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 14°C and lows are around 5°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 Juutua Nature Trail. 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. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, get outside with Lake Inari, tour or see a show at The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, and relax in the rural setting at Inari Reindeer Farm.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Inari sightseeing website.

You can drive from Luosto to Inari in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in September, and nighttime lows around 4°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, then explore 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 13°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. On the 13th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.