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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): stroll through Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental, and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat): wander the streets of Ounasjoki - River for activities, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then get your game on at G2 ICEKARTING, and finally get engrossed in the history at Samiland.

To find ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Levi day trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Levi is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from Amsterdam to Levi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Amsterdam in October: high temperatures in Levi hover around 3°C and lows are around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Saariselka: Inari (Juutua Nature Trail, Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, &more). There's lots more to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop, hike along Urho Kekkonen National Park, and see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum.

For maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Saariselka day trip planning site.

You can fly from Levi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Saariselka are -3°C, while nighttime lows are -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to travel to Pyhatunturi.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park, then get out on two wheels at Luosto Adventures, and then go deep underground at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Pyhatunturi trip builder tool.

Traveling by car from Saariselka to Pyhatunturi takes 2.5 hours. In November in Pyhatunturi, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Rovaniemi is known for wildlife, museums, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, and don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi online trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Rovaniemi in 2 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to -2°C, and evening lows to -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.