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Small-Group Samaria Gorge Guided Hike
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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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- English
The Samaria Gorge trail is a unique hike in the pure Cretan nature.
It is a long rocky path that passes through stunning rock formations and crosses the river before exiting to the sea. This is the longest gorge of Greece (16Km / 10 miles) and one of the most beautiful gorges in Crete. That's why is a National Park of Greece since 1962, a protected area and a World's Biosphere Reserve.
What's Included
Pair of hiking sticks
Team First Aid Kit
English speaking guide
Private transportation
Lunch
Gratuities
Snacks
Samaria National Park Entrance Fee
Ferry Boat Ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sougia
Public Bus from Sougia to Omalos
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
You will meet your guide at the cafe-snack shop there is by the entrance of Samaria gorge. At that point is the public bus stop and the parking area for cars.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
You will hike in the famous Samaria Gorge with the guidance of a very experienced guide.
Starting from an altitude of 1100m, you will reach the seaside village of Agia Roumeli, in the South Cretan Sea, walking a downhill rocky route of 16km.
Passing through pine forests and crossing the river on wooden bridges will be just the beginning. Your hike will be full of stunning rock formations that pop up at every turn and a visit to the old abandoned village of Samaria, midway through the distance will tell you about the way of life people had there.
The trail will take us to the exit of the gorge at the village of Agia Roumeli by the sea, for a very refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of the South Cretan Sea!
Agia Roumeli is a beautiful seaside little village that can only be reached by boat or by walking along the trail of the Samaria Gorge. There are no roads to go from there and the last and only ferry leaves daily at 17:30 both to Sougia or Sfakia ports.
Your guide will help you to issue your ferry tickets and will explain to you the ways in which you can get, after the ferry ride, back to your car and hotel or to book a room for you at Agia Roumeli.
Starting from an altitude of 1100m, you will reach the seaside village of Agia Roumeli, in the South Cretan Sea, walking a downhill rocky route of 16km.
Passing through pine forests and crossing the river on wooden bridges will be just the beginning. Your hike will be full of stunning rock formations that pop up at every turn and a visit to the old abandoned village of Samaria, midway through the distance will tell you about the way of life people had there.
The trail will take us to the exit of the gorge at the village of Agia Roumeli by the sea, for a very refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of the South Cretan Sea!
Agia Roumeli is a beautiful seaside little village that can only be reached by boat or by walking along the trail of the Samaria Gorge. There are no roads to go from there and the last and only ferry leaves daily at 17:30 both to Sougia or Sfakia ports.
Your guide will help you to issue your ferry tickets and will explain to you the ways in which you can get, after the ferry ride, back to your car and hotel or to book a room for you at Agia Roumeli.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- You will meet your guide at the meeting/starting point by the entrance of the gorge. You can use your rental car or the early morning public bus from Chania Public Bus Station to get there (about 45min. trip). After the end of the tour, everybody travels back independently. Your guide will help you issue the ferry tickets and will give you all the info about how you will travel back to the entrance of the gorge to get your car, or to your hotel by using public bus.
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Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Climbing
Photography Tours
Historical Tours
Wildlife Watching
Photo Shoots
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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