Arctic Ice Floating & Northern Lights Witnessing - Rovaniemi: An Unforgettable Arctic Night Experience

This Aurora Arctic Ice Floating tour in Rovaniemi offers a unique and unforgettable way to experience the Northern Lights. Participants take a dip in a frozen lake to witness the Aurora Borealis, wearing specialized floating suits that ensure warmth and safety. This experience combines the thrill of icy waters with the serenity of the Arctic night.

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Discover a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic experience in Rovaniemi — safely float on icy waters under the starry sky, and if lucky, witness the breathtaking Northern Lights dance above.

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What to Expect on Your Aurora Ice Floating Adventure:

The adventure begins with a convenient hotel pick-up in Rovaniemi. A 25-minute drive takes the group to a secluded Arctic lake, the location for the ice floating experience.

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Part 1: Preparation & Safety Briefing

• Safety Instructions: Participants receive essential safety instructions and tips for the ice floating.
• Specialized Floating Suits: Guides assist in dressing into the special floating suits. These suits are made of a light, waterproof material, designed to keep participants completely warm and dry while in the icy water.

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Part 2: Arctic Ice Floating Experience & Aurora Viewing

• Immersive Floating: Participants enter an icy hole in the frozen lake. The unique design of the suits allows for complete relaxation and enjoyment of the starry skies above. This provides an immersive way to connect with the Arctic environment. The warmth from the suits ensures comfort throughout the floating session.
• Aurora Viewing While Floating: While floating in the tranquil icy waters, guests will have the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights dancing above them if they appear, creating a truly surreal and magical moment.

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Part 3: Cozy Cottage Relaxation with Aurora Watch

• Cozy Cabin Gathering: After the ice floating, the group gathers in a traditional wooden cabin. Warm drinks and cookies are served, providing amoment to relax and reflect on the unique experience.
• Cozy Cottage Option: A cozy wooden cottage is also available for those who prefer to warm up indoors. This time is ideal for sharing stories and soaking in the tranquil Arctic atmosphere.
• Continued Aurora Observation: From the warmth and comfort of the cottage, guests can continue to observe the Northern Lights if they are visible in the sky.

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Northern Lights Observation:

‍This tour is organized from autumn to spring, periods when the chances of witnessing the Northern Lights are highest. While the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and their appearance cannot be guaranteed due to unpredictable nature, the tour timing is optimized for potential viewing opportunities.

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The entire adventure typically lasts for 2.5 - 3 hours, allowing ample time to enjoy the experience.

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Key Features of This Rovaniemi Ice Floating Tour:

• Unique Ice Floating Experience: Safely float in an icy lake in Rovaniemi, an original way to experience the Arctic.
• Northern Lights Observation Optimized: Tour operates during peak Northern Lights season (autumn to spring) for best viewing chances.
• Guaranteed Warmth & Safety: Special waterproof floating suits ensure participants remain warm and safe in icy waters.
• Comfortable & Relaxing: Enjoy hot drinks and cookies in a cozy wooden cottage.»
• Convenient Transfers: Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included from Rovaniemi accommodations.
• Arctic Wilderness Immersion: Experience the serene beauty of a secluded Arctic lake.

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Practical Information for Your Arctic Adventure:

• We understand that our guests are coming in different shapes and sizes, and we want to ensure that we provide you with the best possible service. We kindly request that if you do not fit the standard size or weight, you contact us for further details.
• Duration: Approximately 3 hours (total program duration).‍
• Departure Time: Approximately at 19:00.
• Location: Sonka, Rovaniemi, Lapland.
• Availability: Operates seasonally from October to April.
• Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, professional English-speaking guide, safety instructions, use of specialized floating suits, warm drinks, cookies and access to a cozy wooden cottage.
• What to Bring: Warm clothing to wear under the floating suit (though the suit provides warmth, layers are always good), and a camera to capture potential Northern Lights.
• Own transport: If you plan to arrive by your own car, please confirm this by email when booking. Parking spots at the location are limited. We recommend utilizing our transfer service and leaving your car at a public parking lot in Rovaniemi.

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Ready for an unforgettable Arctic ice floating experience? Book your Arctic Ice Floating & Northern Lights Witnessing - Rovaniemi adventure today!

• Please note, starting time might be subject to change, we will confirm the time to you by e-mail!
• Tours include a pickup & drop off from listed hotels. The time for meeting point and place will be confirmed upon the reservation by email and/or text message.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions. Northern Lights are a natural occurrence and we are unable to guarantee activity, vibrancy or colour on the evening of the adventure
• Missing the pick-up does not entitle you to a refund of the price paid for the services. You are responsible to be ready for pick up at the assigned pick up point from the start of the pick up time in order to not miss our guides when they arrive to pick you up.
• Minimum height to participate in the program is 150 centimeters and the minimum age is 14 years.
• This tour requires average physical activity, you have to be able to climb stairs and move in the water.
• Swimming skills are not required as the floating suit provides buoyancy and warmth.‍
• If you plan to arrive by your own car, please confirm this by email when booking. Parking spots at the location are limited. We recommend utilizing our transfer service and leaving your car at a public parking lot in Rovaniemi.