16 days in Lapland, Lakeland & Helsinki Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): take an exotic tour of a safari tour and then look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Luosto is an approximately 16-hour flight. Traveling from Dubai to Luosto, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Dubai in July; daily highs in Luosto reach 23°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): hike along Juutua Nature Trail, then experience rural life at Inari Reindeerfarm, and then relax in the rural setting at Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church and then get outside with Lake Inari.

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You can drive from Luosto to Inari in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in July, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Get some cultural insight at Sarkanniemi Theme Park and Parola Tank Museum. There's more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Rauhaniemi Beach.

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You can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and train from Inari to Tampere in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or drive. When traveling from Inari in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Tampere, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Kouvola.

Kouvola is a town and municipality in southeastern Finland. On the 1st (Wed), admire the landmark architecture of Main Building of Military School, take in the pleasant sights at Linden Esplanade, and then identify plant and animal life at Arboretum Mustila. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Riverside Park, get to know the fascinating history of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, and then kick back and relax at Santalahti Nature Trail.

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Traveling by car from Tampere to Kouvola takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. July in Kouvola sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can catch the train to Helsinki.

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

On the 3rd (Fri), find something for the whole family at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. On your second day here, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, then kick back and relax at Aurinkolahti Beach, and then brush up on your military savvy at Fortress of Suomenlinna.

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You can take a train from Kouvola to Helsinki in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Rovaniemi.

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

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Santa Claus Village. On the next day, take in the views from Lumberjack's Candle Bridge, then pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, then enjoy some diversion at Snowman World Igloo Hotel, and finally find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

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You can fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. When traveling from Helsinki in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Rovaniemi: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 11°C at night. On the 8th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.