Hike through one of the worlds greatest natural wonders. From Omalos at a hight of 1235 m the gorge of Samaria cuts 16 km through the landscape. The gorge is situated in the Samaria National park. It is 150 m at its widest point and 3 m at its narrowest. It is home to over 450 species of plants and animals, that can only be seen in Crete. The gorge starts from Xyloskalo and continues down to the sea level in the village of Agia Roumeli at the Libyan sea. The village of Samariá lies inside the gorge to make way for the park and particularly as a refuge for the rare Cretan goat, Kri-Kri or Agrimi, which is largely restricted to the park. After a strenuous but spectacular walk, we travel by boa...
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
All Taxes
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Entrance fee for Samaria: 5 € (Children under 15 y.o : free)
Boat ticket (11 €/ Chd 5,50 € under 11 years old)
Food and drinks
Tips
Important Information
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Customers must have with them:Proper footwear and socks -A hat -Sunscreen-A bottle of water -A swimsuit and a beach towel
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The duration of the hike is at least 5 hours and that’s why you must wear proper footwear with socks, a hat, light-colored clothing and sunscreen. You must have a bottle of water with you (there is drinking spring water along the trail), a light snack, if you wish, and of course a walking mood.
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Camping is not allowed in the gorge, you can’t spend the night there, light a fire, smoke (you can only do so at the special milestones on the trail), you can’t hunt, set traps, bring guns or animals along, you can’t uproot plants and you are of course not allowed to bathe in the river.
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We must keep the lavatories clean for the sake of our own health and we mustn’t throw paper inside the toilets.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hike through one of the worlds greatest natural wonders. From Omalos at a hight of 1235 m the gorge of Samaria cuts 16 km through the landscape. The gorge is situated in the Samaria National park. It is 150 m at its widest point and 3 m at its narrowest. It is home to over 450 species of plants and animals, that can only be seen in Crete. The gorge starts from Xyloskalo and continues down to the sea level in the village of Agia Roumeli at the Libyan sea. The village of Samariá lies inside the gorge to make way for the park and particularly as a refuge for the rare Cretan goat, Kri-Kri or Agrimi, which is largely restricted to the park. After a strenuous but spectacular walk, we travel by boa...
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
All Taxes
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Entrance fee for Samaria: 5 € (Children under 15 y.o : free)
Boat ticket (11 €/ Chd 5,50 € under 11 years old)
Food and drinks
Tips
Items | Samaria Long Way from Rethymno
Itinerary
On your Samaria gorge adventure, the bus will take you first along the north coast and then up into the White Mountains to the omalos Plateau and the entrance to the gorge. There, at a height of 1.100m, you will begin the 16km walk through the longest and most beautiful gorge in Europe. After the strenuous but spectacular walk, you will be conveyed by boat on an equally glorious trip from Agia roumeli, the village at the end of the gorge, to Chora Sfakion, where the bus will be waiting to take you back home. good walking shoes are necessary.
Arrival to Omalos high plain – coffee stop 8.30 – 9.00
