Samaria Long Way from Rethymno
Samaria Long Way from Rethymno
Samaria Long Way from Rethymno
Samaria Long Way from Rethymno
Samaria Long Way from Rethymno
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Samaria Long Way from Rethymno

Location Chania, Crete, Greece, Europe
$61.96
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Overview

The Samaria Gorge in Crete is one of the world's greatest natural wonders, cutting 16 km through stunning landscapes. This full-day hiking adventure offers breathtaking views and a chance to witness unique flora and fauna.

  • 🏞️ Hike through Samaria National Park, starting at Omalos, 1,235 m above sea level, and experience Europe’s longest gorge.
  • 🥾 Traverse the gorge's varying widths, from 150 m at its widest to just 3 m at its narrowest, while enjoying diverse plant and animal species.
  • 🌊 After the hike, take a picturesque boat ride from Agia Roumeli to Chora Sfakia, with stunning views of the Libyan Sea.
  • 🚌 Travel in comfort with air-conditioned coach transport, including hotel pickup and drop-off for a hassle-free experience.
  • 👨‍🏫 Benefit from an English-speaking local guide who enhances your understanding of the gorge’s natural history.
  • 🕒 Enjoy a full-day itinerary, including a coffee stop at Omalos and a structured schedule for entering and exiting the gorge.
  • 💵 Boat ticket included at €11 (children under 11 pay €5.50), along with a €5 entrance fee (free for children under 15).
  • 🍽️ Food and drinks are not included, so bring snacks and water to stay energized during the hike.
  • 👟 Ensure you wear proper hiking footwear and bring essentials like sunscreen, a hat, and a swimsuit for after the hike.

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Samaria Long Way from Rethymno
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 14 hours

  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • All Taxes
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Samaria
  • Tips
  • Food and drinks
  • Boat ticket (11 €/ Chd 5,50 € under 11 years old)
  • Entrance fee for Samaria: 5 € (Children under 15 y.o : free)

  • Samaria Gorge National Park
    On your Samaria gorge adventure, the bus will take you first along the north coast and then up into the White Mountains to the omalos Plateau and the entrance to the gorge. There, at a height of 1.100m, you will begin the 16km walk through the longest and most beautiful gorge in Europe. After the strenuous but spectacular walk, you will be conveyed by boat on an equally glorious trip from Agia roumeli, the village at the end of the gorge, to Chora Sfakion, where the bus will be waiting to take you back home. good walking shoes are necessary. Arrival to Omalos high plain – coffee stop 8.30 – 9.00 Entering the gorge ~ 9.15 Meeting in Agia Roumeli – 16.30 Boat departure from Agia Roumeli 17.30 Boat arrival to Sfakia – 18.30 Back: Georgioupoli 20.00, Rethymno 20.30, Panormo 21.00

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Customers must have with them:Proper footwear and socks -A hat -Sunscreen-A bottle of water -A swimsuit and a beach towel
  • The duration of the hike is at least 5 hours and that’s why you must wear proper footwear with socks, a hat, light-colored clothing and sunscreen. You must have a bottle of water with you (there is drinking spring water along the trail), a light snack, if you wish, and of course a walking mood.
  • Camping is not allowed in the gorge, you can’t spend the night there, light a fire, smoke (you can only do so at the special milestones on the trail), you can’t hunt, set traps, bring guns or animals along, you can’t uproot plants and you are of course not allowed to bathe in the river.
  • We must keep the lavatories clean for the sake of our own health and we mustn’t throw paper inside the toilets.
  • You must hold on to the ticket issued at the entrance of the gorge until the end of the hike, in order to go through control at the exit gate.
  • WE KINDLY ASK ALL VISITORS TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES OF THE STATE PARK IN ORDER TO ENSURE A SAFER HIKE, AS WELL AS TO HELP PRESERVE THE UNIQUELY RICH FLAURA AND FAUNA OF OUR COUNTRY.
  • Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Samaria Long Way from Rethymno

    Location Chania, Crete, Greece, Europe
    $61.96
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
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