Samaria Gorge Hiking Day Tour From Rethymno: Unrivaled Crete Exploration For Adventure Seekers

Embark on an unrivaled adventure in Crete with a day tour of the Samaria Gorge from Rethymno. Explore the unspoiled beauty of the island, swim in crystal-clear waters, and discover traditional villages at your own pace.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Omalos - Early in the morning, you will be picked up from designated spots around Rethymno via a luxurious bus and reach the starting point of your tour in Omalos Plateau around 7 am.
    The panoramic view of the gorge from the plateau is a photo delight, so after a short stop for pictures, you will begin descending the 600 wooden steps that will takeā€¦
What's Included
  • Bilingual hiking escort (English & German)
  • All-inclusive taxes and VAT
  • Complimentary luxury bus transport with A/C from designated spots in Rethymno
What's Not Included
  • Admission to Samaria (5 ā‚¬ per adult, children under 15 free of charge)
  • Boat ticket (13 ā‚¬ per adult, 5.50 ā‚¬ per child 5-12 years old)
  • Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
  • Customary tips to your driver and escort
Additional Information

Embark on a journey in Crete where you get the chance to explore its untamed wilderness, indulge in its clear blue waters, and visit its quaint villages. A walking tour of the Samaria Gorge lets you experience all of these at a pace that suits you. Being one of the most picturesque national parks in Europe, Samaria Gorge extends over 10 miles towardsā€¦

Location
Omalos
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Peter_n
Sep 6, 2024
Hiking challenge in Crete. - Outstanding views. Don't attempt if you aren't used to hiking, sharp descent for first 3 km is quite challenging. Wear good footwear with good grip. What a feeling of achievement when you finish, village and tavernas a welcome end. Enjoy a drink and we'll deserved food.
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Lucy_h
Sep 5, 2024
Spectacular! - Brilliant guide: perfect timings, information. Spectacular hike. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you!
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Jareks375
Aug 30, 2024
Well worth it. - Great adventure , beautiful views all along the way and well organised.Good transfer to and from the Samaria Gorge.I would recommend it to all that like hiking.
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Daniel_e
Jul 6, 2024
Good experience - The trip is worth the money. You could also plan it by yourself but I couldn't be bothered with it. The guide, Marianne, was really helpful. There isn't any group walking, so you can hike at your own pace. The canyon is beautiful and a wonder of nature, it's a must see especially for nature lovers. Hiking boots and sticks are recommend.
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739martialv
Sep 22, 2023
Beautiful excursion and top-notch services! - Very beautiful excursion in the mythical Samaria gorges. The bus transfer went very well, punctual and comfortable. Isabelle, our guide was friendly and efficient! Great service!
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Peter_o
Sep 11, 2022
Wonderful experience - Early in the morning pick up from the hotel than breakfast at the restaurant near the entrance. Getting the tickets and start the hiking trip. Really breathing scene and caring guide, wonderful experience.
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Carolinamysevendays
Jan 17, 2022
Fantastic - Im really happy with this adventure! Our Hiking day worthed it!i love hiking in Spain but in Greece was amazing. Perfect organization!!!
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Tracy_l
Sep 14, 2023
Amazing scenery - Booking was easy and meeting points were clear but some confusion over my booking nearly prevented me being on the bus. Guide said she didn't have me listed but allowed me on when I pushed. Guide later when collecting entrance and boat fee on the bus then found me and confirmed my full name and marked me off on her list that i apparnarly wasnt on but then at the start of the gorge went back to not having a booking for me, saying I wasn't on her list and requesting proof of payment despite finding me on her list when we were travelling!! A little stressful but luckily I had all the proof! Samaria gorge was spectacular, 16km of stunning scenery, one of the best hikes ever!
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Markosv25
Sep 7, 2022
not pick up - not good organized i was not pick up better not book with them not a good expirience with them no refund
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