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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila) and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio). Spend the 23rd (Wed) on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures.

To find ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Levi route app.

Los Angeles, USA to Levi is an approximately 20.5-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Los Angeles to Levi, you'll lose 10 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in September, with highs in Levi at 53°F and lows at 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (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 24th (Thu): get outside with Lake Inari, then see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum and then stroll through Urho Kekkonen National Park.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Saariselka trip itinerary website.

You can fly from Levi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. September in Saariselka sees daily highs of 52°F and lows of 39°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can drive 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 26th (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, make a trip to Santa Claus Village, then don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Office, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell.

For other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Saariselka to Rovaniemi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are 53°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. On the 27th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.