Highlights
- Experience a challenging trek in Samaria Gorge
- Admire the stunning natural beauty on the drive to the White Mountains
- Visit the village of Agia Roumeli after the trek
- Witness extraordinary rock formations
- Learn all about indigenous rare plants, flowers, and bird species
Description
Embark on a full-day guided trip to the Samaria Gorge from Chania. Arrive in Omalos in the heart of the White Mountains, and enjoy breakfast before trekking along the longest gorge in Europe — 4,000 feet above sea level.
After breakfast, enter the Samaria Gorge. Walk at your own pace with your English speaking guide at the end of the group to help out if you need them.
Hike over rocks and stones, through a forest of thousand-year-old trees and along a river, passing by fresh-water springs along the way. Enjoy views of Crete’s most beautiful mountain range and see mountain goats roaming in the wild. Feel the exhilaration of challenging yourself with a long hike.
At the end of the trek, visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find a number of taverns, bars, and shops. Enjoy some free time to take a swim or have some lunch. A meeting point will be arranged so you can collect your ferry tickets from your guide.
Late in the afternoon you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sougia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point about 8.30 PM.
Includes
Hotel pick-up and drop off (Perivolia, Halepa, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psylonerou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana)
Live English guide
Live English trekking guide at private tours (if selected)
Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses and bus tickets
Hiking excursion
Excludes
Entrance ticket to Samaria (€10 can be paid onsite - EU Citizens: 18-64 yrs (10,00 €) / 0-17 yrs and 65+yrs free | Other nationalities: 5-64 yrs (10,00 €) / 0-4 yrs and 65+yrs free)
Boat ticket (€15 / Up to 12 yrs: 7.50 € can be paid onsite)
Food and drinks
Tips
Important Information
- This tour is very challenging with 17 kilometers of walking with some rocky terrain
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- The 5 to 6-hour trek is challenging. You must have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers
- This trek is not recommended for children under the age of 6, pregnant women or anyone with health problems
- Samaria Gorge National Park may close without advance notice due to adverse weather conditions (heavy rainfall, extreme heat waves, strong winds, snow/ice, or other safety concerns). In case of closure, we will attempt to reschedule your tour to an alternative date during your stay, however we cannot guarantee availability due to limited capacity and weather-dependent closures. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be provided. We recommend booking early in your stay to allow flexibility for potential rescheduling
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
