A really fun and unique experience! - We loved the river trek with Giorgios! We were in peak tourist season (Aug 15) and we were the ONLY people in the river. It was amazing to be in such a beautiful location and splashing around in the river and on the rocks with no other tourists around. Be aware that the waterfall area at the beginning of the walk is pretty crowded and the water is VERY COLD (think Cape Cod beaches in May/June) but you don't have to go into the waterfall part if you don't want to and so then it's just a few steps in the water (but if you want to go to the waterfall you'll have to brave the cold). the water every where else was cool and refreshing. Wear shoes with a good grip (eg Teva, Keene sandals not flip flops). the rocks were surprisingly NOT slippery, but you still want to have good footing walking around. We really enjoyed this experience. Thanks Giorgios!

Gorgeous and adventurous way to see the gorge with an amazing guide! - We had a group of 11, 6 adults and 5 kids, and everyone had a blast! Georgious was a fantastic guide. He was kind, patient, adventurous and informative! He was very accommodating as we had different interests and always made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. I highly recommend this river trek! Gorgeous scenery and a unique way to explore this area!

Great experience, fantastic guide - Our group of 4 spent a brilliant morning with George - he was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about giving us the best experience of the river. It's a beautiful place, with swimming spots, waterfalls and chances to plunge in to the fresh water. If George offers an early start, take it! You'll avoid some of the crowds and see the best stuff unspoilt. Be ready that the water is cold at first but it's a blessing or you'll be so hot!

Discover Crete in an adventurous way. - You will discover another part of Crete without the mass tourism. The nature is very beautiful and the walk is refreshing despite the heat. The Guide adapts to the audience it brings. It is also well organized and is concluded with a refreshing drink in a traditional setting. We would do it again immediately.

Wonderfully refreshing river trip through beautiful gorge - Wonderful trip through beautiful gorge. Blissful fresh water completely compensates for summer heat! Entertaining and chill Guide completes experience. Recommended!

Incredible Tour! - Amazing experience for our family of 4! George was a great guide, going at our pace and making us all so comfortable. It was such a beautiful hike and we all agreed it was one of our favorite activities in Crete.

Amazing experience! - Me and my son hade a blazing day trekking from kourtaliko gorge and back. It starten with an amzing jump inte the gorge and a cold swim to the waterfall which where a stunning view, that easily could be used to make movies. Then following the gorge down to the sea, passning by small waterfalls, gorgeous views and drunkning the naturally filtered water running out of the rock. An experience to remember for the life. Martin

Amazing experience - We had the best time river trekking with Georgios across Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Some of us were new to hiking and he was very patient and helpful ensuring we all were safe and had a good time. Swimming under the waterfall was so magical

Amazing River Trekking with Awesome Guide! - George was so awesome! He had so many stories and insightful information. This is a Must Do if you are staying in Chania. The water and the gorge are insanely beautiful. A+++ to George.

Amazing but do your research 1st. - This was an amazing experience one that my family will remember forever. Our guide George was great, full of information and very helpful! There are things to know before to decide on this tour. 1. The waterfall is breathe taking. It's a lot of steps down the cliff side to reach it. When you get there you have to swim in very cold water against the current where you can't touch for a good distance. If your not a good swimmer this will be difficult. But the experience is absolutely worth it! 2. The hike river is not as easy as it looks in the photo. If you have bad knees or balance this could be dangerous for you. And absolutely have good water shoes as they state. Lots of navigating over rocks and strong currents. 3. The tour states it's about 4 hours and you reach the beach. Although this can be done it's not all the info. The tour is in 2 stages, step A: waterfall and river hike back to the traverna about 3 hours. Break with snacks and water. Step B: Hike to the beach about another 1.3 hours. I personally did not do the 2nd step because of we ran short on time. Our transfer was waiting for us based on the tour estimate of 4 hrs so we would be done in time. I our guide told us the path was pretty simple like a gravel road and not as great of views as we already saw. We arranged for our transfer to bring to the beach after the step A. It worked perfectly. Again this tour was an amazing experience and you will see all the true beauty of crete. Just be prepared and I would suggest visiting the beach 1st and then doing the River hike in the afternoon.