8 days in Lapland Itinerary

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Levi Ski Resort. On your second day here, look for all kinds of wild species at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, have some family-friendly fun at G2 ICEKARTING, relax in the rural setting at Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm, then join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, and finally don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Levi visit site.

Rome, Italy to Levi is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Rome in July: high temperatures in Levi hover around 22°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel to Saariselka.

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): hit the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel, and then see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center. On your second day here, get a taste of life in the country at Saariselka Reindeer Farm, see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, and then stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Saariselka trip planner.

You can fly from Levi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Saariselka sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) 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.

Rovaniemi is known for wildlife, museums, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, and take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Saariselka to Rovaniemi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.