Welcome to Galicica National Park, the gentle giant above Ohrid and the gate keeper between the Ohrid and the Prespa Lake. Give yourself a chance to enjoy spectacular views over 3 countries (North Macedonia, Albania and Greece) and embark on an unforgettable adventure to the summit of Magaro Peak, the crown jewel of Galicica Mountain National Park. This guided hike offers breathtaking panoramas of the both Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa, two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The Tour Plan:
- Pick up in Skopje in the early afternoon
- Transfer to Ohrid and visit of the Old Town. Overnight stay.
- Tour to the Magaro Peak early in the morning
(4,5 hours guided hike tour. 7 kilometres and 650 metres positive altitude)
- Transfer to Skopje
After we pick you up in Skopje we shall head to Ohrid, where we shall take a look at the old town, have a dinner and spend the night in a cosy apartment. The drive to Ohrid takes 3 hours with couple of stops.
Early in the morning we'll head to the starting point of the tour on the Galicica Mountain. On the way there there will be fantastic panoramas of the lake, many rural and fishermen villages and pure nature.
The complete tour will take around 5 hours of pure pleasure. The terrain is not technical, so the ones with little experience could also do it. Hiking boots and weather-appropriate clothing are very recommended.
After the tour follows the departure to Skopje, with a small lunch break.
Book your Magaro hike today and immerse yourself in the beauty and serenity of Galicica Mountain!
This tour is really perfect for the nature Lovers, Photography enthusiasts and of course Adventure seekers looking for an authentic Macedonian experience!
We shall give our best to bring you closer to our everyday, tradition and culture!
Cheers!
