National Park Mavrovo from Ohrid
ID: GYG583916-988691
Category:
Country: North Macedonia
Duration:
09:30 hours
Description
Explore Mavrovo National Park, meet shepherds, enjoy scenic walks, and visit Bigorski Monastery. Nature, culture, and photo-worthy views with your guide.
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.
Highlights
- Enter the true old-school countryside of our shepherds and villagers.
- Encounter the flora and fauna of the biggest National Park of the Balkan!
- Get friends with various animals!
- Visit Bigorski Monastery, Macedonia’s largest spiritual center.
- Child & Senior discount!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear good hiking shoes, which are suitable for the mountains.
During warm weather it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.
This activity contains an active hike in the mountains of approximately an hour.
This tour is for small groups only!
INCLUDED
- English speaking mountain guide.
- Entrance fee's; National Park and Bigorski Monastery.
- Transfer from accommodation (or close to) to the National Park of Mavrovo and back.
- Confirmation within 12 hours, including pickup time, and place, plus WhatsApp support for any questions or assistance.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
