The Samaria Gorge trail is a unique hike in the pure Cretan nature. It is a long rocky path that passes through stunning rock formations and crosses the river before exiting to the sea. This is the longest gorge of Greece (16Km / 10 miles) and one of the most beautiful gorges in Crete. That's why is a National Park of Greece since 1962, a protected area and a World's Biosphere Reserve.

Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Team First Aid Kit
✔  English speaking guide
✔  Pair of hiking sticks
✖  Private transportation
✖  Lunch
✖  Gratuities
✖  Samaria National Park entrance tickets (5€/p)
✖  Ferry boat tickets (Adult 15€, Child 5-12years 7,50€)
✖  Snacks
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What To Expect

You will hike at the famous Samaria Gorge with the guidance of a very experienced guide.
You can use rental car or public bus
Starting from the northern entrance "Xyloskalo", at an altitude of 1100m, you will reach the sea-side village of Agia Roumeli, in the South Cretan Sea, walking a downhill rocky route of 16km

Passing through pine forests and crossing the river on wooden bridges will be just the beginning. Your hike will be full of stunning rock formations that pop up at every turn and a visit to the old abandoned village of Samaria, midway through the distance will tell you about the way of life people had there.
The trail will take us to the exit of the gorge at the village of Agia Roumeli by the sea, for a very refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of southern Crete!
Agia Roumeli is a beautiful little village that can only be reached by boat or by walking along the trail of the Samaria Gorge. There are no roads to go from there and the last and only boat leaves at 17:30
At the end of the hike, your guide will help you issue your ferry tickets and give you all the instructions you need to travel back by public bus to Xyloskalo (to get your car) or to your hotel.

Additional info
•  Service animals allowed
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•  Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•  Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•  Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
•  You will meet your guide at the meeting/starting point by the entrance of the gorge. You can use your rental car or the 07:45 public bus from Chania Public Bus Station to get there (about 1h trip). After the end of the tour, everybody travels back independently. Your guide will help you issue the ferry tickets and will give you all the info about how you will travel back to the entrance of the gorge to get your car, or to your hotel by using public bus.
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Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
8 hours
Guide in:
Greek   English   
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