Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Tour From Rethymno

Chania, Greece

14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Hike Samaria Gorge from Omalos to Agia Roumeli on this full-day hiking tour from Rethymno that includes round-trip transfers by climate-controlled bus. To do the 8-mile (13-kilometer), one-way hike through Samaria Gorge, you need to coordinate transportation by land and sea. By providing round-trip transport from Rethymno, this full-day tour takes the hassle out of planning while leaving you free to hike at your own pace.

Chance to see wildflowers and wildlife in Samaria Gorge
Hike at your own pace with tips from a hiking guide
Travel in a climate-controlled bus for comfort
Convenient pickup and drop-off in Rethymno

What's Included

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

Boat ticket + entrance (24 € per adult, 12 € per child 5-12 years old)

€24.00 per person
Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
Customary tips to your driver and escort
Entrance fee - Samaria Gorge National Park

€5.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

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.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

05/02/2026 - 05/31/2026
Monday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Wednesday : 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Friday : 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
06/01/2026 - 10/31/2026
Wednesday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 AM

Itinerary

Omalos

Admission Ticket Free

Samaria Gorge National Park

Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Daniel_E

The trip is worth the money. You could also plan it by yourself but I couldn't be bothered with it. The guide, Marianne, was really helpful. There isn't any group walking, so you can hike at your own pace. The canyon is beautiful and a wonder of nature, it's a must see especially for nature lovers. Hiking boots and sticks are recommend.

Reviews

4.1

based on 14 reviews

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Dissapointed

Paul_N, Nov 2024

We booked in order to not miss this, it was the penultimate Samaria Gorge trip of the season. However, there were higher than anticipated winds predicted on the day 30th Oct. so it was cancelled. Unfortunately we hadn’t picked up the message and we got up at 5:00 am and waited for the bus. I eventually found the earlier message, so I cannot blame Viator for this. However, a more urgent contact to my phone or an email that was more to the point and didn’t force me to go into the application (passwords etc) would have saved our very early and annoying start to the day.

Hiking challenge in Crete.

peter_n, Sep 2024

Outstanding views. Don't attempt if you aren't used to hiking, sharp descent for first 3 km is quite challenging. Wear good footwear with good grip. What a feeling of achievement when you finish, village and tavernas a welcome end. Enjoy a drink and we'll deserved food.

Spectacular!

Lucy_H, Sep 2024

Brilliant guide: perfect timings, information. Spectacular hike. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you!

Good experience

Daniel_E, Jul 2024

Amazing scenery

Tracy_L, Sep 2023

Booking was easy and meeting points were clear but some confusion over my booking nearly prevented me being on the bus. Guide said she didn't have me listed but allowed me on when I pushed. Guide later when collecting entrance and boat fee on the bus then found me and confirmed my full name and marked me off on her list that i apparnarly wasnt on but then at the start of the gorge went back to not having a booking for me, saying I wasn't on her list and requesting proof of payment despite finding me on her list when we were travelling!! A little stressful but luckily I had all the proof! Samaria gorge was spectacular, 16km of stunning scenery, one of the best hikes ever!

Wonderful experience

Peter_O, Sep 2022

Early in the morning pick up from the hotel than breakfast at the restaurant near the entrance. Getting the tickets and start the hiking trip. Really breathing scene and caring guide, wonderful experience.