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SAMARIA Gorge Walk: full day from area Heraklion CRETE 1
SAMARIA Gorge Walk: full day from area Heraklion 2
SAMARIA Gorge Walk: full day from area Heraklion 3
SAMARIA Gorge Walk: full day from area Heraklion 4
SAMARIA Gorge Walk: full day from area Heraklion 5

SAMARIA Gorge Walk: full day from area Heraklion CRETE

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $100 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 17h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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.

Activity location

  • Rethymnon
    • Rethymnon, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Rethymnon
    • Rethymnon, Greece, Greece

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Transfer = Malia till Karteros in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 17 hours17h
    17h
  • Opening hours: Sat 4:40am-6:10am
  • English

Transfer: Karteros, Kokini Hani, Gournes, Gouves, Analipsi, Anissaras, Hersonissos, Stalis, Malia
Languages: ENGLISH = Tue-Thu-Sat;
FRENCH = Tue-Thu-Sat;
GERMAN = Tue-Thu-Sat;
POLISH = Tue;
DUTCH = Thu-Sat
LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: must first be checked by phone (+30) 69 43 83 10 83
Pickup included

Price details
$72.48 x 1 Adult$72.48
Paid at activity$27.61
Total
Price is $100.09
Until Fri, Jun 19

Transfer: Amoudara & Heraklion in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 17 hours17h
    17h
  • Opening hours: Sat 6:15am-6:25am
  • English

Transfer: Amoudara, Heraklion
Languages: ENGLISH = Tue-Thu-Sat;
FRENCH = Tue-Thu-Sat;
GERMAN = Tue-Thu-Sat;
POLISH = Tue;
DUTCH = Thu-Sat
LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: must first be checked by phone (+30) 69 43 83 10 83
Pickup included

Price details
$72.48 x 1 Adult$72.48
Paid at activity$27.61
Total
Price is $100.09
Until Fri, Jun 19

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gasoline
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up / drop off Malia till Amoudara(Heraklion)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Escort on coach, Samaria Gorge and boat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Liability Insurance Coverage by ALLIANZ
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tue-Thu-Sat:ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH. Tue: POLISH. Thu-Sat:DUTCH
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Breakfast
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Dinner
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Boat: 14€ per adult, 7 € euro per 5-12yr child to pay on the coach at your guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks and food at the stops
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Samaria Gorge National Park 10 € per adult (Reduced admission see website) to pay at the entrance of Samaria

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Rethymnon

  • 4h
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.

Omalos

  • 10m
On our way to the Samaria gorge, the last stop where you can buy your needs for during the walk.

Samaria Gorge National Park

  • 5h
  • Admission ticket not included
The largest gorge of Europe, 18km long and takes around 4,5 hours to walk. Escorted by our experienced tour guide.

Agia Roumeli

  • 2h
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.

Sfakia

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

Location

Activity location

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    Rethymnon
    • Rethymnon, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Rethymnon
    • Rethymnon, Greece, Greece

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