Top Ohrid Outdoor Activities

The St. Naum Monastery is located on the southern shores of Lake Ohrid. Rather than taking a car or bus, enjoy a scenic boat ride from Ohrid to the monastery. Climb aboard your vessel and sail across the calm waters while listening to music and purchasing drinks from the bar. When you arrive, explore the monastery on your own or hire a guide to explain the history.

With just one day to explore the lakeside resort of Ohrid, a private tour means you can customize your itinerary and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide. This full-day tour checks off all the highlights of the UNESCO-listed town, including St. Naum Monastery, Samoil’s fortress, the Bay of Bones, and magnificent views of Lake Ohrid.

While improving your aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility while you will discover the different landmarks of Lake Ohrid, like the Bay of Bones & the idyllic fishing village of Trpejca. Relax and set your own pace, while enjoying the nature. See how the colors of the crystal-clear water change from blue to turquoise and green. Boost your energy with a grilled meal on the wild beach of restaurant Bane. This beach is only accessible via the water. Here you can relax with a drink, take a swim or work on that sun tan. After eating, kayak briefly back to the starting point.

Hop on a quad bike together or alone. Speed through the offroad bends, while boosting your adrenaline. Create a sense of excitement which you can’t get from everyday activities. Explore the National Park of Galicica, which lies above the lake of Ohrid. Don’t be afraid to get dirty, because, quad biking will be sure to give you that sense of adventure you’re seeking. So, enjoy the ride!

Experience the lush landscapes of Macedonia as you explore Galicica National Park on an exciting ATV tour. Join a small group and zip along a mix of rugged terrain and asphalt. Visit small villages, climb mountain peaks, enjoy splendid lake views, and much more over the course of the day. Halfway through your tour, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch complete with beautiful mountain views.

Spend a day immersed in Macedonia’s stunning scenery as you embark on a hike to an alpine lake. Join a small group for a trek to one of the oldest and highest mountain lakes in Macedonia which is located in Pelister National Park. Enjoy a moderate hike through the forests to reach the lake where you can take in the stunning views from the lookout.

Unique local experience with the pioneers in this kind of SUP tours on Lake Ohrid. Visting hidden gems accessible only by water. Local secrets, guided cultural and historical tours, sup lesson and amazing photos. Stand Up Paddleboarding, also known as SUP, is a fun and relaxing activity and it's perfect for those who are seeking new adventures and ready to learn a new skill. Standing on the board, sliding on clear waters, you will have a exclusive view on the most astonishing places on Lake Ohrid.

If you’re looking for a relaxing activity during your time in Macedonia this stand-up paddle tour on Lake Ohrid is right up your alley. With a private guide, paddle across the gentle waters of the lake while taking in the beautiful scenery. Enjoy plenty of time for swimming, relaxing, and paddling along the quiet coast of the lake.

If you’re up for a challenging adventure, then hike the Magaro Peak on this full-day excursion from Ohrid. With a private hiking guide, reach the highest peak on Galichica Mountain where you can enjoy stunning views of Lake Prespa and Lake Ohrid as well as Macedonia and Albania. So get your adrenaline pumping and enjoy this moderate to challenging trek.

Spend a day out on the lake during this half-day adventure cruise departing from Ohrid. Spend your day swimming and partying with a full view of Ohrid’s Old Town in the background. Jump and slide off the boat, party the day away with a live band or DJ, and enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch right on board.

With a local, English-speaking guide, explore Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Learn about the city’s storied history of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, and see both the old and new parts of the city. The tour hits several highlights including the Stone Bridge, Matka Canyon, Skopje Fortress, the Archaeological Museum of Macedonia, and much more.

Paragliding Flight above the Ohrid is the best way to experience Ohird and its beauties. During the flight you will be surrounded by breath-taking Mountain and Lake Views.

Our most beloved and sold excursion starts from the harbor of Ohrid. On calm lake water the boat will bring you to the Island of Saint Naum. The wonderful view along the road is full of gems, like the ‘Bay of Bones’, idyllic fishing villages and historical buildings. This boat tour will also reveal the beautiful colors of Lake Ohrid and the rocky cliffs surrounding it. After arrival visit the whopping 9th century monastery of St. Naum, where you will learn the origin of the Cyrillic writings and the secrets of St. Naum and predecessors. Before discovering the island by yourself, you will enjoy a rowing boat trip over the springs of the Black Drim, known for her pure and untouched natural beauty. Afterwards you will have the chance to explore the island on your own and at the end you will be brought back to your accommodation. Summary: This day you will remember as a relaxing mixture of nature and culture.

