Route: Traveling to the Kola Peninsula. - Murmansk Oblast, Russia
A 920 km motorhome route across Murmansk Oblast in Russia's Kola Peninsula, covering approximately 163 hours of travel. This scenic route showcases the natural landscapes and attractions of one of Russia's northernmost regions, ideal for travelers exploring the Arctic wilderness by campervan.
- Distance
- 920.3 km
- Duration
- 6 days
- Mode
- route
- Start
- городское поселение Кандалакша, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
- End
- городское поселение Кандалакша, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
- Stops
- 1
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- городское поселение Кандалакша, Murmansk Oblast, Russia
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Rent a motorhome (pickup with living module) for flexibility to change views, access remote areas, and maintain comfort on poor roads
- Transport
- Contact Travel Car company for motorhome rentals; they have 23 vehicles available across the country
- Transport
- The route from St. Petersburg through Karelia to Kola Peninsula covers approximately 4,000 km and includes scenic drives like the Sortavala road
- Where to stay
- Motorhome comes equipped with sleeping areas, heater, hot water boiler, refrigerator with freezer, 220V outlet, and cooking utensils
- Where to stay
- Park near lakes for overnight stops; the motorhome heating system works well in cold northern conditions
- Tip
- Kayaking in Ladoga Skerries is ideal for first-time kayakers; the water is calmer compared to coastal areas
- Food
- Stop at a cafe near a trout farm to try creamy trout soup
- Food
- Collect wild blueberries and lingonberries found abundantly along roads and islands during travel
- Food
- Gather mushrooms on islands and prepare them yourself in the motorhome
- Timing
- Travel in autumn to see beautiful fall colors in forests and changing weather patterns as you move north
- Tip
- Visit Lovozero Tundra, Geologist Pass, Seidozero, Teriberka, Distant Greentsy, and Rybachy Peninsula for main attractions
- Tip
- Plan to wait for low tide to access remote difficult-to-reach locations on Kola Peninsula
Video on this route
For the first time in a motor home and for 10 days at once. Traveling to the Kola Peninsula.