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

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4.6
2789 reviews
Activity provider:
PLATANOS TOURS
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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
2789 reviews

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
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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

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Tiffany – United States

the Gorge was amazing truly a beautiful experience, just wish after a long hike we could get transport to the town as it was quite a hot 30min walk, but still left plenty of time for swimming & lunch.

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5 out of 5 stars
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Benjamin – Denmark

Very good! We were taken up the mountains to the starting point and were given precise instructions. I went ahead and did my own pace and finished before everyone else. But there is a small town with food, drinks and water to cool off after. I recommend this to everyone and not just people who are outdoorsy. 10/10

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Itinerary

  • 24 pickup location options:

    Daratsos, Platanias, Souda, Agia Marina, Halepa, Tavronitis, Rapaniana, Gerani, Stalos, Kondomari, Perivolia, Kolymvari, Almyrida, Kalyves, Chania, Nea Chora Beach, Minothiana, Kamisiana, Akrotiri, Galatas, Maleme, Agioi Apostoli, Pirgos Psilonerou, Alpha Bank

  • 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:

    Halepa, Alpha Bank, Tavronitis, Almyrida, Minothiana, Maleme, Kolymvari, Kamisiana, Agioi Apostoli, Pirgos Psilonerou, Galatas, Chania, Agia Marina, Nea Chora Beach, Souda, Stalos, Perivolia, Akrotiri, Kalyves, Kondomari, Rapaniana, Daratsos, Gerani, Platanias

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
  • Live English Trekking Guide at Private Tours ( If Selected)
  • 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

From $39 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

based on 2789 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Tiffany – United StatesJuly 10, 2025 – Verified booking
the Gorge was amazing truly a beautiful experience, just wish after a long hike we could get transport to the town as it was quite a hot 30min walk, but still left plenty of time for swimming & lunch.
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Benjamin – DenmarkJuly 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Very good! We were taken up the mountains to the starting point and were given precise instructions. I went ahead and did my own pace and finished before everyone else. But there is a small town with food, drinks and water to cool off after. I recommend this to everyone and not just people who are outdoorsy. 10/10
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5 out of 5 stars
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Elizabeth – United KingdomJuly 4, 2025 – Verified booking
An excellent trip - the transfers were perfectly on time, the coach was clean and safe, the guide was exceptional - very friendly and knowledgeable.

Product ID: 115183

Activity provider:
PLATANOS TOURS

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