Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experienced English speaking mountain guide for the tour
Cable car ticket to the Millennium Cross
Transfer to the foothill of Vodno and back to Skopje from Matka Canyon
Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel or any other agreed starting point in Ohrid
Bottle of water, snack bar
Everything else not mentioned as included
Lunch at the restaurant in Matka Canyon
Hiking equipment: comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, jacket, backpack and sunscreen
Boat hire for going to Cave Vrelo (approx. 7 EUR)
Meeting Points
Departure
Skopje
We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in Skopje
Return
Hiking Matka Canyon from Skopje
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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.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experienced English speaking mountain guide for the tour
Cable car ticket to the Millennium Cross
Transfer to the foothill of Vodno and back to Skopje from Matka Canyon
Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel or any other agreed starting point in Ohrid
Bottle of water, snack bar
Everything else not mentioned as included
Lunch at the restaurant in Matka Canyon
Hiking equipment: comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, jacket, backpack and sunscreen
Boat hire for going to Cave Vrelo (approx. 7 EUR)
Meeting Points
Departure
Skopje
We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in Skopje
Return
Itinerary
1
Millennium Cross
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.
45 minutes
2
Mountain of Vodno
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.
1 hour
3
Matka Canyon
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 hours
4
Vrelo Cave
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.
