Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Tour From Rethymno

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About this activity

There is no better way to experience the real side of Crete, than to traverse the island's unspoiled soil, swim in its crystal waters and stroll down its traditional villages. This hiking tour of the Samaria Gorge will give you the opportunity to do all 3 and in your own pace.

Samaria Gorge is one of the most scenic national parks in Europe, this gorge stretches more than 10 miles to the south coastal region and offers many hiking trails.

If you search for unique hiking experience in Crete the Samaria is the place!

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Fantasy Travel

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English & German speaking hiking escort
Included: All taxes, VAT inclusive
Included: Pick up/drop off from designated spots around Rethymno with an air-conditioned luxury bus

Not included

Not included: Boat ticket + entrance (24 € per adult, 12 € per child 5-12 years old)
Not included: Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
Not included: Customary tips to your driver and escort
Not included: Entrance fees: Samaria Gorge National Park

Itinerary

Omalos

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from designated spots around Rethymno via a luxurious bus and reach the starting point of your tour in Omalos Plateau around 7 am.

The panoramic view of the gorge from the plateau is a photo delight, so after a short stop for pictures, you will begin descending the 600 wooden steps that will take you inside the Samaria gorge.
Samaria Gorge National Park

Admission not included

A National Park and World's Biosphere Reserve, the Samaria Gorge is a scar on the spine of Crete, but one so uniquely beautiful that you wish it never goes away. Extending 13 km long (8 miles), the ravine is home to several endemic species, with the most prominent being the goat Kri-kri, which can't be found anywhere else in the world. Shadowed by the adjacent White Mountains and with plenty of drinking water to be found along the way in many natural springs, this self-paced hike will create unique memories for every traveler.

Behind your group, there will always be a hiking escort to ensure everyone's safety and provide assistance if needed.

At around 17:00 you will board a boat to the picturesque village of Sougia, where you will start your trip back to the place where you were picked up from.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hotel Alexandra Perivolia
Hotel Medusa
Hotel Rethymno Village
Hotel John Mari
Hotel Stella Katrin
Olympic Palladium Hotel by GHH
Steris Elegant Beach Hotel Apartment
Pearl Beach
Hotel Zania
Ydoria Resort
Axos Hotel
Hotel Babis

and 145 more pickup points

Kindly advise your accommodation in order to arrange the pick up service. We will send you confirmation email with all the details you will need.

Using your ticket

The entrance fee to Samaria as well as the boat fee are paid with cash on the spot

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

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is advisable to bring the following items with you: sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
It is important to stay hydrated, so bring a bottle of water (you can refill it in the gorge's springs) and a light snack (fruits etc.)
You can swim at Agia Roumeli beach just after you exit the gorge so make you have a swimsuit and beach towel with you
Half way down the gorge lies the old village of Samaria, which has a telephone for communication with the police, a pharmacy, and two mules to transport injured persons.
The trip is not recommended for any person with a history of knee problems, high blood pressure, cardiac and pulmonary problems, pregnant women and for anybody who suffers from vertigo/fear of heights