12 days in Lapland Itinerary
12 days in Lapland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Lapland trip planner
Start: Los Angeles
Fly to Kittilä Airport, Drive to Levi
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Levi
— 3 nights
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Sodankyla
— 2 nights
Drive
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Salla
— 2 nights
Drive
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Rovaniemi
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Los Angeles
Sat, Jan 4 - Wed, Jan 15
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Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.Let the collections at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery and Samiland capture your imagination. Get outdoors at Levi Ski Resort and Kids' Land. The adventure continues: join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, gear up at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures, and relax in the rural setting at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.
To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Levi trip itinerary maker.
Los Angeles, USA to Levi is an approximately 20.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 10 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles in January, expect Levi to be colder, temps between 15°F and -1°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel to Sodankyla.
Things to do in Levi
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Sodankylä is a municipality of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park, then go deep underground at Amethyst Mine Lapland, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Sodankyla. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park.
To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Sodankyla itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Levi to Sodankyla by car takes about 2 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 12°F, and evening lows to -2°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can travel to Salla.
To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Sodankyla itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Levi to Sodankyla by car takes about 2 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 12°F, and evening lows to -2°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can travel to Salla.
Things to do in Sodankyla
Side Trips
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Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Paikanselan Taistelualue and then get engrossed in the history at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction. On the next day, glide through natural beauty at Ski Resort Suomutunturi.
To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Salla day trip site.
You can drive from Sodankyla to Salla in 2.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 15°F, and evening lows to 2°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Rovaniemi.
To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Salla day trip site.
You can drive from Sodankyla to Salla in 2.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 15°F, and evening lows to 2°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Salla
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Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): stop by Your Piece Of Finland, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church. On the 14th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Office, and then make a trip to Santa Claus Village.
To find reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi driving holiday planner.
Getting from Salla to Rovaniemi by car takes about 2 hours. In January in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between 16°F during the day and 6°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
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Lapland travel guide
The wild expanses of Lapland promise spectacular scenery, adventure, and rich cultural experiences. As the country's northernmost region, it sits well above the Arctic Circle. Despite also being the largest region, in Lapland just 3.4 percent of the Finnish population calls this great stretch of land home, leaving plenty of room for pristine lakes, dense forest, and seven unspoiled national parks. An abundance of well-marked trails await hikers of all levels, while more remote and rugged adventures beckon experienced explorers. Music is of particular importance in these parts, so try to catch a concert or dance performance during your stay.