10 days in Inari & Helsinki Itinerary

Escape the urban bustle at Urho Kekkonen National Park and Lake Inari. Go for a jaunt from Inari to Saariselka to see Angry Birds Activity Park about 1h 05 min away. Spend the 14th (Sun) exploring nature at Lemmenjoki National Park.

To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Inari visit site .

Richmond, USA to Inari is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Richmond to Inari is 7 hours. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Richmond in October: high temperatures in Inari hover around 37°F and lows are around 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Helsinki.

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Step out of the city life by going to Nuuksio National Park and Aurinkolahti Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Rock Church, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Korkeasaari Zoo, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and enjoy the sand and surf at Hietaranta Beach.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Helsinki day trip planner .

You can do a combination of shuttle and flight from Inari to Helsinki in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Inari in October, things will get a bit warmer in Helsinki: highs are around 48°F and lows about 35°F. On the 19th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.