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5 Days hiking /8 Days total.
Min. 2 people. Max.12 people for one guide.
Experience: No need for a high level of experience.
Difficult: This trip has an activity rating of moderate. Guests should be prepared for multiple hours of activity each day. Hikes range from 2 to 5 hours.
Exciting hiking holiday on the best hiking trails of the Macedonian mountains . Forest massifs, cultural churches, and the best peaks of the region all in this amazing trip. The mountain peaks we will hike up during the trip are Medenica in National park Mavrovo, Magaro peak in National Park Galicica, Jablanica mountain on the border with Albania and Macedonia and hike to the lake in National Park Pelister.These mountains not only offer beautiful views they are also full of history and culture, interesting flora and fauna of the region, including many endemic species. Five days will be dedicated to the hike among this fantastic mountain ranges visiting old villages Galicnik and Malovista and explore city Ohrid a UNESCO protected cultural heritage city. Stay in cities Bitola, Skopje village Galicnik learning about the Macedonian culture and tradition, tasting Macedonian food and vine.
Pick up from Skopje airport, and transfer to Mavrovo National Park 1.30h. Drive to the hotel in the village of Galicnik at the foot of the mountain.
We start with hiking from the hotel in the village of Galicnik from 1560m. The duration of the hike is 4 to 5 hours, with a total length of 10km. with an altitude change of 603m.Medenica peak is highest peak on Bistra mountain wit beautiful views of bigest mountains in Macedonia. After descending from the peak we have 2h. transfer to Ohrid City. As part of our transfer to Ohrid, we will stop for refreshments and coffee, and visit the old monastery, St.John Baptist.
In the morning we start with 40 min.drive to village Gorna Belica at 1450m. start point for today hike to the peak Crn kamen (Black Stone) 2257 meters. on the border with Macedonia and Albania. After we finish the hike we go to the hotel in Ohrid city.The trail is (12km. long, with a height difference of 837 meters, and with a 5-6 hour hike).
Today It’s planned to enjoy a fine rest day in the city of Ohrid and the surrounding. We have an option for a guided city tour followed by a fine lunch by the lake. Or we can have other activities like Boat sailing, kayaking, sup riding, etc.
Today we are hiking on Magaro Peak 2255m. at Galicica National Park. We will have 40min. drive to the starting point of the hike at 1600m. Duration of the today’s hike is 4 to 5 hours total length of 8.5km. with an altitude change of 700m and beautiful views of the two biggest lakes in Macedonia Ohridsko and Pespansko Lake.After we finish hiking we trasfer to Bitola city 1.15h.drive accommodation in Bitola.
This morning, we head to the village of Nize pole start point for the hike to the big mountain lake at 2218m. The mountain landscape’s pasture areas are covered in grass and blueberry, and there are beautiful views of the mountains on the way to the lake. Rest and enjoy by the coast of the lake and later descend and drive back to the city of Bitola. The duration of the hike for today is 6-7 hours. Length 12 km. 1048 m. altitude difference. ass and blueberry covert and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains on the way to the lake.Reest and enjoy by th coast of the lake and later descent and drive back to the city Bitola.The duration of the hike for today is 6-7 h. Length 12 km. 1048 m. altitude difference.
On the last hiking day we go to the mountain village Maloviste at 1400m.Maloviste is a unique village with authentic architecture the village has beautiful large houses built of stone in the traditional way.We pass the village and continue to the monastery Sv. Ana 1420m. From there we continue through the oak forest, we continue to the small church holly salvation at 1950m. With the view of the Pelister mountain, the area of the village and Prespa lake 10 more min. we hike to the peak Vrteska 2010m. with view much more beautiful view of Prespa lake mountains in Greece and Albania. From the peak, we descend to the village and we get ready for transfer to Skopje city 2,30 hours drive city where we will spend the last night of this trip..Today hike is with distance: 10 km. Hiking Time: 5 hours, Ascend: 870meters,Descend:870 meters.
Guest will need to arrive in Skopje or Ohrid airport on or before the Start date. We will return to Skopje or Ohrid by late afternoon/evening on one day before departures on the airport.
All Transport during the tour, Accommodation half board based on double or single occupancy (unless otherwise noted) in 3-star hotels, All meals as per program dinner.( beverages excluded), Local English-speaking guide, Entrance fees at National parks.
Airfare and baggage fees, medical/evacuation insurance, drinks, tips for guides.
All prices subject to change due to season currency fluctuation,fuel prices and or unforeseen economic circumstances or errors.
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Тhe program can be changed according to your needs, fewer or more days, or different combinations previously agreed with the guide.