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 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
It was great The pick up was on time and everything went to plan. the gorge walk is stunning, challenging at times and just with the length of it. I'd reccomend just sitting resting in the shade and enjoying the peace and solitude of it at times as the boat leaves at 5.30pm so u have plenty of time and otherwise you re only going to sit on a boiling hot beach. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants at the end but u need to take snacks/lunch as its about 5 hrs walking. I did over 30k steps and it's up and down.You don't need to be superfit but u need to have some fitness. I did it 25 yrs ago when i was 30 and my legs were killing for days afterwards- couldnt get down steps killing!! These days I'm much fitter and stronger but still had tightish calves for a few days.
The day trip to Samaria Gorge was nothing less of breathtaking. The hike can be challenging though, there’s a long period of steep descent initially, with a lot of loose rocks. Make sure to wear good hiking shoes and bring food into the gorge (as there won’t be any shops until the end). I thought the guide would be with us more but the style of this tour was more of people going at their own pace but the guide will always be in the back with the slower people. I was expecting to get information on the gorge as I hike along from the guide. Nonetheless, it was really great and even though you can bus to the gorge yourself, the tour really makes it fuss-free so you can focus on enjoying the nature.
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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