About the Tour
This hiking adventure takes you to the most impressive summits in North Macedonia: Korab Peak at 2,764 m, Titov Vrv at 2,747 m and Pelister Peak at 2,601 m.
Beyond hiking, this is an immersion in culture, tradition and history, with evenings spent in historic towns, authentic mountain villages and comfortable hotels while enjoying local hospitality and food.
Tour Summary
- Total duration: 8 days / 6 hiking days
- Group size: 1-8 people per guide
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
- Hike range: 4-9 hours per day
- Best time: Mid June to early November
- Customizable: Yes. Difficulty, duration, number of hiking days and rest days can be adjusted.
- Accommodation: Three-star hotels with comfortable rooms during a round trip through different mountain regions.
- Weather: Variable. Be prepared for sun, rain, wind and fog.
Journey Day by Day
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Popova Shapka
- Arrival at Skopje Airport and meet your guide
- Optional short sightseeing tour of Skopje or hiking in Matka Canyon
- Transfer to Popova Shapka ski resort
- Overnight in a comfortable mountain hotel
Day 2: Hike to Titov Vrv, 2,747 m
- Start and end at Popova Shapka
- Distance: 21 km
- Duration: 7-9 hours
- Elevation gain: 1,050 m
- Summit the highest peak of the Shar Mountains
- Afternoon transfer to Mavrovo National Park
Day 3: Hike to Mount Korab, 2,764 m
- Early transfer to the trailhead, around 45 minutes
- Border police check-in, required for the Korab area
- Distance: 19 km
- Duration: 8-9 hours
- Elevation gain: 1,325 m
- Climb the highest peak of North Macedonia and Albania
- Return to accommodation in Mavrovo
Day 4: Hike to Velivar Ridge and Transfer to Ohrid
- Morning transfer to Bitushe village, 1,030 m
- Trail through dense beech woodland to Lake Lokuv
- Reach Velivare near the North Macedonia-Albania border
- Optional approach to Velivar Peak, 2,373 m
- Descent and transfer to Ohrid
- Stop for coffee and visit St. John the Baptist Monastery
Hiking details: 16 km / 7-8 hours / 1,343 m elevation gain / moderate difficulty.
Day 5: Rest Day in Ohrid
Take time to relax and enjoy the cultural beauty and nature of Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Sunset sailing on Lake Ohrid
- Boat trip to St. Naum Monastery
- Kayaking along the coast
- Lakeside restaurants and a walk through the old town
Day 6: Hike to Magaro Peak, Galichica National Park
- Morning checkout and 40-minute drive to the trailhead at 1,560 m
- Hike to Magaro Peak, 2,255 m, the highest point in Galichica National Park
- Stunning views of Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa
- Descent and 1-hour drive to Bitola
Distance: 8.5 km / Duration: 4-5 hours / Elevation gain: 700 m / Difficulty: Moderate.
Day 7: Hike to Pelister Peak, 2,601 m
- Drive to the trailhead at Pelister Info Center, 1,360 m
- Summit Pelister Peak, 2,601 m
- Panoramic views over North Macedonia, Greece and Bulgaria
- After the hike, transfer to Skopje for the final overnight stay
Distance: 22 km / Duration: 7-8 hours / Elevation gain: 1,240 m / Difficulty: Strenuous.
Day 8: Departure
Morning transfer to Skopje International Airport for your departure flight.
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