Roads of the old merchants - hiking tour from Ohrid

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is a medium to a hard hiking tour through the footsteps of the old merchants. The highest point in the tour is 1565 masl. The trail of the old merchants abounds with a wonderful mixture of scents, colors, and sounds. Moving along this trail, we will visit some of the most beautiful areas rich in flora and fauna, some beautiful panoramic spots, one of the few watering places for cattle, and the longest cave on the territory of the National Park Galichica- Samotska Hole.

What's Included

Transfer to the starting hiking point with a car/minivan
Experienced English speaking mountain guide for the tour
Entrance fee in the National Park
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
Food and drinks, purchasable before departure
Hiking equipment: comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, jacket, backpack and sunscreen

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 any other location in Ohrid.

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Meeting point
Ohrid

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ohrid

    We will pick you up from your hotel or any other agreed staring point in Ohrid.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Velestovo

    With the vehicle (car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers) we will be transferred to the village of Velestovo from where we will start our climb.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Asan Dzura (Djura-Gjura-Gura) - Old Ski Center Oteshevo

    Everywhere you look you will witness an amazing view. We will climb to the Samotska Medow and Asandzura Karst field. The climb will be approximately 3 hours.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Velestovo

    After a good hike and admiring the astonishing views we will start our descent. After about 2 and a half hours we will arrive to Velestovo and drive back to Ohrid.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by Experience Balkan

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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