8 days in Lapland Itinerary

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park.

For maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Luosto online holiday planner.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Luosto is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and car. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Tel Aviv in September: high temperatures in Luosto hover around °C and lows are around °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Take a break from the city and head to Urho Kekkonen National Park and Lake Inari. Step off the beaten path and head to Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church and Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus. Step out of Inari with an excursion to Gold Prospector Museum in Tankavaara--about 1h 25 min away. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, trek along Juutua Nature Trail, relax in the rural setting at Inari Reindeer Farm, and explore the venue of The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Inari road trip site.

Getting from Luosto to Inari by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around °C in September, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to 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 12th (Wed): see Santa Claus Office, see the interesting displays at Christmas House Santa, thenexplore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, and finally admire the masterpieces at Korundi House of Culture.

To find ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Rovaniemi holiday planner.

Drive from Inari to Rovaniemi in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. On the 13th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.