Samaria Long Way from Rethymno

Chania, Greece

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

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Overview

Explore the great outdoors in Greece with an exciting hiking excursion to Samaria National Park. Embark on a scenic and strenuous 16-kilometer hike starting at the top of the gorge and winding your way down towards the sea. Along the way, you can take in stunning views of the surrounding mountains and sea, and you might even be able to spot rare kri-kri goats and other wildlife within the park. After the tour, enjoy a boat ride from the village of Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakia, where you'll meet your bus to return.

Embark on a thrilling 16 km hike through the gorge in Samaria National Park
Search for the rare Cretan Kri-Kri goats and other wildlife and flora
Enjoy views of the White Mountains, Omalos Plateau, and the surrounding countryside
Visit the villages of Agia Roumeli and Chora Sfakion

What's Included

Local guide
All Taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned coach

Entrance fee for Samaria: 5 € (Children under 15 y.o : free)
Boat ticket (11 €/ Chd 5,50 € under 11 years old)
Food and drinks
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Hotel Lobby or nearby appointed location MPALI PANORMO SKALETA SFAKAKI PHGIANOS KAMPOS ADELIANOS KAMPOS PLATANIAS 5.40 5.50 6.00 6.00 6.05 06.10 06.15 MISSIRIA PERIBOLIA KALLITHEA RETHYMNO CENTER KOYMPES ATSIPOPOYLO 06.25 06.25 06.30 06.35 06.40 06.45 EPISKOPI N.R. KABROS GEORGIOYPOLI 06.50 06.55 07.05

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Customers must have with them:Proper footwear and socks -A hat -Sunscreen-A bottle of water -A swimsuit and a beach towel
The duration of the hike is at least 5 hours and that’s why you must wear proper footwear with socks, a hat, light-colored clothing and sunscreen. You must have a bottle of water with you (there is drinking spring water along the trail), a light snack, if you wish, and of course a walking mood.

Camping is not allowed in the gorge, you can’t spend the night there, light a fire, smoke (you can only do so at the special milestones on the trail), you can’t hunt, set traps, bring guns or animals along, you can’t uproot plants and you are of course not allowed to bathe in the river.
We must keep the lavatories clean for the sake of our own health and we mustn’t throw paper inside the toilets.
You must hold on to the ticket issued at the entrance of the gorge until the end of the hike, in order to go through control at the exit gate.
WE KINDLY ASK ALL VISITORS TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES OF THE STATE PARK IN ORDER TO ENSURE A SAFER HIKE, AS WELL AS TO HELP PRESERVE THE UNIQUELY RICH FLAURA AND FAUNA OF OUR COUNTRY.
Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

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Wonderful day out

Stephen_T, Aug 2020

Very well organised excursion. Made the journey to and from Samaria Gorge very easy and stress free. The Samaria Gorge hike is beautiful. Definitely worth bringing sensible footwear as it’s challenging in parts.