39 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Go for a jaunt from Rovaniemi to Kemi to see Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery) about 1h 35 min away. The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, get curious at Pilke Science Centre, and make a trip to Lordi's Square.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Rovaniemi trip planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Rovaniemi is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dubai to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in December, expect Rovaniemi to be much colder, temps between -6°C and -13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Luosto.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Luosto: Sodankyla (Church of Sodankyla & Museum - Gallery Alariesto). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park, discover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Luosto, and get out on two wheels at Luosto Adventures.

To see reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Luosto day trip planning app.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Luosto by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Luosto, with lows of -22°C. You will leave for Saariselka on the 11th (Mon).

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 (Inari Reindeer Farm, Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, &more) and Pyha-Nattanen Fell (in Sodankyla). Spend the 17th (Sun) exploring nature at Lemmenjoki National Park. Next up on the itinerary: gear up at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel, see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, and find something for the whole family at Angry Birds Activity Park.

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Getting from Luosto to Saariselka by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -11°C in January, and nighttime lows around -20°C. On the 20th (Wed), 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.

Explore Levi's surroundings by going to Muonio (Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, Keimiotunturi Fell, &more), Kittila (Lapland Hotels SnowVillage & Taatsin seita) and Sarestoniemi Museum (in Kaukonen). And it doesn't end there: explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort, bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures, and hit the slopes at Kids' Land.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Levi journey website.

Fly from Saariselka to Levi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -11°C in January, and nighttime lows around -21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.