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Best Aurora Ice Floating Trips — Our Top 7

7 tours  ·  from $83 a head

A hole cut in a frozen lake, a dry thermal suit and nothing in your field of view but sky. These 7 run midwinter in Finnish Lapland, priced with the sauna afterwards, and they go ahead whether or not the aurora does.

Rovaniemi: Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis - Meeting in central Rovaniemi and riding to the lake
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Rovaniemi: Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

1.Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 797 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $115Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Nordic Unique Travels in central Rovaniemi, then ride to a quiet forest lake. You’ll wear an insulated floating suit, drift in icy water for about an hour, and watch the sky for auroras. Guides such as Lia, Luka, Mario, and Jake have helped make this calm, unusual outing feel safe and easy.

“Our Guide Robin was lovely. She helped us with everything and was very caring. The activity went very smoothly. Although we couldnt see the northern lights due to clouds, we were very happy with the activity. The overalls could improve a bit. Some of them were leaky”

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Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group - Waiting for the aurora without false promises
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Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group

2.Aurora Arctic Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Small-group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Ride from central Rovaniemi to a remote lake, suit up in a waterproof thermal rescue suit, and float through an opening in the ice beneath the Arctic sky. Guides such as Victor, Alex, Pedro, Tanja, Mattia, and Brandon have led the outing. A campfire, hot drinks, cookies, and a heated cabin follow the swim.

“Such a great experience to be here. Alex is my instructor so funny and very nice person. Must try to feel different of nordic experiences”

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Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

3.Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82Best value

Travel from central Rovaniemi to a dark forest lake, put on a floating suit, and lie back in icy water beneath the Finnish sky. The 2.5-hour outing includes transport, safety help, gingerbread, and warm blueberry tea. Guides vary, with past outings led by people such as Gerry, Alaina, Matthias, and Tommaso. Aurora sightings depend on weather and solar activity.

“A MUST DO! and our guide was fun and provided an exceptional experience! The lights on this particular night were AMAZING and our guide extended the tour so we didnt miss a moment!”

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Rovaniemi: Arctic Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour - Getting into the thermal rescue suit
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Rovaniemi: Arctic Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

4.Arctic Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · 3 hours · from $146

From Rovaniemi, you travel to a snowy lake, learn basic water safety, and put on a thermal rescue suit before floating in icy water. The suit keeps you dry while you look up for the Northern Lights. Your English-speaking guide then serves hot berry juice and cookies by an open fire before the ride back.

“Brandon was great - he kept us entertained and gave us all the facts along the way. The experience itself was the weirdest but most relaxing sensation ever! Definitely a must do.”

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Levi: Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour - Getting into the Arctic rescue suit
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Levi: Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

5.Ice Floating and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

From Safartica’s Levi office, you travel about an hour into the Lapland night, put on a buoyant Arctic rescue suit, and float in an open lake without swimming skills. An English-speaking guide gives clear instructions, then you relax beneath the stars. Hot drinks help warm you afterward, while the Northern Lights remain a lucky possibility, not a promise.

“È stata una esperienza fantastica. Non economica, certo, ma indimenticabile! I bambini erano al settimo cielo. I ragazzi dell’organizzazione simpatici, seri e preparati.”

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From Rovaniemi: Ice Floating under Aurora Borealis - The transfer from central Rovaniemi
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From Rovaniemi: Ice Floating under Aurora Borealis

6.Ice Floating under Aurora Borealis

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

You’ll wear a full-body rescue suit over your own clothes and float on a frozen lake outside Rovaniemi. English-speaking guides explain each step, help with photos, and serve hot drinks, cookies, juice, and marshmallows in a traditional Finnish tent. Clear skies may bring stars and the Northern Lights.

“An amazing tour! The guides were amazing, best experience ever.”

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Ylläs: Northern Lights Ice-Floating Experience with Transfer - From Ylläs pickup to the warm cabin
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Ylläs: Northern Lights Ice-Floating Experience with Transfer

7.Northern Lights Ice-Floating Experience with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $146

You’ll put on a full-body rescue suit in a warm cabin, walk to an ice hole, and float safely in a frozen lake near Ylläs. English-speaking guides provide instruction, then serve hot drinks by a campfire. Clear skies may bring stars and Northern Lights, but the aurora is never guaranteed.

“Esperienza bellissima e inusuale. Guide molto cortesi. Prezzo un po’ alto, ma come tutte le attività in Lapponia. La consiglio.”

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