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Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania

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There is no better way to experience the real side of Crete, than to traverse the island's unspoiled soil, swim in its crystal waters and stroll down its traditional villages. This hiking tour of the Samaria Gorge will give you the opportunity to do all 3 and at your own pace. Early in the morning, you will be picked up from designated spots around Chania via a luxurious bus and reach the starting point of your tour in Omalos Plateau around 7 am. Shadowed by the adjacent White Mountains and with plenty of drinking water to be found along the way in many natural springs, this self-paced hike will create unique memories for every traveler. Behind your group, there will always be a hiking escort to ensure everyone's safety and provide assistance if needed. At around 17:00 you will start your trip back to the place where you were picked up from.
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  • Air-Conditioned Luxury Bus
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Full Liability Insurance
  • Hiking Escort
  • Admission to Samaria (5 € per adult, children free of charge on the spot in cash)
  • Boat ticket (13€ per adult, 5.50 € per child 5-12 years old on the spot in cash)
  • Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

As soon as you proceed with reservation, tour operator will send you the exact pick up point and time with a map link. Pick up will be from your hotel or close by

Traveler pickup
  • PEO Kissamou Chanion 113, Daratsos 731 00, Greece
  • Omalos, Omalos, Greece
    Early in the morning, you will be picked up from designated spots around Chania via a luxurious bus and reach the starting point of your tour in Omalos Plateau around 7am. The panoramic view of the gorge from the plateau is a photophile's delight, so after short stop for pictures and/or breakfast, you will hop on the bus and depart for the traditional village of Sougia. It is there that you will hop on a boat and sail along the coast of Crete till you reach Agia Roumeli.
    30 minutes
  • Samaria Gorge National Park, Sfakia, Greece
    No holiday in Crete is complete without a trip through the 2nd longest gorge in Europe, the Gorge of Samaria. It is the longest and most imposing ravine in the Mediterranean. It is 16.5 kilometers in length from the position of Xyloskalo and terminates at Agia Roumeli in the Libyan Sea. We will arrive around 7 o’clock in the morning and after a short break you will start walking. Descending the 600 wooden steps you will be intrigued by the beauty and serenity of this massive gorge which is shadowed by the white Mountains. You will come across the church of St. Nicolas, built on the ruins of an ancient temple. Afterwards you will reach “Portes” or “Iron Gates”, the narrowest pass of the gorge. The hike ends at Agia Roumeli.
    360 minutes
  • Agia Roumeli, Agia Roumeli, Greece
    Agia Roumeli is the home of one Greece's most beautiful beaches. Nestled between mountains, this beach boasts some great scenery. A small village at the exit of the Samaria gorge on the south shores of Sfakia in Crete, with unique beauty and interesting historical background.
    240 minutes
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Pick up/Drop off is conducted only is select spots in Chania. Depending on your location, you will be advised on the time and place after booking.
  • 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.)
  • Υou can swim at Agia Roumeli beach just after you exit the gorge so make you have a swimsuit and beach towel with you
  • Τhe entrance fee to Samaria as well as the boat fee are paid with cash on the spot
  • 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.
  • In the village of Samaria, take a quiet walk around and you may catch a glimpse of the endangered kri‐kri. They are usually very friendly towards people!
  • Upon reservation please advise the exact name of your hotel in order to send you the exact pick up time and place
  • Τhe 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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.
537elizak
22 Feb 2023
Could not reccomend doing this enough. I have never seen such incredible views! The hike was long but so worth it. You could drink water from the stream that was so refreshing to keep you cool through the hike. Our tour guide was great and helped prepare us on the coach over there so we felt prepared for the hike. Don't let the early start put you off. My partner and I are still talking about this trip and have concluded it was one of the best things we have ever done. This was out first hike and we've got the bug! I would reccomend wearing hiking shoes, we wore trainers and our feet were very sore afterwards. Thourghly reccomend hiking Samaria Gorge with Fantasy Travel.
Claire_B
13 Dec 2022
Pretty tough but absolutely worth doing. You need to be fairly fit and wear good shoes. We did it in trainers but had wished we had our proper walking boots. The trip was well-organised. The walk took us six hours then we had plenty of time to sit in the restaurant at the end and rest our poor feet before the ferry. Would absolutely do it again as long as we can spend the next three days letting our legs recover!
giovannad232
14 Nov 2022
Il percorso è lungo, molto lungo si parte da circa 1200 metri per arrivare al mare ed i sentieri tutti in discesa con pietre e lunghi pezzi al sole. A mio modesto avviso è un percorso con difficoltà alta non per la durata di per sé ma per il tipo sentiero da percorrere. Attrezzatevi con scarpe da trekking e bacchette non fidatevi delle agenzie che dicono: "l'importante è non avere i sandali", non è proprio così. Non portatevi nulla se non un paio di ciabatte da mettere alla fine del percorso. Niente bottiglie enormi di acqua sul sentiero è possibile riempire dalle fontanelle e cibo per il pranzo se ci mettete tanto come me a percorrere il sentiero. Unica cosa quando ci si avvicina alle Gole riempite le borracce perché il tragitto delle gole è lungo al sole e senza fontanelle. Altra cosa prima del percorso e dopo ci sono posti per prendere bevande e cibo a prezzi veramente assurdi! Fate colazione a casa e portatevi snack e soprattutto barrette energetiche. Condivido queste info per rispetto alle persone che come me erano ignare di quello che stavano andando a fare. Io avevo le vesciche ai piedi dopo due ore di cammino, ho camminato per 7 ore e mezza... Per me è stato un incubo e non ho potuto apprezzare il paesaggio a dir poco mozzafiato.
This tour in Crete is organized by Fantasy Travel

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