10 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Visiting Levi Ski Resort and Nature & Wildlife Tours will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park in Muonio (about 58 minutes away). There's much more to do: fly down the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort, don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures, experience rural life at Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm, and look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental.

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Levi online trip itinerary maker.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Levi is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Amsterdam in October: high temperatures in Levi hover around 3°C and lows are around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to travel to Saariselka.

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

On the 5th (Tue), fly down the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Saariselka day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Levi to Saariselka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November in Saariselka, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to travel to Pyhatunturi.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pyha-Luosto National Park.

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Getting from Saariselka to Pyhatunturi by car takes about 2.5 hours. November in Pyhatunturi sees daily highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Step out of the city life by going to Safaris and Syvasenvaara Fell. The adventure continues: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, see Santa Claus Office, stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi day trip planning site.

Drive from Pyhatunturi to Rovaniemi in 2 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach -2°C, while at night they dip to -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.