8 days in Lapland Itinerary

On the 10th (Thu), bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi and then glide through natural beauty at Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Fri): stroll through Yllas Ski Resort, then make a trip to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, and finally stop by Inghams Mini Husky Experience.

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London, UK to Akaslompolo is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Akaslompolo. Traveling from London in December, expect Akaslompolo to be cooler, temps between -5°C and -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to drive to Saariselka.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): take a stroll around The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, and then look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, then fly down the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

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You can drive from Akaslompolo to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Saariselka are -7°C, while nighttime lows are -17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Rovaniemi.

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

Go for a jaunt from Rovaniemi to Ranua to see Ranua Zoo about 1h 05 min away. The adventure continues: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, get your game on at Snowman World Igloo Hotel, see Santa Claus Office, and get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.

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Drive from Saariselka to Rovaniemi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to -6°C, and evening lows to -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.