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Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania

4.3 / 5

28 reviews

Activity provider: MTM TOURISM GREECE OE
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    Samariá Gorge Hike: Day Excursion from Chania

    Activity provider: MTM TOURISM GREECE OE

    4.3

    28 reviews

    From US$ 43.38 per person

    Samariá Gorge is a National Park and a World Biosphere Reserve, as well as a major tourist attraction on the island of Crete. Enjoy a challenging hike through the amazing landscapes of limestone cliffs and quaint villages as you take in spectacular views.

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    Duration 11 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Enjoy a hike through the stunning Samariá Gorge, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
    • Learn about the history of the area from an expert local guide
    • Take in views of high limestone cliffs and quaint villages
    Full description
    From its jaw-dropping villages to its healthy Mediterranean cuisine, Crete is a feast for the senses. The stunning beauty of Samariá Gorge National Park is an important part of the island’s attraction. On this full-day excursion you’ll be picked up in Chania and travel by comfortable bus to the park. Get ready to be wowed by the gorge, as high limestone cliffs and quaint village create the background for a great hike. The walking tour from one end of Samaria gorge to the other is a challenging 18 kilometers. The terrain in the gorge is rough, rocky, and uneven and the hike is not suitable for anyone who has heart problems or is unfit, or for pregnant women. There are a number of stopping points along the route, where you’ll find toilets and drinking water. At some points the gorge is only 3 meters wide and you may have to climb over boulders. You’ll reach the end of the gorge at Agia Roumeli, and stop for a break and a bite to eat (the price of the food is not included). You’ll return by boat to Sougia where you’ll be picked up by the coach.
    Includes
    • Hotel pick up and drop off
    • Local guide
    • Transportation by air-conditioned coach
    • Samariá Gorge admission fee (EUR 5.00)
    • Boat ticket from Agia Roumeli to Sougia
    • Food and drinks
    Not suitable for
    • Pregnant women
    • People with mobility impairments
    • People with heart problems
    • Children under 18 years

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Comfortable clothes

    Not allowed

    • Shorts

    Know before you go

    • The terrain in the gorge is rough, rocky, and uneven and the hike is not suitable for anyone who has heart problems or is unfit, or for pregnant women
    • Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing
    • The free transfer service is only available in certain areas of Crete due to the size of the island
    • An additional charge will be payable at the time of booking for the transfer service for customers staying outside of this area
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.3 /5

    based on 28 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4/5
    • Transportation
      4.3/5
    • Service
      4.3/5
    • Organization
      4.1/5

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    Amazing hike. Well organised, the buss clean and comfortable. With an excellent driver and friendly guide. It’s not a difficult hike.The Terrain is rocky and downhill the whole way. So it’s better to be in shape for walking ‍♂️ and have good shoes It’s a long day but worth it.

    March 29, 2023

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Iceland Verified booking

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    Well worth doing this walk, which we did comfortably in 4 hours with breaks along the way . Spectacular views assured, with the knowledge that you have manned support stations along the tracks +WCs. Make sure you have good quality walking shoes and be sure to bring along your bathers and towel as your met by the Libian Sea at Agia Roumeli. A small bottle of water is sufficient as you can fill it from many mountain springs. Reward yourself with an icey cold beer, frape and a later than usual lunch at the tavernas while waiting for the ferry to Sougia to connect with your bus. This was a well organized tour. MUST DO!!!

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    March 29, 2023

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    Die Samaria Schlucht ist einmalig schön. Da es 1200m abwärts geht, braucht es eine gute körperliche Verfassung. Unser Guide Dani war ganz neu und noch ein wenig unerfahren. Schliesslich hat alles einwandfrei geklappt. Toller Tag, der uns in bester Erinnerung bleiben wird.

    March 29, 2023

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