13 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier and Your Piece Of Finland. Do some cultural sightseeing at Arktikum and Pilke Science Centre. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, see Santa Claus Office, don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, and pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.

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Washington DC, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Washington DC to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. In May, Rovaniemi is cooler than Washington DC - with highs of 51°F and lows of 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to drive to Akaslompolo.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park and then take in the dramatic natural features at Keimiotunturi Fell. On your second day here, stop by Akaslompolo Sportshop, get interesting insight from Tours, and then head outdoors with Seven Fells Up.

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You can drive from Rovaniemi to Akaslompolo in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Akaslompolo are 50°F, while nighttime lows are 34°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Levi.

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

On the 19th (Sun), explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and then stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental.

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Drive from Akaslompolo to Levi in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Levi, expect temperatures between 50°F during the day and 34°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort and Urho Kekkonen National Park. Do some cultural sightseeing at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and Gold Prospector Museum. Explore Saariselka's surroundings by going to Inari (Juutua Nature Trail & Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church). There's still lots to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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You can fly from Levi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 49°F, and evening lows to 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough 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.

On the 24th (Fri), explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

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Drive from Saariselka to Luosto in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. May in Luosto sees daily highs of 51°F and lows of 34°F at night. On the 25th (Sat), you're off to home.