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Discover Mavrovo National Park, the largest in the Balkans, where bears and lynxes roam freely amid dramatic peaks, clear lakes, deep canyons, and dense forests. Shepherds have long brought their flocks here to escape the summer heat, and you may spot them along the way.
High in the mountains, take scenic walks across Mavrovo National Park’s open plateaus, if lucky, meet local shepherds, and all their animals. Experience nature in its purest form.
On the way back, you can stop for lunch at the traditional House of the Miyaks (not included) before visiting Bigorski Monastery, the largest in Macedonia. This medieval complex remains an active spiritual center, home to over 30 monks devoted entirely to faith and prayer.
This day is all about nature and culture, with scenic walks and astonishing cultural landmarks and plenty of photo stops, where you can make picture to share on social media. During the tour, our guide will explain about all the particularities of the tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Dear guest,
We will pick you up at your accommodation or close to your accommodation when located in Ohrid, Pestani and all the places in between. Plus pickup possible in Struga.
Please wait 10 minutes before pick-up time outside on the main road of the pickup point or accommodation. We will provide your valid pickup time via WhatsApp within 24 hours!
In case we don't stop in front of your accommodation, we kindly ask to check our 12 pickup points around Ohrid up until Pestani, because these are a walking distance of almost every accommodation there is!
The transportation could be in a car or van, this depends on the number of participants.
PS: Guests of Inex Olgica will be picked up in front of the entrance of hotel.
We thank you ahead.
Kind regards,
Team KTM Voyage
Itinerary
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1Mekicite od Strazha
During our way to Mavrovo, we will make a short coffee break at Straža. Here you will have the opportunity to buy some pastry, have a coffee or go to the toilet.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mavrovo National Park
In Mavrovo, you’ll enjoy a short, one-hour hike across the park’s high plateaus. Your guide will introduce you to the local wildlife and natural features of this fascinating area. If you’re lucky, you may encounter shepherds with their flocks and their unique dogs, the Sharplaninac breed.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3House of Mijaks Ethno Restaurant
Free time for lunch (at own expense) or relaxation.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski
North-Macedonia is known for the amount of monasteries and churches. Only in the city of Ohrid, you can find a whopping 365 monasteries and churches. But this white and isolated monastery is the most prestigious of the whole country! From the outside it's astonishing, but the inside is full of icons, wall paintings and it households the biggest and finest wood-carved iconostases of the world. It's located in the heart of Mavrovo, the biggest national Park of the Balkan region. Here you will see many monks that devote their whole life for Christianity. While walking around our guide will provide you with all the details about the ancient mysteries that lay here.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Debar
On the way back, we’ll make two photostops: the first near Debar with stunning views of Mavrovo National Park, and the second near Globocica, overlooking a beautiful artificial lake surrounded by lush green mountains. This place is perfect for making pictures for sharing on social media.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring comfortable walking shoes.
- The possibility of having lunch is optional and costs an additional price of €15,- p. person.
- During warm weather it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring comfortable walking shoes.
- The possibility of having lunch is optional and costs an additional price of €15,- p. person.
- During warm weather it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.
- Travel time is already included in the total duration.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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