Rovaniemi in 1 Day for Couples - Pick up & Drop off from central Rovaniemi hotels
In Collaboration with Wonderlapland. Updated on February 25, 2026.
Float under the Arctic stars—or, if conditions allow, beneath the Northern Lights—while wearing survival thermal wetsuits. This cozy 3-hour evening experience includes pick up & drop off, a safety briefing and wetsuit fitting, warm drinks and cookies, and extended time floating on a frozen lake beneath the Lappish sky.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Wonderlapland, inspired by the tour Ice Floating with Auroras. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Pick up & Drop off from central Rovaniemi hotels
- Drift on a frozen lake in survival thermal wetsuits
- Warm drink and cookies served lakeside
- Float beneath the Arctic stars and (weather permitting) the Northern Lights
Itinerary
Day 1
Evening ice-floating experience with pick up from central Rovaniemi, safety briefing and wetsuit fitting, extended floating time with warm drinks and cookies, then return to your hotel.
Meeting & pickup / Transfer to lake
Meet your guide at the agreed hotel (default: Arctic City Hotel) for punctual pickup. Short winter transfer to the frozen lake where the experience takes place.
Tips from local experts:
- Be ready in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time to keep the group on schedule.
- Have a warm outer layer and a waterproof outer jacket for the short transfer from vehicle to the lakeshore.
- If you prefer a specific pickup hotel from the provided list, confirm it at booking — otherwise the operator will assign the nearest pick-up on the day.
Safety briefing & thermal wetsuit fitting
On arrival at the lakeshore the guide will run a short safety briefing, fit survival thermal wetsuits, and explain floating technique and on-ice safety procedures.
Tips from local experts:
- Bring a small bag with your phone/camera in a dry pouch — electronics should be protected while changing and on the shore.
- Wear quick-dry base layers under the wetsuit and comfortable shoes that are easy to remove when changing.
- If you wear glasses, bring a secure strap; the guide will advise where to keep belongings during floating.
Ice floating under the Arctic sky
Float in survival thermal wetsuits on the frozen lake. The guide remains nearby; relax, look up at the stars and, if conditions allow, the Northern Lights. Warm drinks and cookies are served lakeside during the session.
Tips from local experts:
- Northern Lights are weather-dependent; plan the evening as a relaxed outdoor experience rather than a guaranteed aurora sighting.
- Keep movements slow and steady while floating; the guide will demonstrate the easiest, safest way to lie back and breathe comfortably.
- If you get cold, signal the guide immediately — there will be a nearby heated area or vehicle for short warm-up breaks.
Warm-up, hot drink and cookies
After floating, warm up on the shore with hot drinks and cookies while changing out of the wetsuit and debriefing with your guide.
Tips from local experts:
- Allow the guide to help with removing the wetsuit to avoid getting clothes wet; there will be towels and assistance provided.
- Have a warm outer layer ready to put on immediately after changing to retain body heat.
- If you need a private changing spot for comfort, request it to the guide before the activity begins.
Return transfer & drop-off
Short transfer back to the central pickup hotels and drop-off at or near your original hotel.
Tips from local experts:
- Expect to arrive back at your central Rovaniemi hotel roughly 3 hours after the listed start time; keep this window free for the evening.
- If you have onward plans that evening, leave a 30–45 minute buffer after the activity to change and travel within town.
- Confirm your preferred drop-off hotel with the guide or driver before leaving the lakeside to ensure the most convenient return.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 4 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Couples |
| Transfers | 2 |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 3 |
| Total Places | 3 |
| Activities Types | Transfer, Experience, Outdoor, Break |
