Highlights
Enjoy a private challenging trek in Samaria Gorge
Marvel at the stunning natural beauty on the drive to the White Mountains
Visit the village of Agia Roumeli
Witness extraordinary rock formations
Full Description
Take a private day trip with a mercedes vito van from Rethymno or Chania to set out on an outdoor adventure into Samaria Gorge National Park. Hike at your own pace with a guide over rocks and stones, through a forest of thousand-year-old trees, along a river, and by fresh-water springs. Keep an eye out for mountain goats roaming in the wild.
Begin your full-day excursion to Samaria Gorge with pickup and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains, where you can enjoy breakfast before you start the hike. Challenge yourself with 18 kilometers of walking over rocky terrain.
Trek the samaria gorge alone without a guide. Get briefed about your hike and get your tickets at the entrance and ferry boat at the end. These fees have to be paid extra
After breakfast, enter the Samaria Gorge. Walk at your own pace. At the end of the trek, visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find a number of taverns, bars, and shops.
Enjoy some free time to take a swim or have some lunch.You can collect your ferry tickets from agia roumeli. Late in the afternoon, board a boat to go from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the driver of the luxury van mercedes vito will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel or airbnb.
Not Suitable For
People with heart problems
Children under 6 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users
To Bring
Water
Hiking shoes
Sunglasses
Swimwear
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Trekking gear
Good To Know
You will be notified by email from Platanos Tours about your pickup details. Please check your spam folder.
At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location the pick up will be about 7.00 a.m.
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
This tour is very challenging with 18 kilometers of walking with some rocky terrain