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SAMARIA Gorge Walk: full day from area Heraklion CRETE

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The 18 km hike starts in Xyloskalo. You will discover a wide variety of fauna and flora, much of which is unique and found exclusively on this island, and you see the Kri-Kri, the wild Cretan goat. The ever-changing view and the wonderful scent of pinewood and Cretan Herbs make this walk, which is rocky at some points, a wonderful experience and make all the effort worthwhile. The isolated, deserted village of Samaria makes the ideal place for a rest before you continue to the 'Iron Gates', the point where the canyon walls are so close that they almost touch each other. Enjoy the fantastic rock formations and take advantage of this unique chance to taste the fresh , cold spring water. The walk ends at the small fishing village of Ayia Roumeli, with plenty of tavernas for you to enjoy a tasty meal and that well-earned drink. Relax on the beach and cool off in the turquoise waters of the Libyan Sea.
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  • ENGLISH=sat, GERMAN=sat, FRENCH=sat
  • Snack: croissant, juice, water
  • Gasoline
  • Pick up / drop off Malia till Amoudara(Heraklion)
  • Escort on coach, Samaria Gorge and boat
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Boat (13 euro per adult, 6.5 euro per 5-12yr child)
  • Entrance Samaria (5 euro per adult, free until 18 year and above 65 year for EU citizens)
  • Drinks and food at the stops
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

GENERAL:
Area Malia: +/- 4.50 am
Area Stalida/Stalis: +/- 5.10 am
Area Chersonissos: +/- 5.15 am
Area Anissaras: +/- 5.30 am
Area Analipsi: +/- 5.45 am
Area Gouves: +/- 5.50 am
Area Gournes: +/- 5.55 am
Area Kokini Chani: +/- 6.00 am
Area Karteros: +/- 6.10 am
Area Heraklion: +/- 6.20 am
Area Amoudara(Gazi): +/- 6.25 am

HOTELS:
See the list.
If your hotel is NOT in the list, there is a pick up place NEARBY.

TIME:
Between 4.40 am - 6.25 am
From Ammoudara till Rethymnon: during drive to Samaria

Traveler pickup
  • Kokkini Hani 715 00, Greece
  • Μάλια Πεδιάδος, El. Venizelou 79, Malia 700 07, Greece
  • Malia 700 07, Greece
  • Palea EO Irakliou Agiou Nikolaou, Chersonisos 700 14, Greece
  • Leof. Andrea Papandreou 47, Gazi 714 14, Greece
  • Palea EO Irakliou Agiou Nikolaou, Kato Gouves 700 14, Greece
  • Palea EO Irakliou Agiou Nikolaou, Chersonisos 700 14, Greece
  • Pontou & Makedonias 10, Anisaras, Chersonisos 700 14, Greece
  • Dimokratias 82, Malia 700 07, Greece
  • Savvidi, Malia 700 07, Greece
  • El. Venizelou 97, Malia 700 07, Greece
  • Unnamed Road, Chersonisos 700 14, Greece
  • Kokkini Hani 715 00, Greece
  • Palea EO Irakliou Agiou Nikolaou, Vathianos Kampos 715 00, Greece
  • El. Venizelou, Stalida 700 07, Greece
  • Leof. Nearchou, Nea Alikarnassos 716 01, Greece
  • El. Venizelou 33, Limenas Chersonisou 700 14, Greece
  • Κατάστημα Λιμένα Χερσονήσου, El. Venizelou 106, Limenas Chersonisou 700 14, Greece
  • Επαρχία Πεδιάδος, Kato Gouves 700 14, Greece
  • Κατω Γουβες, Ag. Pelagia 700 14, Greece
  • Διακλάδωση, Kato Gouves 700 14, Greece
  • El. Venizelou 155, Malia 700 07, Greece
  • Leof. Andrea Papandreou, Héraklion 714 14, Greece
  • Palea EO Irakliou Agiou Nikolaou, Pelekita 700 14, Greece
  • Koutouloufari 700 14, Greece
  • Dimokratias 15, Limenas Chersonisou 700 14, Greece
  • Heraklion 710 03, Greece
  • PEO90, Kokkini Hani 715 00, Greece
  • Bus stop Stalida (29, El. Venizelou 65, Stalida 700 07, Greece
  • 89H3+M3, Hersonissos 700 14, Greece
  • Unnamed Road, Kato Gouves 700 14, Greece
  • Rethymnon, Rethymnon, Greece
    After a bus drive of about 3h, we stop for about 25min so you can buy something to eat or drink and use the toilets.
    240 minutes
  • Omalos, Omalos, Greece
    On our way to the Samaria gorge, the last stop where you can buy your needs for during the walk.
    10 minutes
  • Samaria Gorge National Park, Sfakia, Greece
    The largest gorge of Europe, 18km long and takes around 4,5 hours to walk. Escorted by our experienced tour guide.
    300 minutes
  • Agia Roumeli, Agia Roumeli, Greece
    At the end of the gorge, you have enough time to relax and take a refreshing swim and have lunch at one of the local small taverns. The boat brings you to Chora Sfakion.
    120 minutes
  • Sfakia, Sfakia, Greece
    After a boat trip of about 1h, your coach waits for you to start the way back.
    60 minutes
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Travel time is added on the time duration. Keep in mind that the way to Samara, and back, is a LONG drive!
  • Not suitable for people with overweight
  • Not for people with leg, knees, hip, back, heart problems or asthma.
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.
Thelma_A
17 Jul 2024
Magnifique expérience dans les Gorges de Samaria. Maria, notre guide touristique, a su rendre le trajet en bus rapide et agréable. Pleine de vie et d’humour, elle vous fera sourire et vous passerez une magnifique journée en sa compagnie ! La randonnée est assez longue et ensoleillée, mais agréable. Le village où l'on termine la randonnée vaut largement le détour. Je recommande à 100% !
P6263OScolinw
06 Jun 2024
BEWARE. booked months ago and Viator cancelled with 1.5 days to go. I built my weekend trip specifically to do this hike.
andrego5
13 Sep 2023
Where to start!! It needs a warning! This is not a “walk” (don’t think it’s a gentle amble in a Gorge). It’s a trial, it’s hard and the whole day is an endurance. Having said that, it’s an achievement. We were picked up at 04:40, then proceeded 5 hours of pick ups and travel. Once you arrive at the Gorge it’s down hill for several km (which sounds ok, but the pressure on your calf and toes is tough), not a single step is without potential slip or accident, you can’t really look about as every step has to be considered due to rocks, uneven ground, gorge edge). Each stop for photos is as quick as possible, due to time pressures. If you don’t get to boat on time there’s no other way back. Saw 2 injuries dealt with by park rangers sited along the route. We walked steadily and without break for 5-5 1/2 hrs. (We had a hour and a half time grace before boat deadline - well done us!). Boat trip pleasant (good to see other hobblers and not feel like the only non pro hiker ). Back for 4-4 1/2 coach trip home. Stop at same pit stop for a €3 pitta. A tip to organizers - we had upset passengers over coach seating. If you want them to keep their seat for duration of trip - tell them!
This tour in Crete is organized by Eye travel

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