From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek with Pickup From Panormo, Lavris, Scaleta, Sfakaki, Stavromenos
ID: GYG106003-151234
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. Marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more.
Take a day trip from Rethymno 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 17 kilometers of walking over rocky terrain.
Be accompanied by a mountain escort who speaks English, German and French. Get briefed about your hike and get your tickets for the entrance and ferry boat from your escort. These fees have to be paid to the guide upon arrival.
After breakfast, enter the Samaria Gorge. Walk at your own pace as your guide will be at the end of the group to help out if you need them. 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. A meeting point will be arranged so you can collect your ferry tickets from your guide. Late in the afternoon, board a boat to go from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the pickup point.
Highlights
- Enjoy a 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
- Learn all about indigenous rare plants, flowers, and bird species
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• At the time of booking please mention your hotel name and location. You will be notified by email about the pickup point and time
• 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 17 kilometers of walking with some rocky terrain
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will be picked up from your hotel or the closest point accessible by vehicle between 6:00 AM-7:00 AM.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
