7 days in Lapland Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): fly down the slopes at Pyhatunturi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park and then get out on two wheels at Luosto Adventures.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Pyhatunturi sightseeing planner.

Auckland, New Zealand to Pyhatunturi is an approximately 36-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10 hours traveling from Auckland to Pyhatunturi. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Auckland in April; daily highs in Pyhatunturi reach 3°C and lows reach -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Rovaniemi.

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

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): cast your line with a fishing tour and then admire the sheer force of Auttikongas. Keep things going the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell, see Santa Claus Office, and then take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Pyhatunturi to Rovaniemi by car takes about 2 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can travel back home.