Macedonia · Boating

5-Hour Matka Canyon Tour with Monasteries, Boat Ride and Vrelo Cave

5 Hours Round trip from Matka Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Boat ride through Matka Canyon with its magnificent natural surroundings
02 Visit the Monastery of Matka and the Monastery of St. Andrew
03 Walk along the River Treska and discover the human-made Lake Matka
04 Spot local wildlife and birdlife around the canyon and lake
05 Visit Vrelo Cave near the springs of Koritiste

Explore the highlights of Matka Village in the municipality of Saraj in North Macedonia on this 5-hour tour. Visit the Monastery of Matka and the Monastery of St. Andrew, walk along the River Treska and the path by the dam to discover the human-made Lake Matka, and enjoy a scenic boat ride through Matka Canyon. Along the way, take in the magnificent surroundings, the scents of the flora, the songs of the numerous birds that live here, and the chance to spot wildlife before visiting Vrelo Cave near the springs of Koritiste.

Enjoy a boat ride on Matka Canyon and discover the magnificent surroundings, the scents of the flora, and the songs of the numerous birds that live here.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Monasteries, Lake Matka and Vrelo Cave

Visit the Monastery of Matka, dedicated to the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, a religious festival celebrated on 28th August every year.
Walk along the bank of the River Treska, famous for its kayaking competitions.
Follow the path by the dam and discover the human-made Lake Matka.
Explore the Monastery of St. Andrew.
Enjoy a boat ride on Matka Canyon and discover the magnificent surroundings, the scents of the flora, and the songs of the numerous birds that live here.
See wild animals such as ducklings swimming in the lake, or possibly a wild boar, a hare, and more.
Visit Vrelo Cave, located in Matka Canyon on the left bank of the Treska River, next to the springs of Koritiste.

End of the tour.

The fine print