Lapland Self-Drive Escape — Finland’s Arctic Wilderness

Drive through Lapland on a 7-day self-drive trip from Rovaniemi to Saariselkä, Inari, and Levi. Experience Sámi culture, frozen lakes, Arctic wildlife, and Northern Lights hunting at your own pace on a flexible round-trip journey.

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

PRICE

1,327

PEOPLE GOING

110+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Arrival in Rovaniemi → Drive to Saariselkä

    Pick up your rental car at Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and drive north to Saariselkä (~250 km / ~3 hr 15 min). Check into your lodge, explore the village, and enjoy an evening Finnish sauna and Nordic dinner.

    Overnight in Saariselkä.

  2. 2
    Saariselkä → Urho Kekkonen National Park

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Urho Kekkonen National Park on a scenic drive (~30–50 km / ~1–2 hr). Enjoy short hikes or snowshoeing through frozen rivers, trails, and quiet wilderness landscapes.

    Overnight in Saariselkä.

  3. 3
    Saariselkä → Inari

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive north to Inari (~170 km / ~2 hr 30 min), the Sámi cultural heartland. Check into your lakeside lodge on Lake Inari, visit the Siida Museum to explore Sámi culture and ecology, and enjoy dinner by the lake.

    Overnight in Inari.

  4. 4
    Inari → Ivalo + Optional Ice Fishing

    Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a free morning before driving toward Ivalo (~40 km round trip / ~40 min). Try optional ice fishing on Lake Inari with local guides (conditions permitting) and taste Northern Lapland cuisine at a local tavern.

    Overnight in Inari/Ivalo.

  5. 5
    Ivalo → Tankavaara Gold Village → Levi

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive south to Tankavaara Gold Village to pan for gold and learn prospecting history. Continue to Levi (~225 km total / ~3 hr) to settle into a glass cabin, visit cozy cafes, and spot the Northern Lights.

    Overnight in Levi.

  6. 6
    Levi → Ranua Wildlife Park → Rovaniemi

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Ranua Wildlife Park to see polar bears, lynx, and moose, then continue to Rovaniemi (~270 km total / ~3 hr 30 min). Enjoy dinner and optional evening activities in the Arctic capital.

    Overnight in Rovaniemi.

  7. 7
    Rovaniemi Departure

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Rovaniemi, shop local crafts, or visit Arktikum Museum. Drive to Rovaniemi Airport (~10–20 km / ~15–30 min), return your rental car, and depart Finland.

Tour Highlights
    • Pick up your rental car in Rovaniemi and head north into Lapland’s snowy wilderness. Arrive in Saariselkä, settle into your cabin, and enjoy your first Finnish sauna and Arctic dinner.
    • Overnight in Saariselkä.
Accommodations
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Saariselkä with breakfast.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Inari with breakfast.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Inari / Ivalo with breakfast.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Levi with breakfast.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Rovaniemi with breakfast.


Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Self-Drive:

  • Premium rental car for 7 days.
  • Unlimited kilometers included.
  • GPS navigation included.
  • Travel assistance with local driving tips, route maps, and day-by-day itinerary guidance.


Accommodations:

  • 6 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.


Exclusive Experiences:

  • Drive through Arctic wilderness
  • Urho Kekkonen National Park exploration
  • Authentic Sámi cultural experience
  • Lake Inari serenity
  • Ice fishing (optional but iconic)
  • Tankavaara Gold Panning
  • Levi mountain village atmosphere
  • Ranua Wildlife Park visit
  • Northern Lights hunting

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