Chania or Rethymnon Areas Private Trip to Samaria Gorge Full Day

Overview

Enjoy a private day trip challenging trek through one of the longest and most famous gorges in Europe. On this excursion from Rethymno or Chania you’ll marvel at natural wonders throughout the day, from the White Mountains to thousand-year-old forests and more.

Your driver will you explain all the necessary information about your hike and provide you the tickets for the entrance and ferry boat.
After your breakfast you enter the Samaria Gorge. At the end of the trek you’ll 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.

Late in the afternoon you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the minivan will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point.

Itinerary

1. Samaria Gorge National Park

   Samaria Gorge, the longest Gorge in Europe,4,000 feet above sea level.Your full-day(12-hour) excursion to Samaria Gorge begins with a pick-up with luxury mercedes vito minivan from Rethymnon areas and a drive to Omalos, in the heart of the White Mountains you can enjoy breakfast before you start the hike.The trek will take you over rocks and stones, through a forest of 1000-year-old trees and along a river and by fresh-water springs.The profesional driver speaks English and will explain all the necessary info and provide you the tickets for the entrance and boat.Each one of our clients walks on their own pace.At the end of the trek you’ll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find taverns, bars and shops.You have time for a swim and lunch.Late in the afternoon about 17:30 you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the minivan will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point.

   6 hours · Admission included

2. At the end of the trek you’ll visit the village of Agia Roumeli, where you’ll find taverns, bars and shops.You have time for a swim and lunch

   1 hour
3. Hora Sfakion

   A meeting point is arranged to get your ferry tickets from our escort.Late in the afternoon about 17:30 you’ll board a boat that will take you from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia, where the bus will be waiting to transfer you back to the starting point.

   1 hour

Meeting and pickup

▪︎ Pick-up and drop off (in Chania areas , Bali , Panormo, Lavris , Scaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymno town, Stavromenos , Sfakaki ,Atsipopoulo, Kavros and Georgioupoli)
▪︎ You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the local partner (please check your spam folder).

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.