Hiking to Magaro peak from Ohrid
Overview
This is a medium to hard hiking tour to the highest peak on Galichica mountain. Magaro is 2245 m high. The view from the top of the hill over the two lakes is amazing. From here you can see both Lake Prespa and Lake Ohrid, and both Macedonia and Albania. If you are up for this challenging adventure, do not hesitate to book.
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off from/to your hotel or any other agreed starting point in Ohrid
- Transfer to the starting hiking point with a car/minivan
- Experienced English speaking mountain guide for the tour
- Bottle of water, snack bar
- Entrance fee in the National Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ohrid, Ohrid, Southwestern Region
We will pick you up from your hotel or any other agreed staring point in Ohrid. With the vehicle (car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers) we will be transferring you to a place called Lipova Medow or Korita from where we will start our ascent to Magaro peak.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Magaro (2254m), North Macedonia
Everywhere you look you will witness an amazing view. From the top of the hill, you can see 2 lakes and 2 countries. You will see both Lake Prespa and Lake Ohrid, and you will see both Macedonia and Albania. The adrenalin rush will make you feel excited and full of energy instead of tired. After a good rest and having enough injected from this beauty we will start our descent to the Lipova Meadow for our return transfer to Ohrid
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ohrid, Ohrid, Southwestern Region
We will pick you up from your hotel or any other agreed staring point in Ohrid. With the vehicle (car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers) we will be transferring you to a place called Lipova Medow or Korita from where we will start our ascent to Magaro peak.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Magaro (2254m), North Macedonia
Everywhere you look you will witness an amazing view. From the top of the hill, you can see 2 lakes and 2 countries. You will see both Lake Prespa and Lake Ohrid, and you will see both Macedonia and Albania. The adrenalin rush will make you feel excited and full of energy instead of tired. After a good rest and having enough injected from this beauty we will start our descent to the Lipova Meadow for our return transfer to Ohrid
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- We are constantly following the WHO recommendations and guidelines and are implementing all the necessary precautions for ensuring the health and safety for our travelers and our staff, as well as all the people involved in the experience.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Anita_C
June 2022
I had a great time hiking to Magaro Peak with my guide, Peter. The hike itself was a workout, but you are constantly rewarded with spectacular scenery, so it was worth it. Peter was an excellent guide, attentive, encouraging and very knowledgable as well. I enjoyed our chats along the way. I woul...
I had a great time hiking to Magaro Peak with my guide, Peter. The hike itself was a workout, but you are constantly rewarded with spectacular scenery, so it was worth it. Peter was an excellent guide, attentive, encouraging and very knowledgable as well. I enjoyed our chats along the way. I would recommend this hike to anyone visiting Ohrid!