8 days in Lapland Itinerary

On the 19th (Sun), get outside with Seven Fells Up, then take an exotic tour of a safari tour, and then stop by Akaslompolo Sportshop.

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London, UK to Akaslompolo is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Akaslompolo is 2 hours. In August, Akaslompolo is slightly colder than London - with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time 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.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Mon): explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort.

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Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Levi takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in August, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour and then fly down the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park.

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You can fly from Levi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to travel to Pyhatunturi.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

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Drive from Saariselka to Pyhatunturi in 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Rovaniemi.

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

On the 24th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, make a trip to Santa Claus Office, then get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell. On the 25th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Lordi's Square, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, then browse the different shops at Arctic Circle Mall, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Auttikongas.

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Traveling by car from Pyhatunturi to Rovaniemi takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.