Kayaks on a calm canyon lake

Kayaking in Macedonia

Calm canyon water 30 minutes from Skopje, clear mountain lakes and spring whitewater, with a guide and all the gear.

  • DurationFrom 3 hours
  • LevelFirst-timers to whitewater
  • WhereMatka, Ohrid, Prespa, Mavrovo
  • SeasonSpring to autumn

Calm water, for everyone

  1. 01

    Matka Canyon and Vrelo Cave

    Our most popular trip, 30 minutes from Skopje: green water between the canyon walls and about an hour of easy paddling to Vrelo Cave.

  2. 02

    Lake Ohrid

    Along the old town, or from Pestani to Trpejca (12 km), in some of the clearest water in Europe.

  3. 03

    Lake Prespa

    A UNESCO biosphere reserve: paddle from Stenje to Konjsko with views of Golem Grad island.

  4. 04

    Lake Mavrovo

    A mountain lake at 1,220 m with the half-sunken church of St. Nicholas.

Whitewater

For paddlers who can already self-rescue: the Treska slalom course at Matka (grade III to IV), the Radika river in spring and sections of the Crni Drim. We bring helmets and spray decks.

Included

  • Single or double kayak and paddle
  • Life jacket, plus a helmet on whitewater
  • Safety briefing and guide
  • Transport from Skopje on request

Questions and answers

Which trip is best for beginners?

Matka Canyon and Vrelo Cave. The water is calm, it is close to Skopje and the trip takes about 3 hours.

Do I need to know how to swim?

You wear a life jacket the whole time. Still, tell us when you book if you cannot swim.

Is it suitable for families?

Yes, on calm water like Matka or Lake Ohrid. Double kayaks are very stable for a parent with a child.

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