Samaria Gorge

Enjoy unique excursions in the lovely national park of Crete, the Samaria Gorge. It is the jewel of the White Mountains – the largest and most beautiful Gorge in Europe.
This particular Gorge is considered one of the top destinations in the Chania region. However, a trip to Chania is complete only if you visit Samaria Gorge. Explore the fantastic nature inside the Gorge protected by UNESCO since 1981. It is an experience that you must experience at least once in your life. This way, you discover the beauties hidden in South Chania of Crete. You start from the area of Xyloskalo, on the plateau of Omalos, with an altitude of 1230 meters.

 

 

Come with us and discover the beauties of Crete

 

You can continue down the trail and walk along the riverbed for 12 miles or 16 kilometers. At the end, you will reach the coastal village of Agia Roumeli. The average hiking time you will need inside the Gorge is between 4-7 hours on a rocky path.
Samaria Gorge features the most popular hiking trail in all of Greece. It is excellently well-equipped and marked with signs that eliminate all danger. It is also comfortable and well-maintained, mainly with stones and soil. In addition, the hike has rest stops, public toilets and rangers for safety.
The hike is considered moderate. The proof is that hundreds of people cross it daily from its opening (in May) to its closing (in October). It is an enjoyable hike, not strenuous, with many scenery changes and a flexible environment. However, you should always remember that although the trail is not difficult, you should be more careful during certain parts of the journey.

 

 

Highlights:

 

• Awe-inspiring mountain scenery
• Pleasant day, filled with many scenery changes
• Unique sense of success
• Swimming in the Libyan Sea
• Amazing trip by ship/boat
• We provide time flexibility

 

 

Characteristics

 

• Hiking Period : May-October
• Distance: 16 Kilometers of Hiking
• Hiking Duration: 4 – 7 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Child Friendly: 5+
• Booking: Advance reservation highly recommended, especially during peak season
• Vehicle options: Taxi (1–4 pax), Minivan (5–8 pax), Minibus (up to 21 pax)

 

 

Important Notice

 

Important note: Your safety is a priority!

 

 

Be Careful if:

 

• You are pregnant
• You have back problems
• You have small children and you don’t want them to follow you on the hike
• You have serious health problems (heart disease, high blood pressure, breathing problems, weak knees, vertigo) and please let us know. Our team can find the right tour for you to enjoy.

 

Please let us know in time so that our team can find the appropriate solution so that you can enjoy this tour to a point.