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Hiking Matka Canyon from Skopje

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| Skopje, North Macedonia
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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Cable car ticket to the Millennium Cross
  • Transfer to the foothill of Vodno and back to Skopje from Matka Canyon
  • Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel or any other agreed starting point in Ohrid
  • Everything else not mentioned as included
  • Lunch at the restaurant in Matka Canyon
  • Hiking equipment: comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, jacket, backpack and sunscreen
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Millennium Cross

We will pick you up from your hotel in Skopje and transfer to the foothill of Vodno mountain and the departure place of the cable car. With the cable car, we get to the Millenium Cross and the highest point on the mountain. From here you can see the entire Skopje plain in a 360 view.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mountain of Vodno

From here we will start our hike to the Matka Canyon. We will be visiting the St. Nikolas church and continue our way to Matka. The hike is rated as medium.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Matka Canyon

We will arrive at Matka Canyon after a food 4-5 hour walk. Here we will take some rest and optionally have lunch in the nearby restaurant.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Vrelo Cave

After the rest, we can visit the Cave Vrelo with the local boat hires. In the end, we will get back to Skopje and your hotel with a car/minivan.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hiking Matka Canyon from Skopje?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hiking Matka Canyon from Skopje?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Cable car ticket to the Millennium Cross.
  • Transfer to the foothill of Vodno and back to Skopje from Matka Canyon.
  • Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel or any other agreed starting point in Ohrid.
  • Bottle of water, snack bar.
  • Experienced English speaking mountain guide for the tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Everything else not mentioned as included.
  • Lunch at the restaurant in Matka Canyon.
  • Hiking equipment: comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, jacket, backpack and sunscreen.
  • Boat hire for going to Cave Vrelo (approx. 7 EUR).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The minimum age to participate is 18..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Hiking Matka Canyon from Skopje is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hiking Matka Canyon from Skopje will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Cable car ticket to the Millennium Cross
  • Transfer to the foothill of Vodno and back to Skopje from Matka Canyon
  • Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel or any other agreed starting point in Ohrid
  • Bottle of water, snack bar
  • Experienced English speaking mountain guide for the tour
  • Everything else not mentioned as included
  • Lunch at the restaurant in Matka Canyon
  • Hiking equipment: comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, jacket, backpack and sunscreen
  • Boat hire for going to Cave Vrelo (approx. 7 EUR)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Operated by a business

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