Guided Tour on Osogovo & Plachkovica Mountain

Overview

Discover the highest peaks of Osogovo and Plachkovica Mountain – one of the most beautiful mountain massifs in Macedonia located in the eastern part of Macedonia, with Biljana, UIMLA certified mountain guide.

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Highlights

Discover the highest peaks on Osogovo and Plachkovica Mountains in Macedonia.
Learn about the local culture, history and heritage.
Reach the top of  largest mountain massifs in the eastern part of Macedonia.

Season

Best tour season: May – June – July – August – September – October

Winter ascent is also possible with additional equipment and gear and proper assessment of the participants done by the certified mountain guide.

Description

On this program, we will enjoy an exciting hiking experience among the highest peaks of largest mountain massifs Osogovo and Plachkovica Mountains.

You can carefully choose the number of days and number of trails that you would like to visit.

Top 5 mountain trails on Osogovo Mountain:

  1. Peak Ruen
  2. Peak Sultan Tepe and Lake Kalin Kamen
  3. Peak Lisec
  4. Stanechki Waterfalls
  5. Peak Ratkova Skala

Top 5 mountain trails on Plachkovica Mountain:

  1. Canyon Kamnik
  2. Peak Lisec
  3. Peak Turtel and Peak Crkvishte
  4. Peak Chupino Brdo
  5. Peak Bel Kamen and Mountain Hut Dzumaja

These are the highest summits on Osogovo and Plachkovica Mountains and some of the best natural areas to explore. Apart from its beautiful landscapes, they are full of history and rich culture heritage.

Keep in mind that the program can be changed depending on the customers’ wishes, flight organization and weather conditions.

The East of Macedonia, its mountain ranges and the breathtaking landscapes will make you live the best mountaineering experience of your life. Get in touch with me and follow me on this adventure!

Top 10 Trails on Osogovo Mountain

Details

On this program, we will enjoy an exciting hiking experience among the highest peaks of North Macedonia. Having in mind the fact that Biljana has UIAA – A1 category license, Biljana is allowed to guide up to 7 participants with mountaineering experience. In case of group requests larger then 7 participants, additional UIAA certified mountain guide will be assigned.

Requirements

Having in mind that most of the hiking trails are between 10 – 15 km in direction and elevation of 1000 – 2000 meters, your level of readiness is a must. Your ability and experience of climbing 2.000+ summits is also very important requirement and all the necessary details concerning your mountaineering experience should be subject of information exchange with the responsible guide.

The responsible mountain guide, apart from assessing your ability, is also responsible for assessing the current weather conditions on the trails, as well as the necessary equipment.

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  • Guiding Fee
  • Full electronic itinerary with trail description, GPS tracks and landmarks & locations description
  • Local support
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Transfer
  • Equipment
  • Accommodation on request and according to availability of Mountain Huts, Guesthouses and Family Owned Hotels along your chosen itinerary. Costs can very from 20 – 50 EUR (Person per Day) on BB / HB basis.

Airport transfer from Skope / Ohrid Airport on request.

Location transfer between chosen tracks on request.

Mountain equipment rental available on request.

Pre-booking fees:

  • Group of 2 (min.) – 90 EUR
  • Group of 3 – 5 Persons – 120 EUR
  • Group of 6 – 9 Persons- 180 EUR
  • Group of 10 – 15 Persons- 250 EUR

If you book your trip more than 30 days in advance, you will have a 48-hour span after booking to cancel the trip and receive a full refund without any deductions.

After that period of time, you will have the possibility to cancel the Tour in accordance with the following indemnity scheme (refunded or to be paid depending on whether the payment was made and received):

  • 100% refunded (or 0% paid) if the cancellation is notified in writing by email to the Guide up to 60 days before the first day of the Tour (minus 5% of the amount paid at booking as an administration fee, and the eventual non-reimbursable expenses the Guide paid to organize the Tour);
  • 75% refunded (or 25% paid) if the cancellation is notified in writing by email to the Guide between 59 and 30 days before the first day of the Tour (minus 5% of the amount paid at booking as an administration fee, and the eventual non-reimbursable expenses the Guide paid to organize the Tour);
  • 50% refunded (or 50% paid) if the cancellation is notified in writing by email to the Guide between 29 and 21 days before the first day of the Tour (minus 5% of the amount paid at booking as an administration fee, and the eventual non-reimbursable expenses the Guide paid to organize the Tour);
  • 0% refunded (or 100% paid) if the cancellation is notified in writing by email to the Guide less than 21 days before the first day of the Tour.

If bad weather or unsuitable conditions force the guide to cancel the trip, he or she will: a) propose a similar activity at a different place where conditions are better, or b) propose to postpone the activity until a later date, or c) cancel. If you refuse option a), the cancellation policy will apply. Please note, however, that the call to cancel a trip due to bad weather can only be made by the guide (not the client). Under exceptional circumstances, the guide could, however, decide at his sole discretion to refund the client (minus the transaction fee).

The Pre-Booking Fee paid at booking is nonrefundable. It is advisable to have an insurance policy that covers cancellations.

Take into account, however, that if accommodation, flights or transfers were included in the trip you booked, then a different policy may apply as the guide will be bound by the provider’s cancellation policy.

Before cancelling your Tour, we strongly advise you to talk with your guide and discuss alternatives (eg. postponing your Tour to later this year or even next year). He/she will do his/her best to find the best solution for both of you.

In case you need to cancel your Tour because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or other special events, you’ll get a full refund of the amount(s) you have paid to confirm your tour (besides the eventual Pre-Booking Fee which was charged to you), minus a cancellation administration fee (5% of what you have paid) and the eventual non-reimbursable expenses the Guide paid to organize your Tour.

The above special cancellation policy will apply if:

  • The authorities of the country where you are coming from advice against travelling to the country(ies) where your Tour will take place;
  • The authorities of the country(ies) where your Tour will take place doesn’t allow you to enter it/them.

If your flight has been cancelled but the local authorities do not advise against travelling to the country(ies) where your Tour will take place, you should contact the airline to confirm the options available to you, including alternative flights and/or refunds. Should you not be able to get there to join the Tour you have booked, the standard cancellation policy will apply.

MOUNTAIN GUIDE

Biljana D.

  • Languages

    English

  • Based in:

    Shtip, Macedonia

  • Certification

    Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme, UIAA

  • Experience

    Mount Olympus – Peak Mytikas, Greece (2.917 m.); Pirin Mountains – Peak Vihren, Bulgaria (2914 m.); Including all Macedonian peaks above 2.000 m.

  • Summary

    Biljana is experienced mountain guide located in the eastern part of Macedonia. She is a resident member of mountain club “Lisec” from Shtip. Biljana is also active as trail runner and mountain biker. When not on a mountain, she is enjoying Yoga workouts.

Choose your trail on Osogovo Mountain:

Choose your trail on Plachkovica Mountain:

Map of trails on Plachkovica & Osogovo:

Price per Person / Day:

Group
Person / Day
Up to 2 Persons
90 EUR
From 3- 5 Persons
70 EUR
From 6 – 9 Persons
60 EUR
From 10 – 15 Persons
50 EUR
More than 15 Persons
On request!

* Special price reduction for families
* Minimum group participants = 2

Send pre-booking request

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