Welcome to Macedonia! Meet your driver at Skopje International Airport. Private transfer to Macedonian Village traditional style accomodation in the outskirts of Skopje. Transfer time to hotel approx 25min.

Experience a peaceful stay in a hotel designed as a traditional Macedonian village, nestled at the foot of Mount Vodno. Surrounded by nature, this ethno-style complex offers cozy, authentic-style rooms that reflect the charm of rural architecture while providing modern comfort.

Guests can enjoy serene walking paths, local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, and quick access to Skopje’s city center, just a short drive away. Perfect for travelers seeking a quiet cultural escape, with the feel of village life and the convenience of hotel service.

Airport Transfers INCLUDED.

Begin your journey in North Macedonia’s wild heart. After breakfast in a charming cultural village, ascend by cable car to Vodno Cross, where your guided hike begins. Follow panoramic ridgelines down to Matka Canyon, a sanctuary of dolomite cliffs, medieval monasteries, and the emerald Treska River below.

From Vodno Cross, the path takes you over the ridge of the mountain with 360° views of the city and the mountain chains of North, Central, West and East Macedonia to Canyon Matka, with descend of another 600m. This scenic landscape plays host to few stunningly located 13th century Orthodox monasteries, as well as one of the deepest caves in Europe.

Enjoy a serene boat trip to Vrelo Cave, one of Europe’s deepest underwater caverns, before a scenic transfer to the alpine resort of Popova Šapka. Check in at your mountain hotel — Hotel Skardus or similar — and unwind as sunset paints the Šar Mountains.

Optional kayaking in Matka canyon or enjoy coffee at scenic Matka restaurants. 

Dinner is served at the hotel’s mountain-view restaurant, where refined dining meets breathtaking altitude.

Trekking distance / time: 10km / 4.5hrs (all downhill) 

Transfers, Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner, Guided Treks, Boat ride in Matka Canyon INCLUDED.

Wake to crisp alpine air and a hearty breakfast before embarking on a 12 km trekking loop around Popova Šapka — a landscape of rolling meadows, pine forests, and sweeping ridgelines. A packed lunch keeps you fueled as you take in views stretching toward distant Balkan peaks.

In the afternoon, prepare your cameras as you explore the Eight Waterfalls Nature Park, where crystal cascades tumble through lush woodland — a hidden jewel of the Macedonian highlands.

Return to Skopje for check-in at a centrally located hotel.

As night falls, experience an authentic Macedonian dinner with live folk music — a celebration of Balkan culture, cuisine, and hospitality.

Trekking distance / time:
Morning Trek: 12km / 4.5hrs
Afternoon Trek: 3.5km / 2hrs

Transfers, Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner, Guided Treks INCLUDED.

After breakfast, set out on a guided Skopje City Tour, exploring the Ottoman-era Old Bazaar, the Stone Bridge, and the city’s modern pulse. The afternoon is yours to wander through artisan markets, enjoy café terraces, or collect your final souvenirs.

By evening, transfer to the airport for your flight home — your heart full of mountain sunrises, canyon echoes, and the refined spirit of adventure that defines North Macedonia.

Transfers, Breakfast, Guided City Tour INCLUDED.

You don’t need to be a hardcore trekker, that’s for sure.

It is important to note that there is moderate hiking on this trip. Please ensure you are in decent physical condition and able to walk for extended periods of time.

Accomodation will be hand selected 3-4* hotels. The price includes accommodation in a shared private double room, however, if one wishes to have a private room that sleeps (1 person) this is possible at an additional cost of  €120

Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) are included in the cost of the trip, excluding the last day in Skopje. We will also include one traditional dinner in Skopje.

Every client is required to make a travel insurance package. Make sure it covers all the activities that you will choose to participate in. 

As of 2025, North Macedonia does not require any special vaccinations for entry for most travelers. However, some routine and recommended vaccines are advised for safe travel.

All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity).  

No Visa required.

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