8 days in Lapland Itinerary
8 days in Lapland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Lapland trip planner
Start: Johannesburg
Fly
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Rovaniemi
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Drive
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Levi
— 3 nights
Drive to Kittilä Airport, Fly to O R Tambo International
End: Johannesburg
Sun, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 20
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Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.When in Rovaniemi, make a side trip to see Ranua Zoo in Ranua, approximately Ranua away. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, identify plant and animal life at Napapiirin Porofarmi, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, and see the interesting displays at Christmas House Santa.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi trip website.
Johannesburg, South Africa to Rovaniemi is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. Traveling from Johannesburg in December, things will get cooler in Rovaniemi: highs are around -6°C and lows about -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Levi.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
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Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.Take a break from Levi with a short trip to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in Kittila, about 46 minutes away. Spend the 17th (Thu) on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. And it doesn't end there: have fun at Kids' Land, join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, stop by Inghams Mini Husky Experience, and stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Levi trip itinerary app.
Getting from Rovaniemi to Levi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Levi
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Lapland travel guide
The wild expanses of Lapland promise spectacular scenery, adventure, and rich cultural experiences. As the country's northernmost region, it sits well above the Arctic Circle. Despite also being the largest region, in Lapland just 3.4 percent of the Finnish population calls this great stretch of land home, leaving plenty of room for pristine lakes, dense forest, and seven unspoiled national parks. An abundance of well-marked trails await hikers of all levels, while more remote and rugged adventures beckon experienced explorers. Music is of particular importance in these parts, so try to catch a concert or dance performance during your stay.
