Top North Macedonia Nature Walks

With just one day to explore the lakeside resort of Ohrid, a private tour means you can customize your itinerary and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide. This full-day tour checks off all the highlights of the UNESCO-listed town, including St. Naum Monastery, Samoil’s fortress, the Bay of Bones, and magnificent views of Lake Ohrid.

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.

The naturally beautiful region of Mavrovo can be tricky to visit from Skopje without hiring a car. On this full-day tour, visit with ease and learn about the area from a guide. Depart from your Skopje hotel and learn about Mavrovo and its National Park on the way. Visit the monasteries of St. Jovan Bigorski and Rajcica and admire the stalactites and stalagmites at Sharko Cave. Enjoy a traditional Macedonian lunch.

If you’re up for a challenging adventure, then hike the Magaro Peak on this full-day excursion from Ohrid. With a private hiking guide, reach the highest peak on Galichica Mountain where you can enjoy stunning views of Lake Prespa and Lake Ohrid as well as Macedonia and Albania. So get your adrenaline pumping and enjoy this moderate to challenging trek.