18 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church, then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, then stop by LAURI, and finally take an exotic tour of a safari tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Sun): make a trip to Lordi's Square, buy something for everyone on your list at Arctic Circle Mall, then stroll the grounds of German Soldier s Cemetery, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

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Chennai, India to Rovaniemi is an approximately 19-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Chennai to Rovaniemi. Traveling from Chennai in March, things will get much colder in Rovaniemi: highs are around -1°C and lows about -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Safaris and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. On the 18th (Mon), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Levi Ski Resort. There's more to do: stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental and stroll through Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.

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Drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in March, and nighttime lows around -10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 21st (Thu), get your bearings at The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, see the interesting displays at Siida, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Inari trip planner.

Fly from Levi to Inari in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. March in Inari sees daily highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to go by car 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 outdoors at Urho Kekkonen National Park and Pyha-Nattanen Fell. On the 23rd (Sat), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.

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Getting from Inari to Saariselka by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Saariselka can reach -1°C, while at night they dip to -12°C. On the 31st (Sun), you're off tohome.