9 days in Lapland Itinerary

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 Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus. Step out of Inari with an excursion to Action Park in Saariselka--about 1h 05 min away. Spend the 10th (Tue) exploring nature at Lemmenjoki National Park. There's still lots to do: get outside with Lake Inari, relax in the rural setting at Inari Reindeerfarm, pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, and admire the striking features of The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos.

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London, UK to Inari is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Inari due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from London in July: high temperatures in Inari hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can travel to Levi.

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

On the 12th (Thu), fly down the slopes at Levi Ski Resort.

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Traveling by combination of shuttle, flight, and bus from Inari to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Levi are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a bus to Rovaniemi.

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

Escape the urban bustle at Ranua Zoo and Safaris. Kids will enjoy Santa Claus Village and SantaPark. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, admire the sheer force of Auttikongas, make a trip to Lordi's Square, and pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.

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Traveling by bus from Levi to Rovaniemi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.