Full-Day Beginner's Hiking Route Tour to Samaria Gorge

Chania, Greece

14 to 15 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Don’t get lost hiking on unfamiliar trails in Samaria Gorge, a national park with popular, challenging hikes that can take 5-7 hours. After pickup from Chania, arrive at the gorge at 7am and enjoy breakfast (own expense). Follow your guide through the gorge—after a drive to the village of Sougia, take a boat ride to Agia Roumeli, the exit of the gorge.

A full-day hiking tour of Samaria Gorge from Chania for beginners
Travel with a guide: Don’t get lost hiking on unfamiliar trails
Take a boat ride from Sougia to Agia Roumeli, the exit of the gorge
Pickup and drop off from Chania with an air-conditioned luxury bus

What's Included

Pick up/drop off from a designated spot in Chania with an air-conditioned luxury bus
English speaking hiking escort
All taxes, VAT inclusive

Admission to Samaria (5 € per adult, children free of charge) (optional)
Round trip boat ticket (18 € per adult, 11 € per child 5-12 years old)
Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
Customary tips to your driver and escort

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Upon reservation kindly advise the name of your accommodation in order to send you exact pick up time and point!

Arranged start time

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

05/05/2026 - 10/31/2026
Monday : 6:00 AM - 6:30 AM

Itinerary

Omalos

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Agia Roumeli

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Samaria Gorge National Park

6 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes for the trek through the gorge

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
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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Reviews

3.3

based on 7 reviews

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Mervyn_J, May 2024

The tour company were unable to run the tour or offer a suitable one that fitted our schedule. The company say they contacted you and we look forward to receiving our refund.

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Jones I am sorry but we never say we will not procceed with refund.. we just explained you the followng message a day before As you are 24h before I will ask Viator to proceed with full refund and I will give the authority that means that we will give the refund So kindly before posting a bad review which is really important for us you can read the emails we send you and this was 18th of May I am really sorry to hear it! Please note that you have to proceed with full refund through Viator as the payment is in Viator we are the tour operator.. Kindly proceed 24h before! Thank you Ria

There is no such thing as...

Konstantia_M, Aug 2022

There is no such thing as a beginners' hiking tour to samaria gorge. I was actually driven to sougia port to get the boat on my own to go to the entrance of the gorge. I had to walk about 3-4km through an abandoned village to find my way to the entrance of the gorge I was really scared that if something happened to me there were none around. And I was more scared when I entered the gorge so although I walked about 10km I saw very little of the gorge. Shame on viator that sells such misleading products. An advice use public transport they charge 14-15€ a return trip to sougia the boat costs 20€you pay it anyway.

Samaria Gorge "the easy way" - Perfect for those like me that cannot hike 5/6 hours

Zainab_A, Sep 2021

I was initially scheduled to do the Imbros Gorge hike. I chose Imbros Gorge because I didn't think my knee would be able to cope with the 5/6 hour Samaria Gorge hike. However, due to bad weather my hike to Imbros was cancelled. I received a call from Ria at the tour company who offered me the alternative hike to Samaria but the easier route. I have to say I am truly grateful for the call from Ria as I booked the hike and had the most amazing day. So for the detail, I was picked up at 6am to join the main tour group. I separated from the group after the morning stop for breakfast. I was driven to Sougia where I took a ferry to Agia Roumelli (18 Euro return) where I walked to the entrance at the bottom of Samaria gorge. There is an entrance here for those that want to hike up the gorge rather than down. This worked out better for me as this was a more manageable route and I could walk as far into the gorge as I wished. It was so beautiful, the scenery was stunning. I hiked for 2 hours into the gorge over rivers through amazing walkways and then hiked 2 hours back. This was great as I got to see the gorge from both directions which you get to see things you didn't see on the way in. As majority of people start the gorge from the top I had the gorge all to myself for the first hour or so which was amazing. The entrance fee to the gorge is 5 Euros. After 4.5 hours walking I was very much looking forward to getting into the sea. I had enough time to spend an hour on the beach, then take a look around the village and have an hour for a meal one of the tavernas (there are a fair few to choose from). I returned back to Chania at 9pm. Overall this was a truly amazing day. I was so happy to have been able to take this option to see the gorge. I travelled on my own, I would recommend this to people of all ages. You still need to wear trainers or walking shoes as you need to keep an eye on where you are place your feet. In my opinion this tour is worth every penny for such a wonderful experience. Finally thank you to Ria who was extremely helpful to me.

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Thank you for your feedback and your kind words! So glad to hear that you had a nice time and that you were satisfied with our services! Stay safe and enjoy the rest of your holidays!.

Fausse publicité

Sylvie_M, Jul 2022

En fait, c’est comme si j’avais payé un taxi pour me rendre à Sougia car la guide qui était tres gentille est descendue pour faire toute la randonnée avec les autres au depart de Samaria. C’etait un car de 50 personnes dont la majorité faisait toute la descente. En aucun moment il s’agissait d’un accompagnement pour les autres. J’suis descendue jusqu’à Sougia avec le chauffeur, mais oh combien j’aurais aimé m’arrêter en route dans cet univers pastoral . Fausse publicité pcq il n’y a rien pour les randonneurs du circuit plus court. J’aurais pu prendre le KTEL bus et cela aurait été la même chose … Arnaque en partie. On n’a aucun sercice sauf le bus jusqu’a Sougia, on est mele à la majorité sans aucune valeur ajoutée. Le bus m’aurait coûté moins cher que cette excursion qui n’en était pas une.