8 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Take a break from Rovaniemi with a short trip to Ranua Zoo in Ranua, about 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, examine the collection at Christmas House Santa, make a trip to Santa Claus Village, and Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell.

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London, UK to Rovaniemi is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in September, things will get a bit cooler in Rovaniemi: highs are around 13°C and lows about 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park, take in the awesome beauty at Luosto, then go deep underground at Amethyst Mine Lapland, and finally do some two-wheel cruising with Luosto Adventures.

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Drive from Rovaniemi to Luosto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September in Luosto, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can go by car 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.

On the 2nd (Fri), get outside with Lake Inari, then see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel, fly down the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park, and then stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop.

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You can drive from Luosto to Saariselka in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. On the next day, explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort.

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Traveling by flight from Saariselka to Levi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Levi are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can travel back home.