16 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Arktikum and Rovaniemi Church. There's lots more to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, have some family-friendly fun at Snowman World Igloo Hotel, don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, and engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre.

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Mumbai, India to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is minus 3.5 hours. Traveling from Mumbai in December, expect Rovaniemi to be much colder, temps between -6°C and -13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Luosto.

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

Visiting Pyha-Luosto National Park and Ski Resort Suomutunturi will get you outdoors. Church of Sodankyla and Museum - Gallery Alariesto are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Next up on the itinerary: discover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Luosto takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in December, plan for slightly colder nights in Luosto, with lows around -17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can drive 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.

Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get in touch with nature at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort and Lemmenjoki National Park.

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You can drive from Luosto to Saariselka in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Saariselka can reach -7°C, while at night they dip to -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel to Levi.

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

Escape the urban bustle at Levi Ski Resort and Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm. Get some cultural insight at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery and Samiland. Step out of Levi with an excursion to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in Kittila--about 46 minutes away. There's much more to do: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures, fly down the slopes at Kids' Land, and join the crowd at Icekarting Levi.

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Getting from Saariselka to Levi by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Akaslompolo.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): stop by Akaslompolo Sportshop, then take a memorable tour with Tours, and then hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Keimioniemi Fishing Cabins and then see the interesting displays at Muonion Kotiseutumuseo.

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Traveling by car from Levi to Akaslompolo takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. January in Akaslompolo sees daily highs of -11°C and lows of -22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel back home.