North Macedonia
Multi-activity Adventure
6 nights from £ • € • $
Activities
6 days guided adventures
Accommodation
Comfortable lakeside and mountain hotels
Level
Beginner friendly
Food
Delicious locally sourced home made food
Difficulty
Group Size
Moderate
Transfers
7 new friends
Dates
August - September
Fly into Skopje
Spend a week in North Macedonia, one of Europe's best-kept secrets. eBike through a national park, paddleboard to beaches you can only reach by water, and hike to a summit with two countries stretched out below you. In between, enjoy fresh local dishes served up in villages that barely appear on a map, learn all about Macedonian wine, and meet a small group of women who came here for exactly the same reasons you did.
Although you’ll be by beautiful Lake Ohrid, this isn’t a quiet beach trip. Each day you’ll try a new activity, seeing the area from a fresh perspective every time. Any achy muscles can also be stretched and ironed out with daily yoga, right on the water’s edge.
Seven days, three activities, one destination made for adventure.
Location
Lake Ohrid has been here for millennia, but somehow, the international crowds haven't caught on yet.
One of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes, Ohrid sits between Macedonia and Albania. The rocky coastline hides dozens of secret beaches you can only reach by water, while small mountain villages cling to the hills above with views that'll make you stop mid-step. We’ll spend the majority of the trip here, exploring the coastline, discovering the old town and learning about the local culture and history.
Lake Ohrid sits on the doorstep of the Galichica National Park. Promoted to National Park status in 1958, Galichica contains the Galichica mountain massif and is home to thousands of species of flora and fauna. It’s also the perfect spot for adventure, with trails made for hiking and cycling.
Activities
Hiking
North Macedonia is gaining renown as a hiker’s paradise, and for good reason. Pull on your boots and spend two days exploring forest paths, alpine meadows and rocky mountain tracks on foot, summiting two peaks and getting the photos to prove it.
The hike to Magaro Peak starts at 1,600m and climbs to 2,263m. From the summit, both Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa sit below you, as Albania stretches out in the distance. It's the highest point in the park, and the views make every step of the climb worth it.
The second hike takes you from one of the highest permanently inhabited settlements to Black Rock Peak, the highest summit in the Jablanica Mountains. This range runs between Albania and North Macedonia and offers incredible views down over both countries.
eBiking
eBikes mean you get all the thrill of mountain trails without grinding up every climb. We’ll peddle into Galichica National Park and through villages perched high above the lake, some barely inhabited, all stunning. There’s also the chance to stop at an amazing farm-to-table restaurant to refuel over a lunch of fresh home-cooked food.
Paddleboarding
The rocky coastline of Lake Ohrid means countless hidden beaches that are only accessible by paddleboard. Whether you're new to SUP or you've been doing it for years, this is about access and paddling to places most people never see as you explore coves and secluded shores. And if you can’t reach the beach with your paddleboard, a support boat is on hand to get you there.
Wine Tasting
Spend an afternoon learning about the ancient city that grew up around Lake Ohrid. Then head to a lakeside restaurant for dinner and another lesson, this time to discover all about one of the country’s best kept secrets - Macedonian wine.
Yoga
Stretch out any aches and pains with daily yoga sessions. This yoga practice is aimed at yogis of all levels, so if you’ve never even set foot on a mat, no problem. Our instructor will guide you through the practice, teaching you about breathwork and adapting the postures for your body and level.
Fitness and Experience Level
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This trip is rated moderate.
This multi-activity adventure is designed for all experience levels. It involves six consecutive days of activity - hiking, eBiking and paddleboarding - with two full summit hikes covering distances of up to 16km and 900m of elevation gain. A good level of fitness is essential, as is confidence on rocky, uneven terrain.
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Description
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This trip is suited to those who are comfortable with back-to-back active days across a variety of activities. A good level of fitness is essential, as is a willingness to try new things and push yourself in the outdoors. It's not a relaxing beach holiday, but if you're after a week of real adventure in an unexpected destination, you're in the right place.
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You'll spend the first five nights at a family-run guesthouse on the edge of Galichica National Park, right on the shores of Lake Ohrid. It's rustic, full of character, and the kind of place where you'll eat homemade Macedonian food and watch the sun go down over the lake from the terrace. On night six, you'll move to a cosy mountain resort tucked into the hillside at 1,420m, at the foot of the Jablanica mountain range.
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Expect fresh, locally sourced Macedonian cooking throughout the week; home-cooked meals in villages that barely appear on a map, a farm-to-table lunch stop mid-bike ride, and a lakeside dinner paired with a proper introduction to Macedonian wine. On day two, you'll even get hands-on in the kitchen, learning to cook a traditional Macedonian dish yourself. Breakfast and dinner are included every day, with most meals served at your accommodation or out on the trail.
Itinerary
Dates
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Sunday 23 August - Saturday 29 August 2026
Price
Twin Room: £ (approx. € / $)
Private Room: £ (approx. € / $)
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Gutsy Girls is a UK-based adventure company welcoming women worldwide. Prices are in pounds (£) with estimates in euros (€) and US dollars ($). The final amount depends on your card provider’s conversion rate at payment time and may fluctuate.
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Secure your spot with a 30% deposit; the balance is due 45 days before the trip.
Included
5 days guided activities (eBiking, SUP, hiking)
Daily yoga sessions
6 nights accommodation (Robinson Sunset House and Hotel Belica)
All meals from arrival dinner to departure breakfast
Fixed-time group airport transfers
Gutsy Girls Host
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Flights
Personal clothing
Drinks with restaurant meals
Travel Insurance (Mandatory)
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The cancellation will only be effective from the date that the cancellation is received in writing by email. Cancellation charges will be payable as follows:
Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 44 days or less before the trip
Cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 45 days or more before the trip
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Guaranteed to run Dates marked "guaranteed" are locked in and happening, no matter what. Book your flights, we're going.
Minimum numbers required Other dates need at least 4 people signed up to confirm the adventure. We'll keep you in the loop on numbers as they come in, and we'll give you the green light (or full refund) 30 days before departure. Just hold off on booking any flights until you hear from us.
Travel
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Flights aren’t included, but we’ve listed some options that align with the group transfer times to make planning easier.
Women join us from all over the world, so this isn’t a complete list — just a helpful starting point. You’re welcome to book any flights that work with the transfer times.
Transfers run on a fixed schedule and can’t be delayed, even if your flight is listed. You’re responsible for arriving on time.
We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers delays, cancellations, and missed connections.
London to Skopje - Lufthansa
23-29 August & 20-26 September
Arrival Day: LHR 08:30 > SKP 14:35 | LH 4235 | LH 1540
Departure Day: SKP 16:15 > LHR 20:40 | LH 1541 | LH 4232
31 Aug - 6 Sep
Arrival Day: LHR 08:30 > SKP 14:55 | LH 4235 | LH 1540
Departure Day: SKP 15:45 > LHR 20:40 | LH 1541 | LH 4232
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We offer one group transfer to and from Skopje airport on arrival and departure days.
The transfer times are:
23-29 August & 20-26 September
Pick-up Point: Skopje Airport at 15:35
Drop-off Point: Skopje Airport at 14:15
31 Aug - 6 Sep
Pick-up Point: Skopje Airport at 15:55
Drop-off Point: Skopje Airport at 13:45
These times align with our recommended flights. You are welcome to book other flights if they match the transfer schedule.
Packing List
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eBikes and helmets
SUP equipment and PFD
Yoga mat
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Please see our full packing list here.
Questions?
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