8 days in Lapland Itinerary

On the 19th (Sun), get outside with Seven Fells Up, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and then look for gifts at Akaslompolo Sportshop.

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London, UK to Akaslompolo is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from London to Akaslompolo, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in August, things will get slightly colder in Akaslompolo: highs are around 19°C and lows about 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to drive to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): ski along the peaceful trails at Levi Ski Resort.

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Drive from Akaslompolo to Levi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Levi can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to travel to Saariselka.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour and then hike along Urho Kekkonen National Park.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Levi to Saariselka in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. August in Saariselka sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can travel to Pyhatunturi.

On the 23rd (Thu), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pyha-Luosto National Park.

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Traveling by car from Saariselka to Pyhatunturi takes 2.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Pyhatunturi are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel 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 24th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village, see Santa Claus Office, then get in on the family fun at SantaPark, and finally Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, then browse the different shops at Arctic Circle Mall, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Auttikongas.

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You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. In August in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.