Name: From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide
Brand: GetYourGuide
SKU: 115183
Rating: 4.586842 (2660 reviews)

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Enjoy a challenging trek through one of Europe's longest gorges. Marvel at natural wonders, from the White Mountains to a thousand-year-old forest.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 9 - 12 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: You will be picked up from your hotel, Airbnb, or the closest point accessible by a vehicle from Chania Areas (Akrotiri , Chania center , Nea Chora , Daratso , Galatas, Stalos, Ag Marina, Platanias , Stavros , Souda ,Kalyves & Almyrida. You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the activity provider (please check your spam folder).
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Brian – United Kingdom

Super efficient pick up and drop off, great explanation of the day with a challenging hike

Linnertz – United States

The ONLY way to experience the Samaria Gorge! The drive is harrowing, but our bus driver handled it beautifully. The guide made sure we had smooth transitions between bus, rest stops, hiking, ferry and bus return. More information about the area, the Gorge, etc. would be the only suggestion for improvement.

Itinerary

24 pickup location options:
Pirgos Psilonerou, Kolymvari, Almyrida, Stalos, Perivolia, Kondomari, Minothiana, Halepa, Tavronitis, Alpha Bank, Chania, Agia Marina, Galatas, Souda, Akrotiri, Nea Chora Beach, Agioi Apostoli, Maleme, Kamisiana, Daratsos, Kalyves, Rapaniana, Platanias, Gerani
Bus/coach
(100 minutes)
Omalos
Break time, Visit, Breakfast, Scenic views on the way
Samaria Gorge National Park
Visit, Free time, Walk, Hiking (4.5 hours)
Extra fee
Agia Roumeli
Break time, Photo stop, Lunch, Free time, Swimming, Snorkeling, Wildlife viewing (2 hours)
Ferry
(1 hour)
Bus/coach
(100 minutes)
24 drop-off locations:
Platanias, Kamisiana, Agioi Apostoli, Maleme, Chania, Nea Chora Beach, Alpha Bank, Tavronitis, Almyrida, Rapaniana, Galatas, Perivolia, Souda, Kolymvari, Halepa, Agia Marina, Pirgos Psilonerou, Gerani, Kondomari, Akrotiri, Minothiana, Kalyves, Stalos, Daratsos

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Experience a challenging trek in Samaria Gorge
Admire the stunning natural beauty on the drive to the White Mountains
Visit the village of Agia Roumeli after the trek
Witness extraordinary rock formations
Learn all about indigenous rare plants, flowers, and bird species

Full description

Embark on a full-day guided trip to the Samaria Gorge from Chania. Arrive in Omalos in the heart of the White Mountains, and enjoy breakfast before trekking along the longest gorge in Europe — 4,000 feet above sea level.
After breakfast, enter the Samaria Gorge. Walk at your own pace with your English speaking guide at the end of the group to help out if you need them.
Hike over rocks and stones, through a forest of thousand-year-old trees and along a river, passing by fresh-water springs along the way. Enjoy views of Crete’s most beautiful mountain range and see mountain goats roaming in the wild. Feel the exhilaration of challenging yourself with a long hike.
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 you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sougia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point about 7.30 PM.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop off (Perivolia, Halepa, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana )
Live English Guide
Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses and bus tickets
Hiking excursion

Entrance ticket to Samaria (€10 can be paid onsite)
Boat ticket (€14 /Up to 12 yrs : 7.00 € can be paid onsite)
Food and drinks
Entrance fee: EU Citizens: 0-17 yrs (FREE) / 18-64 yrs (10,00 €) / 65+yrs (FREE)
Others Nationalities: 0-4 yrs (FREE) / 5-64 yrs (10,00 €) / No discount for 65+ yrs (10,00 €)
Tips

Not suitable for

Children under 6 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
People with heart problems

Important information

What to bring

Hat
Hiking shoes
Sunscreen
Water
Trekking gear

Know before you go

This tour is very challenging with 17 kilometers of walking with some rocky terrain
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
Pickup begins up to 90 minutes before the tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Perivolia, Halepa, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana

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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide