17 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Take a break from Rovaniemi with a short trip to Pyha-Luosto National Park in Pyhatunturi, about 1h 35 min away. There's much more to do: get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, hit the slopes at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy, and get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.

To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi visit planner.

Agadir, Morocco to Rovaniemi is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Agadir to Rovaniemi, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around °C in December, and nighttime lows around °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Levi: Muonio (Keimioniemi Fishing Cabins & Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park) and Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila). The adventure continues: explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort, fly down the slopes at Kids' Land, stroll through Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, and bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in January, Levi is slightly colder at night with lows of °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough 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 (Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, &more). There's lots more to do: hit the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort, get in on the family fun at Angry Birds Activity Park, stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop, and examine the collection at Gold Prospector Museum.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Saariselka day trip website.

Fly from Levi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Saariselka can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park, stroll through Luosto Adventures, thendiscover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland, and finally view the masterpieces at Museum - Gallery Alariesto.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Luosto trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Saariselka to Luosto in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. January in Luosto sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. On the 11th (Sat), you're off to home.