31 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Luosto: Museum - Gallery Alariesto (in Sodankyla) and Orbas Reindeer Farm (in Rovaniemi). There's more to do: discover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

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Newark, USA to Luosto is an approximately 18- hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Newark in December, with highs in Luosto at 19°F and lows at 6°F. On the 5th (Sat), you'll 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park and Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm. When in Levi, make a side trip to see Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in Kittila, approximately Kittila away. There's lots more to do: hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort, make a trip to Ounasjoki - River for activities, get engrossed in the history at Samiland, and get great views at Huippupolku, Peak Trail in Levi.

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You can drive from Luosto to Levi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Levi can reach 22°F, while at night they dip to 8°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) 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. Get in touch with nature at Angeli Reindeer Farm and Lemmenjoki National Park. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, relax in the rural setting at Tuula's Reindeer, and take in the pleasant sights at Otsamo Fell.

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Getting from Levi to Inari by combination of flight and shuttle takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Inari can reach 21°F, while at night they dip to 6°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Step out of the city life by going to Salla Ski Resort and Ski Resort Suomutunturi. Get out of town with these interesting Salla side-trips: Riisitunturi National Park (in Posio) and Joutsijarven Bunkkerit (in Kemijarvi). There's more to do: get engrossed in the history at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction and steep yourself in history at Paikanselan Taistelualue.

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Getting from Inari to Salla by car takes about 5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°F in December, and nighttime lows around 7°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Syote.

Get outdoors at Korouoma Canyon and Syote Ski & Nature Resort. When in Syote, make a side trip to see Pentik Hill in Posio, approximately Posio away.

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Traveling by car from Salla to Syote takes 3 hours. December in Syote sees daily highs of 20°F and lows of 7°F at night. You'll set off for Rovaniemi on the 23rd (Wed).

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

Take a break from the city and head to Pyha-Luosto National Park and Napapiirin Porofarmi. Step out of Rovaniemi to go to Pello and see Ski Resort Ritavalkea, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, examine the collection at Christmas House Santa, and get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.

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Drive from Syote to Rovaniemi in 3 hours. December in Rovaniemi sees daily highs of 22°F and lows of 11°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.