Samaria Gorge Trek: Full-Day Excursion from Chania with Guide
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Overview
Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Chania you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more. Samaria Gorge, the longest and likely the best-known gorge in Europe, lies 4,000 feet above sea level. Your full-day (12-hour) excursion to Samaria Gorge begins with a pick-up 6.00 a.m. from Chania and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains, where you can enjoy breakfast before you start the hike. The trek will take you over rocks and stones, through a forest of thousand-year-old trees and along a river and by fresh-water springs. Along the way, you’ll have spectacular views of Crete’s most beautiful mountain range and you are likely to see mountain goats roaming in the wild. You will be accompanied by a professional mountain escort who speaks English.
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from Chania,Nea Chora,Kladisso
Samaria gorge from chania : Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Rethymno youll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to tPickup included
from Ag.Marina,Platanias,Stalo
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from Perivolia,Halepa
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from Gerani,Maleme,Tavronitis
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$21.53
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From Kalyves or Almyrida
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$29.90
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Private Tour WITHOUT GUIDE
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$38.27
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GUIDED Private Tour Chania
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$53.82
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Hiking excursion
- Private Guided Tour if guide option selected
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (at Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English guide
What's not Included
- Boat ticket
- Food and drinks Tips and personal expenses
- Samaria Gorge: Others Nationalities: 0-4 yrs (FREE)
- Samaria Gorge: EU Citizens: 0-17 yrs (FREE) /65+yrs (FREE)
- Boat ticket (Up to 12 years old)
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- 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
- Comfortable shoes
- At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
- Pickup begins up to 90 minutes before tour starts and is done from central meeting points near the hotels, only in the areas of Perivolia, Halepa, Akrotiri, Halidon Street Alpha Bank, Chania center, Kladissos, Nea Chora, Agioi Apostoloi, Xrysi Akti, Daratso, Galatas, Kalamaki, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias, Gerani, Kontomari, Pyrgos, Psyionfrou, Maleme, Tavronitis, Kolymvari, Minothiana, Paraniana and Kamisiana
- The 5 to 6-hour trek is challenging. You must have good trekking shoes or at least a sturdy pair of trainers
- This trek is not recommended for children under the age of 6, pregnant women or anyone with health problems
- Swimming suits
- You will be notified about your pickup details via email; make sure to check your spam email folder
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