33 days in Lapland Itinerary
33 days in Lapland Itinerary
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33 days in Lapland Itinerary
Start: Guangzhou
Fly:
21h 45min
1
Saariselka
— 3 nights
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Drive:
3h 15min
2
Salla
— 4 nights
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Drive:
2h
3
Sodankyla
— 4 nights
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Drive:
1h 45min
4
Levi
— 5 nights
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bus:
1h 15min
5
Akaslompolo
— 3 nights
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Drive:
2h 30min
6
Rovaniemi
— 7 nights
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train:
1h 15min
7
Kemi
— 4 nights
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Fly:
21h 30min
End: Guangzhou
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3
nights
Saariselka
3
nights

Take a break from the city and head to Urho Kekkonen National Park and Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church and Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel. Explore Saariselka's surroundings by going to Inari (Siida & Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church).
To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Saariselka trip itinerary maker site .
Guangzhou, China to Saariselka is an approximately 22-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Guangzhou to Saariselka is minus 6 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Guangzhou in February; daily highs in Saariselka reach -6°C and lows reach -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel to Salla.
To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Saariselka trip itinerary maker site .
Guangzhou, China to Saariselka is an approximately 22-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Guangzhou to Saariselka is minus 6 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Guangzhou in February; daily highs in Saariselka reach -6°C and lows reach -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel to Salla.
Things to do in Saariselka
Side Trips
Inari, Gold Prospector Museum
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Urho Kekkonen National Park
1:30pm, Fri Feb 8

Siida
12:30pm, Thu Feb 7

Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort
10:00am, Sun Feb 10
4
nights
Salla
4
nights

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Get outdoors at Salla Ski Resort and Ski Resort Suomutunturi. Museum-lovers will appreciate Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction and Pentik Hill. Change things up with a short trip to Riisitunturi National Park in Posio (about 1h 15 min away). There's more to do: steep yourself in history at Paikanselan Taistelualue.
To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Salla trip site .
Traveling by car from Saariselka to Salla takes 3.5 hours. February in Salla sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Sodankyla.
To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Salla trip site .
Traveling by car from Saariselka to Salla takes 3.5 hours. February in Salla sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Sodankyla.
Things to do in Salla
Side Trips
Posio, Ski Resort Suomutunturi
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Salla Ski Resort
10:00am, Mon Feb 11

Riisitunturi National Park
11:00am, Tue Feb 12

Pentik Hill
11:00am, Wed Feb 13
4
nights
Sodankyla
4
nights

Sodankylä is a municipality of Finland. Church of Sodankyla and Museum - Gallery Alariesto are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visiting Pyha-Luosto National Park and Luosto will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Sodankyla side-trips: Pyhatunturi (in Pelkosenniemi) and Luosto (Amethyst Mine Lapland & Kopara Reindeer Park).
To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Sodankyla tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Salla to Sodankyla takes 2.5 hours. February in Sodankyla sees daily highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Levi.
To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Sodankyla tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Salla to Sodankyla takes 2.5 hours. February in Sodankyla sees daily highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Levi.
Things to do in Sodankyla
Side Trips
Luosto, Pyha-Luosto National Park, Pyhatunturi
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Pyha-Luosto National Park
10:30am, Sat Feb 16

Kopara Reindeer Park
10:30am, Sun Feb 17

Pyhatunturi
12:00pm, Mon Feb 18
5
nights
Levi
5
nights

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.Appreciate the collections at The Sarestoniemi Museum and Samiland. Escape the urban bustle at Levi Ski Resort and Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Levi: Enontekio Church (in Enontekio) and Taatsin seita (in Kittila). There's still lots to do: stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental, make a trip to LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, gain insight at Kid's Land, and explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi.
To find where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Levi journey builder site .
You can drive from Sodankyla to Levi in 1.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Akaslompolo.
Things to do in Levi
Side Trips
Kittila, Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm, Enontekio Church
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Levi Ski Resort
10:00am, Tue Feb 19
Safaris
12:30pm, Wed Feb 20

Elan Ski Shop & Rental
10:00am, Wed Feb 20
3
nights
Akaslompolo
3
nights
Step out of the city life by going to Safaris and Yllas Ski Resort. Change things up with these side-trips from Akaslompolo: Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio) and Snow Village (in Kittila).
To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Akaslompolo day trip site .
You can drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. February in Akaslompolo sees daily highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can go by car to Rovaniemi.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Akaslompolo day trip site .
You can drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. February in Akaslompolo sees daily highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can go by car to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Akaslompolo
Side Trips
Snow Village, Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, Yllas Ski Resort
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Safaris
10:00am, Sun Feb 24

Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
10:30am, Tue Feb 26

Yllas Ski Resort
2:00pm, Sun Feb 24
7
nights
Rovaniemi
7
nights
©
Official Hometown of Santa Claus
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 Maupertuis Memorial. Get some historical perspective at Rovaniemi Church and Rovaniemen ortodoksinen kirkko. Change things up with a short trip to Eeron Polku Trail in Pello (about 1h 10 min away). And it doesn't end there: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, see Santa Claus Office, explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, and buy something for everyone on your list at Arctic Circle Mall.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi trip planner .
You can drive from Akaslompolo to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can take a train to Kemi.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Side Trip
Pello
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©
Safaris
10:00am, Wed Feb 27

Arktikum
12:00pm, Sat Mar 2

Santa's House of Snowmobiles
2:30pm, Fri Mar 1
4
nights
Kemi
4
nights

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Kemi Church and Tornio Church will appeal to history buffs. Museum-lovers will appreciate The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley and Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery). Venture out of the city with trips to Tornio (Tornio Golf & Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda).
To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Kemi trip planning app .
Getting from Rovaniemi to Kemi by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. In March, daily temperatures in Kemi can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -10°C. You will leave for home on the 9th (Sat).
To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Kemi trip planning app .
Getting from Rovaniemi to Kemi by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. In March, daily temperatures in Kemi can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -10°C. You will leave for home on the 9th (Sat).
Things to do in Kemi
Side Trip
Tornio
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Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda
11:00am, Thu Mar 7

Kemi Church
5:00pm, Wed Mar 6

Tornio Church
10:00am, Wed Mar 6
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