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Hiking Matka Canyon from Skopje

5.0 (one review) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Hiking Matka Canyon from Skopje

About this activity

This is a medium to hard hiking tour to the most beautiful place near Skopje, the Matka Canyon. First of all, we will get to the Millennium Cross and see the amazing Skopje plane from above. Arriving in Matka you will witness the rich flora and fauna of this beautiful canyon. The Cave Vrelo, located near, is one of the deepest underwater caves in the world. Do not miss this tour.

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At a glance

Duration
7–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–7
Guide
English
Operated by
Experience Balkan

Ages: Adults (18–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Experienced English speaking mountain guide for the tour
  • Included: Cable car ticket to the Millennium Cross
  • Included: Transfer to the foothill of Vodno and back to Skopje from Matka Canyon
  • Included: Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel or any other agreed starting point in Ohrid
  • Included: Bottle of water, snack bar

Not included

  • Not included: Everything else not mentioned as included
  • Not included: Lunch at the restaurant in Matka Canyon
  • Not included: Hiking equipment: comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, jacket, backpack and sunscreen
  • Not included: Boat hire for going to Cave Vrelo (approx. 7 EUR)

Itinerary

  1. Millennium Cross

    45 min Admission included

    We will pick you up from your hotel in Skopje and transfer to the foothill of Vodno mountain and the departure place of the cable car. With the cable car, we get to the Millenium Cross and the highest point on the mountain. From here you can see the entire Skopje plain in a 360 view.

  2. Mountain of Vodno

    one hour

    From here we will start our hike to the Matka Canyon. We will be visiting the St. Nikolas church and continue our way to Matka. The hike is rated as medium.

  3. Matka Canyon

    4 hours Admission not included

    We will arrive at Matka Canyon after a food 4-5 hour walk. Here we will take some rest and optionally have lunch in the nearby restaurant.

  4. Vrelo Cave

    one hour Admission not included

    After the rest, we can visit the Cave Vrelo with the local boat hires. In the end, we will get back to Skopje and your hotel with a car/minivan.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in Skopje

End point

  • We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in Skopje

Pickup points

  • Hotel Russia
  • Hotel Square
  • Hotel 7
  • Hotel 903ta
  • Brams
  • Hotel Rose Diplomatique
  • Hotel Super 8
  • Katlanovska Spa Skopje
  • Hotel Arka
  • Hotel Gold
  • Hotel De KOKA
  • Macedonian Village Resort

and 61 more pickup points

We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in Skopje.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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