Wild swimming and Hiking in West Crete

5.0 (12 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Wild swimming and Hiking in West Crete — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Get off the beaten path with guided nature walks and hikes to lesser known gorges and beauty spots. Take advantage of local knowledge and experience to explore the natural environment, both on land and in the water.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Greek, English, Italian
Operated by: Fit in Crete

Ages: Children (2–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Experienced local guide for hikes
Included: Experienced in-water guide
Included: Selection of swimming equipment available (masks, tow floats, wetsuits)

Not included

Not included: You need to bring your own swimsuit, towel etc.
Not included: Food, snacks & drinks
Not included: For longer swims, your own goggles/mask, tow floats and swim hats are reccommended.

Itinerary

Guided Wild Swim and Hike tours in West Crete. Explore the best of the Cretan nature by combining swimming at remote beaches with hiking through the beautiful Cretan countryside. Hike some of Crete's famous gorges, coastal paths or through the countryside among the many olive groves and wild herbs. Swim on secluded pebble beaches or around rocky capes and coastlines. This listing describes a 1/2 day swim-hike trip, typically lasting approx 8am - 2pm. We also offer multi-day trips, for details contact us. A typical swim-hike will include a a swim of approx 1.5km, often accompanied by a kayak, then a hike of around 5-7km, on rocky paths, usually also accompanied by goats and other wildlife, and often with some great views! We can modify this activity (hike distance and swim distance) to include most ability levels, ask for details. We can cater for swimmers of all distances, from just getting started to those swimming distances of 5km+. The exact location for this activity is weather dependent: we will choose on the day of the booking (or the evening before) where the best conditions are.

Stop 1
Paralia Ravdoucha
Falassarna Beach
Elafonissi Beach
Kissamos

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Fit in Crete office is at Iroon Polytechniou 74b, Kissamos, next to the Chania Bank, down the steps. If you have your own transport, meeting point can be flexible. Please contact us before your activity to confirm meeting point, time and arrangements.

End point

Fit in Crete office is at Iroon Polytechniou 74b, Kissamos, next to the Chania Bank, down the steps. If you have your own transport, meeting point can be flexible. Please contact us before your activity to confirm meeting point, time and arrangements.

Using your ticket

START TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE. You must contact us in advance of your booking to arrange a specific start time and location.

Contact details: 00306944413919 or 00306940970717 (WhatsApp, phonecall or text message)

Our office is located on the main road through Kissamos (Iroon Polytechniou 56).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
START TIMES ARE INDICATIVE. You must contact us in advance of your booking to confirm your specific start time and location for this activity.