Activity Chania, Greece

Samaria Gorge Hike

4.9 (34 reviews) 12–15 hours Free cancellation

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34 reviews

4.9

Samaria Gorge Hike — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Samaria Gorge Hike, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Grab your proper shoes and get ready for the 16km hike! Get ready for a lifetime experience and be ready to have your breath taken away by the astonishing view.

The descent of the gorge will start early in the morning and it will last about 5-6 hours (depending on the visitor). Along the length of the gorge you will cross a wonderful landscape with little lakes, huge rocks discovered by the bed of the torrent.

All together we will get on the boat with destination the city of Sfakia the CHECKINCRETA’s bus will waiting for us to take us back to the hotel.

It’s necessary to have with you a hat, sunscreen, a bottle of water and some fruits. All along the way of the Gorge, you could find water spot as well as toilets. The guide of our agency CHECKINCRETA, will follow you all along the day and will stay with the last persons of the group.

Pregnant women as well as persons with health problems are not allowed to do this excursion.

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At a glance

Duration: 12–15 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: German, English
Written guide: German, Russian, English, Polish, French
Operated by: Checkin Creta Travel

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: map
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Pick-up/ drop off in Bali,Panormo,Skaleta,Adele,Platanias,Rethymno,Atsipopoulo, Kavros, Georgioupoli

Not included

Not included: Entrance of the gorge

Itinerary

Samaria Gorge National Park

6 hours Admission not included

The name of our guide is Kostas. He is local and he knows the gorge better than everybody. He will take care of you all along the 16 km hiking.

Our guide will give you all the informations that you will need inside and also he will give you a professional map of the gorge.
Omalos

40 min

before we enter the gorge, we'll stop in xyloskalo (tavern) where you can take a quick breakfast or buy food for the gorge and visit the toilet before you start the hiking.

There, our guide will collect the money for the entrance of the gorge and the boat ticket.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Medusa
Daisy Hotel Apartments
Talea Beach Hotel
Steris Elegant Beach Hotel Apartment
The Royal Blue Resort & Spa Crete
Zannis Hotel
Hotel Babis
The Royal Blue Resort & Spa
Aquila Porto Rethymno
Elpis Studios and Apartments
Filion Suites Resort & Spa
Oasis Scaleta Hotel

and 99 more pickup points

The pick-up and drop off will take place in Bali, Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli.

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 pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Pick-Up from Rethymnon area

Pick-Up from your hotel / accomondation in Rethymnon area

Pickup included
Pick-Up From Panormos area

Pick-Up from your hotel / accomondation in Panormos area

Pickup included