12 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Take a break from the city and head to Feelapland and Pyha-Luosto National Park. Family-friendly places like Santa Claus Village and SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus will thrill your kids. There's more to do: get engrossed in the history at Arktikum and stop by LAURI.

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Singapore, Singapore to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Singapore to Rovaniemi, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Singapore in December; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -6°C and lows reach -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to drive 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.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Ivalo Safaris. On the 4th (Wed), get a taste of local nightlife at Ivalo Safaris, then have fun at Action Park, and then stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop. Here are some ideas for day two: fly down the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.

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You can drive from Rovaniemi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Saariselka when traveling from Rovaniemi in December, with lows around -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to drive to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): get into the urban bustle at The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, and then examine the collection at Siida.

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Traveling by car from Saariselka to Inari takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December in Inari, expect temperatures between -7°C during the day and -17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel to Levi.

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

Escape the urban bustle at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park and Yllas Ski Resort. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kid's Land and Church of Sodankyla. Take a break from Levi with a short trip to Akaslompolo Sportshop in Akaslompolo, about 58 minutes away. On the 7th (Sat), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Levi Ski Resort. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures and admire all the interesting features of Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm.

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You can fly from Inari to Levi in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. December in Levi sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.