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: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To see maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi trip tool.

Salta, Argentina to Rovaniemi is an approximately 31-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Salta to Rovaniemi, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Salta in October: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around 3°C and lows are around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (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.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): ski along the peaceful trails at Levi Ski Resort. On your second day here, bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, view the masterpieces at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and then visit Ounasjoki - River for activities.

To find more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Levi online day trip planner.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in November, plan for slightly colder nights in Levi, with lows around -11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Akaslompolo.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, then examine the collection at Muonion Kotiseutumuseo, and then steep yourself in history at Keimioniemi Fishing Cabins. On the next day, get outside with Seven Fells Up and then stop by Akaslompolo Sportshop.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Akaslompolo trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Levi to Akaslompolo takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November in Akaslompolo, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Kilpisjarvi.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Kukkolankoski and then don't miss a visit to Saana.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Kilpisjarvi travel route planning app.

Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Kilpisjarvi takes 3.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Akaslompolo to Kilpisjarvi is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Akaslompolo in November, expect Kilpisjarvi to be a bit warmer, temps between 1°C and -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): head outdoors with Lake Inari and then examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Lemmenjoki National Park.

To find reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Inari trip planner.

You can drive from Kilpisjarvi to Inari in 6 hours. Traveling from Kilpisjarvi to Inari, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kilpisjarvi in November, things will get slightly colder in Inari: highs are around -3°C and lows about -10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to travel to Pyhatunturi.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pyha-Luosto National Park.

To see photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Pyhatunturi trip maker website.

You can drive from Inari to Pyhatunturi in 3.5 hours. In November in Pyhatunturi, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.