SAMARIA Gorge Walk: full day from area Heraklion CRETE | 16 hours to 17 hours

9 Reviews | Heraklion
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Transfer: Amoudara & Heraklion
2 Adults x $48.15
$96.30
Approx Total
$96.30
Transfer: Amoudara, Heraklion
Languages: ENGLISH = Sat; FRENCH = Sat; GERMAN = Sat
LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: must first be checked by phone (+30) 69 43 83 10 83
Pickup included
Transfer = Malia till Karteros
2 Adults x $48.15
$96.30
Approx Total
$96.30
Transfer: Karteros, Kokini Hani, Gournes, Gouves, Analipsi, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Stalis, Malia
Languages: ENGLISH = Sat; FRENCH = Sat; GERMAN = Sat
LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: must first be checked by phone (+30) 69 43 83 10 83
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, French
  • ENGLISH=sat, GERMAN=sat, FRENCH=sat
  • Snack: croissant, juice, water
  • Gasoline
  • Pick up / drop off Malia till Amoudara(Heraklion)
  • Escort on coach, Samaria Gorge and boat
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Boat (13 euro per adult, 6.5 euro per 5-12yr child)
  • Entrance Samaria (5 euro per adult, free until 18 year and above 65 year for EU citizens)
  • Drinks and food at the stops

Overview

The 18 km hike starts in Xyloskalo. You will discover a wide variety of fauna and flora, much of which is unique and found exclusively on this island, and you see the Kri-Kri, the wild Cretan goat. The ever-changing view and the wonderful scent of pinewood and Cretan Herbs make this walk, which is rocky at some points, a wonderful experience and make all the effort worthwhile. The isolated, deserted village of Samaria makes the ideal place for a rest before you continue to the 'Iron Gates', the point where the canyon walls are so close that they almost touch each other. Enjoy the fantastic rock formations and take advantage of this unique chance to taste the fresh , cold spring water. The walk ends at the small fishing village of Ayia Roumeli, with plenty of tavernas for you to enjoy a tasty meal and that well-earned drink. Relax on the beach and cool off in the turquoise waters of the Libyan Sea.

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GENERAL: Area Malia: +/- 4.50 am Area Stalida/Stalis: +/- 5.10 am Area Chersonissos: +/- 5.15 am Area Anissaras: +/- 5.30 am Area Analipsi: +/- 5.45 am Area Gouves: +/- 5.50 am Area Gournes: +/- 5.55 am Area Kokini Chani: +/- 6.00 am Area Karteros: +/- 6.10 am Area Heraklion: +/- 6.20 am Area Amoudara(Gazi): +/- 6.25 am HOTELS: See the list. If your hotel ... is NOT in the list, there is a pick up place NEARBY. TIME: Between 4.40 am - 6.25 am From Ammoudara till Rethymnon: during drive to Samaria Read more â–¼

Itinerary

  • Rethymnon

    After a bus drive of about 3h, we stop for about 25min so you can buy something to eat or drink and use the toilets.

    4 hours

  • Omalos

    On our way to the Samaria gorge, the last stop where you can buy your needs for during the walk.

    10 minutes

  • Samaria Gorge National Park

    The largest gorge of Europe, 18km long and takes around 4,5 hours to walk. Escorted by our experienced tour guide.

    5 hours

  • Agia Roumeli

    At the end of the gorge, you have enough time to relax and take a refreshing swim and have lunch at one of the local small taverns. The boat brings you to Chora Sfakion.

    2 hours

  • Sfakia

    After a boat trip of about 1h, your coach waits for you to start the way back.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Travel time is added on the time duration. Keep in mind that the way to Samara, and back, is a LONG drive!
  • Not suitable for people with overweight
  • Not for people with leg, knees, hip, back, heart problems or asthma.

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June 06100% refund
June 07No refund

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Brill day and stunning place

Published on Jul, 2023

Thank you so much for a truly stunning day the tour guide was fabulous so knowledgeable and help myself personally as I fainted in the heat she deserved so much credit I just wish I remembered her name as you can imagine I was very discombobulated thank you again

Superb scenery - worth the blood sweat and tears!

Published on Oct, 2022

Fabulous scenery in a beautiful gorge- it isn't an easy walk but well worth the effort. We are fit 50 somethings and nearing the end of the walk we were tiring...still have aching calves 2 days later! It's an unaccompanied walk- you basically go at your own pace until the end. Take lots of snacks etc The guide Maritza gave lots of information on the coach about timings of where to be on the walk in order to finish and ferry timings...it was all a bit chaotic at the port as she had bought the ferry tickets but didn't distribute until 10 minutes before the ferry left! You can buy your tickets to the gorge on line which saves time joining the long queue. There are a couple of stops on the way which offer food at reasonable prices and clean toilets. The toilets in the gorge are 'ling drop' and not for the feint hearted! We joined the tour at 04.30 in sissi and arrived back at our hotel at 23.10!! Bare this in mind....it's a very long day

Splendide

Published on Sep, 2021

It's a amazing experience.the beautiful place. The wall is a little hard but worth it . The guide is excellent.

Wonderful experience

Published on Jul, 2021

Absolutely fantastic service provided by this company facilitating my hike through the wonderful Samaria gorge. Our guide for this trip was Manos and I could not have been more happy with the service he provided me. All in all I cannot recommend this company highly enough.

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