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From Chania or Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike

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From Chania or Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike

Activity provider:Allcretetours

4.6

477 reviews

From US$ 37.74 per person

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Hike in the Samariá Gorge on a day trip from Rethymno or Chania. See the rich flora and fauna of Europe's longest gorge. Encounter the Cretan "kri-kri" goat. End with time for a swim in the crystal-clear sea and lunch at a taverna in Agia Roumeli.

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Duration 11 hours - 1 day
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Live tour guide
English, German
Pickup optional
You will be picked up from your hotel or close to your hotel. You will receive the voucher with pick up details one day before your tour.
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Take a 16-kilometer hike through the Samariá Gorge
  • Marvel at rich flora and see the Cretan "kri-kri" goats
  • See some of the highlights of Crete's majestic landscape
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Embark on a guided hike in the Samariá Gorge on a day trip from Rethymno or Chania. Get your daily dose of exercise, enjoy the panoramic views and take a swim. 

Discover the longest gorge in Europe, an area of stunning natural beauty. See its many flowers and herbs and the crystal-clear spring waters that flow from the mountains. Following an early morning pickup from the nearest point to your accommodation in Rethymno or Chania, travel through the mountains passing the plateau of Omalos. Arrive at some wooden stairs at the start of Samariá Gorge. You can opt to start the walk straight away or get some breakfast at the taverna before you begin. Hike for approximately 6-7 hours and experience the magnificent landscape on a 16-kilometer walk. Once you have finished the hike, there will be ample time for a swim and lunch at a taverna in Agia Roumeli.

Includes
  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Hike
  • Guide
  • Free WiFi onboard the bus
  • Entrance fees (5 Euros)
  • Boat tickets (13 Euros)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 6 years
  • Wheelchair users
  • Pregnant women
  • People with high blood pressure

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What to bring

  • Hat
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunglasses

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  • Your ticket with final details (pickup time and pickup point) will be available 1 day before your tour

From US$ 37.74 per person

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4.6 /5

based on 477 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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The gorge was wonderful but the organisation was not smooth and caused stress. I received pick-up details 2 days after the trip! As I did not receive the email with additional info before the trip I wrote to customer support. No one ever answered. I contacted the local organisator via WhatsApp and again no reaction. I was lucky to call them 30 min before pick-up time and received directions where to go. Fortunately, we stayed close, otherwise, we could miss the trip...

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October 24, 2022

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An absolutely gorgeous hike and worth waking up at the crack of dawn! The bus driver met us on time. If you get motion sickness, I highly recommend bringing something. I took a lot of ginger. The route is scenic but the roads are very windy, the drive is long and the driver goes fast. All the water in the gorge is drinkable. Bring layers — the hike started chilly and misty then I warmed up a lot from hiking and the sun came out. The tavern at the beginning is super basic (juice, bananas, coffee, simple sandwich) so I’d recommend packing your own food for the day so you can eat when you want. I rented 2 hiking poles for 6€ from the guide which helped a lot in the beginning for the stair-like descent then I stowed them in my pack when the trail was more boulders. The organization of this tour was great and helped make my hike smooth and enjoyable, thanks!

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October 15, 2022

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Enjoyable hike with a beach at the end of it! We stopped for a quick breakfast at a little cafe on the mountain before walk. They had fresh orange, pastries, coffee and snacks to buy for the walk. Toilets were gross here, shared and no seat or lock. We started the walk early so it was good to get a head start. The scenery is breath taking, we loved every part of the walk, it’s in the shade for the most part. Would definitely recommend walking shoes or sport trainers. I did this walk in my Nike running shoes, it was doable but when you accidentally kick a rock or misplace your feet it can hurt a bit! I’d say you have to be used to walking and in ok physical condition, if you have bad knees I wouldn’t bother as most of its downhill. Didn’t see much of the guide he stayed at back, I felt like we paid for transfers more than anything. At the end of the walk you walk to a beach. We finished the walk early so spent a few hours here. Free sunbeds at the beach cafe further down.

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