Private Bike Tour to Matka Canyon

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4 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Words are not sufficient to describe Matka Canyon. It harbours rare species, beautiful landscapes, caves, historic technology and outdoor activity centre.

At only 15 km distance, Matka Canyon is the most popular nature place to visit near Skopje. The incredible water and landscapes are a must see. You can hike, canoe, kayak, visit a cave, rock climb, eat in a restaurant or just enjoy the view. It is also the first accumulation dam in Macedonia, with a power plant built in 1938.

To visit Matka Canyon on a bicycle is even a greater adventure, taking you through a rural part of Skopje, passing villages, parks and crossing the Treska River over suspended bridges. It is a beautiful adventure for any season.

What's Included

One small bottled water is included with our bicycles.
Use of bicycle
At Matka Canyon we can stop to have lunch or just a snack looking at the cliffs.
You may want to have some snacks along the way.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We bring a bicycle to your hotel and devise a way to ride following bicycle paths and low traffic roads.

OR
Meeting point
Railway Station Skopje

We meet on the East side of the Railway Station. You will recognise us because we will have bicycles.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Skopje

    Our ride towards Matka Canyon takes us through the outer central area and the suburbs of Skopje where we see the way of life, but also some very interesting architecture.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Gjorche Petrov (Pass by)

    Our route will take us through Gjorche Petrov Municipality. Once an agriculture oriented village, now an urban part of the City of Skopje.

    Admission ticket free
  • Park Saraj (Pass by)

    We will pass through Sport and Recreation Centre "Saraj". A place that was very popular and functional in ex Yugoslavia, but nowadays most of its structures are falling apart.

    Admission ticket free
  • Krushopek (Pass by)

    We will pass through Krushopek village, a predominately Muslim village.

    Admission ticket free
  • Grchec (Pass by)

    We will pass through Grchec village, a predominately Muslim village.

    Admission ticket free
  • Shishevo (Pass by)

    We will pass through village Shishevo, a mixed ethnicity village od Christians and Muslim people.

    Admission ticket free
  • Matka canoe kayak slalom course (Pass by)

    See the kayak course on Treska River as we pass by on our way to Matka Canyon.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lake Matka

    Enjoy a moment by the lake.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Monastery of St. Andrea - Matka

    We will learn about the local history and culture, by looking at this church.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Matka Canyon

    We will ride from Skopje to Matka Canyon, where we will learn about the history and culture behind Matka Canyon, and optionally: take a boat ride to Cave Vrelo, relax at the lake, or even take a hike to St Nicolas of Shisevo monastery, right above the lake.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Bojan Rantasa

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Bike Tours
Zombie
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Cancellation Policy

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

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