8 days in Lapland Itinerary
8 days in Lapland Itinerary
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8 days in Lapland Itinerary
Start: San Diego
Fly:
19h 45min
1
Rovaniemi
— 2 nights
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Drive:
2h 15min
2
Levi
— 2 nights
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Fly:
3h
3
Saariselka
— 1 night
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Fly:
25h
End: San Diego
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2
nights
Rovaniemi
2
nights

Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.On the 28th (Sun), make a trip to Marttiinin Wanha Tehdas and then identify plant and animal life at Poro Farmi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.
For photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi vacation app .
San Diego, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 20-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus. You'll lose 10 hours traveling from San Diego to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Diego in July, expect Rovaniemi to be little chillier, temps between 67°F and 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Levi.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Find places to stay Jul 28 — 30:
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Arktikum
10:00am, Tue Jul 30
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Safaris
2:30pm, Mon Jul 29

SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus
10:00am, Mon Jul 29
2
nights
Levi
2
nights

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 31st (Wed): ski along the peaceful trails at Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Thu): look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and then wander the streets of Ounasjoki - River for activities.
For more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Levi trip itinerary site .
You can drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Levi can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Saariselka.
Things to do in Levi
Side Trip
Nature & Wildlife Tours
Find places to stay Jul 30 — Aug 1:
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Levi Ski Resort
10:00am, Wed Jul 31
Nature & Wildlife Tours
1:00pm, Thu Aug 1

Elan Ski Shop & Rental
10:00am, Thu Aug 1
1
night
Saariselka
1
night

On the 2nd (Fri), get in on the family fun at Angry Birds Activity Park, then explore the striking landscape of Urho Kekkonen National Park, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.
To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Saariselka trip maker tool .
Traveling by flight from Levi to Saariselka takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Saariselka are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can travel back home.
To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Saariselka trip maker tool .
Traveling by flight from Levi to Saariselka takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Saariselka are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Saariselka
Side Trip
Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel
Find places to stay Aug 1 — 2:
Highlights from your plan

Angry Birds Activity Park
10:00am, Fri Aug 2

Urho Kekkonen National Park
3:00pm, Fri Aug 2
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