9 days in Lapland Itinerary

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

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Chicago, USA to Luosto is an approximately 27-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Luosto is 8 hours. Traveling from Chicago in November, expect nights in Luosto to be little chillier, around -9°C, while days are colder, around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can go by car to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): wander the wide-open spaces of Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus and then see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center.

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You can drive from Luosto to Inari in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -3°C in November, and nighttime lows around -10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to 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 21st (Wed), explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. On the 22nd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, shop like a local with LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and then hit the slopes at Kids' Land.

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Getting from Inari to Levi by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -3°C in November, and nighttime lows around -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Akaslompolo.

On the 23rd (Fri), look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas and then fly down the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

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You can drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. November in Akaslompolo sees daily highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

On the 24th (Sat), get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, and then make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip planner.

You can drive from Akaslompolo to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. November in Rovaniemi sees daily highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.