15 days in Lapland Itinerary

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: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, and pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi visit planning tool.

San Diego, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18-hour flight. You'll lose 10 hours traveling from San Diego to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from San Diego in February; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach 22°F and lows reach 14°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Kemi.

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery), admire the landmark architecture of Kemi Church, then stop by Sampo Icebreaker, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tornio Church.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Kemi visit planner.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Kemi in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Kemi can reach 25°F, while at night they dip to 14°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Thu): fly down the slopes at Pyhatunturi and then go deep underground at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Luosto trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Kemi to Luosto in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In February, daily temperatures in Luosto can reach 23°F, while at night they dip to 12°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Levi: Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila) and Safaris (in Akaslompolo). Spend the 1st (Fri) on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. There's much more to do: bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures, hit the slopes at Kids' Land, and get a taste of the local shopping with LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Levi day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Luosto to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 24°F, and evening lows to 13°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Saariselka side-trips: Inari (Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center & Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. And it doesn't end there: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, join in the after-dark buzz at Saariselka Bowling, tour the pleasant surroundings at Urho Kekkonen National Park, and pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Saariselka trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Levi to Saariselka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Saariselka can reach 29°F, while at night they dip to 13°F. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.