From Kalamata: Ridomo Gorge Hiking Tour with Greek Coffee

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ID: GYG420308-761740
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Country: Greece

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

Discover the unspoiled nature of Ridomo Gorge on an 11-kilometer half-day hike through the longest gorge of Mount Taygetos. Experience a real geological phenomenon and taste delicious Greek coffee.
Take a thrilling half-day hike through the Ridomo Gorge in southern Greece and explore majestic, untamed nature with a guide. Marvel at the distinct and colorful geological formations, and try a traditional Greek coffee.

After pickup at your hotel in Kalamata, transfer to Ridomo Gorge in an air-conditioned van. Upon arrival, prepare for the adventurous 11-kilometer circuit with an energy-boosting coffee at Socrates's cafe, and relish the taste of the Greek coffee Socrates specializes in.
Then, set off on your hike to see the best of the Ridomo Gorge, a 25-kilometer gorge that begins in the heart of Mount Taygetos. For the first 2 kilometers, follow a gravel road to the bottom of the gorge.
For the next 5 kilometers, climb up the gorge until reaching a manmade cobbled road. Admire the unique morphology of the gorge and take in its aesthetic wonders. During the hike inside the gorge, you might have to use your hands to cross some boulders.

For the last 4 kilometers, take another way back to the starting point from the top of the gorge, again on a gravel road. This way, during the hike you'll both cross the most beautiful piece of the canyon from the bottom and enjoy the panoramic views on the way back.
After the hike, you will be taken back to Kalamata for drop-off at your hotel.

Highlights

  • Hike along Mount Taygetos's longest gorge and feel at one with nature
  • Admire unique geological formations and their varied color palette
  • See the lush flora and unspoiled nature of Ridomo Gorge with a guide
  • Savor outstanding Greek coffee made by a local called Socrates
  • Enjoy panoramic views and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The altitude ranges from 600 to 1,000 meters
• The hike is of moderate difficulty
You will be picked up from your accommodation in the center of Kalamata.
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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

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.