Samaria Gorge National Park hike

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Location: Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Activity: Hiking

Languages spoken: English, German, French, Dutch

Duration: 17 hrs

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail length: 15 km

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Highlights

One of the wildest places in Europe
National park included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO
Rare plants and birds
Impressive views and beautiful rock formations
Caves once inhabited by people
The abandoned village of Santa Maria
The longest canon in Europe
The fishing village of Agia Roumeli
Swimming in the Libyan Sea

All about the trip

Go for a hike in the most virgin and unique place in Europe. Admire the dramatic scenery of stunning rock formations and the untouched beauty of wild nature rich in rare plants and birds. Enjoy the breathtaking views and refresh yourself in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea at the end of the hike.

We will set off on our journey early in the morning and take an air-conditioned luxury bus to the gorge stopping on the way to have a breakfast. Our hike starts at Xiloskalo where we enter the canyon and start our 6 to 7-hour hike that ends at the sea shore.

Our path follows the river Taras and we will see caves there once inhabited by people. Wild goats are now taking shelter there.

Halfway through the hike we will come to the abandoned village of Santa Maria and then continue to the Iron Gates. Just a few meters wide, this impressive rock gate is 300 meters high and it is an amazing experience to pass through this majestic exit of Samaria Gorge.

At the end of our hike we can have lunch at the fishing village of Agia Roumeli and refresh ourselves by swimming in the deep blue waters of the Libyan Sea.

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What is included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off in hotels between Agia Pelagia and Malia
Transfers with air-conditioned bus
Multilingual tour guide

What is not included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off in hotels outside of the area between Agia Pelagia and Malia
Entrance to Samaria Gorge (€5.00)
Boat ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia (adult €13.50, child €6,80)
Lunch

This tour is not suitable for persons with disabilities.

Instructions

Pick-up time and location near your hotel will be specified to you after the booking. Please note that it may be up to several hours sooner than the actual tour start.

What to take with you?

It is essential to wear good hiking shoes. Please bring your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, swimsuit and a light jacket for the evening. We recommend to bring an extra pair of socks.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange pick-up and drop-off in hotels between Agia Pelagia and Malia. Please let us know during the booking of this activity your hotel name for pick-up and drop-off.

Final destination:

Your hotel in the area between Agia Pelagia and Malia

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.