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Crete from Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek with Pickup

from 40€
36€

Description

Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. Marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more.

About this Activity

up to 49 people 12 hours
Free Cancellation:: 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Starting Time: : 06:05 am
Tour guide / Language: : Greek, English, German, French
Hotel pick up/drop off service:: You will receive personalized pickup information in a separate email from our local partner (check your spam folder).
Adults (13-99)
0
Children (5-12)
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05/03/24

Activity Cancellation Policy:

You can cancel your activity before by supplier's Cancellation policy

3 adults x 20€

2 children x 15€

2 infants x 15€

Total Cost

270€
  • Enjoy a challenging trek in Samaria Gorge
  • Marvel at the stunning natural beauty on the drive to the White Mountains
  • Visit the village of Agia Roumeli
  • Witness extraordinary rock formations
  • Learn all about indigenous rare plants, flowers, and bird species

Take a day trip from Rethymno to set out on an outdoor adventure into Samaria Gorge National Park. Hike at your own pace with a guide over rocks and stones, through a forest of thousand-year-old trees, along a river, and by fresh-water springs. Keep an eye out for mountain goats roaming in the wild.

Begin your full-day excursion to Samaria Gorge with pickup and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains, where you can enjoy breakfast before you start the hike.

Challenge yourself with 18 kilometers of walking over rocky terrain. Be accompanied by a mountain escort who speaks English, German, and French. Get briefed about your hike and get your tickets for the entrance and ferry boat from your escort.

These fees have to be paid to the guide upon arrival. After breakfast, enter the Samaria Gorge. Walk at your own pace as your guide will be at the end of the group to help out if you need them. At the end of the trek, visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find a number of taverns, bars, and shops.

Enjoy some free time to take a swim or have some lunch. A meeting point will be arranged so you can collect your ferry tickets from your guide. Late in the afternoon, board a boat to go from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the pickup point.

Pickup and drop-off from Panormo, Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli

Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses and bus tickets

Hiking excursion

English, German and French-speaking guide

Meals & Drinks

Pickup from remote hotels (e.g. Grand Rimondi)

Boat ticket (€13 can be paid onsite)

Entrance ticket to Samaria (€5 can be paid onsite)

Location of activity / Starting & ending point (google maps):
  • https://maps.app.goo.gl/kk2MKdxjfJRwa6Yf7
What to bring:
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Hiking shoes
  • Water
  • Εξοπλισμός πεζοπορίας
Not suitable for:
  • Children under 6 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
Know before you go:
  • At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
  • The 5 to 6-hour trek is challenging. You must have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers
  • This trek is not recommended for children under the age of 6, pregnant women, or anyone with health problems
  • This tour is very challenging with 18 kilometers of walking with some rocky terrain See less