Hiking Matka Canyon from Skopje
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
- 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)
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in Skopje.
Skopje
North Macedonia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Millennium Cross
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mountain of Vodno
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Matka Canyon
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Vrelo Cave
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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 (CET).
- 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).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility 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
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 Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- 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)
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
