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Richtis Waterfall and North Coast Tour

4.8  / 5119 reviews
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Day trip
Richtis Waterfall and North Coast Tour
4.8  / 5119 reviews

Experience a thrilling tour with this full-day trip to the spectacular waterfalls at Richtis. Admire wonderful scenery as you hike through the forest, then swim in the refreshing water of the falls.

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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
German, French, English, Russian, Dutch
Pickup included
We pick you up directly at your hotel/villa. For pick up, look out for our orange Land Rover Discovery.
Small group
Limited to 6 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Irene – Greece

I highly recommend this tour! Aside from the beautiful, picturesque locations you get to visit, you have the convenience of being driven to some remote areas, in safety, with a guide who is experienced, knowledgeable and fun/funny (Mihail), which helps elevate the experience significantly! I really loved it! Richtis was fantastic, and I highly recommend taking a plunge in the waterfall. Sure, some might say it's cold, but it is really refreshing and you adapt to its temperature rather quickly. I highly recommend sunscreen, a water bottle, appropriate footwear, and maybe a snack to sustain you before/after the lunch (as well as good battery life so you can take a zillion photos like I did).

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Irene – Greece
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Fiona – United Kingdom

Our trip with Gaetan was amazing! Funny and informative guide! Amazing food at Panarama Taverna as part of the trip. Would go on another trip if we weren’t leaving the next day!

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Fiona – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    13 pickup location options:

    Sisi, Malia, Crete, Anissaras, Elounda, Milatos, Istro, Analipsi, Ierapetra, Kato Gouves, Agios Nikolaos, Kokkini Hani, Neapoli, Hersonissos

  • Mirabello Bay

    Scenic drive (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Richtis Gorge

    Hiking (40 minutes)

    Richtis Gorge

    Swimming (30 minutes)

    Optional

  • Timeline stop icon

    Richtis Gorge

    Hiking (40 minutes)

  • Mirabello Bay

    Scenic drive (1 hour)

    Mirabello Bay

    Lunch (1 hour)

    Optional

  • Timeline stop icon

    Mirabello Bay

    Visit (45 minutes)

    Agios Nikolaos

    Food tasting (30 minutes)

    Optional

  • 13 drop-off locations:

    Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, Ierapetra, Istro, Anissaras, Malia, Crete, Milatos, Kokkini Hani, Kato Gouves, Sisi, Analipsi, Neapoli, Hersonissos

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Swim in the refreshing waters of Richtis waterfall
  • Hike through the forest under a canopy of trees
  • See a 3250-year-old olive tree, the oldest in Europe

Full description

Take a tour to Richtis beach on the far side of Mirabello Bay and trek through the forest to the stunning Richtis waterfall. After pickup from your accommodation, enjoy the beautiful scenery on the 1-hour drive to the bay of Mirabello. Leave the asphalt and travel off road down to Richtis beach, hugging the mountainside.  Park at the bottom and enter Richtis gorge to start the 30-minute walk to reach the falls. Follow a trail through the forest, listening to the sounds of birds and running water. Stop to admire the incredible waterfalls, with time to climb up the stairs to the top of the falls, take photos, or swim in the cool waters.  When you are ready to leave, head back to the beach along the same trail. During the tour you’ll enjoy a traditional lunch at a local tavern, with wine and water included. At the end of your tour, you’ll be dropped off back at your hotel in the Elounda area.

Includes

  • Full-day tour
  • Hotel pick up from Elounda, Malia, Gouves, Ierapetra, and surrounding areas
  • Transportation by 4x4
  • Driver/guide
  • Short hike
  • Lunch
  • Local wine and water
  • Entrance to Richti Waterfall Gorge
  • Additional drinks
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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Participants

Date

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

  • Hotel pickup is available within 30 kilometers of Elounda
  • This tour is not recommended for young children or people with limited mobility
  • Tour includes a 20 to 30-minute walk to the waterfall
  • Please note there are no toilets at the falls
  • Gratuities are not included and optional

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 119 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Irene – GreeceOctober 3, 2024  – Verified booking
I highly recommend this tour! Aside from the beautiful, picturesque locations you get to visit, you have the convenience of being driven to some remote areas, in safety, with a guide who is experienced, knowledgeable and fun/funny (Mihail), which helps elevate the experience significantly! I really loved it! Richtis was fantastic, and I highly recommend taking a plunge in the waterfall. Sure, some might say it's cold, but it is really refreshing and you adapt to its temperature rather quickly. I highly recommend sunscreen, a water bottle, appropriate footwear, and maybe a snack to sustain you before/after the lunch (as well as good battery life so you can take a zillion photos like I did).
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Fiona – United KingdomOctober 4, 2024  – Verified booking
Our trip with Gaetan was amazing! Funny and informative guide! Amazing food at Panarama Taverna as part of the trip. Would go on another trip if we weren’t leaving the next day!
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Kate – United KingdomOctober 26, 2024  – Verified booking
We loved this trip. I can’t remember the name of our guide but he spoke 7 languages!! Great local knowledge.
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Product ID: 248797

Activity provider:Adventure-Crete

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