and float amidst chunks of ice in the chilling waters. Without any glaring lights obstructing the view, watch the celestial canvas unfold above and keep your eyes peeled for the vibrant, dancing colors of Aurora Borealis — also known as Northern Lights.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum height for floating is 120 cm
Location
Safartica
Koskikatu
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(64 Ratings)
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Emmaaurorao
Jan 28, 2026
A must-see experience - Great experience! We can recommend Safarctica activities to everyone. Special thanks to Pertti and Elias for all the help.
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Aneesh
Jan 16, 2026
What a blast - 5/5
What a unique and fantastic experience. So well looked after, reassured and helped the entire time. From the moment we arrived to check in until we left, there was nothing that Laura, Simon and Alexis could’ve done more to make our experience one to remember.
I didn’t want to get out!
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Getaway228659
Dec 27, 2025
100% recommended!! - An unforgettable experience, very exciting and relaxing at the same time. Joaquin and Andrea experts, attentive and friendly, a 10 for them!!! We were very lucky to be able to see the Northern Lights, as we floated on the frozen lake. We went with a little boy and he loved it, he wanted to stay longer in the water.
And finishing hot chocolate on a bonfire teepee.
Everything perfect!!! I totally recommend it!!
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Beren7319
Dec 23, 2025
great tour and experience - We had a great experience during our first ice floating!! Riemer and Johanna were wonderful guides and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and safe. The floating was a great experience and I can fully recommend it to everybody. No previous experience needed and it really is super easy and relaxing!
Riemer did a great job explaining not just the floating, but also explaining the full scientific background of the Northern Lights and showed us how to quickly make a fire with just a log and a fire-stick.
Separately, the general camaraderie between the tourguides and fun they had in their work was palpable and added to our great experience.
I wish we had known this earlier, so we could have booked more tours with them.
I highly recommend Safartica
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V1571aslarad
Dec 23, 2025
Incredible ICE floating experience - I tested the ICE Floating activity to change a bit of the "classic" activities that Lapland offers. And I must admit, I was not disappointed! We were very lucky with the sky, stars and aurora as far as the eye can see; while floating in the water at minus 22°!
In short, an unforgettable experience that has been sublimated by our guide Marina, a real ray of sunshine, that brings joy and serenity to this experience! And for the icing on the cake: roasted marshmallows on a wood fire waiting for our bus back 🤗 What else?
I recommend without hesitation!
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Jasmineta7261xd
Nov 22, 2025
5 STARS!! Epic experience! - We had a wonderful experience Ice floating on 20/11/25. We had a small group and so were allowed longer than usual in the frozen lake and were treated really well by Raul and Dorien! We had a great time and would fully recommend this trip, especially as Raul was able to detect early signs of the northern lights for us and so we were able to see those as well as the unique ice floating. Both staff members were more then happy to take photos of and taught us a lot about the northern lights and Rovaniemi
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Nausicaanl
Feb 21, 2025
Great experience - For those wanting something slightly more original than the husky sleds! We had a really nice experience, with guides Martin and Christian taking good care of us as well as getting us some nice pictures. They even got my slightly nervous 6 year old relaxed enough to try the water. She is now very proud of herself for 'swimming in the arctic'.
We were a group of 14, going in the lake in two smaller groups not to overcrowd the water. When waiting we saw the most amazing aurora's and got to take really beutiful pictures. Of course, that is a bit a matter of luck, some things con not be controlled, but the location is beautiful and gives you a good chance. Afterwards we got to warm up by the fire (from being outside, not from the water, one does not feel that cold). Hot drinks and some snacks provided.
I would just say be aware there is transport and changing etc involved, so do not expect to be floating for 2 hours or so (although I suspect that would be too cold for most anyway).
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Explorer499089
Dec 26, 2024
Super interesting activity! - We went in the night (around 9.30pm) on Christmas Eve (24 Dec), and there were about 20 of us, split into 2 sessions to make it a comfortable floating experience. Gear providing was very clean.
The guides were very knowledgeable and very mindful of our safety, constantly updating us throughout the whole process so that we are aware of what's happening. Ice floating can be quite scary for non-swimmers (like myself) but the guides were very assuring and made sure that we are safe. Photos and videos taken by the guide turned out great (as we couldn't bring our phones into the water).
We then had marshmallows, cookies, and hot juice by the fire and that was welcoming after being out in the cold.
Highly recommend this activity!
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Jos_davidc750
Dec 6, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Artemis and Valentina are the best guides of the Company. We did a wonderful tour with them. They are very kind and give as an unforgettable experience.
Happy birthday Valentina! Enjoy your 30s.
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Petragh4117ql
Dec 29, 2025
Too expensive / unfriendly staff - For performance, the price is far too expensive. We were divided into two groups (we booked as a group and there were others). First it was our turn to do the floating, we got the suits and then we went to the briefing and then into the water. I find the floating in itself, was relatively unspectacular and got pretty cold over time. You had to be careful not to hold your head too far into the water, otherwise it can be that water enters, which of course can be uncomfortable and so it gets quite in the neck... when we had to get out, a lady very unkindly and almost urged us to change quickly, even though the other group was not ready yet.
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