13 days in Lapland Itinerary

Get outdoors at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park and Yllas Ski Resort. Step off the beaten path and head to Muonion Kotiseutumuseo and Akaslompolo Sportshop. When in Akaslompolo, make a side trip to see Keimioniemi Fishing Cabins in Muonio, approximately Muonio away.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Akaslompolo trip planning site.

Toronto, Canada to Akaslompolo is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from Toronto in November, expect Akaslompolo to be cooler, temps between -3°C and -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive 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 9th (Fri), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, then make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures, and then take an in-depth tour of Samiland. On your second day here, relax in the rural setting at Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm, then stop by Inghams Mini Husky Experience, then join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Kids' Land.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Levi itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Akaslompolo to Levi in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. November in Levi sees daily highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): fly down the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park, then pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel, and then get in on the family fun at Angry Birds Activity Park.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Saariselka day trip planner.

Fly from Levi to Saariselka in 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction, contemplate the long history of Paikanselan Taistelualue, and then fly down the slopes at Salla Ski Resort.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Salla sightseeing app.

Traveling by car from Saariselka to Salla takes 4 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Salla can reach -1°C, while at night they dip to -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time 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 13th (Tue), identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Luosto day trip planning app.

Drive from Salla to Luosto in 2 hours. In November in Luosto, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Rovaniemi.

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 Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy and Hiidenkirnut. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Syvasenvaara Fell and Christmas House Santa. There's lots more to do: get lost in a book at Rovaniemi City Library, get curious at Pilke Science Centre, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Rovaniemi trip planner.

Getting from Luosto to Rovaniemi by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -2°C in November, and nighttime lows around -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel back home.