Experience the biggest Natural Park of the whole Balkan, where bears and lynxes roam the earth! The Natural Park of Mavrovo is known for high mountain peaks, beautiful lakes, deep canyons and dense forest, that abound with diverse wildlife.
For centuries, shepherds have brought their sheep here to escape the scorching valley heat. If lucky, you can encounter one of these shepherds.
When entering the Natural Park of Mavrovo, you will be dropped off in the middle of the mountains. From here, after a small break the hike will start through grasslands covering plateaus and mountain ridges around Mali Sar. During the summer the area is covered in countless mountain flowers. Hike until you reach Galicnik, the most iconic village in the whole country!
On the way back, you’ll have the chance to make a quick stop at the famous submerged church. Note that this depends on the level of the water. This is a great opportunity to make a photo before returning to Ohrid.
Pickup included
The starting point will be in the mountains of the national park Mavrovo. The tour will start with an active hike of approx. 90 minutes. Our local mountain guide will tell you about the magnificent flora and fauna in this region. Plenty of photo stops will be made to enjoy the panoramic views of the green mountains and the Lake of Mavrovo. Furthermore, the van will pick you up to bring you to a wooden house of one of the shepherds. If home, you'll be able to meet the sheep's and the accompanying dogs. If lucky, we can receive some of his cheese.
When entering the village of Galicnik, you will have free time. Here you will have the opportunity to relax, have some coffee and enjoy your packed meal.
After break time, our guide will start his tour in Galicnik and the surrounding area. Here you visit the small ancient amphitheater and the church. Our guide will explain the importance of this 1500m. high mountain village, and the history regarding the Macedonian wedding, Mijaks and the movies.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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. 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.
We thank you for booking with us. If you have questions about the pick-up service, contact us by phone / WhatsApp or mail. [email protected] / [email protected] or +389 72 236 288 / +389 722 362 80 Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage