8 days in Lapland Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): take an exotic tour of a safari tour and then hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

To see photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Akaslompolo tour builder tool.

Manchester, UK to Akaslompolo is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours. Traveling from Manchester in February, things will get cooler in Akaslompolo: highs are around -5°C and lows about -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can go by car 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 26th (Tue): view the masterpieces at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, then hit the slopes at Kids' Land, and then identify plant and animal life at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm. On your second day here, stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental, then join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, then make a trip to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, and finally make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Levi visit planner.

Drive from Akaslompolo to Levi in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (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 28th (Thu): hit the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.

For ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Saariselka trip builder website.

You can fly from Levi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Saariselka are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): stroll through Salla Ski Resort, then get engrossed in the history at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction, and then contemplate the long history of Paikanselan Taistelualue.

To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Salla online attractions planner.

Getting from Saariselka to Salla by car takes about 4 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Salla can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel to Kemi.

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Tornio Church, take an in-depth tour of The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley, then play a few rounds at Tornio Golf, and finally admire the striking features of Kemi Church. On the 3rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Sampo Icebreaker.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Kemi tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Salla to Kemi in 3.5 hours. In March in Kemi, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.