Things to do in and around Ohrid
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Kayak on Lake Ohrid
Along the old town, or from Pestani to Trpejca (12 km), in some of the clearest water in Europe.
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Stand-up paddle on Lake Ohrid
Calm water, easy to learn and good for families.
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Hike the Galicica ridge
The last two stages of the High Scardus Trail cross Galicica, from Velestovo to the Spiridon hut and down to Sveti Naum, with views of Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa.
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Ride from Ohrid to Sveti Naum
The first North Macedonian stage of the Trans Dinarica cycle route: 31 km along the shore of Lake Ohrid to the monastery of Sveti Naum.
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Mountain biking above the lake
The trails above Lake Ohrid are great on a bike. We ride them on mountain bikes or e-MTBs and move you between trails in our 4x4 van.
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Old town and churches
A guided walk through the old town of Ohrid and its churches, such as St. John at Kaneo above the lake.
Galicica National Park
Galicica, protected as a national park since 1958, covers 227 km² of limestone mountain between Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa, with a crest rising above 2,000 m. It is the backdrop of every view from Ohrid, and the best place to see both lakes at once.
Plan your days in Ohrid
Kayaking
Calm canyon water 30 minutes from Skopje, clear mountain lakes and spring whitewater, with a guide and all the gear.
Stand-up paddle
Stand on a board and paddle across calm canyon and lake water. Most people find their balance in a few minutes.
Cultural tours
From ancient cities to Ottoman bazaars and Byzantine churches, with a guide who knows the stories.
Galicica
A limestone mountain between Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa, protected as a national park since 1958.
High Scardus Trail
The long-distance trail over five mountain ranges, from near Skopje to Lake Ohrid, crossing between North Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania. We guide the whole trail or one section and arrange the border permits for you.
Trans Dinarica
The Trans Dinarica cycle route crosses eight Balkan countries. In North Macedonia it runs 406 km from Lake Ohrid past Bitola, Krusevo and Mavrovo to Shar Mountain. Ride it with our guide, on our bikes or e-MTBs, with your luggage in our van.
Questions and answers
What outdoor activities are there in Ohrid?
Kayaking and stand-up paddle on Lake Ohrid, hiking and mountain biking on Galicica, cycling along the shore to Sveti Naum, and guided walks through the old town.
How far is Ohrid from Skopje?
About 170 km by road, around 3 hours by car. We also pick you up at Ohrid airport.
Can we combine Ohrid with other places?
Yes. We plan multi-day trips that add Galicica, Prespa, Mavrovo or Bitola, by bike, on foot or in our 4x4 van.
How do I book?
Send us your dates, the number of people and what you would like to do on WhatsApp or Viber at +389 78 315 213. We reply with the details and the price.