(It was his suggestion to stop somewhere on the way home for a snack instead).
Stay matka driver#
While we did not eat there, our driver said it was too pricey, being a popular tourist spot BUT it was good food. Right on the edge of the canyon, just a few steps from the boat tour spot, is a restaurant serving lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages.
It’s a good, steep climb, taking about 30 mins, but (apparently) the views from the top are worth it! (I didn’t think it was a good idea with two little kids!)įrom behind the hotel, there are also a few trails that lead to other churches and a monastery. Starting from the other side of the lake, it’s possible to hike up to St. There are a few churches and monasteries in the Matka Canyon. “Pinecone” Stalactite at Vrelo Cave Visit a Monastery Some say it may be the deepest underwater cave in the world! It’s even included in the list of top 77 natural sites of the world in the New 7 Wonders of Nature Project. You can see the rocks dripping and some parts are even illuminated by coloured lights. It’s pretty tricky with little kids, but with two adults, or help from someone on the boat, it’s not too bad!Ī guide takes you on a short walk though Vrelo Cave, pointing out the stalactites and stalagmites. Once you reach the entrance to the caves, there is a fairly steep staircase from the boat up to the cave. The guided tour starts with a boat ride through the Matka Canyon and heads over to the caves. Our taxi driver recommended we do this tour, and I’m glad we did! If you choose the second boat tour, it’s the one that also includes a tour of Vrelo Cave. Even if you don’t visit the caves, it’s a fantastic ride as the scenery is just spectacular! Photo credit: Wikipedia Visit the Caves The first spot is less busy, a tad cheaper but it’s just a tour of the canyon and doesn’t include a visit to the caves.īoat trips around the canyon take about 30 minutes and cost 3.30EUR (200 Denar). There are two different places that offer a boat tour. A popular activity is to take a guided boat tour of Matka Canyon.
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