16 days in Lapland Itinerary
16 days in Lapland Itinerary
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16 days in Lapland Itinerary
Start: Helsinki
Drive:
12h 15min
1
Levi
— 1 night
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Drive:
3h 30min
2
Inari
— 2 nights
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Drive:
3h 45min
3
Pyhatunturi
— 2 nights
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Drive:
2h
4
Posio
— 2 nights
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Drive:
2h 15min
5
Rovaniemi
— 3 nights
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Drive:
5h 30min
6
Kilpisjarvi
— 3 nights
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Drive:
10h 45min
End: Helsinki
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1
night
Levi
1
night

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.On the 29th (Mon), glide through natural beauty at Levi Ski Resort. On the next day, don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures, admire all the interesting features of Ice Karting Levi, then explore and take pictures at Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Elan Ski Shop & Rental.
For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Levi road trip website .
Helsinki to Levi is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. In July, Levi is little chillier than Helsinki - with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel to Inari.
Things to do in Levi
Side Trips
Giewont Husky Adventures, Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm
Find places to stay Jul 28 — 30:
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Levi Ski Resort
10:00am, Mon Jul 29

Elan Ski Shop & Rental
3:30pm, Tue Jul 30

Ice Karting Levi
11:30am, Tue Jul 30
2
nights
Inari
2
nights

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): get outside with Lake Inari and then take some stellar pictures from Otsamo Fell. On the next day, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, and then see the interesting displays at Siida.
To find ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Inari day trip tool .
Getting from Levi to Inari by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. July in Inari sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to travel to Pyhatunturi.
To find ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Inari day trip tool .
Getting from Levi to Inari by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. July in Inari sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to travel to Pyhatunturi.
Things to do in Inari
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Lake Inari
10:30am, Wed Jul 31

Siida
2:30pm, Thu Aug 1
Nature & Wildlife Tours
10:00am, Thu Aug 1
2
nights
Pyhatunturi
2
nights

On the 2nd (Fri), explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Sodankyla, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Luosto, and then admire all the interesting features of Amethyst Mine Lapland.
To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Pyhatunturi trip planner .
You can drive from Inari to Pyhatunturi in 3.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Pyhatunturi can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Posio.
To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Pyhatunturi trip planner .
You can drive from Inari to Pyhatunturi in 3.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Pyhatunturi can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Posio.
Things to do in Pyhatunturi
Side Trips
Sodankyla, Amethyst Mine Lapland
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Pyha-Luosto National Park
10:00am, Fri Aug 2

Amethyst Mine Lapland
3:30pm, Sat Aug 3

Church of Sodankyla
10:30am, Sat Aug 3
2
nights
Posio
2
nights

Posio is a municipality of Finland. Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): take in the exciting artwork at Pentik Hill and then take in the dramatic natural features at Korouoma Canyon. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape of Riisitunturi National Park.
For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Posio online travel planner .
You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Posio in 2.5 hours. In August in Posio, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can travel to Rovaniemi.
For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Posio online travel planner .
You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Posio in 2.5 hours. In August in Posio, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can travel to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Posio
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Riisitunturi National Park
10:30am, Mon Aug 5

Pentik Hill
10:00am, Sun Aug 4
3
nights
Rovaniemi
3
nights

Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, examine the collection at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, then have fun at Santa Claus Office, and finally find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and then get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.
To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi day trip site .
You can drive from Posio to Rovaniemi in 2 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
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Arktikum
11:00am, Thu Aug 8

Santa Claus Village
3:30pm, Tue Aug 6

Santa Claus Office
2:30pm, Tue Aug 6
3
nights
Kilpisjarvi
3
nights

On your second day here, admire the sheer force of Tsahkal Falls and then make a trip to Saana.
To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Kilpisjarvi route planner.
Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Kilpisjarvi takes 5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Rovaniemi to Kilpisjarvi is minus 1 hour. August in Kilpisjarvi sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C at night. You will leave for home on the 11th (Sun).
To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Kilpisjarvi route planner.
Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Kilpisjarvi takes 5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Rovaniemi to Kilpisjarvi is minus 1 hour. August in Kilpisjarvi sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C at night. You will leave for home on the 11th (Sun).
Things to do in Kilpisjarvi
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Saana
12:00pm, Fri Aug 9
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