Private Bike Tour to Matka Canyon
Words are not sufficient to describe Matka Canyon. It harbours rare species, beautiful landscapes, caves, historic technology and outdoor activity centre.
At only 15 km distance, Matka Canyon is the most popular nature place to visit near Skopje. The incredible water and landscapes are a must see. You can hike, canoe, kayak, visit a cave, rock climb, eat in a restaurant or just enjoy the view. It is also the first accumulation dam in Macedonia, with a power plant built in 1938.
To visit Matka Canyon on a bicycle is even a greater adventure, taking you through a rural part of Skopje, passing villages, parks and crossing the Treska River over suspended bridges. It is a beautiful adventure for any season.
Options
Bike & Hike Matka Canyon
Hike to St Nikola Monastery: Hike above Matka. It is a 3,5 km / 2 mi hike with 300 m / 1000 ft total ascent, on a steep, rough path with loose stones.
Pickup included
What's included in Private Bike Tour to Matka Canyon
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Skopje
Our ride towards Matka Canyon takes us through the outer central area and the suburbs of Skopje where we see the way of life, but also some very interesting architecture.
Our route will take us through Gjorche Petrov Municipality. Once an agriculture oriented village, now an urban part of the City of Skopje.
We will pass through Sport and Recreation Centre "Saraj". A place that was very popular and functional in ex Yugoslavia, but nowadays most of its structures are falling apart.
Inclusions
- One small bottled water is included with our bicycles.
- Use of bicycle
- At Matka Canyon we can stop to have lunch or just a snack looking at the cliffs.
- You may want to have some snacks along the way.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We bring a bicycle to your hotel and devise a way to ride following bicycle paths and low traffic roads.
Meeting / End Points
- We meet on the East side of the Railway Station. You will recognise us because we will have bicycles.