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From Rethymno: River Trekking Trip at Kourtaliotiko Gorge

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From Rethymno: River Trekking Trip at Kourtaliotiko Gorge
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
50 reviews

Join a thrilling river trekking tour through the biggest Canyon in Rethymno. See the Kourtaliotiko Gorge and enjoy included roundtrip transportation and trekking gear.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
- Please wait outside the reception building, 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. - Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
H
Hannah – United Kingdom

We had a great time river trekking through the gorge and up the river. The guide was funny and happy to adapt to the group he had, always helping through the trickier parts which was much appreciated! The excursion ended in the cute family run business named the Banana Garden. They grow all their own fruit for the excellent smoothies along with all their lovely animals and very friendly dog. All in all a great time!

5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jessica – United Kingdom

Incredible experience. Recommend for any traveller to Crete. our guide was amazing, so knowledgeable and supportive on the tricky bits. You do need good health and mobility for the trip. The Bannana garden at the end was an added bonus! congratulations as well to our guide whose wedding was in a few days!

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Highlights

  • Follow a special path AWAY from crowds!!
  • View the great waterfall, falling into the canyon
  • Swim into the natural pools of Kourtaliotiko Gorge
  • Take the best photos inside the Gorge!

Full description

Embark on a thrilling river trekking through the biggest gorge in Rethymnon, right in the center of the island of Crete.

Follow the river’s shore through special paths away from crowds with our experience guide and get the chance to explore the hidden forest of the gorge, splash into natural pools, and witness the huge waterfall that falls into the canyon.

Once we arrive above the gorge we will provide you with neoprene suits, helmets, walking sticks and after a short briefing about the route that we follow, we immediately start the adventure!

The first part includes an amazing view of the great waterfall! The flow never stops and the amount of water coming down from the mountains is simply amazing!

A small and safe jump will cool you up as the place is perfect for some instagramik pictures

We continue down the river by splashing into natural pools and having fun next to the river’s shore. Passing by the amazing route down the gorge, you will see some plane trees around us, which create the perfect scenery – A place away from crowds – you will love.

After walking for about 2 more hours into the gorge, we finally reach an old olive grove, which is our exit point from the gorge. There we will go at a hidden paradise on earth called “Banana Garden” to have a refreshment and talk about our experience!

Overall, the Kourtaliotiko Gorge trek is a moderate hike that is suitable for most fitness levels. It offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the most stunning natural wonders of Crete and is sure to leave you with lasting memories.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup around Rethymno city area
  • All equipment needed for the trekking
  • Softdrink or beer at th end of the path

Not suitable for

  • People over 70 years
  • Children under 10 years

Meeting point

There you will find a parking space where our van will be, to continue our activity together!

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Towel
  • Flip-flops
  • Swimwear

Know before you go

  • - Provide us info about your height and weight in order to bring you a noeprene suit that fits you the most!
  • - Provide us info about your Hotel name to schedule the pickup!
  • - 5 euro cash for entrance ticket

From $111 per person

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4.8 /5
4.8 out of 5 stars

based on 50 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Hannah – United KingdomJune 25, 2025 – Verified booking
We had a great time river trekking through the gorge and up the river. The guide was funny and happy to adapt to the group he had, always helping through the trickier parts which was much appreciated! The excursion ended in the cute family run business named the Banana Garden. They grow all their own fruit for the excellent smoothies along with all their lovely animals and very friendly dog. All in all a great time!
5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jessica – United KingdomJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Incredible experience. Recommend for any traveller to Crete. our guide was amazing, so knowledgeable and supportive on the tricky bits. You do need good health and mobility for the trip. The Bannana garden at the end was an added bonus! congratulations as well to our guide whose wedding was in a few days!
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Alison – United StatesOctober 28, 2024 – Verified booking
It was a fun and exciting adventure. We loved the falls and trekking through the river. We would recommend shoes with a good tread since you are walking on rocks through water the entire day. Poles were very helpful as well. We had a fun guide and the trip was very organized and well planned. We highly recommend this adventure!

Product ID: 511211

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