Go rural to Lazaropole and Gari from Ohrid

9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Going on this trip will be a real escape from everyday life. We will feel the nature in Mavrovo National Park and visit the most spiritual place in the country, St. John Monastery Bigorski. We will visit two old villages situated in Bistra mountain to feel the rural life in this part of Macedonia. Enjoy!

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel in Ohrid
Transfers for the tour with a comfortable car/minivan
Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the entire tour
Entrance fee for Bigorski Monastery (approx. 2 EUR)
Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick you up from your hotel or other preferred location in Ohrid

OR
Meeting point
Ohrid

We will pick you up from your hotel or other preferred location in Ohrid

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mavrovo Lake

    We will be starting with a short walk in the Mavrovo National Park around the Mavrovo Lake.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski

    Driving through the canyon of the river Radika, we make the next stop at St. John the Baptist of Bigorski Monastery, which is widely renowned as the most spiritual monastery in Macedonia. This 19th-century structure, erected upon both the ruins of an 11th-century church and the slopes of Mountain Bistra, is home to a small silver coffin allegedly containing the remains of St John himself.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Duf Waterfall

    Next, we must see the nearby waterfalls of Duf, listen to the sounds of nature, and relax our senses.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Lazaropole

    We continue on to the village of Lazaropole, an old typical Macedonian mountain village on an altitude of 1,350 meters. We take a short coffee break before we start walking around the village, admiring the nature and very unique architecture.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Gari

    We will also visit the close village of Gari, almost at the same altitude. The houses are made of natural materials that could be found in the surrounding, to be warm in winter, and refreshing in summer. We walk to the waterfalls of Gari River, take a walk in nature, and finishing the day back in Skopje.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Experience Balkan

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Car Tours
Additional fees
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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