Walking mountain
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One of our most beloved excursion will give a lot for little money. A beautiful mixture of active and leisure with a rewarding beach afternoon after a hike trough the mountains and villages.
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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
We can pick you up close to every accommodation which is located between Struga and Pestani. Please wait 10 minutes before pick-up time outside before the entrance of your accommodation. In case there is no possibility for cars / vans / busses to wait in front of your accommodation, then please wait on the nearest road we point out for you. The transportation could be in a van or coach / bus, this depends on the amount of people. We thank you ahead. Kind regards, Team KTM Voyage
Experience
Itinerary
– 8 pickup location options: Peshtani, Lagadin, Sveti Stefan, Dolno Konjsko, Struga, Ohrid, Rača,
– Van: (20 minutes)
– Lake Ohrid: Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Hiking (1.5 hours)
– Van: (10 minutes)
– Other water transport: (15 minutes)
– Peshtani: Visit, Lunch, Free time, Sightseeing, Swimming, BBQ (2.5 hours)
– Other water transport: (15 minutes)
– Van: (10 minutes)
– Bay of Bones Museum: Photo stop, Visit, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
– Van: (20 minutes)
– 8 drop-off locations: Lagadin, Rača, Dolno Konjsko, Ohrid, Elshani, Struga, Sveti Stefan, Peshtani
– Van: (20 minutes)
– Lake Ohrid: Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Hiking (1.5 hours)
– Van: (10 minutes)
– Other water transport: (15 minutes)
– Peshtani: Visit, Lunch, Free time, Sightseeing, Swimming, BBQ (2.5 hours)
– Other water transport: (15 minutes)
– Van: (10 minutes)
– Bay of Bones Museum: Photo stop, Visit, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
– Van: (20 minutes)
– 8 drop-off locations: Lagadin, Rača, Dolno Konjsko, Ohrid, Elshani, Struga, Sveti Stefan, Peshtani
Highlights
– Barbeque lunch on the beach while swimming or working on that sun tan.
– Explore the nature, history and culture around Ohrid in one walk.
– Enjoy the astonishing views of Lake Ohrid from a high altitude.
– Child & senior discount!
– Explore the nature, history and culture around Ohrid in one walk.
– Enjoy the astonishing views of Lake Ohrid from a high altitude.
– Child & senior discount!
Full description
The aesthetic mountain of Galica functions as a separator that divides the 2 lakes of Ohrid and Prespa. Because of the attractiveness and the size, this piece of nature is recognized as one of the Natural Parks of North Macedonia. The peak of the mountain, which is called Magaro, has a stunning altitude of 2254 meters.
After arriving at the starting point, the hike starts through the forest flanks of the Galica mountains. You will experience the flora and fauna of this place accompanied with a mountain expert. During the walk, there are many opportunities to admire the amazing view over the Lake Ohrid, which at that moment, lies 500 meters below. The hike continues along 3 traditional mountain villages, where you will learn the stories about the survival of the inhabitants during the harshness of the cold winter.
After arriving at the starting point, the hike starts through the forest flanks of the Galica mountains. You will experience the flora and fauna of this place accompanied with a mountain expert. During the walk, there are many opportunities to admire the amazing view over the Lake Ohrid, which at that moment, lies 500 meters below. The hike continues along 3 traditional mountain villages, where you will learn the stories about the survival of the inhabitants during the harshness of the cold winter.
After a walk of approximately 2 hours and crossed 3 km., you will visit the prehistorical village of ‘Bay of Bones’. Afterwards you will be rewarded with a tasty lunch on the beach, which is only accessible by boat. So, bring some swimming clothes and towels!
Includes
✔ English speaking mountain guide.
✔ Transfer from accommodation to the starting point hike and back.
✔ Short boat transfer to the restaurant of Bane on the beach.
✔ Lunch on the beach.
✔ Entrance fees.
✔ Confirmation in max. 12 hours and pickup time.
✘ Additional food and (alcoholic) drinks.
✔ Transfer from accommodation to the starting point hike and back.
✔ Short boat transfer to the restaurant of Bane on the beach.
✔ Lunch on the beach.
✔ Entrance fees.
✔ Confirmation in max. 12 hours and pickup time.
✘ Additional food and (alcoholic) drinks.
Not suitable for
Know before you go
– Wear good hiking shoes, which are suitable for the mountains.
– Bring swimming clothes and towel.
– During warm weather it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.
– NOTE: The hike will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
– NOTE ll: If the weather is bad then the lunch will be held in a restaurant in the fishing village Pestani.
– Wear good hiking shoes, which are suitable for the mountains.
– Bring swimming clothes and towel.
– During warm weather it’s recommended to use sunscreen and bring enough drinking water.
– NOTE: The hike will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
– NOTE ll: If the weather is bad then the lunch will be held in a restaurant in the fishing village Pestani.
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