10 days in Lapland Itinerary

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

On the 4th (Fri), stop by Your Piece Of Finland. On the next day, examine the collection at Christmas House Santa, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally try to win big at Feel Vegas - Club Rovaniemi.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Rovaniemi travel route builder site.

Amarillo, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amarillo to Rovaniemi is 8 hours. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Amarillo in January: highs in Rovaniemi hover around 16°F, while lows dip to 6°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Akaslompolo.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): look for gifts at Akaslompolo Sportshop, then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Yllas Ski Resort.

To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Akaslompolo trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Akaslompolo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Rovaniemi in January since evenings lows in Akaslompolo dip to -2°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy some diversion at Kids' Land, look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, then bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, and finally wander the streets of Ounasjoki - River for activities.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Levi planning tool.

Getting from Akaslompolo to Levi by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 15°F, and evening lows to -1°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): hit the slopes at Salla Ski Resort, contemplate the long history of Paikanselan Taistelualue, and then get engrossed in the history at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction.

For maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, use the Salla online driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Levi to Salla in 4 hours. January in Salla sees daily highs of 15°F and lows of 2°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Luosto.

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Luosto vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Salla to Luosto takes 2 hours. In January in Luosto, expect temperatures between 12°F during the day and -2°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.