Hop on a lazy sail on a boat cruise, while enjoying the sun, the beaches and the UNESCO-protected lake of Ohrid. This day is all about relaxing summer vibes and is a perfect lazy experience for the whole family! The only thought in your mind, should be the choice of your next drink. The boat will directly sail towards the beach of Lubanista, according to many local people, the most beautiful beach of the lake. Enjoy a swim or work on that sun tan, while lying on the shore. Here you will relax for approximately one and a half hour. Afterwards, taste an amazing grilled BBQ lunch, which will be brought on the boat. When the bellies are loaded, you will have the chance to snorkel and jump of the boat. Before heading back, you will visit a second beach, named Gradiste, where you will relax again. Afterwards you will be brought back.

Sunset and dawn are the most special moments of the day because of the energy shift. Experience fantastic sunsets while practicing yoga and realigning with yourself. Once in a lifetime experience. The practice is in nature with a view on stunning sunsets above Ohrid lake.

Explore Macedonia’s beautiful Lake Ohrid in a relaxing way when you rent a stand-up paddleboard (SUP). This rental gives you the freedom to paddle at your own pace and discover the parts of the lake that interest you the most. See endemic species, go for a swim, enjoy some quiet time on the water, and much more.

You will experience the breathtaking mountains and hills around Ohrid. Particularly, Olmec Hill, in the small authentic village of Velgosti. The Mountains are a place we end up finding ourselves. Nature, in its full beauty, reveals the peace, gratitude, and love, a thing modern human lacks in this dynamic world.

The National Park of Pelister is the second largest of North-Macedonia and is located next to the city of Bitola. The altitude of the park is between 927 and 2,601 m. above sea-level and is filled with exquisite flora and fauna. The beauty of the landscape is by the diverse wildlife: bears, roe deer, wolves, chamois, wild boars, eagles and many more. You’ll be brought to the starting point where the jeeps will be waiting. Then you will be driven into the mountains of Pelister, where you will visit the highest mountain lake of the region. Here you have the chance to have a lunch and a short hike. This bumpy off-road adventure will lead you through various natural hems. But the most special one is definitely the mythical ‘Eyes of Pelister’. If you want to unravel this secret, then visit this excursion. During the ride coffee breaks and photo stops will be made. This panoramic view will be one for in the books.

Tandem paragliding above Ohrid Lake is your ultimate experience, Embark on an exhilarating journey as our expert pilots take you soaring through the skies, offering breathtaking views of Ohrid, stunning mountain views and astonishing nature. Departing from your hotel or apartment, our off-road jeep ride will whisk you away to the heart of the action in Galicica National Park. At the take-off place, with a ten minute briefing instructors will give you instructions for taking-off and landing. You will have 10 to 20 min fly time depending on weather conditions, and all together tour from pick up till retrieve back is two hours. the best experience, best feeling, and best view ever, saved for you with a free GoPro Photo & Video. Be smart, catch the moment!

This is an excellent opportunity to see most of the churches and attractions of the old part of Ohrid while seating relaxed on our boat. We are taking you along the old town from where you can enjoy in the best view and see most of the landmarks in the old town. In the second half of the trip we are crossing the lake to the east coast in order to pass by the ex residence of Josip Broz Titio. This villa is not open for visitors, so the only way to see it is from a boat. The cozy atmosphere on our boat will make this cruise one of a kind experience. You can stay inside on our indoor heated deck, or enjoy the views from the outdoor deck. If you want to see most of Ohrid in one hour, than this is the right option.

This is a half-day tour that takes you to the town of Struga riding along the north-east coast of Lake Ohrid. You will have an opportunity to have lunch enjoying the view of river Crn Drim in the center of Struga, buy some local goods from the open market and visit Nezlobinski Museum – the unique presenter of the natural and cultural heritage of the region of Lake Ohrid – UNESCO, with over 10,000 examples of flora and stuffed fauna from the Ohrid and Prespa region. After just 5 km riding south from Struga, you will arrive in the village Kalishta and have a chance to see the rare icon "Black Madonna" in the Monastery complex.

Once dressed in the canyoning equipment, the adventure begins. With the help of a professional, you will be able to overcome obstacles and go further into the canyon than you might otherwise have. The nature park runs along the river bed formed by water. As you follow the current in the canyon, jump into puddles, slide over the rocky slides, descend with a rope and swim in clear transparent puddles. On the way to the finish you will improve your canyoning skills at a rapid pace. After climbing out of the canyon and reaching your goal, your trip is complete and you have a satisfied feeling. This dopamine kick will stay with you as an absolute blast!

On this tour we will visit the biggest National Park in Macedonia, Mavrovo. During our drive to the park we will drive beside river Drim and we will enjoy on a amazing views on a two artificial lakes. We will visit the St. Bigorski Monastery, a calm beautiful place where we can enjoy and even talk with some of the monks, there we will also admire on the most beautiful iconostas in the Balkans. We will explore the surrounding nature and we will visit Duff waterfall where we will have nice walk to the waterfall trough a small canyon form by the river.